If you live in Austria or you're visiting for a holiday, you may wonder what to expect around Easter time. From what's open and closed to travel and celebrations, we break down everything you need to know.
The UK government is set to further increase the cost of the Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) for travellers from Europe, coinciding with the implementation of tougher entry rules.
After months of complaints about impossible waits, dozens of new ID Austria appointments have appeared for foreign nationals in Vienna, offering a rare chance to renew access before expiring certificates start locking people out of digital services.
A huge shipment of Nestle's crunchy KitKat chocolate bars was stolen in Europe, the brand said, warning that the heist risked causing shortages in stores right before Easter.
Austria is more than Lederhosen, skiing and classical music. Here are some aspects of Austrian life that you might not expect to find before moving to the country.
War in the Middle East has caused energy market volatility around the globe, forcing governments in Europe to intervene and keep fuel costs down for consumers.
Austria's workforce has grown significantly in the last 20 years, with a large increase in foreign residents joining. But experts say it will shrink in future if action is not taken to address the country's skilled labour shortage.
Austria’s coalition government has agreed to introduce a social media ban for children under 14, after days of negotiations over how the measure would work.
Easter is a time of celebration in Austria with a public holiday on April 6th. We look at what you can expect on the roads and where you should fuel your car up for the best deal.
The British government has alerted UK tourists travelling to the Schengen area around Easter about the full implementation of EU’s new Entry/Exit border system (EES), urging travellers to allow additional time for journeys.
Austria’s ban on headscarves for girls under 14 in schools has drawn criticism from rights groups and experts ahead of its planned introduction in September.
Former finance minister Hans-Jörg Schelling faces indictment in a corruption case and Foreign Minister Beate Meinl-Reisinger is taking action against the FPÖ over false cash-suitcase claims, plus more stories from Austria on Friday.
From bureaucracy to social integration, foreigners face various challenges when settling in Austria. Here are the most common issues and practical solutions to overcome them.
Many of The Local readers say they struggle with aspects of Austria's education system. In the second part of our series, we look at the changes international parents want to see at schools.
Parliament has approved a fuel price brake and a sharp weather shift is set to bring snow and strong winds, plus more stories from Austria on Thursday.
From sudden flu to hospital stays, Austrian labour law ensures parents can take time off to care for a sick child (or another relative) without losing income or risking their job.
Parliamentary wrangling over the fuel-price brake and a last-minute reprieve for Matura pupils lead the news, plus more stories from Austria on Wednesday.
In 2025, people born outside the European Union made up about 10 percent of the EU’s 450 million population. But which countries have the largest share of foreign-born residents?
New data on spending trends in Austria has revealed what residents are doing with their hard-earned income and how spending power depends very much ion where you live.
