Summer is coming, schools are closing, and many parents will be wondering how they are going to keep their kids entertained and juggle other responsibilities over the next few weeks.
Many Austrian dishes are famous throughout the world, from the mighty Schnitzel to the sumptuous Sachertorte. However, there is far more to Austrian cuisine than these big hitters.
More and more people are moving to Austria from abroad, while others might be planning to do so in the future. So how easy is it for foreign nationals to buy a home in Austria?
Experts estimate that 80 percent of renters in old buildings are paying more than they should be in Vienna. Here's how to find out if you're paying too much.
Taxes are high in Austria and can be a burden even when we acknowledge the quality of life and public services in the country The good news is that there are some deductions you can make. Here's your guide to some common deductions.
Austrians and Germans speak the same language - in theory. But there are a number of small differences which you need to master if you want to truly feel at home in Germany's neighbouring Alpine state.
To live in Austria is to have constant access to Schnitzel and Sachertorte and enjoy trips to the lakes and mountains. But what are the weird things that you never knew about before moving to this beautiful Alpine state?
What do people think of when they imagine Austria? Probably The Sound of Music film, cakes, Freud and a penchant for Lederhosen. The Local investigates if there really is any truth to the most common stereotypes about Austrian people.
A few miles outside Vienna, close to the Danube River, lies a strange relic of Austria’s plans to introduce nuclear power in the 1970s. It is the Zwentendorf nuclear power plant, which was completed but never put into use after a campaign stopped it in its tracks in 1978.
Government's plans to move away from gas scuppered, poorer families struggle with cost of school start, new Covid-19 vaccine available soon in Austria and more news on Wednesday.
Austria's Chancellor states support for Russian sanctions, attempts to bring fuel prices down in Austria, gas storage more than 60 percent full and more news from Austria on Tuesday.
Heatwave peaks today, Lake Neusiedl at record low levels, calls to increase mileage allowance, expert advises on fourth Covid-19 jab and more news from Austria on Thursday.
Innsbruck most expensive place to rent, call to tax energy companies' profits, more women in Austria's boardrooms, and other news from Austria on Tuesday.
Plans to introduce electricity price brake, deadline for energy voucher extended, church contributions under fire from FPÖ party and more news from Austria on Monday.
Hot weather today in Vienna and storms in Austria this weekend, parents wait for school information, no plans to tax profits of energy companies and more news from Austria on Friday.
