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 Being born in Austria doesn’t by itself confer Austrian citizenship, but children can naturalise as Austrian - here's how. https://www.thelocal.at/20230512/can-children-under-the-age-of-18-be-naturalised-in-austria Fri, 12 May 2023 14:52:42 +0200 can-children-under-the-age-of-18-be-naturalised-in-austria Austria will sign an agreement with Uzbekistan next month to facilitate deportations, including to Afghanistan via the central Asian country, the interior ministry said. https://www.thelocal.at/20260430/austria-plans-deal-with-uzbekistan-on-afghan-deportations Thu, 30 Apr 2026 09:46:16 +0200 austria-plans-deal-with-uzbekistan-on-afghan-deportations Austria’s minimum income benefit is always under scrutiny. But for thousands in Vienna, it’s a lifeline - here’s how the system really works. https://www.thelocal.at/20250414/explained-what-is-austrias-minimum-income-support-and-who-can-get-it-in-vienna Mon, 14 Apr 2025 12:39:52 +0200 explained-what-is-austrias-minimum-income-support-and-who-can-get-it-in-vienna International residents who come to Austria are encouraged to fully integrate. When it comes to bureaucracy, there are concrete requirements. But is this enough? https://www.thelocal.at/20260421/what-does-it-mean-to-be-fully-integrated-in-austria Tue, 21 Apr 2026 13:36:46 +0200 what-does-it-mean-to-be-fully-integrated-in-austria Bureaucratic backlogs and rule changes on residency rights are having an increasing impact on the lives of foreigners living around Europe. Many say they have been left in legal limbo with their lives effectively on hold. https://www.thelocal.at/20260411/a-nightmare-lives-of-foreigners-across-europe-hit-by-residency-card-delays Sat, 11 Apr 2026 11:53:39 +0200 a-nightmare-lives-of-foreigners-across-europe-hit-by-residency-card-delays Looking to move jobs or switch careers in Austria? We've compiled the latest list of in-demand jobs and how to get a work visa to access them. https://www.thelocal.at/20260128/revealed-austrias-most-in-demand-jobs-in-2026 Wed, 28 Jan 2026 10:00:22 +0100 revealed-austrias-most-in-demand-jobs-in-2026 Austria offers a number of residence permits for people to live and work in the country. We look at recent figures that shed light on how many people have them at the moment and their origin country. https://www.thelocal.at/20260227/how-many-people-have-residence-permits-in-austria-and-where-are-they-from Fri, 27 Feb 2026 11:44:03 +0100 how-many-people-have-residence-permits-in-austria-and-where-are-they-from 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 Foreign residents in Austria face a difficult path to naturalisation. We spoke to a Vienna-based immigration lawyer to find out the biggest challenges and what internationals can expect in the coming years. https://www.thelocal.at/20260212/interview-austrias-citizenship-rules-are-already-tough-and-will-likely-get-stricter Thu, 12 Feb 2026 16:18:41 +0100 interview-austrias-citizenship-rules-are-already-tough-and-will-likely-get-stricter Applying for citizenship in Austria can be a lengthy and daunting process - and understanding the lingo is like learning a new language in itself. These are the top words and phrases you're likely to hear along the way. https://www.thelocal.at/20230714/the-vocabulary-you-need-to-understand-the-austrian-citizenship-process Fri, 14 Jul 2023 17:19:11 +0200 the-vocabulary-you-need-to-understand-the-austrian-citizenship-process Herbert Kickl, leader of the populist Freedom Party (FPÖ) says he expects Austria to head to early national elections in 2028 and claims he is already laying the groundwork for new coalition talks. We look at what foreign residents need to know. https://www.thelocal.at/20260302/explained-why-the-far-right-expects-early-elections-in-austria Mon, 02 Mar 2026 11:22:41 +0100 explained-why-the-far-right-expects-early-elections-in-austria Austria has a lot to offer foreign residents but not everyone wants to stay forever. Whether its family, taxes or politics, many foreigners reach a point when they decide it's better to leave. https://www.thelocal.at/20260120/austria-pushes-away-skilled-immigrants-the-reasons-foreigners-choose-to-leave Tue, 20 Jan 2026 11:40:38 +0100 austria-pushes-away-skilled-immigrants-the-reasons-foreigners-choose-to-leave Applying to become an Austrian citizen is a difficult process and usually involves foreigners having to renounce their original nationality. One reader shares her naturalisation journey and the complicated feelings that go with it. https://www.thelocal.at/20260205/interview-receiving-austrian-citizenship-was-an-emotional-moment Thu, 05 Feb 2026 15:53:30 +0100 interview-receiving-austrian-citizenship-was-an-emotional-moment Growing political polarisation means that debate about immigration is boiled down to 'pro' or 'anti'-immigration positions, but new surveys reveal that European public opinion is a little more nuanced than that. https://www.thelocal.at/20260207/what-do-europeans-really-think-about-immigration Sat, 07 Feb 2026 14:46:38 +0100 what-do-europeans-really-think-about-immigration As part of the landmark trade agreement announced on January 27th, the EU and India adopted a ‘mobility framework’ that aims to make it easier for Indian students, researchers and young professionals to move to the EU. https://www.thelocal.at/20260207/what-the-mobility-deal-between-the-eu-and-india-will-mean-for-skilled-workers Sat, 07 Feb 2026 09:19:01 +0100 what-the-mobility-deal-between-the-eu-and-india-will-mean-for-skilled-workers The EU hands out thousands of Blue Cards to highly-skilled third country nationals each year, according to the latest figures. But which nationalities receive the most and which EU country gives out the most? https://www.thelocal.at/20260204/which-nationalities-get-the-most-eu-blue-cards-and-where-do-they-go Wed, 04 Feb 2026 12:56:51 +0100 which-nationalities-get-the-most-eu-blue-cards-and-where-do-they-go The European Commission has announced it will look into allowing certain non-EU professionals to stay in the EU beyond the current 90/180-day rule, as part of a future overhaul of its visa system. It also asked EU countries to make visa access "simpler and faster" for skilled workers. https://www.thelocal.at/20260129/eu-announces-plan-to-extend-90-day-rule-for-certain-non-eu-workers Thu, 29 Jan 2026 20:52:25 +0100 eu-announces-plan-to-extend-90-day-rule-for-certain-non-eu-workers The European Union on Thursday laid out plans to overhaul its visa system and step up deportations as part of a five-year migration strategy that cements a hardening line on the hot-button issue. https://www.thelocal.at/20260129/eu-announces-new-push-to-overhaul-visa-system-and-deportations-policy Thu, 29 Jan 2026 14:01:33 +0100 eu-announces-new-push-to-overhaul-visa-system-and-deportations-policy Austria issued 2,753 residency bans in 2025, according to new official statistics. Most cases involved men, with EU citizens also among those affected. https://www.thelocal.at/20260126/residence-bans-rise-in-austria-with-eu-citizens-also-affected Mon, 26 Jan 2026 16:45:23 +0100 residence-bans-rise-in-austria-with-eu-citizens-also-affected Younger voters across Europe are increasingly tempted by hard-right and anti-migrant parties, but experts say this can't be explained by anti-immigration politics alone. https://www.thelocal.at/20260117/why-are-young-europeans-increasingly-supporting-anti-immigration-parties Sat, 17 Jan 2026 11:06:08 +0100 why-are-young-europeans-increasingly-supporting-anti-immigration-parties