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 As June begins in Austria, many people start thinking more about lakes, outdoor pools and weekend swims. The word you’ll often see at this time of year is die Badesaison. https://www.thelocal.at/20260601/german-word-of-the-day-die-badesaison Mon, 01 Jun 2026 16:01:49 +0200 german-word-of-the-day-die-badesaison Buying a home in Austria is becoming harder again after a brief easing in the property market. Here’s what’s going on. https://www.thelocal.at/20260601/why-buying-a-home-in-austria-is-getting-harder-again Mon, 01 Jun 2026 15:09:07 +0200 why-buying-a-home-in-austria-is-getting-harder-again Losing a job can be a shock at the best of times, but it can be even more stressful if your residence permit is tied to employment. Here’s what you need to know about your rights in Austria. https://www.thelocal.at/20230424/explained-how-long-can-you-stay-in-austria-if-you-lose-your-job Mon, 24 Apr 2023 12:13:59 +0200 explained-how-long-can-you-stay-in-austria-if-you-lose-your-job Misleading claims by leaders of Austria's Freedom Party (FPÖ) about naturalisation have been slammed by human rights groups and migration experts. We look at what the far right gets wrong about Austrian citizenship. https://www.thelocal.at/20260601/fact-check-what-austrias-far-right-gets-wrong-about-citizenship Mon, 01 Jun 2026 12:35:11 +0200 fact-check-what-austrias-far-right-gets-wrong-about-citizenship It's more than just a question of their age and style; the type of building you live in in Austria can affect everything from your heating costs to your rental fee. https://www.thelocal.at/20211130/altbau-vs-neubau-whats-the-difference-and-which-should-i-rent-in-austria Tue, 30 Nov 2021 15:05:26 +0100 altbau-vs-neubau-whats-the-difference-and-which-should-i-rent-in-austria If you’re new to Austria, you might be surprised to find that the Thursday after Trinity Sunday is a public holiday. Here's what you need to know about the holiday. https://www.thelocal.at/20250619/fronleichnam-why-is-thursday-a-public-holiday-in-austria Thu, 19 Jun 2025 09:51:31 +0200 fronleichnam-why-is-thursday-a-public-holiday-in-austria Austrian residents raising children are eligible for family allowance, a monthly payment to help with child costs. But how much can you receive and how do you get the payments? https://www.thelocal.at/20240913/familienbeihilfe-how-can-i-get-austrias-family-allowance-payments Fri, 13 Sep 2024 16:06:31 +0200 familienbeihilfe-how-can-i-get-austrias-family-allowance-payments Summer in Austria is when people go outdoors to enjoy public pools, swim in rivers and lakes and complain about the weather. Here are a key few words and expressions to have at hand. https://www.thelocal.at/20220615/the-german-language-you-need-for-summer-in-austria Wed, 15 Jun 2022 09:52:16 +0200 the-german-language-you-need-for-summer-in-austria From Vienna famous 'Rainbow Parade' to Austria's World Cup games, cinema on the roof and a free classical concert, here's a roundup of the best events in Vienna in June. https://www.thelocal.at/20260530/the-best-events-in-vienna-in-june-2026 Sat, 30 May 2026 09:08:50 +0200 the-best-events-in-vienna-in-june-2026 Applying for citizenship in Austria can be a tricky process, but it's doable. Here's a look at some common mistakes to avoid to make the application process as smooth as possible. https://www.thelocal.at/20230424/the-7-common-mistakes-to-avoid-when-applying-for-austrian-citizenship Mon, 24 Apr 2023 14:32:28 +0200 the-7-common-mistakes-to-avoid-when-applying-for-austrian-citizenship It's not easy finding an apartment or house in Austria, but once you do, make sure you have all the proper papers so you don't hamper your chances of getting it. https://www.thelocal.at/20220408/explained-which-documents-do-you-need-to-rent-a-flat-in-austria Fri, 08 Apr 2022 14:50:18 +0200 explained-which-documents-do-you-need-to-rent-a-flat-in-austria Getting to grips with German grammar is not easy - which is why we run this series offering tips and tricks for German learners. This week, we’re looking at one of the first things that tends to break people’s brains: der, die and das. https://www.thelocal.at/20260529/german-grammar-tips-when-to-use-der-die-or-das Fri, 29 May 2026 16:20:02 +0200 german-grammar-tips-when-to-use-der-die-or-das There are several ways to greet people in Austria – all with different meanings. So stop saying “Hallo” and learn how to sound like a local instead. https://www.thelocal.at/20221206/how-to-greet-people-like-a-local-in-austria Tue, 06 Dec 2022 15:32:11 +0100 how-to-greet-people-like-a-local-in-austria June is one of the best months to be in Austria, with long evenings, outdoor concerts, Pride celebrations, mountain traditions and big festival weekends across the country. https://www.thelocal.at/20260529/highlights-the-best-events-in-austria-in-june-2026 Fri, 29 May 2026 15:59:27 +0200 highlights-the-best-events-in-austria-in-june-2026 From a public holiday and major rail timetable changes to benefit deadlines, parking tickets and homebuyer fees, here are the main dates international residents in Austria should know about in June. https://www.thelocal.at/20260526/key-points-what-changes-in-austria-in-june-2026 Tue, 26 May 2026 16:18:12 +0200 key-points-what-changes-in-austria-in-june-2026 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 A 21-year-old Austrian who admitted plotting a foiled attack on a Taylor Swift concert in Vienna has been sentenced to 15 years in prison. https://www.thelocal.at/20260528/taylor-swift-concert-attack-accused-to-be-sentenced-in-austria Thu, 28 May 2026 13:20:57 +0200 taylor-swift-concert-attack-accused-to-be-sentenced-in-austria As the weather warms up in Austria, many people start planning their first proper swim of the season. One word you’ll see and hear a lot is der Badesee. https://www.thelocal.at/20260528/german-word-of-the-day-der-badesee Thu, 28 May 2026 16:37:43 +0200 german-word-of-the-day-der-badesee In Austria, workers are entitled to a 'personal holiday', which bosses cannot dictate or deny. Why does this right exist, and how to use the day? https://www.thelocal.at/20240418/what-are-austrias-personal-holiday-rules Thu, 18 Apr 2024 15:56:41 +0200 what-are-austrias-personal-holiday-rules After a long weekend, a holiday or even a few unusually sunny days, returning to normal life can feel harder than expected. In German, you can say you’re trying to wieder in den Alltag zurückfinden. https://www.thelocal.at/20260527/german-expression-of-the-day-wieder-in-den-alltag-zuruckfinden Wed, 27 May 2026 17:39:19 +0200 german-expression-of-the-day-wieder-in-den-alltag-zuruckfinden