What government paperwork do EU/EEA nationals need to study in Austria? Easier than you think
Note: The paperwork talked about in this article is only the governmental paperwork you will need to move to Austria...
6 expat homesickness cures when living in Vienna, Austria
One of the main problems for many expats living in Vienna, Austria is the feeling of homesickness. It can hit...
How to save money to move to Austria — moving abroad costs more than you expect
Many people decide to move to Austria, spend a few months saving up to do so, and then pack up...
What is Austrian National Day and when is it first celebrated?
Photo liggraphy via Pixabay As someone who moved to Austria a few years ago, there are still many things I...
Where to buy cheap baby supplies in Vienna, Austria – diapers, formula, food, wipes, shampoo and more
Diapers at DM Drogerie in Vienna If you want to buy baby products in Vienna, Austria, you will find them...
What to bring on a trip to Vienna, Austria from America? These things will save you money while you’re here
Beauty products like shampoo/conditioner tend to be cheaper in Austria if you shop at DM If you are planning a...
Austria Airlines to resume flights to Tel Aviv – but ceasefire deal now delayed
According to the Lufthansa Group, Austrian Airlines will resume flights to Tel Aviv, Israel beginning on February 1st, 2025. The...
Runner hit by tram on Vienna’s Ringstrasse – LPD Wien investigating as may have ignored a red light
Photo for illustration purposes only - copyright Oh My Vienna If you want to keep up-to-date on crime in Vienna,...
Why your electricity bill in Austria will be more expensive in 2025
I have said since I moved to Vienna, Austria eight years ago, one of the few things that may eventually...
What social media platforms do Austrians use the most? X? Facebook? Instagram?
Women in an Austrian cafe checking their social media -- illustration via Perchance NOTE: This was originally published in March,...
Visit the Albertina Museum’s Chagall Exhibition in early 2025 – Things to do in Vienna
Marc Chagall's 'Birthday' (1923) If you are visiting Vienna, Austria in January, 2025 or early February, and love art, one...
Herbert Kickl and Christian Stocker even more serious about talks to form new Austrian government
Talks continue between Kickl and Stocker Freedom Party (FPÖ) leader Herbert Kickl and ÖVP leader Christian Stocker are said to...
Austria may get Herbert Kickl as Chancellor after FPÖ side-lined for months – Hallelujah!
Photo of Herbert Kickl via FPÖ's official website OPINION Anyone who saw the results of the last Austrian legislative election,...
How to easily and cheaply eat carnivore in Vienna, Austria
One of my typical carnivore lunches -- a pork burger with a 3-egg omelette (sometimes with cheese) After being a...
Why is Rene Benko trending in Austrian news right now?
Bauer Hotel, Venice just one of SIGNA's many properties - photo Tony Hisgett/Creative Commons License In the first of a...
5.5% increase in nights spent in Austria’s hotels, guesthouses, holiday apartments Winter 2023/24
Boutique Hotel Donauwalzer, Vienna While much of the economic news in Austria in the last three years has been more...
Vienna’s €365 public transportation pass stays same price in 2025 and, I say, in 2026 and beyond
Quick thoughts on Wiener Linien Annual Pass staying at €365 for next 20 months Austrian political party the SPÖ (the...
Hungarian government suing Austria’s SPAR for defamation? Here’s what we know so far
It appears there is a mini legal war brewing between Hungary's government and the Austrian supermarket chain SPAR this week,...
Austrian poverty level rose in 2023 – absolute poverty up over 50% since 2022
Cost of everything has increased in the last three years, but especially basic necessities like food, some of which has...