https://feeds.thelocal.com/ Read the latest news and views from Austria in English en-us news@thelocal.com (TheLocal) webmaster@thelocal.com (TheLocal) TheLocal RSS Feed Austria will adjust pensions in January 2026, but the uplift will not be equal for everyone. So who gets full inflation protection, who does not, and why ministers say the model is 'socially balanced'? https://www.thelocal.at/20250912/explained-what-austrias-2026-pension-changes-mean-for-you Fri, 12 Sep 2025 11:46:28 +0200 explained-what-austrias-2026-pension-changes-mean-for-you Whether you're looking out for a new job or eyeing a move to Austria, it's important to know what to expect when it comes to salaries. https://www.thelocal.at/20251203/whats-a-good-salary-in-austria-in-2026 Wed, 03 Dec 2025 10:37:43 +0100 whats-a-good-salary-in-austria-in-2026 From energy cost relief to a freeze on family allowance and childcare benefits via German language learning reforms in schools, international families in Austria are affected by several changes in 2026. https://www.thelocal.at/20251229/what-changes-for-families-in-austria-in-2026 Mon, 29 Dec 2025 12:20:12 +0100 what-changes-for-families-in-austria-in-2026 From the EU's Entry and Exit System to train fare hikes and transport schedule changes, here's what you need to know about travel to, from and within Austria in 2026. https://www.thelocal.at/20251216/the-big-changes-for-travel-to-and-from-austria-in-2026 Tue, 16 Dec 2025 09:47:34 +0100 the-big-changes-for-travel-to-and-from-austria-in-2026 From dog taxes to kindergarten meals, Vienna’s planned 2026 fee hikes show how the city hopes to plug its budget gap, but many are left wondering who will pay the cost for the city's budget cuts. https://www.thelocal.at/20251203/what-viennas-big-hike-in-taxes-and-fees-in-2026-will-mean-for-residents Wed, 03 Dec 2025 16:31:12 +0100 what-viennas-big-hike-in-taxes-and-fees-in-2026-will-mean-for-residents From the Eurovision song contest to Mozart week via Easter festivals, here are some of the best events taking place across Austria throughout 2026 that you need to get in your diary. https://www.thelocal.at/20251224/whats-on-in-austria-a-seasonal-guide-to-the-best-festivals-and-events-in-2026 Wed, 24 Dec 2025 11:19:35 +0100 whats-on-in-austria-a-seasonal-guide-to-the-best-festivals-and-events-in-2026 Austrian Airlines has announced plans to add seven new destinations to its 2026 summer schedule – partly in response to cuts from budget airlines like Ryanair. https://www.thelocal.at/20251113/what-to-know-about-new-flights-from-austria-in-2026 Thu, 13 Nov 2025 17:38:34 +0100 what-to-know-about-new-flights-from-austria-in-2026 From pay transparency and immigration rules to climate and justice reforms, there will be plenty of new legislation in Austria in 2026 that will affect your daily life. https://www.thelocal.at/20260102/what-austrias-planned-new-laws-in-2026-could-mean-for-daily-life Fri, 02 Jan 2026 15:31:05 +0100 what-austrias-planned-new-laws-in-2026-could-mean-for-daily-life From the West line to cross-border corridors, rail works in Austria will affect commuters and long-distance travellers throughout 2026. https://www.thelocal.at/20251231/how-major-rail-works-across-austria-will-impact-passengers-in-2026 Wed, 31 Dec 2025 13:44:59 +0100 how-major-rail-works-across-austria-will-impact-passengers-in-2026 From Red-White-Red Card changes to stricter citizenship standards and new integration duties, Austria’s 2026 plans point to a tougher and more structured system for newcomers. https://www.thelocal.at/20251210/what-immigration-changes-await-foreigners-in-austria-in-2026-and-beyond Wed, 10 Dec 2025 17:00:49 +0100 what-immigration-changes-await-foreigners-in-austria-in-2026-and-beyond A major international study recently ranked the world’s top universities for 2026. One university in Austria secured a spot in the top 100, while others were also included in the list. Here's what to know. https://www.thelocal.at/20251222/what-are-austrias-top-rated-universities-in-2026 Mon, 22 Dec 2025 17:58:11 +0100 what-are-austrias-top-rated-universities-in-2026 If you are thinking about leaving the US for Austria—whether for work, love, a new adventure, or any other reason—there are a few steps you need to take first. Here we list the options available for US citizens who plan to make the move. https://www.thelocal.at/20241106/checklist-how-to-move-to-austria-as-an-american Wed, 06 Nov 2024 15:58:54 +0100 checklist-how-to-move-to-austria-as-an-american Austria is expected to create thousands of new jobs in 2026, with healthcare, transport and green energy leading the demand. https://www.thelocal.at/20251217/working-in-austria-which-new-jobs-are-expected-to-be-created-in-2026 Wed, 17 Dec 2025 17:23:59 +0100 working-in-austria-which-new-jobs-are-expected-to-be-created-in-2026 Austria’s 2026 vignette is bright red – and the final sticker before the full switch to digital so it's important drivers know all about the change before it happens. https://www.thelocal.at/20251121/everything-drivers-in-austria-need-to-know-about-the-2026-vignette Fri, 21 Nov 2025 12:51:44 +0100 everything-drivers-in-austria-need-to-know-about-the-2026-vignette Lower Austria looks set to increase citizenship fees significantly, raising concerns about affordability for long-term residents seeking naturalisation. https://www.thelocal.at/20251210/lower-austria-plans-sharp-fee-increase-for-austrian-citizenship-applications Wed, 10 Dec 2025 10:20:48 +0100 lower-austria-plans-sharp-fee-increase-for-austrian-citizenship-applications The world is debating how Artificial intelligence (AI) is changing the labour market, with some predicting it will wipe out a chunk of the workforce. What's the situation in Austria? https://www.thelocal.at/20251127/how-much-of-a-threat-is-ai-to-jobs-in-austria Thu, 27 Nov 2025 13:42:12 +0100 how-much-of-a-threat-is-ai-to-jobs-in-austria Austria's rail provide ÖBB has called 2026 a historic year. From the impact of the new Koralm line to faster Vienna to Venice journeys there are some big changes ahead of rail passengers. https://www.thelocal.at/20250929/what-austria-travellers-need-to-know-about-obbs-2026-timetable Mon, 29 Sep 2025 18:14:41 +0200 what-austria-travellers-need-to-know-about-obbs-2026-timetable As we get closer to 2026, it's worth taking a few moments to plan out how you can extend your time off around Austria's public holidays. https://www.thelocal.at/20251110/how-employees-can-make-the-most-of-austrias-public-holidays-in-2026 Mon, 10 Nov 2025 11:50:32 +0100 how-employees-can-make-the-most-of-austrias-public-holidays-in-2026 Austria clinched its first World Cup qualification since 1998 thanks to Michael Gregoritsch’s late equaliser in a tense match against Bosnia and Herzegovina. https://www.thelocal.at/20251119/austria-books-2026-world-cup-spot-as-gregoritsch-strikes-late Wed, 19 Nov 2025 10:49:01 +0100 austria-books-2026-world-cup-spot-as-gregoritsch-strikes-late Homebuyers in Austria are watching closely as experts debate the next move in the market. Will 2026 favour buyers or sellers? https://www.thelocal.at/20251106/are-property-prices-in-austria-going-to-rise-or-fall-in-2026 Thu, 06 Nov 2025 15:25:38 +0100 are-property-prices-in-austria-going-to-rise-or-fall-in-2026