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Vienna sees steep drop in number of school children struggling with German
Vienna has seen a 17 percent fall in the number of children and young people with so-called 'exceptional status', meaning they have significant German language needs.
The essential guide to Vienna’s best Christmas markets in 2026
From palace courtyards to the neighbourhood squares, Vienna's Christmas markets are all over the city. Here's where to go to find the best food, gifts and festive atmosphere this winter.
How tipping customs are changing in Austria's cafés and restaurants
Tipping remains common in Austria's cafés and restaurants, but how much people leave, and how they pay, is changing.
How to check if your rent increase in Vienna is legal
Austria puts a limit on many of the inflation-linked rent increases, but how much your landlord can actually increase your rent will still be governed by your rental agreement and the type of property you occupy. Here's how tenants in Vienna can find out whether an increase is permissible.
Food, pets and calls: What can get you fined €50 on Vienna's public transport?
The company that runs public transport in Vienna said it will start intensifying its checks. Here's what could get you a €50 fine on the Austrian capital's public transport.
Vienna families can ask to restore kindergarten hours cut after job loss or parental leave
Since September 2026, Vienna has allowed children in its municipal kindergartens to retain their existing hours if a parent is on parental leave or becomes temporarily unemployed. MA 10 also told The Local that families whose part-time attendance was reduced in either case can request that their original timetable be reinstated.
What is the 'cold line' in Austria and how you can use it to save lives
When temperatures fall in Austria, a phone call can help outreach teams reach people sleeping outdoors. Here's how the country's winter cold lines work and where to call.
What's considered a good salary in Vienna in 2026?
Whether you're thinking about a move to Vienna or you already live here and are eyeing up job opportunities, here's what you need to know about salaries in the Austrian capital in 2026.
Vienna's immigration authority dismisses employee amid residence-permit corruption probe
An employee already suspended has now been dismissed in Vienna's immigration and citizenship authority. Prosecutors continue investigating suspected corruption in residence-permit procedures at Vienna's MA 35.
INTERVIEW: 'In Vienna you're not invisible as a foreigner'
Mihir Nayak moved to Vienna around a year and half ago after nearly a decade in Germany. We asked the tourism and sustainability expert for his tips on adapting to life in Austria, from making friends to dealing with the 'Austrian stare'.
What to expect from Vienna's version of Oktoberfest at Wiener Kaiser Wiesn 2026
At Vienna's Oktoberfest, the Wiener Kaiser Wiesn, you can experience Austrian culture, food, customs, music and plenty of beer. Here is what you need to know.
Vienna's immigration authority says citizenship cases not affected by corruption probe
The MA 35 has told The Local that the current investigation concerns residence permits, not citizenship cases, while rejecting reports of a raid and saying it was MA 35 itself that first reported the matter to prosecutors.
Four of the strangest reasons Austrian citizenship applications can be delayed or denied
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.
Fresh push for Vienna shops to stay open later on Saturday
The ÖVP in Vienna has called for longer Saturday opening hours and flexible Sunday opening at stores in the Austrian capital. As the debate over weekend closures in Austria continues, we look at whether change is on the horizon.
INTERVIEW: 'If I cannot get Austrian citizenship after 54 years, then who can?'
Ani Gülgün-Mayr has lived in Austria for more than 50 years – but has been denied citizenship over administrative traffic offences. The Local asked the ORF presenter to share how she feels.
Are these the 5 best parks in Vienna?
Vienna has many options when it comes to green places to enjoy the spring and summer sun. Here are some of the best parks in the capital.
'Be vigilant at night': Just how safe do foreigners living in Austria feel?
Austria does not have high rates of serious crime, but that doesn't stop some foreign residents from feeling unsafe in certain circumstances.
COMPARE: How much cheaper is it really to buy a flat outside Vienna?
Moving beyond Vienna's city limits can cut the asking price of a flat by well over €100,000, sometimes without adding a particularly long train journey. But the savings vary dramatically depending on which commuter town you choose.
What Vienna’s new Airbnb registration rules will mean for hosts from 2027
Vienna has now set out when its planned short-term rental register would start and how it would affect new and existing hosts. What is changing?
‘The flats don’t exist’: Apartment scams on the rise in Austria
Fake apartment listings are on the rise in Austria, with scammers targeting renters through enticing online offers. Here’s how to protect yourself.
Which Vienna public transport lines change from Monday?
Passengers in northern Vienna face several route changes from September 14th as autumn construction work begins, including diversions on three tram lines and a one-way closure at a U6 station.
Which Vienna tram and U-Bahn services will be disrupted this autumn?
A new round of construction will affect several tram routes and a U6 station from September, with some restrictions continuing until the end of the year.
Police prepare for far-right and counter-demonstrations in Vienna on Saturday
Police are preparing for possible confrontations as a far-right rally on Vienna’s Kahlenberg and two counter-demonstrations take place in the north of the city this weekend.