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 OK so we know about Arnie, but there are plenty of Austrian discoveries that you might not know are actually Austrian. Here are a few surprises. https://www.thelocal.at/20210721/nine-things-you-might-be-surprised-are-actually-austrian Wed, 21 Jul 2021 14:42:21 +0200 nine-things-you-might-be-surprised-are-actually-austrian Are you currently buying a home in Austria or thinking about it? Here are some of the hidden costs you may face. https://www.thelocal.at/20210310/the-hidden-costs-of-buying-a-home-in-austria Wed, 10 Mar 2021 17:09:57 +0100 the-hidden-costs-of-buying-a-home-in-austria Ask any freelancer about setting up their business in Austria and they will probably say it was a complex process. Throw in a different language and a new culture and it can be overwhelming. https://www.thelocal.at/20201120/what-freelancers-in-austria-need-to-know Fri, 20 Nov 2020 11:17:14 +0100 what-freelancers-in-austria-need-to-know It’s well-known that citizenship rules in Austria are strict. In fact, the Alpine country has a reputation for some of the toughest citizenship requirements in the world. https://www.thelocal.at/20210624/how-can-i-apply-for-dual-citizenship-in-austria Thu, 24 Jun 2021 14:54:14 +0200 how-can-i-apply-for-dual-citizenship-in-austria Not likely to be taught in class, these German and Austrian slang words are handy things to have up your sleeve if you want to blend in with locals. https://www.thelocal.at/20160805/10-pieces-of-austrian-slang-youll-never-learn-in-class Fri, 05 Aug 2016 14:36:25 +0200 10-pieces-of-austrian-slang-youll-never-learn-in-class What do people think of when they imagine Austria? Probably The Sound of Music film, cakes, Freud and a penchant for Lederhosen. The Local investigates if there really is any truth to the most common stereotypes about Austrian people. https://www.thelocal.at/20210419/ten-austrian-cliches-how-true-are-these-stereotypes Mon, 19 Apr 2021 17:28:34 +0200 ten-austrian-cliches-how-true-are-these-stereotypes 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 Opening a bank account is an essential task when moving to a new country. Here's how to open a bank account in Austria. https://www.thelocal.at/20210315/what-you-need-to-know-about-opening-a-bank-account-in-austria Mon, 15 Mar 2021 18:46:48 +0100 what-you-need-to-know-about-opening-a-bank-account-in-austria Anyone that lives in Austria will know that it’s an expensive country. But there are a few things which are surprisingly cheap. https://www.thelocal.at/20210304/five-things-in-austria-that-are-actually-cheap Thu, 04 Mar 2021 11:56:36 +0100 five-things-in-austria-that-are-actually-cheap From where to search to what to watch out for, here are ten tips to be aware of when looking for a flat in Austria. https://www.thelocal.at/20210407/ten-tips-for-finding-an-apartment-in-austria Wed, 07 Apr 2021 19:12:12 +0200 ten-tips-for-finding-an-apartment-in-austria German is not always the most intuitive language in the world, and looking for a job can leave you lost in a sea of unfamiliar vocabulary. So here’s a chance to brush up on some of the words you’ll need most when you go job-hunting in Austria. https://www.thelocal.at/20210823/austria-ten-german-words-you-need-to-know-when-looking-for-a-job Mon, 23 Aug 2021 17:47:50 +0200 austria-ten-german-words-you-need-to-know-when-looking-for-a-job After several years of waiting, Austria's nationwide unlimited rail pass - now renamed the Klimaticket (climate ticket) - will be available from October, although some states have yet to sign up. https://www.thelocal.at/20210818/1-2-3-ticket-austrias-nationwide-unlimited-rail-pass-available-from-october Wed, 18 Aug 2021 18:54:54 +0200 1-2-3-ticket-austrias-nationwide-unlimited-rail-pass-available-from-october It’s always a good idea to get to know the neighbours - especially when living in a new country. Austria has its own peculiar set of cultural norms. Here's how you might be breaking some or all of them - and how to fix it. https://www.thelocal.at/20210706/six-ways-to-make-friends-with-the-neighbours-in-austria Tue, 06 Jul 2021 18:51:36 +0200 six-ways-to-make-friends-with-the-neighbours-in-austria From the famous Fucking to the lesser known Windpassing - and of course Lower Stinky Well - Austria’s countryside is full of weird and wonderful place names. https://www.thelocal.at/20210420/eight-weird-and-wonderful-austrian-place-names Tue, 20 Apr 2021 18:00:47 +0200 eight-weird-and-wonderful-austrian-place-names Known as the 1-2-3 Ticket, Austria's nationwide public transport pass just got one step closer to reality. Here's what you need to know. https://www.thelocal.at/20210126/what-is-the-1-2-3-ticket-everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-new-ticket-planned-to-give-unlimited-public-transport-across-austria Tue, 26 Jan 2021 14:56:00 +0100 what-is-the-1-2-3-ticket-everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-new-ticket-planned-to-give-unlimited-public-transport-across-austria Austria is home to an increasing number of foreigners. Do they feel at home? https://www.thelocal.at/20210706/how-do-foreigners-feel-about-living-in-austria Tue, 06 Jul 2021 15:00:38 +0200 how-do-foreigners-feel-about-living-in-austria What are the differences between being employed or working for yourself? When does the tax year start? And how much will you actually have to pay? Here's what you need to know. https://www.thelocal.at/20210312/everything-you-need-to-know-about-paying-tax-in-austria Fri, 12 Mar 2021 16:45:10 +0100 everything-you-need-to-know-about-paying-tax-in-austria Thinking of a holiday? Here are the rules in some of your favourite holiday destinations. https://www.thelocal.at/20210630/entry-masks-and-nightclubs-what-are-the-rules-in-some-of-austrias-favourite-holiday-destinations Wed, 30 Jun 2021 13:07:15 +0200 entry-masks-and-nightclubs-what-are-the-rules-in-some-of-austrias-favourite-holiday-destinations Austria’s Leoben Justice Centre, located in the southeastern state of Styria, consistently ranks as one of the best prisons in the world. https://www.thelocal.at/20210623/youd-stay-here-voluntarily-inside-austrias-luxury-leoben-prison Wed, 23 Jun 2021 18:37:22 +0200 youd-stay-here-voluntarily-inside-austrias-luxury-leoben-prison Austria is a modern country with a strong economy, but the job market may be a little different to back home, for many international residents. https://www.thelocal.at/20210505/everything-you-need-to-know-about-finding-a-job-in-austria Wed, 05 May 2021 11:20:39 +0200 everything-you-need-to-know-about-finding-a-job-in-austria