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.

Fuel prices surged month-on-month in Austria, helping drive an inflation jump. Here’s what rose fastest, and what eased slightly.

The UK and European Union said they have signed the legal texts allowing Britain to rejoin the bloc's Erasmus student exchange scheme, five years after Brexit forced its departure.

Austria is stepping up checks on suspected welfare fraud and warning of possible fuel supply pressure, plus more stories from Austria on Thursday.

By mid-April, when the days are longer and the windows finally stay open for more than five minutes, it’s time for the Frühlingsputz. It is the standard German term for the big seasonal clean that comes with spring.

Police in Linz arrested a man after officers spotted blood on his hands near a station. The motive for the Austria attack is still unclear.

If you are planning to drive across Vienna this weekend, our best advice is: don't. But here are all the closures and changes to public transport you show know for this weekend.

Renewing your lease in Austria isn’t always simple – from legal time limits to rent hikes, here’s what tenants should know.

OMV’s planned job cuts and a new youth study on Gen Z lead the news, plus more stories from Austria on Wednesday.

In Vienna, this is one of those words you hear quickly and then keep hearing everywhere. It is especially useful because even public-facing transport pages in Vienna use the term Öffis, not just locals chatting on the tram.

Rail travellers in Austria could see more international connections to Italy from 2027, after Deutsche Bahn signalled plans to expand services running south via the Brenner route.

The European Commission said on Tuesday it fears Europe could face jet fuel supply issues "in the near future" with no end in sight to the Iran war that's hit global energy markets.

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.

A new EU directive on pay transparency, which aims to ensure equality between men and women doing the same job, could transform the European job market by guaranteeing more rights to workers.

Austria is preparing to publish school performance data and facing new pressure on its hydropower model, plus more stories from Austria on Tuesday.

Austria is preparing to publish school performance data and facing new pressure on its hydropower model, plus more stories from Austria on Tuesday.

This is one of those German words you start seeing everywhere once you live in Austria. It can appear on websites, forms, course pages, event invitations and official paperwork, so it is worth learning early.

Spring has been slow to start in Austria but warmer days are on the horizon. We want to know where you recommend visiting during the spring-summer season, and where you'll be avoiding.

The lack of German language skills and cultural differences in Austrian classrooms are hot topics among the far right and in some local media. But figures show a nuanced picture, with many foreign children integrating successfully.

Spring weather in the valleys can mislead, but Tyrol’s avalanche service says conditions remain severe in several mountain groups in Austria

European leaders reacted on Monday to the defeat of Viktor Orban, who lost Sunday's parliamentary elections in Hungary. Many hailed the result as a victory for democracy and for Europe.

You may have heard Americans talking about 'house burping' – a practice inspired by the Austrian and German practice of Lüften or ventilation. We break down what you should know about airing out your home in the cold months.

Austria is waking up to a pensions savings debate and travel warnings linked to a Lufthansa pilots’ strike, plus more stories from Austria on Monday.

Austria—especially Vienna—is world-renowned for its museums, each exploring thousands of years of art, history, culture, nature, or science.

As spring arrives and temperatures slowly rise again across Austria, there are a few German words and expressions that could come in handy soon.

Despite claims that the EU's new Entry/Exit System (EES) border checks would be "fully operational" by April 10th, many airports have reported disruption and some Channel ports don't even have the technology for full rollout yet.

Bureaucratic backlogs and rule changes on residency rights are having an increasing impact on the lives of foreigners living around Europe. Many say they have been left in legal limbo with their lives effectively on hold.

Vienna kindergartens teach your child the local way fast, but they also make you feel like a new arrival all over again, writes The Local Austria editor Amanda Previdelli

A hike on a route near Salzburg that was closed for winter ended in a helicopter rescue. The young hikers from the UK and Australia who were wearing summer clothes were found in a state of hypothermia.

When a dishwasher or oven breaks down in a rented home, many tenants in Austria wonder who should pay for the repairs – especially if the appliance was included with the flat. The answer depends on what kind of property you live in and the type of contract you signed.

Austria’s government moved towards tougher action on abusive deepfakes while senior groups demanded full inflation-linked pension rises for all, plus more stories from Austria on Friday.

Austria’s e-card can now be used on a smartphone, which means you no longer have to carry the plastic card everywhere with you if you would rather keep it digital.

A new Austria poll suggests EU enlargement is not a problem in itself. The real divide is which countries Austrians want to see join next.

Austria has launched a digital e-card for smartphones, while a new youth study shows sharply lower satisfaction with democracy, plus more stories from Austria on Thursday.

Vienna has unveiled what it says will be the biggest side-event programme in Eurovision history, with free fan zones, club nights, museum events and public viewings spread across the city during Song Contest week.

Austria has strict rules for citizenship that mean even traffic offences can stop you from obtaining naturalisation, as a recent case in Vienna shows.

Higher power prices and a major Vienna apartment fire, plus more stories from Austria on Wednesday.

If you're looking to breathe in fresh mountain air, bathe in mineral waters or enjoy sauna culture, check out one of Austria's healing spa towns or 'Kurorte'.

Austria’s next presidential election is still two years away, but parties are already weighing in on who could succeed the Green Party-backed Alexander Van der Bellen in the Hofburg.