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 A heatwave has hit Austria, with temperatures up to 37C forecast. We look at which regions are most affected and how long it's set to last. https://www.thelocal.at/20260622/how-long-will-the-heatwave-last-in-austria Mon, 22 Jun 2026 13:41:17 +0200 how-long-will-the-heatwave-last-in-austria Passengers flying from Vienna Airport should soon be able to leave liquids and electronic devices inside their hand luggage at security, as new CT scanners are rolled out across the airport. https://www.thelocal.at/20260622/what-you-need-to-know-about-vienna-airports-new-hand-luggage-rules Mon, 22 Jun 2026 11:49:21 +0200 what-you-need-to-know-about-vienna-airports-new-hand-luggage-rules The rental deposit, or die Kaution, is one of the biggest upfront costs when renting in Austria. Here’s how much landlords usually ask for, when a higher amount may be questionable, and how to protect yourself before moving in. https://www.thelocal.at/20220127/renting-in-austria-how-much-can-the-landlord-ask-for-as-a-deposit Thu, 27 Jan 2022 08:34:23 +0100 renting-in-austria-how-much-can-the-landlord-ask-for-as-a-deposit Austria will have public viewing spots across the country for the 2026 FIFA Football World Cup, with around 200 locations listed by ORF. https://www.thelocal.at/20260609/official-list-where-to-watch-the-football-world-cup-at-public-viewings-in-austria Tue, 09 Jun 2026 15:39:30 +0200 official-list-where-to-watch-the-football-world-cup-at-public-viewings-in-austria Austria’s lakes and rivers are perfect for summer swims, but experts warn of hidden dangers. Here are key safety tips to know before you dive in. https://www.thelocal.at/20250708/how-to-stay-safe-when-swimming-in-austrias-lakes-and-rivers-this-summer Tue, 08 Jul 2025 17:04:15 +0200 how-to-stay-safe-when-swimming-in-austrias-lakes-and-rivers-this-summer June may just be the best month to enjoy Austria. From live music to spending time in nature via the World Cup, here's how to make the most of the long days and warmer weather. https://www.thelocal.at/20260619/how-to-make-the-most-of-the-long-summer-days-in-austria Fri, 19 Jun 2026 15:01:03 +0200 how-to-make-the-most-of-the-long-summer-days-in-austria ÖBB’s new-generation Nightjet is now running on the Vienna-Zurich route, bringing updated sleeper, couchette and seating options to one of Austria’s key international overnight rail links. https://www.thelocal.at/20260618/what-you-need-to-know-about-the-new-zurich-vienna-night-trains Thu, 18 Jun 2026 10:21:46 +0200 what-you-need-to-know-about-the-new-zurich-vienna-night-trains Austria’s new heat protection rules will become practically relevant for the first time this summer, as employers face clearer duties to protect people working outdoors during hot weather. https://www.thelocal.at/20260610/what-austrias-new-heat-rules-mean-for-workers-this-summer Wed, 10 Jun 2026 16:28:24 +0200 what-austrias-new-heat-rules-mean-for-workers-this-summer 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 many English speakers notice when reading German: all those capital letters. https://www.thelocal.at/20260619/german-grammar-tips-why-german-loves-capital-letters Fri, 19 Jun 2026 16:22:31 +0200 german-grammar-tips-why-german-loves-capital-letters Austria’s VAT cut on selected basic foods starts on July 1st, but shoppers should not expect every “basic” item in the supermarket or bakery to automatically become cheaper. https://www.thelocal.at/20260619/listed-which-foods-will-actually-get-cheaper-in-austria Fri, 19 Jun 2026 13:09:51 +0200 listed-which-foods-will-actually-get-cheaper-in-austria The men’s World Cup is already under way - and while Austria have started with a win, fans watching from Austria will still face some awkward kick-off times. https://www.thelocal.at/20260521/how-to-watch-the-2026-mens-football-world-cup-in-austria Thu, 21 May 2026 10:17:25 +0200 how-to-watch-the-2026-mens-football-world-cup-in-austria If you’ve ever watched a football match and wondered why it didn’t end after exactly 90 minutes, you’ve already met the idea behind die Nachspielzeit. https://www.thelocal.at/20260618/german-word-of-the-day-die-nachspielzeit Thu, 18 Jun 2026 16:46:16 +0200 german-word-of-the-day-die-nachspielzeit Austria’s government has raised the possibility of scrapping one of the main bureaucratic requirements for EU citizens living in the country: the Anmeldebescheinigung. https://www.thelocal.at/20260618/anmeldebescheinigung-could-austria-scrap-the-eu-citizen-registration-obligation Thu, 18 Jun 2026 16:26:03 +0200 anmeldebescheinigung-could-austria-scrap-the-eu-citizen-registration-obligation Football has plenty of words that also work outside the stadium. Das Eigentor is one of the most useful, especially if you follow news, politics or public debate in German. https://www.thelocal.at/20260617/german-word-of-the-day-das-eigentor Wed, 17 Jun 2026 16:24:00 +0200 german-word-of-the-day-das-eigentor When you arrive in Austria, you will likely be bowled over by the stunning landscape, culture and Schnitzel of which there are plenty. But what about the things that are common elsewhere that you don't see here? https://www.thelocal.at/20260608/the-things-you-wont-see-in-austria-that-are-common-elsewhere Mon, 08 Jun 2026 13:20:24 +0200 the-things-you-wont-see-in-austria-that-are-common-elsewhere Registration has opened for Kinderuni Wien, Vienna’s free summer university programme for children aged seven to 12. https://www.thelocal.at/20260617/how-to-register-your-child-for-viennas-free-kinderuni-this-summer Wed, 17 Jun 2026 11:19:45 +0200 how-to-register-your-child-for-viennas-free-kinderuni-this-summer Some football expressions are useful long after the match is over. One of the best examples is am Ball bleiben. https://www.thelocal.at/20260616/german-expression-of-the-day-am-ball-bleiben Tue, 16 Jun 2026 16:29:36 +0200 german-expression-of-the-day-am-ball-bleiben Austria’s dry spring affected farms, with some hay harvests sharply down and pressure building on rivers, groundwater and fields. https://www.thelocal.at/20260616/why-austrias-dry-spring-could-affect-farms-food-and-water-this-summer Tue, 16 Jun 2026 12:15:15 +0200 why-austrias-dry-spring-could-affect-farms-food-and-water-this-summer EU countries have finally agreed on a raft of reforms around air passenger rights that covers everything from compensation for disruption to seating rules for those travelling with children. So how will the changes impact you and why have airlines reacted angrily? https://www.thelocal.at/20260616/what-europes-new-deal-for-airline-passenger-rights-means-for-you Tue, 16 Jun 2026 11:31:49 +0200 what-europes-new-deal-for-airline-passenger-rights-means-for-you Austrian bureaucracy is stressful enough without discovering that your residence card, AMS deadline or official filing date expires on a Sunday. We've asked Austria's main government bodies what happens then. https://www.thelocal.at/20260615/what-happens-if-the-deadline-for-your-austrian-admin-is-on-a-weekend-or-holiday Mon, 15 Jun 2026 16:23:14 +0200 what-happens-if-the-deadline-for-your-austrian-admin-is-on-a-weekend-or-holiday