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Covid-19 in Austria: Follow the latest developments as they happen

The seven-day Covid incidence rate has dropped below 1,000 in all Austrian regions, though intensive care admissions are still increasing.

Austria swears in third chancellor in three months

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ANALYSIS: How did Austrian politics get so chaotic?

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Everything that changes in Austria in December 2021

€600 fines: What’s the latest on Austria’s compulsory vaccine plan?

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Today in Austria: A roundup of the latest news on Monday

International careers: six leadership lessons from six top CEOs

It requires a special range of skills and traits to steer a multinational company to success. But you don't have to be a CEO to be a leader. If you're following an international career, what lessons can you learn from those at the top to help you become the best you can be?

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What’s going on with Austrian politics?

It's all change in Austria's government, with a new Chancellor in position and several other changes in the government. Here are the key details.

Austria avalanche kills three

Vienna ranked top for quality of life… but ‘world’s least friendly city’

UPDATE: What travellers from Europe to UK need to know about new Covid test rules

More than 40,000 protest vaccine mandate in Vienna

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Altbau vs Neubau: What’s the difference and which should I rent in Austria?

How to become a Lord or Lady (and help save the Scottish Highlands)

Imagine it: You’re standing on a gently sloping hillside, looking out on a majestic snow-capped mountain ridge. The morning air is crisp, the subtle scent of heather mixing with the earthy peat. These are the Scottish Highlands - and you own a part of it, as a laird (lord) or lady.

Living in Austria

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What will happen to Austria’s property market in 2022?

The property market in Austria performed well in 2021 with rising prices and high demand. Will this continue in Austria in 2022?

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Have your say: Is it really hard to make friends in Austria?

Austria to open shops on last advent Sunday after lockdown

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Renting in Austria: How much can estate agents charge in commission?

Politics

‘Unimaginable’ for Kurz to continue as Austria’s leader if convicted, says Vice Chancellor

The future of Austria's Chancellor Sebastian Kurz in office would be "unimaginable" if he were convicted of corruption, the Vice Chancellor and leader of the Greens Werner Kogler said on Saturday.

Austria’s greens vote to join conservatives in coalition

Austria’s conservatives and greens enter coalition talks

Austria’s far-right party elects leader ahead of polls

Language

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How to swear like an Austrian

We are certainly not advocating the use of these words, but they are important to know (in case anyone uses them against you). Here are some words you certainly shouldn’t use with the in-laws or around the kids.