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Author: Michelle Topham

I'm a journalist, and the founder of Oh My Vienna. I have been living in Vienna since 2016 as an immigrant, because 'expat' is just a fancy word that means exactly that.
March 14, 2024News

Austrians no longer need visa to travel to China for short visits – a 6-month trial by the Chinese?

New visa-free travel rules for Austrians visiting China went into effect today According to various Austrian news media, any […]

March 11, 2024March 13, 2024News

What is search engine market share in Austria for desktop, tablet and mobile in 2024?

One of the things I keep a check on as a journalist who predominantly works online is the search […]

February 28, 2024March 9, 2024News

Vienna’s Allgemeines Krankenhaus is Austria’s #1 hospital per Newsweek and Statista

Anyone who lives in Austria and knows how good the Austrian healthcare system is probably doesn’t need to be […]

February 27, 2024February 28, 2024News

Pepco files for bankruptcy in Austria – closing 73 stores and exiting the country

Pepco pulling out of Austria as market not profitable for the discount retailer Sad news in Austria for the […]

February 26, 2024March 14, 2024News

Woman in Vienna, Austria stalked by ex-partner for weeks – man given an entry and approach ban

Violence against women in Vienna, Austria is still common While Vienna, Austria is one of the world’s safest cities, […]

January 29, 2024April 3, 2024Questions/Answers

How many dogs are in Vienna, Austria? Do the Viennese like their dogs?

If you walk around Vienna, Austria on any given day, you will usually see many people walking their dog. […]

December 8, 2023December 8, 2023Shop

Why I stopped buying baby powder in Vienna, Austria and what I use instead

Baby powder in Austria is expensive compared to the United States One of the minor things that has irritated […]

December 6, 2023December 6, 2023News

ÖBB and Westbahn will give refunds for cancelled train travel due to heavy snow and ice

With heavy snowfalls and ice throughout Europe, including here in Austria, many rail travelers have been left wondering this […]

November 25, 2023News

Bomb in a Vienna disco turns out to be a flashing red light seen by a drunk guy

According to a Vienna police spokesman, and via a press release from LPD Wien, a 24-year-old man made a […]

November 6, 2023March 13, 2024Living in Vienna

No, you can’t eat on subway trains (U-bahn) in Vienna, Austria and here’s what may happen if you do

A recent article in the Austrian newspaper Heute reminded me about an article I had planned on writing for […]

November 6, 2023November 6, 2023News

Fake police and bank scam in Vienna, Austria targets two more elderly people this month

Bank scams in Vienna, Austria have been ongoing for many years In the last few years, there have been […]

November 5, 2023November 5, 2023News

Wien police give tips for how to stay safe at night in Vienna, Austria during darker months

Practicing common sense when arriving home in the dark could save your life Vienna police (LPD Wien) have issued […]

November 5, 2023News

3 men break into Donaustadt Vienna supermarket warehouse, tie up employee – police asking for tips

Vienna supermarket warehouse break in occured early on Sunday morning According to Vienna police (LPD Wien), three masked men […]

October 21, 2023News

Austrian pharmacies to get longer opening hours when new Pharmacy Act passes

Pharmacy opening hours in Austria will increase from 48 to a maximum of 72 While Austria is known for […]

October 18, 2023Shop

All Lidl stores in Austria will be closed on December 8th – Here’s why

Lidl stores in Austria to be closed on Immaculate Conception Day If you are planning on shopping at a […]

October 12, 2023October 12, 2023News

Austria stops Palestinian aid while attempt to rescue Austrians from Israel experiences problems

Austria’s aid to Palestinian projects is now on ice After the horrendous Hamas attack on Israel last weekend, Austrian […]

September 30, 2023News

German motorcyclist survives FALL into Austrian ravine — 45-METER mountain drop – Austria News Tidbits

A German motorcyclist had a lucky escape on Friday when the rider miscalculated a bend in a mountain road […]

September 27, 2023Music/Entertainment

What are Top 10 most-watched TV shows on Netflix in Austria in September, 2023?

The Top 10 most-watched TV series in Austria for September 18th to September 24th look like this As an […]

September 15, 2023September 21, 2023Questions/Answers

What time is it in Austria compared to the United States? The time difference in 7 American time zones

In my series ‘Short questions and answers about Austria‘, one question that comes up a lot from Americans I […]

September 15, 2023September 15, 2023Questions/Answers

When does Daylight Savings Time happen in Austria? ie: when are clocks turned forward?

At the moment, while the European Union (EU) keeps threatening to end Daylight Savings Time, all of the EU […]

September 14, 2023September 15, 2023Questions/Answers

What languages are spoken in Vienna, Austria besides German? Quick questions and answers

While the vast majority of people living in Vienna, Austria speak German — well, it is the country’s official […]

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Moving to Vienna

  • What government paperwork do EU/EEA nationals need to move to Austria to study? Easier than you think

    What government paperwork do EU/EEA nationals need to move to Austria to study? Easier than you think

  • What is Austrian National Day and when was it first celebrated?

    What is Austrian National Day and when was it first celebrated?

  • 9 reasons why moving to Austria could be the best decision you ever make

    9 reasons why moving to Austria could be the best decision you ever make

  • 7 reasons why working in Austria could be a good career move back home

    7 reasons why working in Austria could be a good career move back home

Living in Vienna

  • Why your electricity bill in Austria will be more expensive in 2025

    Why your electricity bill in Austria will be more expensive in 2025

  • How to easily and cheaply eat carnivore in Vienna, Austria

    How to easily and cheaply eat carnivore in Vienna, Austria

  • No, you can’t eat on subway trains (U-bahn) in Vienna, Austria and here’s what may happen if you do

    No, you can’t eat on subway trains (U-bahn) in Vienna, Austria and here’s what may happen if you do

  • What is better about living in Vienna, Austria than in the United States?

    What is better about living in Vienna, Austria than in the United States?

Shop

  • All Lidl stores in Austria will be closed on December 8th – Here’s why

    All Lidl stores in Austria will be closed on December 8th – Here’s why

  • Best pharmacy in Vienna, Austria? Apotheke zum Papst in Ottakring is my choice

    Best pharmacy in Vienna, Austria? Apotheke zum Papst in Ottakring is my choice

  • Where to buy vitamins in Vienna, Austria and the cost compared to U.S. and UK

    Where to buy vitamins in Vienna, Austria and the cost compared to U.S. and UK

  • When are pharmacies open in Vienna, Austria? What about emergency pharmacies on evenings, Sundays and holidays??

    When are pharmacies open in Vienna, Austria? What about emergency pharmacies on evenings, Sundays and holidays??

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