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 The Local spoke to two of Austria’s best-known English-language social media creators, Jonny Balchin (@austriankiwii) and Anastasia Postoeva (@oida_austria), about the unwritten rules, cultural quirks and everyday misunderstandings they help foreigners decode. https://www.thelocal.com/20260909/the-warmth-is-there-the-instagrammers-helping-foreigners-decode-life-in-austria Wed, 09 Sep 2026 15:49:34 +0200 the-warmth-is-there-the-instagrammers-helping-foreigners-decode-life-in-austria Austria’s migration-background population has grown to 2.55 million even as net migration slows. The latest official yearbook also offers a closer look at where people come from, how much German they use, their place in the labour market and how migrants themselves view life in Austria. https://www.thelocal.com/20260914/six-things-austrias-new-migration-report-reveals-about-life-for-immigrants Mon, 14 Sep 2026 15:51:39 +0200 six-things-austrias-new-migration-report-reveals-about-life-for-immigrants Austria's gas stores are filling more slowly than they did last year as high wholesale prices weigh on the European market. So, will there be enough gas for the winter? https://www.thelocal.com/20260907/is-austrias-gas-supply-secure-for-the-coming-winter Mon, 07 Sep 2026 09:25:39 +0200 is-austrias-gas-supply-secure-for-the-coming-winter Austria's Chamber of Labour says it is increasingly seeing workers arrive with chatbot answers that mix up Austrian and German employment law. https://www.thelocal.com/20260830/why-ai-can-give-you-the-wrong-advice-about-your-employment-rights-in-austria Sun, 30 Aug 2026 10:01:02 +0200 why-ai-can-give-you-the-wrong-advice-about-your-employment-rights-in-austria Moving to Austria can require far more cash upfront than the monthly rent suggests. How much you should have set aside depends on where you're moving, whether you already have a job and which residence rules apply to you. https://www.thelocal.com/20260826/how-much-money-do-you-need-before-moving-to-austria Wed, 26 Aug 2026 10:43:06 +0200 how-much-money-do-you-need-before-moving-to-austria There are times when you or a family member needs medical attention in the evening or at the weekend. How can you see a doctor in Austria without visiting the emergency room? https://www.thelocal.com/20260820/what-to-do-if-you-need-a-doctor-in-austria-outside-of-opening-hours Thu, 20 Aug 2026 17:08:50 +0200 what-to-do-if-you-need-a-doctor-in-austria-outside-of-opening-hours Austria’s lakes, rivers and outdoor bathing areas are among the highlights of summer. But rules on swimming, dogs, boats and barbecues can change from one spot to another. https://www.thelocal.com/20260714/what-rules-do-you-need-to-know-about-bathing-in-austrias-lakes-and-rivers Tue, 14 Jul 2026 15:30:07 +0200 what-rules-do-you-need-to-know-about-bathing-in-austrias-lakes-and-rivers After four demanding competition seasons and her Olympic debut, Canadian halfpipe skier Dillan Glennie tells The Local why she came to Innsbruck for a European summer experience. https://www.thelocal.com/20260804/why-canadian-olympian-dillan-glennie-chose-austria-for-a-different-kind-of-summer Tue, 04 Aug 2026 11:11:29 +0200 why-canadian-olympian-dillan-glennie-chose-austria-for-a-different-kind-of-summer Austria has a lot to offer foreign residents but not everyone wants to stay forever. Whether its family, taxes or politics, many foreigners reach a point when they decide it's better to leave. https://www.thelocal.com/20260120/austria-pushes-away-skilled-immigrants-the-reasons-foreigners-choose-to-leave Tue, 20 Jan 2026 11:40:38 +0100 austria-pushes-away-skilled-immigrants-the-reasons-foreigners-choose-to-leave Austria is embracing the digital world but many foreign residents still report having difficulties setting up or renewing their Austria ID. Here's what readers had to say. https://www.thelocal.com/20260220/worst-thing-ive-ever-used-foreign-residents-struggle-with-setting-up-id-austria Fri, 20 Feb 2026 12:47:11 +0100 worst-thing-ive-ever-used-foreign-residents-struggle-with-setting-up-id-austria From frozen windows to ski boot rules, drivers in Austria need to follow the guidelines to stay safe over winter and avoid fines. https://www.thelocal.com/20251215/what-austrian-drivers-must-avoid-this-winter-to-stay-safe-and-avoid-expensive-fines Mon, 15 Dec 2025 12:31:58 +0100 what-austrian-drivers-must-avoid-this-winter-to-stay-safe-and-avoid-expensive-fines From public broadcasting to car suppliers, Austria’s shifting economy means some workers will face redundancies next year. https://www.thelocal.com/20251218/which-sectors-in-austria-are-likely-to-lose-jobs-in-2026 Thu, 18 Dec 2025 16:32:09 +0100 which-sectors-in-austria-are-likely-to-lose-jobs-in-2026 Austria’s economy is set to grow again in 2026, but new forecasts suggest many households will see their incomes fall despite the recovery. https://www.thelocal.com/20251218/why-austrias-economy-is-improving-while-many-households-feel-worse-off Thu, 18 Dec 2025 12:15:29 +0100 why-austrias-economy-is-improving-while-many-households-feel-worse-off From securing digital ID to taking advantage of the public transport, here are the things that make life in Austria that bit more convenient for international residents living here – and what Austria could do better. https://www.thelocal.com/20251217/get-the-id-austria-what-makes-life-in-austria-easier-for-foreigners Wed, 17 Dec 2025 11:08:53 +0100 get-the-id-austria-what-makes-life-in-austria-easier-for-foreigners The Catholic Church in Austria is seeing a steep decline in membership with tens of thousands having "left" in recent years. https://www.thelocal.com/20240919/why-tens-of-thousands-of-austrians-are-leaving-the-catholic-church Thu, 19 Sep 2024 12:42:27 +0200 why-tens-of-thousands-of-austrians-are-leaving-the-catholic-church OK so we know about Arnie, but there are plenty of Austrian discoveries that you might not know are actually Austrian. Here are a few surprises. https://www.thelocal.com/20210721/nine-things-you-might-be-surprised-are-actually-austrian Wed, 21 Jul 2021 14:42:21 +0200 nine-things-you-might-be-surprised-are-actually-austrian People on social media have been sharing a photo that suggests airports in Austria have help desks for people who mistakenly fly there instead of Australia. Is there any truth in it? https://www.thelocal.com/20231016/do-austrian-airports-have-help-desks-for-people-who-thought-they-had-landed-in-australia Mon, 16 Oct 2023 19:22:11 +0200 do-austrian-airports-have-help-desks-for-people-who-thought-they-had-landed-in-australia Only a few days ago, a leftover American bomb dropped on Austria in WWII detonated and tore a huge crater in a Tyrol mountain meadow near the Brenner Pass – some 10m wide and three metres deep. Experts say there’s about one big explosion like this in either Germany or Austria every year. https://www.thelocal.com/20230811/how-many-wwii-bombs-are-still-in-austria Fri, 11 Aug 2023 15:03:18 +0200 how-many-wwii-bombs-are-still-in-austria Austria has an excellent and affordable postal service with typically quick turnarounds. Here’s what you can expect on price and service. https://www.thelocal.com/20230810/how-much-does-it-cost-to-post-within-austria-and-abroad Thu, 10 Aug 2023 18:42:32 +0200 how-much-does-it-cost-to-post-within-austria-and-abroad Stay up-to-date on the latest Austrian property news with The Local's weekly roundup. https://www.thelocal.com/20210827/property-in-austria-a-weekly-roundup-of-the-latest-news-and-updates Fri, 27 Aug 2021 12:36:55 +0200 property-in-austria-a-weekly-roundup-of-the-latest-news-and-updates