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 […]
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.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]