The Local Austria 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 How major rail works across Austria will impact passengers in 2026 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 12:44:59 +0100 how-major-rail-works-across-austria-will-impact-passengers-in-2026 Linz axe attack leaves man seriously injured as suspect is arrested in Austria Police in Linz arrested a man after officers spotted blood on his hands near a station. The motive for the Austria attack is still unclear. https://www.thelocal.at/20260415/linz-axe-attack-leaves-man-seriously-injured-as-suspect-is-arrested-in-austria Wed, 15 Apr 2026 15:04:31 +0200 linz-axe-attack-leaves-man-seriously-injured-as-suspect-is-arrested-in-austria Teenager confesses to bomb threats against Austrian schools A 15-year-old pupil from Linz has admitted to sending multiple bomb threats to schools in Upper Austria and Carinthia, according to police reports released on Tuesday. https://www.thelocal.at/20250509/teenager-confesses-to-bomb-threats-against-austrian-schools Fri, 09 May 2025 15:03:33 +0200 teenager-confesses-to-bomb-threats-against-austrian-schools How bad is Easter traffic in Austria this year? Long traffic jams, border delays, and tighter police checks are shaping Easter travel across Austria in 2025. Here’s what drivers need to know. https://www.thelocal.at/20250418/how-bad-is-easter-traffic-in-austria-this-year Fri, 18 Apr 2025 14:02:03 +0200 how-bad-is-easter-traffic-in-austria-this-year Why flying from Vienna looks set to become more expensive Ryanair CEO Michael O’Leary has warned that ticket prices in Vienna will rise in 2025. Here's what we know. https://www.thelocal.at/20250206/how-airport-fees-and-taxes-could-make-flying-from-vienna-more-expensive Thu, 06 Feb 2025 12:45:44 +0100 how-airport-fees-and-taxes-could-make-flying-from-vienna-more-expensive IN NUMBERS: What is considered a good salary in Linz? Austria's third-largest city, Linz, is known for its many tech companies, industries, cultural events, and high standard of living. Here is what counts as a good salary in Linz. https://www.thelocal.at/20241108/in-numbers-what-is-considered-a-good-salary-in-linz Fri, 08 Nov 2024 11:09:41 +0100 in-numbers-what-is-considered-a-good-salary-in-linz IN NUMBERS: Where are Austria's most budget-friendly cities? 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 Which parts of Austria have the highest crime rates? 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 The best places to live in Austria that are not Vienna Had enough of the Austrian capital? Then these cities and towns might be for you. https://www.thelocal.at/20210416/the-best-places-to-live-in-austria-that-are-not-vienna Fri, 16 Apr 2021 17:27:54 +0200 the-best-places-to-live-in-austria-that-are-not-vienna 'Islamist motive' suspected in murder of elderly couple in Austria Austria's interior minister Wolfgang Sobotka said a Tunisian man suspected of murdering a couple in their home in Linz, Austria, is believed to have acted with an Islamist motive. https://www.thelocal.at/20170706/islamist-motive-suspected-in-murder-of-elderly-couple-in-austria-linz Thu, 06 Jul 2017 08:52:40 +0200 islamist-motive-suspected-in-murder-of-elderly-couple-in-austria-linz Austrian emergency services chase 7,000 chickens blocking the motorway Emergency workers in Austria were called out to remove an estimated 7,000 chickens which were blocking a busy motorway on Tuesday. https://www.thelocal.at/20170704/austrian-emergency-services-chase-thousands-of-chickens-blocking-motorway Tue, 04 Jul 2017 13:30:25 +0200 austrian-emergency-services-chase-thousands-of-chickens-blocking-motorway Linz puts Hitler's gift back on display in 'active effort at remembrance' The Austrian city of Linz, where Adolf Hitler spent several years as a teenager, will once again display an Aphrodite sculpture offered by the Führer after keeping it in storage for years. https://www.thelocal.at/20170426/linz-puts-hitlers-gift-back-on-display Wed, 26 Apr 2017 10:28:35 +0200 linz-puts-hitlers-gift-back-on-display Linz train station partially evacuated after pepper spray attack Police were called to the main train station in the Austrian city of Linz on Wednesday after somebody sprayed pepper spray in a McDonald’s branch. https://www.thelocal.at/20170209/linz-train-station-partially-evacuated-after-pepper-spray-attack Thu, 09 Feb 2017 12:39:40 +0100 linz-train-station-partially-evacuated-after-pepper-spray-attack Lovesick football fan to blame for mass brawl in Linz A football fan who had been jilted by an ex-lover is thought to have started a fight between football supporters and a group of asylum seekers earlier this month in Linz, according to a police investigation. https://www.thelocal.at/20160921/lovesick-football-fan-to-blame-for-mass-brawl-in-linz Wed, 21 Sep 2016 15:06:26 +0200 lovesick-football-fan-to-blame-for-mass-brawl-in-linz