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 Two men have died in Vienna after exposure to freezing temperatures. Caritas says the cases show why using Austria’s winter cold lines can be crucial. https://www.thelocal.com/20260115/what-is-the-cold-line-in-austria-and-how-can-it-save-lives Thu, 15 Jan 2026 16:12:53 +0100 what-is-the-cold-line-in-austria-and-how-can-it-save-lives With only about 80 kilometres between them, Vienna and Bratislava are two of the closest capital cities in the world, with the Slovak capital ideal for a quick cross-border weekend or day trip. https://www.thelocal.com/20230609/vienna-to-bratislava-how-to-get-there-and-what-to-do Fri, 09 Jun 2023 11:42:33 +0200 vienna-to-bratislava-how-to-get-there-and-what-to-do One of Vienna's highest seasons is Christmas time, when the city is bright with beautiful decorations, and the streets smell like mulled wine and cinnamon. The traditional Christmas markets are a significant part of the city festivities. https://www.thelocal.com/20241007/when-will-viennas-christmas-markets-open-this-year Mon, 07 Oct 2024 17:15:19 +0200 when-will-viennas-christmas-markets-open-this-year Pop megastar Taylor Swift on Wednesday broke her silence about the cancellation of three Vienna concerts over an alleged suicide attack plot, saying the incident filled her with "fear" and "guilt." https://www.thelocal.com/20240822/swift-says-filled-with-fear-guilt-after-vienna-terror-threat Thu, 22 Aug 2024 09:44:05 +0200 swift-says-filled-with-fear-guilt-after-vienna-terror-threat People in Austria and around the world were left shocked late on Wednesday when Taylor Swift's mega concerts in Vienna were cancelled after news of a planned terror plot targeting the shows. https://www.thelocal.com/20240808/taylor-swift-in-vienna-what-we-know-about-the-terror-threat Thu, 08 Aug 2024 12:52:11 +0200 taylor-swift-in-vienna-what-we-know-about-the-terror-threat Three shows in Vienna by American mega-star Taylor Swift have been cancelled after Austria arrested a man in connection with an Islamist attack plot, the organisers said Wednesday. https://www.thelocal.com/20240807/police-foil-terror-plot-against-taylor-swift-show-in-vienna Wed, 07 Aug 2024 22:00:35 +0200 police-foil-terror-plot-against-taylor-swift-show-in-vienna Austria is generally viewed as a safe country in which to live and work. However, crime still does occur, and it’s important to know where and what kind of crimes are occurring. https://www.thelocal.com/20231108/which-parts-of-austria-have-the-highest-crime-rates Wed, 08 Nov 2023 16:23:57 +0100 which-parts-of-austria-have-the-highest-crime-rates Austria boasts an extensive network of train tracks, but how good are its main stations? https://www.thelocal.com/20231207/where-are-austrias-best-train-stations Thu, 07 Dec 2023 16:59:18 +0100 where-are-austrias-best-train-stations Although there's no shortage of Christmas offerings in Austria, no one does Christmas quite like the Viennese. Here's a guide to some of the best Christmas markets in the capital - and when you can start enjoying them in 2023. https://www.thelocal.com/20231114/vienna-christmas-markets-the-dates-and-locations-for-2023 Tue, 14 Nov 2023 13:38:35 +0100 vienna-christmas-markets-the-dates-and-locations-for-2023 It's a common complaint among foreigners - that Austria's capital city of Vienna is pretty boring for foreign residents. But is this the case? Julia Hjelm-Jakobsson delves into the reasons behind this perception and explores what can be done to change it. https://www.thelocal.com/20231024/is-vienna-really-a-boring-city-to-live-in-for-foreigners Tue, 24 Oct 2023 15:40:16 +0200 is-vienna-really-a-boring-city-to-live-in-for-foreigners Rather than tear it down, or leave it untouched, an expert panel in Vienna has recommended tilting the statue of a controversial former mayor 3.5 degrees to the right. https://www.thelocal.com/20230602/why-the-statue-of-a-controversial-former-vienna-mayor-will-be-tilted Fri, 02 Jun 2023 13:53:53 +0200 why-the-statue-of-a-controversial-former-vienna-mayor-will-be-tilted Moving to any country will involve a bit of a culture shock. But what are the things which will disturb you the most when you move to Austria? https://www.thelocal.com/20210412/the-10-biggest-culture-shocks-experienced-by-expats-in-austria Mon, 12 Apr 2021 17:43:30 +0200 the-10-biggest-culture-shocks-experienced-by-expats-in-austria The 500 fine issued by Vienna police for a "provocative" fart made headlines around the world last year. https://www.thelocal.com/20210409/wind-of-justice-austrian-man-fined-for-farting-on-police-has-sentence-reduced-on-appeal Fri, 09 Apr 2021 12:13:40 +0200 wind-of-justice-austrian-man-fined-for-farting-on-police-has-sentence-reduced-on-appeal