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 woman was seriously injured after a herd of cows charged during a hike in Styria. Here's why experts say dog owners must be extra cautious. https://www.thelocal.at/20250714/why-hikers-with-dogs-face-extra-risks-near-cows-in-austria Mon, 14 Jul 2025 14:55:31 +0200 why-hikers-with-dogs-face-extra-risks-near-cows-in-austria The far-right Freedom Party (FPOe) achieved a historic victory in Austria’s southeastern state of Styria, securing 35 percent of the vote in Sunday’s regional election. This marks the first time the FPOe has topped the region’s polls, defeating conservative and social-democratic rivals. https://www.thelocal.at/20241124/far-right-fpo-party-wins-state-election-in-austrias-styria Sun, 24 Nov 2024 19:22:40 +0100 far-right-fpo-party-wins-state-election-in-austrias-styria Ski trips, wine, and public funds: the FPÖ scandal in the Austrian state of Styria has taken centre stage ahead of the regional elections on Sunday. https://www.thelocal.at/20241122/explained-financial-scandal-embroils-austrias-far-right-fpo-in-styria Fri, 22 Nov 2024 14:38:50 +0100 explained-financial-scandal-embroils-austrias-far-right-fpo-in-styria Find out what's going on in Austria on Friday with The Local's short roundup of today's important news. https://www.thelocal.at/20210618/today-in-austria-a-roundup-of-the-latest-news-on-friday-5 Fri, 18 Jun 2021 11:08:59 +0200 today-in-austria-a-roundup-of-the-latest-news-on-friday-5 Earlier in 2021, Austria promised everyone who wanted a vaccine could get one by the start of July. With the deadline looming, will the goal be met? https://www.thelocal.at/20210601/will-austria-really-be-able-to-vaccinate-everyone-who-wants-it-by-end-june Tue, 01 Jun 2021 16:15:01 +0200 will-austria-really-be-able-to-vaccinate-everyone-who-wants-it-by-end-june After an unusually cold spring, warm sunshine is finally heading for Austria this Mother's Day weekend. https://www.thelocal.at/20210507/austria-expecting-sunny-weather-this-weekend-after-coldest-april-since-1997 Fri, 07 May 2021 14:28:22 +0200 austria-expecting-sunny-weather-this-weekend-after-coldest-april-since-1997 Travel to some parts of the world still looks uncertain for this summer, so where can you go in Austria to find sun, sea (sort of) and other faraway attractions, which you might be missing out on?  https://www.thelocal.at/20210429/travel-where-to-find-famous-faraway-sites-whilst-staying-in-austria Thu, 29 Apr 2021 14:34:05 +0200 travel-where-to-find-famous-faraway-sites-whilst-staying-in-austria Lower Austria has announced all age groups will be able to login and book an appointment to be vaccinated on May 10th. So when will this be possible in the rest of Austria?  https://www.thelocal.at/20210430/covid-19-vaccines-in-austria-when-will-i-be-able-to-book-my-appointment Fri, 30 Apr 2021 15:54:56 +0200 covid-19-vaccines-in-austria-when-will-i-be-able-to-book-my-appointment Find out what's going on in Austria on Friday with The Local's short roundup of the important news. https://www.thelocal.at/20210430/today-in-austria-a-round-up-of-the-latest-news-on-friday-9 Fri, 30 Apr 2021 11:56:36 +0200 today-in-austria-a-round-up-of-the-latest-news-on-friday-9 Cost of living is always a question of wages versus expenditure. So where in Austria combines the best salaries with the lowest rents? https://www.thelocal.at/20210409/which-austrian-state-has-the-cheapest-rent-based-on-your-salary Fri, 09 Apr 2021 17:48:30 +0200 which-austrian-state-has-the-cheapest-rent-based-on-your-salary There are different rules around cancelling your coronavirus vaccine appointment depending on which Austrian state you are booking in. Here’s what you need to know.  https://www.thelocal.at/20210415/austrian-states-penalise-tactical-vaccine-cancellations Thu, 15 Apr 2021 13:36:47 +0200 austrian-states-penalise-tactical-vaccine-cancellations Hiking trails, parks and ice cream shops are expected to get crowded over the next few days as summer weather comes to Austria, due to warm winds from Spain. https://www.thelocal.at/20210330/summer-weather-expected-in-austria-on-wednesday-and-thursday Tue, 30 Mar 2021 12:25:08 +0200 summer-weather-expected-in-austria-on-wednesday-and-thursday