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New driving license rules rolled out by the European Commission have apparently already entered 'into force', but closer inspection reveals that they will take years to make it onto the roads.
Why will new EU driving licence rules take 4 years to come into force?
New driving license rules rolled out by the European Commission have apparently already entered 'into force', but closer inspection reveals that they will take years to make it onto the roads.
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November 29, 2025 at 2:00 PM
New driving license rules rolled out by the European Commission have apparently already entered 'into force', but closer inspection reveals that they will take years to make it onto the roads.
Three nuns in their 80s who made headlines after fleeing their care home to take back their convent in Austria are being allowed to stay there "until further notice", church officials said Friday.
Rebel nuns win reprieve in Austrian convent dispute
Three nuns in their 80s who made headlines after fleeing their care home to take back their convent in Austria are being allowed to stay there "until further notice", church officials said Friday.
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November 29, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Three nuns in their 80s who made headlines after fleeing their care home to take back their convent in Austria are being allowed to stay there "until further notice", church officials said Friday.
From cash-only cafés to bills arriving by post, Austria’s devotion to the old offline world is charming… until it isn’t. The Local Austria's editor Amanda Previdelli explains what it's like living in a country so attached to cash, paper trail and privacy.
Inside Austria: Why are Austrians still devoted to the old world of cash and paper bills?
From cash-only cafés to bills arriving by post, Austria’s devotion to the old offline world is charming… until it isn’t. The Local Austria's editor Amanda Previdelli explains what it's like living in a country so attached to cash, paper trail and privacy.
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November 29, 2025 at 9:16 AM
From cash-only cafés to bills arriving by post, Austria’s devotion to the old offline world is charming… until it isn’t. The Local Austria's editor Amanda Previdelli explains what it's like living in a country so attached to cash, paper trail and privacy.
More airlines around the world announced delayed or cancelled flights Saturday following an Airbus alert that up to 6,000 A320 aircraft may require upgrades.
European air travel disrupted over Airbus software switch
More airlines around the world announced delayed or cancelled flights Saturday following an Airbus alert that up to 6,000 A320 aircraft may require upgrades.
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November 29, 2025 at 7:46 AM
More airlines around the world announced delayed or cancelled flights Saturday following an Airbus alert that up to 6,000 A320 aircraft may require upgrades.
A €1 billion plan to reduce energy prices sits at the centre of Austria’s new economic package, alongside deregulation and health system changes. Will it be enough?
How Austria wants to curb inflation and cut electricity prices
A €1 billion plan to reduce energy prices sits at the centre of Austria’s new economic package, alongside deregulation and health system changes. Will it be enough?
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November 28, 2025 at 2:27 PM
A €1 billion plan to reduce energy prices sits at the centre of Austria’s new economic package, alongside deregulation and health system changes. Will it be enough?
Austria’s winter landscapes offer the perfect backdrop for outdoor exercise, but cold temperatures pose unique challenges. Here's how to stay fit and enjoy the season with these essential winter workout tips.
Essential tips for staying safe and active during Austria's winter months
Austria’s winter landscapes offer the perfect backdrop for outdoor exercise, but cold temperatures pose unique challenges. Here's how to stay fit and enjoy the season with these essential winter workout tips.
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November 28, 2025 at 12:44 PM
Austria’s winter landscapes offer the perfect backdrop for outdoor exercise, but cold temperatures pose unique challenges. Here's how to stay fit and enjoy the season with these essential winter workout tips.
Most of Vienna shuts down on Sundays, but a few stations, malls and cafés stay open. Here’s where to grab essentials if your fridge is empty.
Where you can still buy food in Vienna on a Sunday
Most of Vienna shuts down on Sundays, but a few stations, malls and cafés stay open. Here’s where to grab essentials if your fridge is empty.
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November 28, 2025 at 12:12 PM
Most of Vienna shuts down on Sundays, but a few stations, malls and cafés stay open. Here’s where to grab essentials if your fridge is empty.
Austria debates crime statistics, searches intensify in Styria, and the U17 team return as vice-world champions, plus more stories from Austria on Friday.
Today in Austria: A roundup of the latest news on Friday
Austria debates crime statistics, searches intensify in Styria, and the U17 team return as vice-world champions, plus more stories from Austria on Friday.
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November 28, 2025 at 6:48 AM
Austria debates crime statistics, searches intensify in Styria, and the U17 team return as vice-world champions, plus more stories from Austria on Friday.
The European Commission wants to make rail trips between major European cities faster and easier for international travellers, and has launched a new strategy with this aim in mind.
How rail journeys across Europe could be made faster in the coming years
The European Commission wants to make rail trips between major European cities faster and easier for international travellers, and has launched a new strategy with this aim in mind.
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November 27, 2025 at 12:57 PM
The European Commission wants to make rail trips between major European cities faster and easier for international travellers, and has launched a new strategy with this aim in mind.
The growing threat from Russia and the risk of renewed conflict in Europe have thrown a spotlight on the continent's varied military service models.
Threat of war: Which countries in Europe have military service?
The growing threat from Russia and the risk of renewed conflict in Europe have thrown a spotlight on the continent's varied military service models.
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November 27, 2025 at 12:40 PM
The growing threat from Russia and the risk of renewed conflict in Europe have thrown a spotlight on the continent's varied military service models.
The world is debating how Artificial intelligence (AI) is changing the labour market, with some predicting it will wipe out a chunk of the workforce. What's the situation in Austria?
How much of a threat is AI to jobs in Austria?
The world is debating how Artificial intelligence (AI) is changing the labour market, with some predicting it will wipe out a chunk of the workforce. What's the situation in Austria?
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November 27, 2025 at 11:45 AM
The world is debating how Artificial intelligence (AI) is changing the labour market, with some predicting it will wipe out a chunk of the workforce. What's the situation in Austria?
A major search effort is underway on Austria's Stubai Glacier after an avalanche reached a marked slope. Several people are believed to have been buried.
Several people reportedly buried after avalanche in Austria's Tyrol region
A major search effort is underway on Austria's Stubai Glacier after an avalanche reached a marked slope. Several people are believed to have been buried.
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November 27, 2025 at 10:51 AM
A major search effort is underway on Austria's Stubai Glacier after an avalanche reached a marked slope. Several people are believed to have been buried.
Austria's Christmas season is packed with unique traditions, from Krampus parades to Christkind bringing gifts.
Christmas calendar: Austria's key festive dates explained
Austria's Christmas season is packed with unique traditions, from Krampus parades to Christkind bringing gifts.
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November 27, 2025 at 9:39 AM
Austria's Christmas season is packed with unique traditions, from Krampus parades to Christkind bringing gifts.
Austria’s government advances violence-prevention reforms as courts and investigators handle several major cases, plus what's happening in Austria today.
Today in Austria: A roundup of the latest news on Thursday
Austria’s government advances violence-prevention reforms as courts and investigators handle several major cases, plus what's happening in Austria today.
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November 27, 2025 at 6:28 AM
Austria’s government advances violence-prevention reforms as courts and investigators handle several major cases, plus what's happening in Austria today.
Austria’s final month of the year brings more than Christmas markets and Glühwein. From a rail revolution in the south of the country to the usual mix of school holidays, public holidays and winter travel chaos to plan around, here's what changes this month.
Everything that changes in Austria in December this year
Austria’s final month of the year brings more than Christmas markets and Glühwein. From a rail revolution in the south of the country to the usual mix of school holidays, public holidays and winter travel chaos to plan around, here's what changes this month.
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November 26, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Austria’s final month of the year brings more than Christmas markets and Glühwein. From a rail revolution in the south of the country to the usual mix of school holidays, public holidays and winter travel chaos to plan around, here's what changes this month.
The UK government has warned European travellers that they will be refused entry from February 2026, if they do not have the required ETA visa waiver.
'No ETA, no entry': UK warns of tighter travel rules for Europeans in 2026
The UK government has warned European travellers that they will be refused entry from February 2026, if they do not have the required ETA visa waiver.
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November 26, 2025 at 2:07 PM
The UK government has warned European travellers that they will be refused entry from February 2026, if they do not have the required ETA visa waiver.
Vienna airport has scrapped its long-planned third runway project, citing sharply rising costs and resistance from airlines.
Vienna airport drops long-planned third runway project
Vienna airport has scrapped its long-planned third runway project, citing sharply rising costs and resistance from airlines.
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November 26, 2025 at 9:55 AM
Vienna airport has scrapped its long-planned third runway project, citing sharply rising costs and resistance from airlines.
Vienna Airport scraps its long-planned third runway, Brussels confirms Austria is on track in the EU deficit procedure, and the national team secures a favourable position for the 2026 World Cup draw – plus more stories from Austria on Wednesday.
Today in Austria: A roundup of the latest news on Wednesday
Vienna Airport scraps its long-planned third runway, Brussels confirms Austria is on track in the EU deficit procedure, and the national team secures a favourable position for the 2026 World Cup draw – plus more stories from Austria on Wednesday.
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November 26, 2025 at 8:47 AM
Vienna Airport scraps its long-planned third runway, Brussels confirms Austria is on track in the EU deficit procedure, and the national team secures a favourable position for the 2026 World Cup draw – plus more stories from Austria on Wednesday.
Austria has launched an investigation into Vienna’s Spanish Riding School following claims that some Lipizzaner horses were mistreated.
Austrian government orders probe into animal abuse claims at Spanish Riding School
Austria has launched an investigation into Vienna’s Spanish Riding School following claims that some Lipizzaner horses were mistreated.
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November 25, 2025 at 2:16 PM
Austria has launched an investigation into Vienna’s Spanish Riding School following claims that some Lipizzaner horses were mistreated.
Austria's rail provide ÖBB has called 2026 a historic year. From the impact of the new Koralm line to faster Vienna to Venice journeys there are some big changes ahead of rail passengers.
REVEALED: The big changes for train travel in Austria in 2026
Austria's rail provide ÖBB has called 2026 a historic year. From the impact of the new Koralm line to faster Vienna to Venice journeys there are some big changes ahead of rail passengers.
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November 25, 2025 at 1:53 PM
Austria's rail provide ÖBB has called 2026 a historic year. From the impact of the new Koralm line to faster Vienna to Venice journeys there are some big changes ahead of rail passengers.
Falling temperatures combined with cold and wet weather across Austria means that your home is at risk of mould and damp. We look at how you should tackle it and approach it with your landlord or property management.
'Health hazard': What to do if you find mould in your Austrian flat
Falling temperatures combined with cold and wet weather across Austria means that your home is at risk of mould and damp. We look at how you should tackle it and approach it with your landlord or property management.
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November 25, 2025 at 9:05 AM
Falling temperatures combined with cold and wet weather across Austria means that your home is at risk of mould and damp. We look at how you should tackle it and approach it with your landlord or property management.
Police arrest a suspect after shots were fired in Vienna’s Floridsdorf district, ski resorts in Upper Austria open earlier thanks to fresh snowfall, and the flu wave begins to build as the latest Covid wave subsides — plus more stories from Austria on Tuesday.
Today in Austria: A roundup of the latest news on Tuesday
Police arrest a suspect after shots were fired in Vienna’s Floridsdorf district, ski resorts in Upper Austria open earlier thanks to fresh snowfall, and the flu wave begins to build as the latest Covid wave subsides — plus more stories from Austria on Tuesday.
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November 25, 2025 at 6:40 AM
Police arrest a suspect after shots were fired in Vienna’s Floridsdorf district, ski resorts in Upper Austria open earlier thanks to fresh snowfall, and the flu wave begins to build as the latest Covid wave subsides — plus more stories from Austria on Tuesday.
Austria has registered its lowest monthly asylum figures since 2020, with applications down sharply and family reunification almost at a standstill. What’s driving the decline?
Why Austria is seeing a sharp drop in asylum applications in 2025
Austria has registered its lowest monthly asylum figures since 2020, with applications down sharply and family reunification almost at a standstill. What’s driving the decline?
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November 24, 2025 at 11:24 AM
Austria has registered its lowest monthly asylum figures since 2020, with applications down sharply and family reunification almost at a standstill. What’s driving the decline?
Austria is known for its tough citizenship rules, but some foreigners are still keen to apply. We want to hear from you: if you became Austrian, how was the process? Or do you plan to stick with residency? Share your experience in our short survey.
TELL US: Do you have Austrian citizenship or plan to get it?
Austria is known for its tough citizenship rules, but some foreigners are still keen to apply. We want to hear from you: if you became Austrian, how was the process? Or do you plan to stick with residency? Share your experience in our short survey.
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November 24, 2025 at 10:03 AM
Austria is known for its tough citizenship rules, but some foreigners are still keen to apply. We want to hear from you: if you became Austrian, how was the process? Or do you plan to stick with residency? Share your experience in our short survey.
If you are looking for snow in Austria, Vienna is definitely not the first place you should go, but when it snows, the capital can look absolutely beautiful. Here's where to go to get the best views.
IN PICTURES: The best places to see snow in and around Vienna
If you are looking for snow in Austria, Vienna is definitely not the first place you should go, but when it snows, the capital can look absolutely beautiful. Here's where to go to get the best views.
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November 24, 2025 at 8:15 AM
If you are looking for snow in Austria, Vienna is definitely not the first place you should go, but when it snows, the capital can look absolutely beautiful. Here's where to go to get the best views.