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 European ferry ports have sounded the alarm about the impact of the EU's new EES checks this summer at the same time as global tourism chiefs say travellers from around the world are being put off by the prospect of long border delays in Europe. https://www.thelocal.at/20260609/tourism-chiefs-and-european-ferry-ports-sound-alarm-over-summer-border-chaos Tue, 09 Jun 2026 17:24:20 +0200 tourism-chiefs-and-european-ferry-ports-sound-alarm-over-summer-border-chaos With Father’s Day coming up in Austria, you may start seeing gift ideas, restaurant offers and family plans mentioning der Vatertag. It’s a simple word, but the way it’s marked in Austria can differ from what readers know elsewhere. https://www.thelocal.at/20260609/german-word-of-the-day-der-vatertag Tue, 09 Jun 2026 16:29:17 +0200 german-word-of-the-day-der-vatertag Austria’s long school summer break is nearly here, and for many families it raises the same question every year: how do you cover weeks of childcare when working life doesn’t pause with the school calendar? https://www.thelocal.at/20260609/tell-us-how-do-working-parents-in-austria-cover-the-long-summer-holidays Tue, 09 Jun 2026 16:20:48 +0200 tell-us-how-do-working-parents-in-austria-cover-the-long-summer-holidays 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 Many Austrian families have been experiencing uncomfortable truths since records showing Nazi membership cards were posted online earlier this year. https://www.thelocal.at/20260609/how-austrian-families-are-discovering-their-nazi-past Tue, 09 Jun 2026 15:19:05 +0200 how-austrian-families-are-discovering-their-nazi-past 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 Around 140 district heating connections in parts of Vienna’s 14th and 16th districts will lose hot water during planned maintenance work in late June. https://www.thelocal.at/20260609/which-vienna-homes-will-lose-hot-water-for-five-days-in-june Tue, 09 Jun 2026 11:28:19 +0200 which-vienna-homes-will-lose-hot-water-for-five-days-in-june Austrian kids have plenty of opportunities to go on holidays, with small breaks throughout the year and their big summer holidays. Here are the dates for 2026. https://www.thelocal.at/20260504/when-are-austrias-school-summer-holidays-in-2026 Mon, 04 May 2026 16:09:53 +0200 when-are-austrias-school-summer-holidays-in-2026 Austria’s coalition has set out key budget plans and workers’ representatives are calling for legal limits on work during heat, plus more stories from Austria on Tuesday. https://www.thelocal.at/20260609/today-in-austria-a-roundup-of-the-latest-news-on-tuesday-244 Tue, 09 Jun 2026 07:21:51 +0200 today-in-austria-a-roundup-of-the-latest-news-on-tuesday-244 After a long week, a sunny afternoon or a particularly annoying appointment at das Amt, there are moments when a coffee, an ice cream or a quiet evening feels deserved. In German, you can say you’re going to sich etwas gönnen. https://www.thelocal.at/20260608/german-expression-of-the-day-sich-etwas-gonnen Mon, 08 Jun 2026 16:25:58 +0200 german-expression-of-the-day-sich-etwas-gonnen 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 Vienna’s free cooling spaces have reopened for summer, giving residents somewhere to escape the heat without having to buy anything. https://www.thelocal.at/20260608/where-can-you-cool-down-for-free-in-vienna-this-summer Mon, 08 Jun 2026 11:48:36 +0200 where-can-you-cool-down-for-free-in-vienna-this-summer It is easier to face the summer heat with a proper cold drink in your hands. Austrians know that well and have created (or made popular) several delicious alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. Here are five you should try. https://www.thelocal.at/20220728/five-austrian-summer-drinks-you-need-to-try Thu, 28 Jul 2022 16:47:23 +0200 five-austrian-summer-drinks-you-need-to-try Austria has strict rules for citizenship that mean even traffic offences can stop you from obtaining naturalisation, as a recent case in Vienna shows. https://www.thelocal.at/20260408/how-traffic-offences-can-cost-you-austrian-citizenship Wed, 08 Apr 2026 14:05:44 +0200 how-traffic-offences-can-cost-you-austrian-citizenship Austria’s tax system runs on strict timelines and a few recurring dates. These are the key deadlines you will want on your 2026 calendar. https://www.thelocal.at/20251202/the-essential-tax-dates-to-remember-in-austria-in-2026 Tue, 02 Dec 2025 13:36:59 +0100 the-essential-tax-dates-to-remember-in-austria-in-2026 Austria is under pressure to implement the EU’s Pay Transparency Directive, but political disagreement has raised questions over how quickly the new rules will arrive and how strong they will be. https://www.thelocal.at/20260605/will-austrias-new-pay-transparency-rules-help-foreign-workers Fri, 05 Jun 2026 16:34:45 +0200 will-austrias-new-pay-transparency-rules-help-foreign-workers Concerns are mounting at a controversial revision of Europe's air passenger rights, as crunch talks between European Parliament and Council negotiators are expected to continue next week ahead of a June 15th deadline. https://www.thelocal.at/20260605/concerns-raised-over-air-passenger-rights-in-europe-as-crunch-talks-continue Fri, 05 Jun 2026 12:20:57 +0200 concerns-raised-over-air-passenger-rights-in-europe-as-crunch-talks-continue From a public holiday and major rail timetable changes to benefit deadlines, parking tickets and homebuyer fees, here are the main dates international residents in Austria should know about in June. https://www.thelocal.at/20260526/key-points-what-changes-in-austria-in-june-2026 Tue, 26 May 2026 16:18:12 +0200 key-points-what-changes-in-austria-in-june-2026 What's it like to get married and divorced in Austria? We spoke to a Brazilian-born Austrian citizen about what she learned from going through both processes – and the advice she would give to others with a foreign background. https://www.thelocal.at/20260602/dont-do-it-for-a-visa-five-lessons-learned-from-marriage-and-divorce-in-austria Tue, 02 Jun 2026 15:19:11 +0200 dont-do-it-for-a-visa-five-lessons-learned-from-marriage-and-divorce-in-austria With the rising cost of gas and flight tickets, many people in Austria are opting to travel by train for a summer 'staycation'. Here are five destinations you should visit. https://www.thelocal.at/20260604/six-summer-holiday-destinations-you-can-reach-by-train-in-austria Thu, 04 Jun 2026 12:50:35 +0200 six-summer-holiday-destinations-you-can-reach-by-train-in-austria