A blackout in Austria cannot be completely ruled out, but the risk is "very low", according to the Austrian Power Grid (APA), which operates the country's high-voltage electricity network.
Holding an Austrian residency permit obviously gives you the right to live in Austria - but does it give you any extra advantages when it comes to visiting another EU country, or even moving to one?
Do dozens of little fruit flies swarm across your Austrian kitchen in the warmer months? Now temperatures are heating up, here are a few clever ways of dealing with the problem.
Buying an apartment in Austria is sadly becoming an impossible dream for many people amid strict guidelines, rocketing loan costs and property price increases outpacing income rises.
Austrian Airlines cabin crew engage in intense negotiations, students find it difficult to reconcile work and study, Russia summons Austrian ambassador and other news from around Austria and Europe on Friday.
Whether it be new 'nightsleepers' or eastward expansions, a whole host of new intra-European train routes and schedules are set to be launched in 2024. Here are the details thanks to The Man in Seat 61.
The US looks finally set to push ahead with its promise to cut the fee for renouncing American citizenship from $2,350 down to $450, writes Helen Burggraf.
The EU has plans to introduce an entry requirement for non-EU holidaymakers - including Americans when visiting the EU and Schengen zone. Here's how it will work for people travelling to Austria in future.
The Austrian government office that manages immigration in Vienna – the city’s infamous MA 35 – has cut its wait times for citizenship and residency permits by anywhere from a quarter to a half.
Federal Chancellor Karl Nehammer, of the Austrian People's Party (ÖVP), says politician salaries at the federal level won't be adjusted for inflation this year.
The Women's football World Cup in Australia and New Zealand is already setting new records – here's how and where you can watch all of the action in Austria.
The union representing German train workers called off a planned 50-hour strike at the last minute. But it was too late to avoid all disruptions – with some knock-on effects for Austrian train services on Monday and Tuesday.
From expected nudity in Nordic saunas to topless sunbathing on the French Riviera, attitudes and laws around nakedness differ across Europe. The Local's correspondents give you the low-down on where you can let it all hang out.
The EU Commission on Wednesday presented proposals for new EU driving licence rules which could make it easier for people from non-EU countries to swap their licences.
The European cities of Vienna and Berlin attract internationals from around the world. But which city is best to live in? From the population to wages and the cost of living, we look at several factors so you can compare them.
Planned industrial action by British border force staff is threatening to complicate or even ruin Christmas travel plans for thousands of people going between Austria and the UK over the festive period.
Austria's railways are set to grind to a halt on Monday due to failed negotiations between unions and rail operators, the country's railway system (ÖBB) said on Sunday.
