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 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 From changes in rent caps and a new daytime electricity network discount to travel news and school holidays, here's what is happening in Austria in April 2026. https://www.thelocal.at/20260325/listed-everything-that-changes-about-life-in-austria-in-april-2026 Wed, 25 Mar 2026 17:01:53 +0100 listed-everything-that-changes-about-life-in-austria-in-april-2026 From lower electricity costs to travel changes and a neighbourhood funding programme in Vienna via clocks springing forward, here's what's changing in Austria in March 2026. https://www.thelocal.at/20260223/everything-that-changes-in-austria-in-march-2026 Mon, 23 Feb 2026 13:58:31 +0100 everything-that-changes-in-austria-in-march-2026 Austria’s February calendar is packed with balls, concerts and carnival traditions, from the glitz of Vienna’s ball season to Fasching parades that take over whole town centres. Here are standout picks across all nine provinces, with the essentials you need to plan ahead. https://www.thelocal.at/20260129/the-best-events-in-each-austrian-province-in-february-2026 Thu, 29 Jan 2026 16:56:06 +0100 the-best-events-in-each-austrian-province-in-february-2026 February in Austria brings a mix of nationwide rule changes and local shifts, from higher tobacco taxes and new "mini-job" rules for some unemployed people to a key rule drivers in the country need to respect. https://www.thelocal.at/20260127/everything-that-changes-in-austria-in-february-2026 Tue, 27 Jan 2026 15:12:23 +0100 everything-that-changes-in-austria-in-february-2026 From working hours reporting to rent rules and motorway vignettes, January brings a wide set of changes across Austria that affect everyday life. https://www.thelocal.at/20251223/key-points-what-changes-in-austria-in-january-2026 Tue, 23 Dec 2025 11:46:14 +0100 key-points-what-changes-in-austria-in-january-2026 Austria’s final month of the year brings more than Christmas markets and Glühwein. From a rail revolution in the south of the country to the usual mix of school holidays, public holidays and winter travel chaos to plan around, here's what changes this month. https://www.thelocal.at/20251126/everything-that-changes-in-austria-in-december-this-year Wed, 26 Nov 2025 18:04:22 +0100 everything-that-changes-in-austria-in-december-this-year From new laws and tax deadlines to the return of Christmas markets, November will bring a mix of practical and cultural changes across Austria. Here’s what international residents should keep in mind this month. https://www.thelocal.at/20251021/everything-that-changes-in-austria-in-november-2025 Tue, 21 Oct 2025 16:08:20 +0200 everything-that-changes-in-austria-in-november-2025 October in Austria brings behind-the-scenes rule changes alongside marquee events. Expect stricter FinanzOnline logins, IBAN name checks and an airport border system rollout, plus Vienna’s museum marathon and National Day highlights. https://www.thelocal.at/20250922/everything-that-changes-in-austria-in-october-2025 Mon, 22 Sep 2025 17:32:13 +0200 everything-that-changes-in-austria-in-october-2025 From new transparency rules to the end of summer driving bans and traditional measures, here’s a roundup of what will be different in Austria this September. https://www.thelocal.at/20250820/everything-that-changes-in-austria-in-september-2025 Wed, 20 Aug 2025 16:54:47 +0200 everything-that-changes-in-austria-in-september-2025 From price hikes to parades, here’s everything you need to know about life in Austria this August. https://www.thelocal.at/20250724/everything-that-changes-in-austria-in-august-2025 Thu, 24 Jul 2025 19:00:56 +0200 everything-that-changes-in-austria-in-august-2025 From higher passport fees to Salzburg Festival season and extreme heat warnings, here’s what to expect across Austria this month. https://www.thelocal.at/20250623/everything-that-changes-about-life-in-austria-in-july-2025 Mon, 23 Jun 2025 18:58:39 +0200 everything-that-changes-about-life-in-austria-in-july-2025 From new tax thresholds to school holidays, expanded flight connections and major summer festivals, June brings a wide range of changes and big events across Austria. Here's what to expect. https://www.thelocal.at/20250521/everything-that-changes-in-austria-in-june-2025 Wed, 21 May 2025 17:40:06 +0200 everything-that-changes-in-austria-in-june-2025 From film festivals in Vienna to daffodil parades in Styria, May in Austria is packed with colour, culture and creativity. Here are some of the best events. https://www.thelocal.at/20250509/whats-on-10-of-the-best-events-in-austria-in-may-2025 Fri, 09 May 2025 11:11:26 +0200 whats-on-10-of-the-best-events-in-austria-in-may-2025 From postal price hikes and new housing rules in Vienna to wage increases, pool openings, and the return of Austria’s biggest culture festival, May brings several practical changes and major public events across the country. https://www.thelocal.at/20250429/everything-that-changes-in-austria-in-may-2025 Tue, 29 Apr 2025 14:51:40 +0200 everything-that-changes-in-austria-in-may-2025 From major tax reforms and new travel rules to Easter celebrations and the Vienna municipal elections, April brings a wide range of changes across Austria. Here's what to expect. https://www.thelocal.at/20250324/everything-that-changes-in-austria-in-april-2025 Mon, 24 Mar 2025 16:56:17 +0100 everything-that-changes-in-austria-in-april-2025 March is set to be a politically significant month in Austria, with a new government likely to take office. In addition, key changes include travel updates, financial support measures, salary increases, and infrastructure projects. Here’s an overview of what to expect. https://www.thelocal.at/20250225/everything-that-changes-in-austria-in-march-2025 Tue, 25 Feb 2025 16:59:26 +0100 everything-that-changes-in-austria-in-march-2025 From changes to beer bottle deposits to iconic winter sports events and school breaks, February brings a mix of traditions, updates, and activities across Austria. Here's an overview of what to expect. https://www.thelocal.at/20250127/everything-that-changes-in-austria-in-february-2025 Mon, 27 Jan 2025 13:30:16 +0100 everything-that-changes-in-austria-in-february-2025 As the new year rolls in, people in Austria can expect a wave of changes. From new tax brackets and environmental policies to updated school regulations, here’s a guide to what’s new in 2025. https://www.thelocal.at/20241227/taxes-labour-laws-and-bottle-deposits-what-changes-in-austria-in-2025 Fri, 27 Dec 2024 16:32:44 +0100 taxes-labour-laws-and-bottle-deposits-what-changes-in-austria-in-2025 December brings public holidays, celebrations, and several updates to transport and toll systems in Austria. Here's an overview of what to expect in the last month of the year. https://www.thelocal.at/20241125/everything-that-changes-in-austria-in-december-2024 Mon, 25 Nov 2024 15:37:29 +0100 everything-that-changes-in-austria-in-december-2024