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 The issue of multiple citizenships in Austria is complex, with many myths surrounding the subject. https://www.thelocal.at/20230531/reader-question-does-austria-allow-me-to-have-multiple-citizenships Wed, 31 May 2023 16:39:06 +0200 reader-question-does-austria-allow-me-to-have-multiple-citizenships Families in Austria can benefit from a range of government subsidies, tax allowances, and financial aid designed to support parents and their children. https://www.thelocal.at/20241028/what-benefits-are-you-entitled-to-in-austria-if-you-have-children Mon, 28 Oct 2024 16:33:37 +0100 what-benefits-are-you-entitled-to-in-austria-if-you-have-children Whether you're up for a forest hike, lakeside ferry ride or garden stroll, these spring escapes in and around Vienna are ideal for sunny days. https://www.thelocal.at/20250417/four-perfect-spring-day-trips-in-and-around-vienna Thu, 17 Apr 2025 11:46:13 +0200 four-perfect-spring-day-trips-in-and-around-vienna Two Vienna nurseries just two kilometres apart are trying a simple experiment to tackle one of the city’s harder education problems: children growing up in very different language environments before they even start school. https://www.thelocal.at/20260508/two-vienna-nurseries-try-to-bridge-the-citys-language-divide Fri, 08 May 2026 14:31:41 +0200 two-vienna-nurseries-try-to-bridge-the-citys-language-divide What do foreign parents need to consider when it comes to Austria's education system? From different educational paths to learning German, here's what an Austrian teaching expert had to say. https://www.thelocal.at/20260504/parents-should-inform-themselves-austria-schools-expert-urges-parents-to-research-education-routes Mon, 04 May 2026 12:39:12 +0200 parents-should-inform-themselves-austria-schools-expert-urges-parents-to-research-education-routes Tick season has arrived in Austria, bringing increased risk of serious illnesses like TBE and Lyme disease. Here’s how to protect yourself, your children and your pets. https://www.thelocal.at/20250422/tick-season-in-austria-how-to-protect-yourself-from-tbe-and-lyme-disease Tue, 22 Apr 2025 12:19:12 +0200 tick-season-in-austria-how-to-protect-yourself-from-tbe-and-lyme-disease The lack of German language skills and cultural differences in Austrian classrooms are hot topics among the far right and in some local media. But figures show a nuanced picture, with many foreign children integrating successfully. https://www.thelocal.at/20260413/how-well-are-foreign-school-pupils-integrating-into-austrian-schools Mon, 13 Apr 2026 14:59:43 +0200 how-well-are-foreign-school-pupils-integrating-into-austrian-schools Vienna kindergartens teach your child the local way fast, but they also make you feel like a new arrival all over again, writes The Local Austria editor Amanda Previdelli https://www.thelocal.at/20260411/inside-austria-no-one-prepares-you-for-austrian-kindergarten Sat, 11 Apr 2026 10:11:51 +0200 inside-austria-no-one-prepares-you-for-austrian-kindergarten Many of The Local readers say they struggle with aspects of Austria's education system. In the second part of our series, we look at the changes international parents want to see at schools. https://www.thelocal.at/20260326/make-it-more-inspiring-what-foreign-parents-want-to-see-at-austrian-schools Thu, 26 Mar 2026 10:52:56 +0100 make-it-more-inspiring-what-foreign-parents-want-to-see-at-austrian-schools From sudden flu to hospital stays, Austrian labour law ensures parents can take time off to care for a sick child (or another relative) without losing income or risking their job. https://www.thelocal.at/20251023/working-in-austria-can-i-take-paid-time-off-to-care-for-my-sick-child Thu, 23 Oct 2025 13:40:49 +0200 working-in-austria-can-i-take-paid-time-off-to-care-for-my-sick-child Foreign residents who come to Austria with children or begin a family face plenty of culture shocks when it comes to schools. Here's what readers had to say about the education system. https://www.thelocal.at/20260319/stuck-in-the-80s-what-international-families-struggle-with-at-austrian-schools Thu, 19 Mar 2026 16:43:11 +0100 stuck-in-the-80s-what-international-families-struggle-with-at-austrian-schools Austria is one of the few EU countries where primary school lasts just four years. A proposal to extend it is back on the political agenda, with supporters arguing it could ease pressure on students and delay splitting them into different tracks. https://www.thelocal.at/20260216/should-austria-extend-primary-school-education-from-four-to-six-years Mon, 16 Feb 2026 12:20:43 +0100 should-austria-extend-primary-school-education-from-four-to-six-years When foreign parents settle in Austria, language is often one of their main concerns. How can children be raised to grow up speaking multiple languages? Here’s what The Local’s readers had to say. https://www.thelocal.at/20260210/each-parent-sticks-to-own-language-tips-for-raising-multilingual-children-in-austria Tue, 10 Feb 2026 15:54:23 +0100 each-parent-sticks-to-own-language-tips-for-raising-multilingual-children-in-austria 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 Inheritance laws in Austria can be complex. Learn about compulsory shares, the absence of inheritance tax, and what non-registered partners need to know. https://www.thelocal.at/20241202/five-things-you-need-to-know-about-austrias-complex-inheritance-tax-laws Mon, 02 Dec 2024 17:43:11 +0100 five-things-you-need-to-know-about-austrias-complex-inheritance-tax-laws Austrian residents raising children are eligible for family allowance, a monthly payment to help with child costs. But how much can you receive and how do you get the payments? https://www.thelocal.at/20240913/familienbeihilfe-how-can-i-get-austrias-family-allowance-payments Fri, 13 Sep 2024 18:06:31 +0200 familienbeihilfe-how-can-i-get-austrias-family-allowance-payments An Austrian court ruled that a woman informed her employer too late about her pregnancy, raising questions about how maternity protection works. https://www.thelocal.at/20251202/why-an-austrian-court-said-notifying-your-employer-late-can-cost-maternity-protection Tue, 02 Dec 2025 17:26:37 +0100 why-an-austrian-court-said-notifying-your-employer-late-can-cost-maternity-protection Making a will can be a daunting process, especially when living overseas. The Local spoke with lawyer Maximilian Harnoncourt to understand more about getting your affairs in order as an international resident in Austria. Here's what you need to know. https://www.thelocal.at/20220830/explained-how-to-make-a-will-in-austria Tue, 30 Aug 2022 13:50:52 +0200 explained-how-to-make-a-will-in-austria From maternity protection to family allowances, Austria’s welfare system for parents is broad but often bureaucratic. Knowing and understanding the core terms in German can help you navigate it with less stress. https://www.thelocal.at/20251014/the-german-words-you-need-to-understand-austrias-childcare-benefits Tue, 14 Oct 2025 15:22:59 +0200 the-german-words-you-need-to-understand-austrias-childcare-benefits From registration deadlines to key documents and language tests, here’s how to navigate your child’s entry into the Austrian school system in Vienna. https://www.thelocal.at/20251110/what-parents-need-to-know-about-applying-for-viennas-state-schools Mon, 10 Nov 2025 17:58:40 +0100 what-parents-need-to-know-about-applying-for-viennas-state-schools