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TELL US: How do working parents in Austria cover the long summer holidays?

Family

TELL US: How do working parents in Austria cover the long summer holidays?

The things you won't see in Austria that are common elsewhere

Living in Austria

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The things you won't see in Austria that are common elsewhere

How to register your child for Vienna’s free Kinderuni this summer

Family

How to register your child for Vienna’s free Kinderuni this summer

Registration has opened for Kinderuni Wien, Vienna’s free summer university programme for children aged seven to 12.

German Word of the Day: das Eigentor

German Word of the Day

German Word of the Day: das Eigentor

Austria earn World Cup win against debutants Jordan

sports

Austria earn World Cup win against debutants Jordan

EU lawmakers give final approval for deportation centres outside bloc

Immigration 1

EU lawmakers give final approval for deportation centres outside bloc

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

Today in Austria

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

Most beaches in Europe offer 'excellent' water quality, study says

Environment

Most beaches in Europe offer 'excellent' water quality, study says

German Expression of the Day: am Ball bleiben

German Word of the Day

German Expression of the Day: am Ball bleiben

How to join free outdoor fitness classes in Austria this summer

Health

How to join free outdoor fitness classes in Austria this summer

Why Austria’s dry spring could affect farms, food and water this summer

Weather

Why Austria’s dry spring could affect farms, food and water this summer

German Word of the Day: der Anpfiff

German Word of the Day

German Word of the Day: der Anpfiff

What Europe's new deal for airline passenger rights means for you

Travel news

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What Europe's new deal for airline passenger rights means for you

What happens if the deadline for your Austrian admin is on a weekend or holiday?

Taxes

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What happens if the deadline for your Austrian admin is on a weekend or holiday?

Austria's living costs

Cuts and priorities: What Austria's new budget means for residents

Money

Cuts and priorities: What Austria's new budget means for residents

What's getting more expensive in Austria right now?

Money

What's getting more expensive in Austria right now?

In numbers: What's a 'normal' monthly budget in Austria in 2026?

Cost of living

In numbers: What's a 'normal' monthly budget in Austria in 2026?

Austrian public health insurer to save €34 million a year with cuts

Health

Austrian public health insurer to save €34 million a year with cuts

Working in Austria

What Austria's new heat rules mean for workers this summer

Working in Austria

What Austria's new heat rules mean for workers this summer

What are Austria's 'personal holiday' rules?

Working in Austria

What are Austria's 'personal holiday' rules?

Will Austria’s new proposed pay transparency rules help foreign workers?

salary

Will Austria’s new proposed pay transparency rules help foreign workers?

EXPLAINED: How long can you stay in Austria if you lose your job?

Residency permits

EXPLAINED: How long can you stay in Austria if you lose your job?

Moving to Austria

The free services and benefits new Vienna residents should know about

Moving to Austria

The free services and benefits new Vienna residents should know about

The essential articles to read if you are moving to Vienna

Moving to Austria

The essential articles to read if you are moving to Vienna

EXPLAINED: Which documents do you need to rent a flat in Austria?

Renting

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EXPLAINED: Which documents do you need to rent a flat in Austria?

'Endless bureaucracy': Why Americans struggle to settle in Austria

Reader insights

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'Endless bureaucracy': Why Americans struggle to settle in Austria

Vienna News

Cult Berlin fast food chain Burgermeister to open in Vienna

Food and Drink

Cult Berlin fast food chain Burgermeister to open in Vienna

Where can you cool down for free in Vienna this summer?

Vienna

Where can you cool down for free in Vienna this summer?

The best indoor activities to enjoy Vienna even when it rains

Culture

The best indoor activities to enjoy Vienna even when it rains

Which Vienna homes will lose hot water for five days in June?

Energy

Which Vienna homes will lose hot water for five days in June?

Living in Austria

Property: How to find a rental flat when you first move to Austria

Renting

Property: How to find a rental flat when you first move to Austria

Can I deduct the cost of a German language course in my Austrian tax return?

Taxes

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Can I deduct the cost of a German language course in my Austrian tax return?

Familienbeihilfe: How can I get Austria's family allowance payments?

Money

Familienbeihilfe: How can I get Austria's family allowance payments?

Four things you should know if you're going to give birth in Austria

Family

Four things you should know if you're going to give birth in Austria