The Local Europe https://feeds.thelocal.com/ Read the latest news and views from Europe in English en-us news@thelocal.com (TheLocal) webmaster@thelocal.com (TheLocal) TheLocal RSS Feed Five huge brands you (probably) didn't know were Austrian Austria has given the world a lot, from (in)famous figures to timeless works of art. The central European nation has also birthed several brands that are now household names. https://www.thelocal.com/20231204/five-huge-brands-you-probably-didnt-know-were-austrian Mon, 04 Dec 2023 10:40:19 +0100 five-huge-brands-you-probably-didnt-know-were-austrian Five Austrian cultural quirks that are surprising to Germans From communication styles to working hours, these distinct Austrian cultural traits can leave their German neighbours scratching their heads. https://www.thelocal.com/20230828/five-austrian-cultural-quirks-that-are-surprising-to-germans Mon, 28 Aug 2023 18:45:55 +0200 five-austrian-cultural-quirks-that-are-surprising-to-germans The story of how half of Austria drove on the left and half on the right - for 20 years For 20 years, half of Austria drove on the right-hand side, while the other half drove on the left. The story of Austria's shift from left to right is one of politics, the death and birth of empires, Napoleon and Hitler. Here's what you need to know.  https://www.thelocal.com/20210831/why-austria-changed-from-left-to-right-sided-traffic-on-a-state-by-state-basis Tue, 31 Aug 2021 16:34:25 +0200 why-austria-changed-from-left-to-right-sided-traffic-on-a-state-by-state-basis Eight signs you’ve settled into life in Austria Whether it has been five weeks or five years, Austria can sometimes feel a little strange as a foreigner. But if you recognise any of these eight signs, you might be a little more integrated than you think. https://www.thelocal.com/20211004/eight-signs-youve-settled-into-life-in-austria Mon, 04 Oct 2021 16:21:43 +0200 eight-signs-youve-settled-into-life-in-austria