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 second-largest city is much more than a shadow of Vienna, with its vibrant and diverse life, writes New Zealander and Graz resident Frank Eggleton. https://www.thelocal.at/20260123/how-easy-is-it-for-foreigners-to-make-friends-in-austrian-city-of-graz Fri, 23 Jan 2026 15:38:47 +0100 how-easy-is-it-for-foreigners-to-make-friends-in-austrian-city-of-graz Austria's second-largest city, Graz, is a popular place to live, with a famous old town, a large student population, and many cultural events happening throughout the year. Here is what is considered a good salary in the city. https://www.thelocal.at/20241008/in-numbers-what-is-considered-a-good-salary-in-graz Tue, 08 Oct 2024 13:40:25 +0200 in-numbers-what-is-considered-a-good-salary-in-graz Across Austria, operators have confirmed fare increases through 2025 and into early 2026, citing inflation, energy costs and subsidy cuts. Here’s what you need to know. https://www.thelocal.at/20250917/how-austrias-public-transport-fare-rises-will-hit-commuters-and-day-trippers Wed, 17 Sep 2025 19:12:31 +0200 how-austrias-public-transport-fare-rises-will-hit-commuters-and-day-trippers From percentage-based rates in Vienna to new nightly fees in Salzburg and Tyrol, here’s how Austria’s tourist taxes vary - and what’s changing this summer. https://www.thelocal.at/20250417/compare-the-tourist-tax-youll-pay-in-different-parts-of-austria-this-summer Thu, 17 Apr 2025 16:33:04 +0200 compare-the-tourist-tax-youll-pay-in-different-parts-of-austria-this-summer Austria’s government has promised sweeping changes to gun laws and school safety measures following the deadly school shooting in Graz. Here's what has been announced. https://www.thelocal.at/20250616/austria-plans-to-toughen-laws-in-response-to-graz-school-shooting Mon, 16 Jun 2025 13:42:31 +0200 austria-plans-to-toughen-laws-in-response-to-graz-school-shooting The Graz school shooter legally obtained two weapons despite being rejected for military service due to mental health concerns, Austrian authorities revealed. https://www.thelocal.at/20250612/austria-school-shooting-gunman-declared-unfit-for-military-but-licensed-for-firearms Thu, 12 Jun 2025 16:44:44 +0200 austria-school-shooting-gunman-declared-unfit-for-military-but-licensed-for-firearms A religion teacher at the Graz school where ten people were killed has shared his harrowing experience of seeing the shooter before escaping down the corridor. https://www.thelocal.at/20250611/this-isnt-real-teacher-recalls-narrow-escape-during-graz-school-shooting Wed, 11 Jun 2025 19:05:14 +0200 this-isnt-real-teacher-recalls-narrow-escape-during-graz-school-shooting Austria came to a standstill on Wednesday to honour the victims of the country’s worst-ever school shooting. https://www.thelocal.at/20250611/a-national-tragedy-austria-holds-vigils-for-graz-school-shooting-victims Wed, 11 Jun 2025 18:07:57 +0200 a-national-tragedy-austria-holds-vigils-for-graz-school-shooting-victims A deadly school shooting in Graz has pushed Austria’s gun laws— and its quiet gun culture — into the national spotlight. https://www.thelocal.at/20250611/its-easy-to-get-a-gun-in-austria-but-will-the-graz-shooting-bring-change Wed, 11 Jun 2025 17:07:01 +0200 its-easy-to-get-a-gun-in-austria-but-will-the-graz-shooting-bring-change A day after Austria’s worst-ever school shooting, officials confirmed the attacker had built a pipe bomb and left suicide notes. Authorities in the country have warned of growing copycat threats. https://www.thelocal.at/20250611/latest-graz-school-shooter-had-pipe-bomb-and-left-suicide-notes Wed, 11 Jun 2025 10:31:47 +0200 latest-graz-school-shooter-had-pipe-bomb-and-left-suicide-notes Austria was left reeling on Tuesday after a school shooting in Graz claimed the lives of 11 people, including the suspected shooter— a 21 year old former student. Here’s what we know so far about the deadly rampage. https://www.thelocal.at/20250610/what-we-know-so-far-about-the-deadly-graz-school-shooting Tue, 10 Jun 2025 15:39:54 +0200 what-we-know-so-far-about-the-deadly-graz-school-shooting With cities across Austria throwing their hats in the ring, the competition to host Eurovision 2026 is already heating up. Here’s what we know so far about where will host the song contest. https://www.thelocal.at/20250519/which-austrian-city-is-most-likely-to-host-eurovision-2026 Mon, 19 May 2025 19:05:48 +0200 which-austrian-city-is-most-likely-to-host-eurovision-2026 Although not as popular a tourist destination as Vienna or Salzburg, Austria’s second-largest city has a unique charm and plenty to offer to make a 24-hour stay in Graz worthwhile. https://www.thelocal.at/20230316/discover-austria-how-to-make-the-most-of-24-hours-in-graz Thu, 16 Mar 2023 13:25:16 +0100 discover-austria-how-to-make-the-most-of-24-hours-in-graz Advent weekend traffic disruptions are expected in Austrian cities due to holiday shoppers and major sports events. Here's what you need to know. https://www.thelocal.at/20241211/traffic-delays-expected-across-austria-this-weekend Wed, 11 Dec 2024 15:56:43 +0100 traffic-delays-expected-across-austria-this-weekend Austria is known for its high living standard and beautiful nature. However, settling down in the country can come with a higher price tag. But there are some cities that are more affordable while also offering jobs and activities. https://www.thelocal.at/20240918/in-numbers-what-are-austrias-most-affordable-cities Wed, 18 Sep 2024 15:03:23 +0200 in-numbers-what-are-austrias-most-affordable-cities Flying abroad from Austria doesn't always mean you have to go from the capital Vienna, because there are options from the country's regional airports including Salzburg, Graz and Innsbruck. https://www.thelocal.at/20231219/what-direct-flights-can-i-get-from-austrian-airports-that-arent-vienna Tue, 19 Dec 2023 16:08:59 +0100 what-direct-flights-can-i-get-from-austrian-airports-that-arent-vienna Austria's Vienna and Salzburg usually get most of the attention of foreigners, but the country's second-largest city Graz has a lot of charm and many fans. Are you one of them? https://www.thelocal.at/20240412/does-graz-offer-the-best-quality-of-life-among-austrias-cities Fri, 12 Apr 2024 16:57:22 +0200 does-graz-offer-the-best-quality-of-life-among-austrias-cities Austria is generally viewed as a safe country in which to live and work. However, crime still does occur, and it’s important to know where and what kind of crimes are occurring. https://www.thelocal.at/20231108/which-parts-of-austria-have-the-highest-crime-rates Wed, 08 Nov 2023 16:23:57 +0100 which-parts-of-austria-have-the-highest-crime-rates December is the month when demon-looking goats roam the Austrian streets, local artists present their designs, unique film festivals take place, and people gather to listen to traditional folk music. https://www.thelocal.at/20231120/whats-on-10-things-to-do-in-austria-this-december Mon, 20 Nov 2023 12:29:16 +0100 whats-on-10-things-to-do-in-austria-this-december Buying property as an international resident in Austria is not a standard process across the country, and there is a key difference in the Styrian city of Graz. https://www.thelocal.at/20220812/explained-the-rules-for-buying-property-in-graz-as-a-foreigner Fri, 12 Aug 2022 11:38:27 +0200 explained-the-rules-for-buying-property-in-graz-as-a-foreigner