Austria

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.

Vienna’s Chamber of Labour is warning renters about fake apartment listings, diesel prices surge, plus more stories from Austria on Wednesday.

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.

Travellers crossing Austria's borders with Czechia, Slovakia, Hungary and Slovenia may continue to encounter temporary controls, with the government emphasising broader, flexible checks rather than relying only on fixed checkpoints.

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.

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 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.

The European Commission is planning a revision of Schengen rules on short-stay visas to make the EU’s visa policy "more coherent, secure and effective, while facilitating legitimate travel".

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.

From paperwork and deposits to competition and language barriers, finding a rental home in Austria can be a challenge. We want to hear from readers about their experiences.

Klagenfurt has brought residence appointments, municipal housing applications, dog registration, and other online city services into one page. Here's how it can make your life easier.

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.

European Union countries issued a total of 3.9 million new residence permits to non-EU citizens in 2025, a 10 percent increase compared to 2024, and the “highest level” since records began, according to new data. But which countries issue the most?

Ever dreamed of getting away from the grind and escaping to the Austrian Alps? Well, now could be your chance: a mountain hut in Carinthia with views all the way to the Dolomites is seeking new operators.

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.