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 Austria’s Education Minister Christoph Wiederkehr has presented a 76-page reform plan that would change everything from kindergarten standards to lower secondary school subjects and student testing. https://www.thelocal.at/20260422/what-austrias-new-education-reform-plan-would-change-for-pupils-and-parents Wed, 22 Apr 2026 16:10:53 +0200 what-austrias-new-education-reform-plan-would-change-for-pupils-and-parents Austria’s minimum income benefit is always under scrutiny. But for thousands in Vienna, it’s a lifeline - here’s how the system really works. https://www.thelocal.at/20250414/explained-what-is-austrias-minimum-income-support-and-who-can-get-it-in-vienna Mon, 14 Apr 2025 12:39:52 +0200 explained-what-is-austrias-minimum-income-support-and-who-can-get-it-in-vienna Are you thinking about getting the Austria-wide Klimaticket? A May–June window lets you try it without the usual lock-in. Here’s how to check if the big government promo is worth it. https://www.thelocal.at/20260422/austrias-klimaticket-offer-is-it-worth-trying-the-nationwide-pass Wed, 22 Apr 2026 13:25:29 +0200 austrias-klimaticket-offer-is-it-worth-trying-the-nationwide-pass When it comes to driving in Austria, it’s not just traffic rules you need to watch out for. There’s a surprising list of items you’re not allowed to carry - or at least not allowed to carry freely - in your car. Here’s what you need to know. https://www.thelocal.at/20250409/listed-the-items-you-cant-carry-in-your-car-in-austria Wed, 09 Apr 2025 12:29:49 +0200 listed-the-items-you-cant-carry-in-your-car-in-austria Plans for an under-14 social media ban and a new report on Austria’s slowing start-up scene lead the news, plus more stories from Austria on Wednesday. https://www.thelocal.at/20260422/today-in-austria-a-roundup-of-the-latest-news-on-wednesday-231 Wed, 22 Apr 2026 07:14:13 +0200 today-in-austria-a-roundup-of-the-latest-news-on-wednesday-231 International residents who come to Austria are encouraged to fully integrate. When it comes to bureaucracy, there are concrete requirements. But is this enough? https://www.thelocal.at/20260421/what-does-it-mean-to-be-fully-integrated-in-austria Tue, 21 Apr 2026 13:36:46 +0200 what-does-it-mean-to-be-fully-integrated-in-austria A new expert report slams the high number of universities in Austria, recommending that several merge together. But universities are rallying against it. https://www.thelocal.at/20260421/does-austria-have-too-many-universities Tue, 21 Apr 2026 10:09:46 +0200 does-austria-have-too-many-universities If you're looking to breathe in fresh mountain air, bathe in mineral waters or enjoy sauna culture, check out one of Austria's healing spa towns or 'Kurorte'. https://www.thelocal.at/20260407/wellness-austrias-best-kur-towns-and-why-you-should-visit Tue, 07 Apr 2026 16:24:06 +0200 wellness-austrias-best-kur-towns-and-why-you-should-visit The Hipp baby food case in Austria now includes a reported €2m threat and more retailers pulling products. What is confirmed so far, and what is not https://www.thelocal.at/20260420/police-confirm-austrias-baby-food-tampering-case-linked-to-e-2-million-extortion-attempt Mon, 20 Apr 2026 15:41:07 +0200 police-confirm-austrias-baby-food-tampering-case-linked-to-e-2-million-extortion-attempt Austrian residents can get a discount on electricity grid costs from April by timing when they use appliances. https://www.thelocal.at/20260309/what-is-austrias-summer-electricity-discount-and-how-can-you-take-advantage-of-it Mon, 09 Mar 2026 11:06:28 +0100 what-is-austrias-summer-electricity-discount-and-how-can-you-take-advantage-of-it Aviation experts around the world have been sounding the alarm over the jet fuel crisis sparked by conflict in the Middle East, with some airlines planning to cancel flights or raise the price of tickets. How will it affect air travel in Austria? https://www.thelocal.at/20260420/how-will-the-jet-fuel-crisis-hit-travellers-in-austria Mon, 20 Apr 2026 12:43:51 +0200 how-will-the-jet-fuel-crisis-hit-travellers-in-austria Austria’s Hipp baby food recall has escalated after one jar tested positive for rat poison. Police say at least one more suspicious jar may still be out there https://www.thelocal.at/20260420/hipp-baby-food-inquiry-spread-across-four-countries-after-rat-poison-find-in-austria Mon, 20 Apr 2026 12:17:00 +0200 hipp-baby-food-inquiry-spread-across-four-countries-after-rat-poison-find-in-austria Austria is home to some 1.8 million foreigners: more than 20 percent of the population. While many shy away from becoming Austrian due to the strict rules on holding more than one nationality, others are keen to go through the citizenship process. https://www.thelocal.at/20251211/why-some-foreigners-in-austria-choose-to-get-citizenship-despite-strict-rules Thu, 11 Dec 2025 10:06:17 +0100 why-some-foreigners-in-austria-choose-to-get-citizenship-despite-strict-rules Austria’s tourism board has launched a playful campaign inviting visitors to sign a non-disclosure agreement before receiving winter travel tips. https://www.thelocal.at/20260116/why-austria-is-asking-visitors-to-sign-a-deal-to-keep-its-hidden-gems-secret Fri, 16 Jan 2026 16:22:30 +0100 why-austria-is-asking-visitors-to-sign-a-deal-to-keep-its-hidden-gems-secret Moving to a new country can be challenging, but if you are coming to the Austrian capital Vienna, here are some The Local articles that can help you get settled. https://www.thelocal.at/20230415/the-essential-articles-to-read-if-you-are-moving-to-vienna Sat, 15 Apr 2023 12:56:21 +0200 the-essential-articles-to-read-if-you-are-moving-to-vienna Austria’s coalition is split over a draft integration law with mandatory measures from day one. The biggest fight is over the proposed criminal penalties. https://www.thelocal.at/20260417/explained-what-austrias-proposed-integration-changes-would-do Fri, 17 Apr 2026 12:30:00 +0200 explained-what-austrias-proposed-integration-changes-would-do Whether it be confirming appointments in writing or bringing cash along, The Local Austria's editor Amanda Previdelli explains how you can avoid mistakes when seeing an Austrian doctor. https://www.thelocal.at/20260124/inside-austria-how-to-avoid-the-mistakes-i-made-when-going-to-an-austrian-doctor Sat, 24 Jan 2026 10:16:21 +0100 inside-austria-how-to-avoid-the-mistakes-i-made-when-going-to-an-austrian-doctor Non-EU travellers heading to Austria and other Schengen countries will soon face biometric border controls as the EU’s new Entry/Exit System (EES) comes into force on October 12th. But can travellers opt out? https://www.thelocal.at/20251003/travel-in-austria-can-i-opt-out-of-giving-biometrics-under-eus-new-border-checks Fri, 03 Oct 2025 13:07:28 +0200 travel-in-austria-can-i-opt-out-of-giving-biometrics-under-eus-new-border-checks This is one of the most useful adjectives to know in German-speaking life. Whether it is a doctor’s appointment, a train, a school pickup or a work meeting, pünktlich comes up constantly. https://www.thelocal.at/20260417/german-word-of-the-day-punktlich Fri, 17 Apr 2026 15:58:00 +0200 german-word-of-the-day-punktlich The risk of jet fuel shortages in Europe grows each day tankers remain stuck in the Strait of Hormuz, although it isn't clear when exactly supplies will run out and what that will mean for travellers. https://www.thelocal.at/20260417/how-soon-could-jet-fuel-shortages-ground-flights-in-europe Fri, 17 Apr 2026 13:50:53 +0200 how-soon-could-jet-fuel-shortages-ground-flights-in-europe