Austria’s Education Minister Christoph Wiederkehr has presented a 76-page reform plan that would change everything from kindergarten standards to lower secondary school subjects and student testing.
As elections approach, Austria’s minimum income benefit is under renewed scrutiny. But for thousands in Vienna, it’s a lifeline - here’s how the system really works.
Are you thinking about getting the Austria-wide Klimaticket? A May–June window lets you try it without the usual lock-in. Here’s how to check if the big government promo is worth it.
The EU has moved to tighten rules on pet passports, closing a loophole that has been used by many British second-home owners since Brexit.
When it comes to driving in Austria, it’s not just traffic rules you need to watch out for. There’s a surprising list of items you’re not allowed to carry - or at least not allowed to carry freely - in your car. Here’s what you need to know.
Plans for an under-14 social media ban and a new report on Austria’s slowing start-up scene lead the news, plus more stories from Austria on Wednesday.
Popular flight routes around Europe are almost impossible for passengers to book by train because of a "stone age" ticketing system, a new report has found as the EU is set to unveil plans for it single ticket system.
A new expert report slams the high number of universities in Austria, recommending that several merge together. But universities are rallying against it.
The Hipp baby food case in Austria now includes a reported €2m threat and more retailers pulling products. What is confirmed so far, and what is not
One person died and seven were injured after a trolleybus veered off the road and crashed into a supermarket in Salzburg on Monday, the Red Cross said.
Austrian residents can get a discount on electricity grid costs from April by timing when they use appliances.
Aviation experts around the world have been sounding the alarm over the jet fuel crisis sparked by conflict in the Middle East, with some airlines planning to cancel flights or raise the price of tickets. How will it affect air travel in Austria?
Austria’s Hipp baby food recall has escalated after one jar tested positive for rat poison. Police say at least one more suspicious jar may still be out there
Austria is home to some 1.8 million foreigners: more than 20 percent of the population. While many shy away from becoming Austrian due to the strict rules on holding more than one nationality, others are keen to go through the citizenship process.
Parents across Austria have been told to return Hipp baby food jars bought at Spar, while Vienna’s U-Bahn expansion is facing a €300 million funding gap, plus more stories from Austria on Monday.
Austria’s tourism board has launched a playful campaign inviting visitors to sign a non-disclosure agreement before receiving winter travel tips.
Moving to a new country can be challenging, but if you are coming to the Austrian capital Vienna, here are some The Local articles that can help you get settled.
A suspected tampering case has triggered a sweeping recall of Hipp baby food jars sold at Spar in Austria. Here’s the practical advice for families
The head of the International Air Transport Association (IATA) on Friday called on authorities to put "well-coordinated plans in place" in the event of jet-fuel rationing due to the Middle East war.
Whether it be confirming appointments in writing or bringing cash along, The Local Austria's editor Amanda Previdelli explains how you can avoid mistakes when seeing an Austrian doctor.
Non-EU travellers heading to Austria and other Schengen countries will soon face biometric border controls as the EU’s new Entry/Exit System (EES) comes into force on October 12th. But can travellers opt out?
Non-EU travellers heading to Austria and other Schengen countries will soon face biometric border controls as the EU’s new Entry/Exit System (EES) comes into force on October 12th. But can travellers opt out?
This is one of the most useful adjectives to know in German-speaking life. Whether it is a doctor’s appointment, a train, a school pickup or a work meeting, pünktlich comes up constantly.
The risk of jet fuel shortages in Europe grows each day the Strait of Hormuz remains closed, although it isn't clear when exactly supplies will run out and what that will mean for travellers.
Austria’s coalition is split over a draft integration law with mandatory measures from day one. The biggest fight is over the proposed criminal penalties
A tougher integration proposal and a new Austria-India partnership lead the news, plus more stories from Austria on Friday.
Former Arsenal goalkeeper Alexander Manninger, who played for Austria at Euro 2008, died on Thursday after his car was hit by a train, his former club Red Bull Salzburg said.
There are few German words that tell you as much about daily rhythm as Feierabend. You will hear it in offices, shops and messages between colleagues when the workday is winding down.
