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Today in Austria: A roundup of the latest news on Thursday
Austria is changing when school pupils receive laptops and tablets, research highlights why qualified refugees often end up working below their skill level, plus more stories from Austria on Thursday.
Ask the experts: How can you get health insurance in Austria if you move before finding a job?
Moving to Austria before you have work lined up can leave you with an awkward health insurance gap. The Local spoke to an immigration lawyer and an insurance broker about what Austrian returnees, EU citizens, third-country nationals and pensioners can do.
Who is legally allowed to give cosmetic Botox and fillers in Austria?
A Vienna raid has put the rules around cosmetic injections back in the spotlight. So how can you check whether the person treating you is actually authorised to do so in Austria?
Inside Austria: How to avoid the mistakes I made when going to an Austrian doctor
Whether it be confirming appointments in writing or bringing cash along, The Local Austria's editor Amanda Previdelli explains how you can avoid mistakes when seeing an Austrian doctor.
Could Austria cut its long summer school holidays from nine weeks to six?
Nine weeks is a long time to cover when both parents are working, especially if you don’t have grandparents nearby to help. Now the head of Austria’s Economic Chamber says six weeks of summer holidays would be enough.
Familienbeihilfe: How can I get Austria's family allowance payments?
Austrian residents raising children may be eligible for family allowance, a monthly payment to help with child costs. But how much can you receive and how do you get the payments?
Today in Austria: A roundup of the latest news on Wednesday
Vienna’s Chamber of Labour is warning renters about fake apartment listings, diesel prices surge, plus more stories from Austria on Wednesday.
German Word of the Day: die Zwetschke
Mid-September is Zwetschken season in Austria. The blue-purple fruit is appearing at markets, in supermarkets and in some of the country’s most comforting autumn desserts.
‘Salaries do not match cost of living': How life in Austria has changed for foreigners
From rising prices to digital bureaucracy and more English, international residents in Austria - some of whom have lived here for over 30 years - tell The Local how life has changed.
Where are Austria’s cheapest state capitals for buying a flat in 2026?
Apartment prices vary sharply between Austria’s nine state capitals, with more than €3,500 per square metre separating the cheapest and most expensive in a new market comparison.
Austria's e-moped rules change on October 1st but thousands may be unable to comply
Austria's e-moped rules are due to change significantly in October, requiring riders to have registration, insurance and a driving licence. But the ÖAMTC warns that thousands of people may have no practical way to make their existing vehicles legal.
Property: How to find a rental flat when you first move to Austria
Finding an apartment or house in Austria is not easy, especially if you have recently moved to the country. Here's how to get a head start.
Today in Austria: A roundup of the latest news on Tuesday
Heavier short downpours are increasing local flood risks, while Mobility Week brings free and discounted transport offers around the country, plus more stories from Austria on Tuesday.
What Austria's new work-permit rules mean if you lose your job or change employer
Austria has changed some of the rules governing employer-linked residence permits, with consequences for third-country nationals who become unemployed or want to change employers.
German Word of the Day: die Schularbeit
For pupils in six Austrian provinces, Monday marks the end of the summer holidays and the start of a new school year. Before long, many of them will also have their first Schularbeit.
Six things Austria’s new migration report reveals about life for immigrants
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.
Today in Austria: A roundup of the latest news on Monday
Austria’s National Bank expects inflation to ease next year, while the first problems are emerging under the country’s new school headscarf ban, plus more stories from Austria on Monday.
What are ‘first-language classes’ in Austrian schools, and who can take them?
Austria's first-language classes have become the subject of a political row over their cost and the fact that Austrian citizens can take part. But the programme works rather differently from what some of the recent coverage suggests.
Four of the strangest reasons people were denied Austrian citizenship
Austria’s strict citizenship rules mean even a bathroom break or phone call on a bike can be enough to delay or derail your application.
How Vienna’s Foodpoint social supermarkets work and who can shop there
Foodpoint is expanding into Simmering with its 11th Vienna location. Here’s what you need to know about eligibility, registration and how the social supermarkets work.
Today in Austria: A roundup of the latest news on Friday
Health experts warn people returning from holiday to flush unused water pipes before showering, while ÖAMTC figures show a sharp rise in e-scooter accidents, plus more stories from Austria on Friday.
German Word of the Day: der Wetterumschwung
Austria is getting a rather literal Wetterumschwung today. After another hot and sunny start in the east, a cold front is crossing the country from west to east with rain, thunderstorms, strong wind and much cooler air.
How much can you save by choosing supermarket own brands in Austria?
Switching from familiar brands to cheaper supermarket alternatives could cut the cost of a regular grocery shop by around a third, according to a new comparison by the Chamber of Labour.