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’s public health insurer ÖGK is expected to save €23.3 million this year and €34.4 million a year from 2027 through recently introduced cuts, according to figures from the Health Ministry. https://www.thelocal.at/20260506/austrian-public-health-insurer-to-save-e34-million-a-year-with-cuts Wed, 06 May 2026 12:30:17 +0200 austrian-public-health-insurer-to-save-e34-million-a-year-with-cuts People living in Austria will notice that prices for some products are rising. Here's a look at how increasing inflation is impacting everyday life and what to expect. https://www.thelocal.at/20260504/whats-getting-more-expensive-in-austria-right-now Mon, 04 May 2026 12:05:53 +0200 whats-getting-more-expensive-in-austria-right-now Austria is sketching out savings on taxes, AMS support and family payments, but not everything is fixed. Which measures look most concrete so far? https://www.thelocal.at/20260429/what-could-change-for-families-and-jobseekers-under-austrias-2027-28-budget-plan Wed, 29 Apr 2026 11:40:38 +0200 what-could-change-for-families-and-jobseekers-under-austrias-2027-28-budget-plan Fuel prices surged month-on-month in Austria, helping drive an inflation jump. Here’s what rose fastest, and what eased slightly. https://www.thelocal.at/20260416/3-2-percent-why-is-inflation-rising-in-austria Thu, 16 Apr 2026 10:47:29 +0200 3-2-percent-why-is-inflation-rising-in-austria With war in the Middle East pushing up the price of fuel amid the rising cost of living, we explore a few different ways to spend less and save money in Austria without sacrificing quality. https://www.thelocal.at/20260401/from-fuel-to-taxes-how-to-save-money-in-austria Wed, 01 Apr 2026 12:02:45 +0200 from-fuel-to-taxes-how-to-save-money-in-austria New data on spending trends in Austria has revealed what residents are doing with their hard-earned income and how spending power depends very much ion where you live. https://www.thelocal.at/20260305/in-numbers-whats-a-normal-monthly-budget-in-austria-in-2026 Thu, 05 Mar 2026 12:21:55 +0100 in-numbers-whats-a-normal-monthly-budget-in-austria-in-2026 The Slovak government said it would limit diesel purchases and increase prices for foreign drivers, including from Austria, after supplies through the Druzhba pipeline were suspended. https://www.thelocal.at/20260319/austrian-drivers-to-pay-more-for-fuel-as-slovakia-restricts-diesel-sales Thu, 19 Mar 2026 11:43:42 +0100 austrian-drivers-to-pay-more-for-fuel-as-slovakia-restricts-diesel-sales Austria’s government has agreed on a package of temporary measures aimed at limiting further rises in petrol and diesel prices. Here's what's changing and how it could impact your expenses. https://www.thelocal.at/20260318/explained-what-is-austrias-plan-to-stop-fuel-price-increases Wed, 18 Mar 2026 17:27:59 +0100 explained-what-is-austrias-plan-to-stop-fuel-price-increases Austria’s rules for buying property differ depending on your nationality. Learn what permits are needed, and what taxes to expect. https://www.thelocal.at/20250113/reader-question-do-i-need-special-permits-to-buy-a-home-in-austria Mon, 13 Jan 2025 16:22:25 +0100 reader-question-do-i-need-special-permits-to-buy-a-home-in-austria With the war in the Middle East bringing fuel prices to a spike, Austria's government is looking for ways to lessen the impact on everyday lives. https://www.thelocal.at/20260311/revealed-how-austria-wants-to-curb-fuel-and-energy-price-swings Wed, 11 Mar 2026 12:56:32 +0100 revealed-how-austria-wants-to-curb-fuel-and-energy-price-swings The world is watching the dramatic events continue to unfold in the Middle East. What are the consequences of this war for people in Austria? https://www.thelocal.at/20260309/how-does-war-in-iran-impact-life-in-austria Mon, 09 Mar 2026 17:28:31 +0100 how-does-war-in-iran-impact-life-in-austria Austria scores highly across several areas in a popular ranking, but one weak spot stands out in long-term life planning. https://www.thelocal.at/20260305/does-austria-still-offer-a-high-quality-of-life Thu, 05 Mar 2026 16:20:00 +0100 does-austria-still-offer-a-high-quality-of-life Salzburg’s visitor numbers are rising again, and the mayor wants ‘smaller adjustments’ to ease pressure for locals, without entry fees or formal caps https://www.thelocal.at/20260203/how-salzburg-wants-to-manage-visitors-in-austria-without-entry-fees-or-caps Tue, 03 Feb 2026 11:27:00 +0100 how-salzburg-wants-to-manage-visitors-in-austria-without-entry-fees-or-caps A flash estimate puts Austria’s January inflation rate at 2.0 percent. The breakdown reveals what is pushing prices up overall and what is pulling them down https://www.thelocal.at/20260204/cheaper-energy-austrias-inflation-falls-to-2-0-percent-in-january Wed, 04 Feb 2026 16:02:18 +0100 cheaper-energy-austrias-inflation-falls-to-2-0-percent-in-january 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 People in Austria have been struggling with the cost of energy in recent years, but there is good news ahead. From March, more than 400,000 households in Austria will see a drop in electricity prices. https://www.thelocal.at/20260112/austrias-leading-energy-provider-to-reduce-electricity-costs-by-a-third Mon, 12 Jan 2026 17:14:55 +0100 austrias-leading-energy-provider-to-reduce-electricity-costs-by-a-third Many foreign residents dream of owning their own home in Austria. However, new research shows that buying a place is still unaffordable for much of the population, even as house prices have dipped in recent years and incomes have risen. https://www.thelocal.at/20250825/why-buying-a-home-in-austria-remains-unaffordable-for-many-households Mon, 25 Aug 2025 17:44:45 +0200 why-buying-a-home-in-austria-remains-unaffordable-for-many-households Austria’s economy is set to grow again in 2026, but new forecasts suggest many households will see their incomes fall despite the recovery. https://www.thelocal.at/20251218/why-austrias-economy-is-improving-while-many-households-feel-worse-off Thu, 18 Dec 2025 12:15:29 +0100 why-austrias-economy-is-improving-while-many-households-feel-worse-off Thousands of tenants in Austria are unknowingly paying more rent than legally allowed, especially in formerly non-profit cooperative flats. Here’s how you can check if you're affected and defend yourself. https://www.thelocal.at/20250321/how-to-know-if-your-landlord-in-austria-might-be-charging-too-much-rent Fri, 21 Mar 2025 12:50:31 +0100 how-to-know-if-your-landlord-in-austria-might-be-charging-too-much-rent A €1 billion plan to reduce energy prices sits at the centre of Austria’s new economic package, alongside deregulation and health system changes. Will it be enough? https://www.thelocal.at/20251128/how-austria-wants-to-curb-inflation-and-cut-electricity-prices Fri, 28 Nov 2025 16:24:44 +0100 how-austria-wants-to-curb-inflation-and-cut-electricity-prices