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 When the weather improves in Austria, cities can empty out surprisingly quickly at the weekend. Many people head for a lake, forest, vineyard or hiking trail - in other words, they fahren ins Grüne. https://www.thelocal.at/20260512/german-expression-of-the-day-ins-grune-fahren Tue, 12 May 2026 16:27:07 +0200 german-expression-of-the-day-ins-grune-fahren The issue of multiple citizenships in Austria is complex, with many myths surrounding the subject. https://www.thelocal.at/20230531/reader-question-does-austria-allow-me-to-have-multiple-citizenships Wed, 31 May 2023 16:39:06 +0200 reader-question-does-austria-allow-me-to-have-multiple-citizenships Austria’s planned new parcel tax is now taking shape, with the government sending a draft law to parliament this week. https://www.thelocal.at/20260512/who-will-have-to-pay-austrias-new-e2-parcel-tax Tue, 12 May 2026 12:15:37 +0200 who-will-have-to-pay-austrias-new-e2-parcel-tax Just because you work in Austria's capital Vienna, it does not mean that you have to live there. There are many beautiful and affordable towns just a short commute away. https://www.thelocal.at/20240515/compare-the-best-commuter-towns-if-you-work-in-vienna Wed, 15 May 2024 15:06:52 +0200 compare-the-best-commuter-towns-if-you-work-in-vienna Even when Austria has already had a few warm spring days, many gardeners will warn you not to get too confident before mid-May. That’s where die Eisheiligen come in. https://www.thelocal.at/20260511/german-expression-of-the-day-die-eisheiligen Mon, 11 May 2026 16:38:33 +0200 german-expression-of-the-day-die-eisheiligen Austria’s population growth now depends heavily on migration, but a new report shows that moving to the country and staying there are two different things. https://www.thelocal.at/20260511/who-are-the-foreigners-that-stay-in-austria-after-moving-here-and-why Mon, 11 May 2026 15:45:27 +0200 who-are-the-foreigners-that-stay-in-austria-after-moving-here-and-why Vienna is hosting the 70th edition of the Eurovision Song Contest. We look at what you can expect in the city – from transport to security and accommodation – whether you're visiting or you're local. https://www.thelocal.at/20260511/accommodation-to-safety-what-to-expect-in-vienna-during-eurovision-week Mon, 11 May 2026 11:56:01 +0200 accommodation-to-safety-what-to-expect-in-vienna-during-eurovision-week Vienna has unveiled what it says will be the biggest side-event programme in Eurovision history, with free fan zones, club nights, museum events and public viewings spread across the city during Song Contest week. https://www.thelocal.at/20260408/where-eurovision-fans-can-watch-and-celebrate-in-vienna-this-may Wed, 08 Apr 2026 15:16:38 +0200 where-eurovision-fans-can-watch-and-celebrate-in-vienna-this-may Vienna’s outdoor pools are a summer institution: equal parts relaxation and passive-aggressive towel placement. Whether you’re new or just fed up with losing the best spot, here’s your survival guide. https://www.thelocal.at/20250430/from-sunbed-wars-to-schnitzel-how-to-master-viennas-outdoor-pools Wed, 30 Apr 2025 16:22:50 +0200 from-sunbed-wars-to-schnitzel-how-to-master-viennas-outdoor-pools Families in Austria can benefit from a range of government subsidies, tax allowances, and financial aid designed to support parents and their children. https://www.thelocal.at/20241028/what-benefits-are-you-entitled-to-in-austria-if-you-have-children Mon, 28 Oct 2024 16:33:37 +0100 what-benefits-are-you-entitled-to-in-austria-if-you-have-children Whether you're up for a forest hike, lakeside ferry ride or garden stroll, these spring escapes in and around Vienna are ideal for sunny days. https://www.thelocal.at/20250417/four-perfect-spring-day-trips-in-and-around-vienna Thu, 17 Apr 2025 11:46:13 +0200 four-perfect-spring-day-trips-in-and-around-vienna May is a big month for events in Austria, with Eurovision taking over Vienna, spring festivals filling castles and lakeside towns, and open-air music, sport and culture returning around the country. https://www.thelocal.at/20260505/listed-the-best-events-in-austria-in-may-2026 Tue, 05 May 2026 15:19:56 +0200 listed-the-best-events-in-austria-in-may-2026 May is one of those months in Austria where a lot of small practical things happen at once. From public holidays and the Pentecost break to expiring ID Austria certificates and new dental co-payments and payroll deadlines, here are the main changes. https://www.thelocal.at/20260427/key-points-what-changes-about-life-in-austria-in-may-2026 Mon, 27 Apr 2026 16:42:02 +0200 key-points-what-changes-about-life-in-austria-in-may-2026 Vienna is hoping an invasion of pop fans for the Eurovision song contest next week will further burnish its reputation as a cultural and musical destination. https://www.thelocal.at/20260508/austrian-capital-hopes-eurovision-will-boost-cultural-reputation Fri, 08 May 2026 16:20:09 +0200 austrian-capital-hopes-eurovision-will-boost-cultural-reputation If you plan on travelling, you might wonder if you can use your Austrian e-card or public health insurance abroad. Here's what you need to know. https://www.thelocal.at/20240514/will-my-austrian-health-insurance-pay-for-medical-expenses-abroad Tue, 14 May 2024 15:47:19 +0200 will-my-austrian-health-insurance-pay-for-medical-expenses-abroad Austria’s national rail operator ÖBB has presented its new Cityjet double-decker trains, with the first services expected to begin at the end of June. https://www.thelocal.at/20260507/travel-in-austria-new-obb-double-decker-trains-to-enter-service-in-june Thu, 07 May 2026 10:03:33 +0200 travel-in-austria-new-obb-double-decker-trains-to-enter-service-in-june If your parcel was sent to a Paketshop in Austria despite you being home, you’re not alone. Here’s what the rules say, who to contact, and how to report poor delivery practices. https://www.thelocal.at/20250506/missed-deliveries-in-austria-what-to-do-if-your-parcel-goes-straight-to-a-pick-up-point Tue, 06 May 2025 14:50:27 +0200 missed-deliveries-in-austria-what-to-do-if-your-parcel-goes-straight-to-a-pick-up-point With Eurovision approaching in Vienna, you’ll be hearing plenty about who has the best song, the strongest voice and the most memorable Auftritt. But this is also a useful everyday German word far beyond the stage. https://www.thelocal.at/20260506/german-word-of-the-day-der-auftritt Wed, 06 May 2026 16:22:49 +0200 german-word-of-the-day-der-auftritt 'Haushaltsversicherung' is one of Austria's most popular types of insurance. It is not mandatory, but it is certainly worth evaluating, especially as it comes with many possible add-ons. https://www.thelocal.at/20240502/haushaltsversicherung-how-does-austrias-home-insurance-work Thu, 02 May 2024 15:22:36 +0200 haushaltsversicherung-how-does-austrias-home-insurance-work New figures from Vienna’s education authority give a clearer picture of which religious groups are sitting in the city’s classrooms, at least in primary, middle, special and polytechnic schools. https://www.thelocal.at/20260506/in-numbers-new-figures-show-the-religious-makeup-of-viennas-schools Wed, 06 May 2026 15:35:57 +0200 in-numbers-new-figures-show-the-religious-makeup-of-viennas-schools