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 'We must be ready': EU to lay out its plan to deal with jet fuel crisis The European Union said on Tuesday that it was considering importing more jet fuel from the US and requiring member states to hold minimum reserves as the Middle East war squeezes supplies. Brussels will lay out a series of measures on Wednesday. https://www.thelocal.at/20260421/we-must-be-ready-eu-to-lay-out-its-plan-to-deal-with-jet-fuel-crisis Tue, 21 Apr 2026 14:48:22 +0200 we-must-be-ready-eu-to-lay-out-its-plan-to-deal-with-jet-fuel-crisis Middle East crisis: What travellers in Austria need to know ahead of summer Planning a summer break from Austria? The war in the Middle East is changing the scenario for travellers. Here’s what to watch before you book. https://www.thelocal.at/20260320/middle-east-crisis-what-travellers-in-austria-need-to-know-ahead-of-summer Fri, 20 Mar 2026 17:10:41 +0100 middle-east-crisis-what-travellers-in-austria-need-to-know-ahead-of-summer What you need to know as European airlines cancel hundreds of flights Amid ongoing geopolitical uncertainty in the Middle East and soaring jet fuel prices, European airlines have cancelled hundreds of flights this spring. The impact on flight services could last for months. https://www.thelocal.at/20260320/what-you-need-to-know-as-european-airlines-cancel-hundreds-of-flights Fri, 20 Mar 2026 13:23:09 +0100 what-you-need-to-know-as-european-airlines-cancel-hundreds-of-flights