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Nine inventions you might be surprised are actually Austrian

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.

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Reader question: What rules do children need to follow for Austria’s Covid pass?

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

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EXPLAINED: Everything that changes in Austria in November 2021

Covid-19 in Austria: Follow the latest developments this week

Austria records highest number of daily Covid cases since 2020

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We don't all want to be rocket scientists or vaccine researchers but that doesn't mean you can't help build a better future. From learning to code to opening up global opportunities, here are the reasons why studying management today is much more exciting than you might think!

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2G for evening dining and more masks: Styria tightens Covid-19 restrictions

Styria has become Austria's latest region to tighten its Covid-19 measures, with stricter rules for evening dining and mask-wearing set to come into effect from early November.

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What you need to know about parking in Austria

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

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Wristbands, fences and 3G: How will Christmas markets look this year in Austria?

What are the Covid-19 rules and regulations in Austria now?

Living in Austria

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EXPLAINED: How to get Austrian citizenship or stay permanently in Austria

Austrian citizenship is known to be among the most difficult in the world to get, while residency involves lots of paperwork. Here’s what you need to know.

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Everything you need to know about annual leave in Austria

Why winter tyres could be more expensive in Austria this year

Austria to launch new overnight international train routes next year

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

How Austria plans to become carbon neutral by 2040

Austria’s conservatives and greens enter coalition talks

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.