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Looking to travel home next year? Or explore a new destination on a dream holiday? We've rounded up new flight routes from Austria – and some cancellations – to help you plan your next trip.
LISTED: All the new flights to and from Austria in 2026
Looking to travel home next year? Or explore a new destination on a dream holiday? We've rounded up new flight routes from Austria – and some cancellations – to help you plan your next trip.
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December 9, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Looking to travel home next year? Or explore a new destination on a dream holiday? We've rounded up new flight routes from Austria – and some cancellations – to help you plan your next trip.
Skiing and après-ski go hand in hand in Austria, but what are the actual rules when it comes to alcohol on the slopes? Here’s what you need to know before heading out this winter.
Is there a legal alcohol limit for skiers on Austria's slopes?
Skiing and après-ski go hand in hand in Austria, but what are the actual rules when it comes to alcohol on the slopes? Here’s what you need to know before heading out this winter.
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December 9, 2025 at 10:41 AM
Skiing and après-ski go hand in hand in Austria, but what are the actual rules when it comes to alcohol on the slopes? Here’s what you need to know before heading out this winter.
From letters to international parcels, Austria Post’s new deadlines show how quickly holiday traffic builds and why early planning of your mail matters.
What Austria Post’s Christmas deadlines mean for sending gifts at home and abroad
From letters to international parcels, Austria Post’s new deadlines show how quickly holiday traffic builds and why early planning of your mail matters.
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December 9, 2025 at 10:04 AM
From letters to international parcels, Austria Post’s new deadlines show how quickly holiday traffic builds and why early planning of your mail matters.
A new survey on Austria’s lingering schilling mindset and a major EU asylum reform lead today’s news, plus more stories from Austria on Tuesday.
Today in Austria: A roundup of the latest news on Tuesday
A new survey on Austria’s lingering schilling mindset and a major EU asylum reform lead today’s news, plus more stories from Austria on Tuesday.
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December 9, 2025 at 8:07 AM
A new survey on Austria’s lingering schilling mindset and a major EU asylum reform lead today’s news, plus more stories from Austria on Tuesday.
After a US Senator sparked uproar by introducing a bill that would eliminate the possibility of dual citizenship for American citizens, we want to hear from US nationals in Europe. Would you give up your US passport to be European?
TELL US: Americans in Europe, would you give up US citizenship to be European?
After a US Senator sparked uproar by introducing a bill that would eliminate the possibility of dual citizenship for American citizens, we want to hear from US nationals in Europe. Would you give up your US passport to be European?
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December 8, 2025 at 9:28 PM
After a US Senator sparked uproar by introducing a bill that would eliminate the possibility of dual citizenship for American citizens, we want to hear from US nationals in Europe. Would you give up your US passport to be European?
EU countries on Monday backed a significant tightening of Europe's immigration policy, including endorsing the concept of setting up "return hubs" outside the 27-nation bloc for failed asylum-seekers.
European countries agree to set up 'return hubs' for migrants outside EU
EU countries on Monday backed a significant tightening of Europe's immigration policy, including endorsing the concept of setting up "return hubs" outside the 27-nation bloc for failed asylum-seekers.
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December 8, 2025 at 5:24 PM
EU countries on Monday backed a significant tightening of Europe's immigration policy, including endorsing the concept of setting up "return hubs" outside the 27-nation bloc for failed asylum-seekers.
The European Union was forced to defend itself on Monday after Washington criticised the bloc's policies and in a separate swipe the billionaire Elon Musk blew his top saying the EU should be abolished.
'United States cannot replace Europe': EU hits back at US and Musk
The European Union was forced to defend itself on Monday after Washington criticised the bloc's policies and in a separate swipe the billionaire Elon Musk blew his top saying the EU should be abolished.
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December 8, 2025 at 1:25 PM
The European Union was forced to defend itself on Monday after Washington criticised the bloc's policies and in a separate swipe the billionaire Elon Musk blew his top saying the EU should be abolished.
Thousands of tenants in Austria are unknowingly paying more rent than legally allowed, especially in formerly non-profit cooperative flats. Here’s how you can check if you're affected and defend yourself.
How to know if your landlord in Austria might be charging too much rent
Thousands of tenants in Austria are unknowingly paying more rent than legally allowed, especially in formerly non-profit cooperative flats. Here’s how you can check if you're affected and defend yourself.
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December 8, 2025 at 8:01 AM
Thousands of tenants in Austria are unknowingly paying more rent than legally allowed, especially in formerly non-profit cooperative flats. Here’s how you can check if you're affected and defend yourself.
Krampus parades are a highlight of Austria’s festive season, but they can get rowdy. Here’s what you need to know about their history, risks, and family-friendly options.
Are Krampus parades in Austria too violent and dangerous?
Krampus parades are a highlight of Austria’s festive season, but they can get rowdy. Here’s what you need to know about their history, risks, and family-friendly options.
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December 7, 2025 at 7:39 AM
Krampus parades are a highlight of Austria’s festive season, but they can get rowdy. Here’s what you need to know about their history, risks, and family-friendly options.
Residency and citizenship crackdowns, repatriation grants, caps on foreign population, elections and all amid an expected and continued rise in the polls for the right... how will immigration trends change around Europe in 2026?
How immigration trends will change around Europe in 2026
Residency and citizenship crackdowns, repatriation grants, caps on foreign population, elections and all amid an expected and continued rise in the polls for the right... how will immigration trends change around Europe in 2026?
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December 6, 2025 at 1:21 PM
Residency and citizenship crackdowns, repatriation grants, caps on foreign population, elections and all amid an expected and continued rise in the polls for the right... how will immigration trends change around Europe in 2026?
Winter in Austria can be a tough time for many and seasonal depression can hit hard. But The Local Austria's editor Amanda Previdelli says once you start embracing Austrian seasonal traditions, then the days no longer seem so grey and so long - well until January.
Inside Austria: How Austrian Christmas traditions helped me survive winter
Winter in Austria can be a tough time for many and seasonal depression can hit hard. But The Local Austria's editor Amanda Previdelli says once you start embracing Austrian seasonal traditions, then the days no longer seem so grey and so long - well until January.
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December 6, 2025 at 9:14 AM
Winter in Austria can be a tough time for many and seasonal depression can hit hard. But The Local Austria's editor Amanda Previdelli says once you start embracing Austrian seasonal traditions, then the days no longer seem so grey and so long - well until January.
Getting - and sometimes even keeping - Austrian citizenship is not always so easy to figure out. Here are five interesting facts you might not yet know about becoming Austrian.
Five surprising Austrian citizenship rules you should know about
Getting - and sometimes even keeping - Austrian citizenship is not always so easy to figure out. Here are five interesting facts you might not yet know about becoming Austrian.
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December 6, 2025 at 6:45 AM
Getting - and sometimes even keeping - Austrian citizenship is not always so easy to figure out. Here are five interesting facts you might not yet know about becoming Austrian.
Each December 6th, children in Austria celebrate 'St. Nikolaus Day'. But why does the Santa look-alike come so early and why do all the children place their shoes outside their front doors the evening before?
Why Nikolaustag is celebrated before Christmas - and where to see him in Austria
Each December 6th, children in Austria celebrate 'St. Nikolaus Day'. But why does the Santa look-alike come so early and why do all the children place their shoes outside their front doors the evening before?
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December 6, 2025 at 6:45 AM
Each December 6th, children in Austria celebrate 'St. Nikolaus Day'. But why does the Santa look-alike come so early and why do all the children place their shoes outside their front doors the evening before?
Austria has very strict rules for commerce during public holidays and Sundays, but the last holiday before Christmas is a big exception.
December 8th: Which stores will open during Austria's public holiday?
Austria has very strict rules for commerce during public holidays and Sundays, but the last holiday before Christmas is a big exception.
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December 5, 2025 at 11:01 AM
Austria has very strict rules for commerce during public holidays and Sundays, but the last holiday before Christmas is a big exception.
From online residence permits to fewer car inspections, Austria’s new package of measures reveals how the state hopes to reduce delays and modernise services.
REVEALED: What's in Austria's 113-point plan to cut paperwork for residents?
From online residence permits to fewer car inspections, Austria’s new package of measures reveals how the state hopes to reduce delays and modernise services.
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December 5, 2025 at 9:58 AM
From online residence permits to fewer car inspections, Austria’s new package of measures reveals how the state hopes to reduce delays and modernise services.
A new wealth study on inheritance and a criminal case over a fatal mountain tour lead today’s news, plus more stories from Austria on Friday.
Today in Austria: A roundup of the latest news on Friday
A new wealth study on inheritance and a criminal case over a fatal mountain tour lead today’s news, plus more stories from Austria on Friday.
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December 5, 2025 at 6:54 AM
A new wealth study on inheritance and a criminal case over a fatal mountain tour lead today’s news, plus more stories from Austria on Friday.
The next national public holiday in Austria is Monday December 8th. But not many other countries in Europe have this as a day off so why does Austria?
Why is Monday December 8th a public holiday in Austria?
The next national public holiday in Austria is Monday December 8th. But not many other countries in Europe have this as a day off so why does Austria?
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December 4, 2025 at 3:24 PM
The next national public holiday in Austria is Monday December 8th. But not many other countries in Europe have this as a day off so why does Austria?
Austria has strict rules on citizenship and it won't allow dual citizenship in most, but not all, cases. Will a child have to choose when they reach 18?
Will a dual-citizen child in Austria have to choose a nationality?
Austria has strict rules on citizenship and it won't allow dual citizenship in most, but not all, cases. Will a child have to choose when they reach 18?
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December 4, 2025 at 12:18 PM
Austria has strict rules on citizenship and it won't allow dual citizenship in most, but not all, cases. Will a child have to choose when they reach 18?
Vienna's coffee culture is world renowned. But it's not just about traditional coffeehouses. We asked local coffee expert and author Johanna Parker to tell us about the Kaffee scene.
Q&A: How to make the most of Vienna's coffee culture
Vienna's coffee culture is world renowned. But it's not just about traditional coffeehouses. We asked local coffee expert and author Johanna Parker to tell us about the Kaffee scene.
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December 4, 2025 at 9:36 AM
Vienna's coffee culture is world renowned. But it's not just about traditional coffeehouses. We asked local coffee expert and author Johanna Parker to tell us about the Kaffee scene.
A brutal murder case in Vienna’s Donaustadt and new accusations of age discrimination at Swarovski top today’s headlines, plus more on Thursday.
Today in Austria: A roundup of the latest news on Thursday
A brutal murder case in Vienna’s Donaustadt and new accusations of age discrimination at Swarovski top today’s headlines, plus more on Thursday.
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December 4, 2025 at 6:31 AM
A brutal murder case in Vienna’s Donaustadt and new accusations of age discrimination at Swarovski top today’s headlines, plus more on Thursday.
A US Senator has introduced a bill that aims to eliminate the possibility of dual citizenship for American citizens. If passed the bill would affect those planning to naturalise in European countries as well as those who already have.
Dual citizenship for Americans in Europe threatened by proposed law
A US Senator has introduced a bill that aims to eliminate the possibility of dual citizenship for American citizens. If passed the bill would affect those planning to naturalise in European countries as well as those who already have.
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December 3, 2025 at 3:35 PM
A US Senator has introduced a bill that aims to eliminate the possibility of dual citizenship for American citizens. If passed the bill would affect those planning to naturalise in European countries as well as those who already have.
From dog taxes to kindergarten meals, Vienna’s planned 2026 fee hikes show how the city hopes to plug its budget gap, but many are left wondering who will pay the cost for the city's budget cuts.
What Vienna's big hike in taxes and fees in 2026 will mean for residents
From dog taxes to kindergarten meals, Vienna’s planned 2026 fee hikes show how the city hopes to plug its budget gap, but many are left wondering who will pay the cost for the city's budget cuts.
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December 3, 2025 at 3:35 PM
From dog taxes to kindergarten meals, Vienna’s planned 2026 fee hikes show how the city hopes to plug its budget gap, but many are left wondering who will pay the cost for the city's budget cuts.
You’ve lived in your rented apartment in Austria for years—but suddenly your landlord says they need it back for personal use. Is this allowed? Here’s what the law says.
Can my landlord in Austria ask me to leave my apartment so they can use it?
You’ve lived in your rented apartment in Austria for years—but suddenly your landlord says they need it back for personal use. Is this allowed? Here’s what the law says.
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December 3, 2025 at 11:19 AM
You’ve lived in your rented apartment in Austria for years—but suddenly your landlord says they need it back for personal use. Is this allowed? Here’s what the law says.
Whether you're looking out for a new job or eyeing a move to Austria, it's important to know what to expect when it comes to salaries.
What's a good salary in Austria in 2026?
Whether you're looking out for a new job or eyeing a move to Austria, it's important to know what to expect when it comes to salaries.
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December 3, 2025 at 9:40 AM
Whether you're looking out for a new job or eyeing a move to Austria, it's important to know what to expect when it comes to salaries.
The Russian invasion of Ukraine has triggered fresh discussion about Austria’s 70-year policy of neutrality.
Austria’s neutrality questioned as support for Ukraine deepens
The Russian invasion of Ukraine has triggered fresh discussion about Austria’s 70-year policy of neutrality.
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December 3, 2025 at 9:09 AM
The Russian invasion of Ukraine has triggered fresh discussion about Austria’s 70-year policy of neutrality.