Austria

It’s Wednesday, the week is in full swing - and chances are, something or someone is already going on your nerves. In German, there's a perfect phrase for that: jemandem auf die Nerven gehen.

The next Vienna Municipal Council and District Council elections are set for April 27th, 2025. From who can vote to how polling stations work, here’s everything you need to know to make your voice heard.

Supermarket prices in Austria are climbing again, with certain staple foods becoming significantly more expensive. What's behind the price hikes and what do they mean for your weekly shopping?

As the weather shifts and the sniffle season lingers, you might notice Austrians ending conversations with a friendly g’sund bleiben. It’s not just a farewell: it’s a little well-wish bundled into two warm words.

With unemployment in Vienna rising faster than the national average, job seekers in the Austrian capital are being advised to look west for opportunities, especially in the hospitality sector.

From tobacco and mobile bills to court fees and solar panels, many everyday costs in Austria are rising this April as part of new government budget measures.

The UK's ETA visa waiver becomes obligatory for Europeans from Wednesday April 2nd, but there is still confusion for certain British dual nationals who have received very different official advice from the UK.

After months of stubbornly high prices, Austria's inflation rate finally dipped below 3 percent in March 2025. Here’s what that means for your wallet.

It’s the beginning of a new week, and after the weekend, you’ll probably hear people talking about how they spent their time - very often by simply abhängen.

Teachers from the US, UK, and other countries are calling for a reform of Austria’s system for recognising foreign qualifications and international experience, saying pay gaps are pushing skilled educators out of the profession.

Austria’s government spent more than it earned in 2024 - and it shows. The country’s public deficit reached 4.7 percent of its GDP, well above the EU’s 3 percent Maastricht threshold.

Are Austria’s teens making healthier choices - or just different ones? A new report highlights shifting behaviour patterns and the growing role of mental health.

Political changes in Dornbirn, an unrepresentative National Council, Austria’s ongoing Alzheimer’s drug gap and more news from Austria.

A major redesign of the Donaukanal is underway, with plans for food-trucks and pop up restaurants set to scrapped and replaced with green areas, more seating, and sunbathing spots.

From major tax reforms and new travel rules to Easter celebrations and the Vienna municipal elections, April brings a wide range of changes across Austria. Here's what to expect.