3+ day, 1+ hour ago  (1002+ words) May is one of those months in Austria where a lot of small practical things happen at once. From public holidays and the Pentecost break to expiring ID Austria certificates and new dental co-payments and payroll deadlines, here are the…...

3+ day, 5+ hour ago  (414+ words) A Tyrol municipality's holiday-home list suggests a different ownership pattern than many assume in Austria. The question is who benefits from the system More than half of the approved holiday homes in one tourism-heavy municipality in Tyrol are owned not…...

5+ day, 4+ hour ago  (858+ words) The ID Austria is the digital identification for anyone with ties to the Alpine country. The Local Austria's Amanda Previdelli shares how it was that she found out (almost too late) hers was expiring and how surprisingly nice (even pleasant?)…...

1+ week, 1+ hour ago  (486+ words) Booking the cheapest fares with Austrian Airlines soon means packing lighter in Austria. The new "Basic" ticket changes what counts as included baggage Passengers booking the cheapest short- and medium-haul fares with Austrian Airlines and other Lufthansa Group carriers will…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (868+ words) 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. Austria's transport ministry is launching a limited trial offer…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (667+ words) International residents who come to Austria are encouraged to fully integrate. When it comes to bureaucracy, there are concrete requirements. But is this enough? You might have noticed that Austrian politicians talk a lot about integration." They underline the importance…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (422+ words) A new expert report slams the high number of universities in Austria, recommending that several merge together. But universities are rallying against it. Austria is world renowned for its excellent higher education system and cutting-edge research facilities." Yet questions have…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago  (363+ words) 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 The Hipp baby food scare in Austria took a new turn on Monday after…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago  (910+ words) 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…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago  (1012+ words) Austria's laissez-faire attitude to public nudity is a culture shock to many foreign residents and visitors to the country. We asked readers to share their thoughts on baring it all. Whether heading to a spa resort or visiting the beach,…...