What percentage of Austria’s GDP is from tourism? How much did its tourism industry lose during Covid?
Note: ** The most reliable figures are currently from 2022 A couple of days ago, I stumbled across an Austrian […]
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What social media platforms do Austrians use the most? X? Facebook? Instagram?
As someone who doesn’t use social media platforms in Austria for anything other than business, I still find it interesting […]
What percentage of Austrians smoke in 2023 even after smoking ban in bars and restaurants?
One of the few things you may dislike about living in or traveling to Austria is the number of Austrians […]
What is Austria’s life expectancy in 2023? Better or worse than the previous year?
Is Austria’s life expectancy in 2023 better or worse than previous years? One of the things I am always interested […]
What are phone numbers for emergency services in Austria? Police, fire, ambulance – Short questions and answers
Another in my series of Short Questions and Answers About Austria is the question “What are the phone numbers for […]
Bringing prescription medication to Austria – What can you bring and how much?
One of the things you may worry about when planning a trip to Vienna is figuring out how to bring […]
What is open in Vienna, Austria on Easter Monday April 10th, 2023? Shops? Supermarkets? Museums?
For those like me who don’t always keep an eye on Austrian national public holidays, it can be easy to […]
Is Austrian customer service good or bad? It would be difficult to find a country that has worse
While there are many, many things I love about living in Vienna, Austrian customer service, or the distinct lack thereof, […]
Austria’s Provisions fee ends July 1st, 2023 – renters no longer need to pay expensive fee just to get an apartment
One of the things I hated when I arrived in Vienna, Austria and began to look for an apartment to […]
When are national public holidays in Austria in 2023? There are 14, but not everything is closed on them
When it comes to national public holidays in Austria, the same ones apply every year. The only difference is they […]
Austria 5th safest country in the world according to 2022 Global Peace Index – occasional violent demonstrations only negative
When it comes to being safe, there are not many countries that beat Austria. In fact, according to the 2022 […]
Who are the wealthiest people in Austria in 2022 and what do they do?
While many people living in Austria make exceptionally high salaries, especially compared to other less affluent countries around the world, […]
Austrian population increases in first six months of 2022 by more than 82,000 people
In some of the latest information released by Statistics Austria, it appears the Austrian population increased once again during the […]
How many Austrians were killed in World War II? A huge number compared to population size
How many Austrians, both military personnel and civilians, were killed in World War II? I am currently visiting my parents […]
How many British citizens live in Austria? More or fewer than you think?
As a Brit living in Austria myself, I am always interested to meet other British citizens who also live in […]
Do you need a PCR test to visit Vienna, Austria in August, 2022 and beyond?
One of the things would-be travelers to Vienna, Austria are still asking is “Do you need a PCR test to […]
What language is spoken in Austria? Does the country have only one official language?
Now, while you may think it is obvious what language is spoken in Austria, it depends which country you come […]
Can you drink tap water in Austria? You might be surprised
When it comes to one of the many things I love about living in Austria, one of the big things […]
Violence against women in Austria – at least 20% of women have been victims of violence
While the crime rate in Austria is low compared to countries like the United States and the United Kingdom, violence […]
Free German classes in Vienna, Austria in city parks for beginners or intermediates
One of the cool things about being in Vienna, Austria in the summer is the free German classes being offered […]
What is the crime rate in Austria? One of the lowest in the world, even for murder
One of the many things I have loved about living in Vienna, Austria is how low the crime rate is […]
Is it mandatory to carry an ID in Austria? You may be surprised at the answer
A question I actually did not know the answer to was asked by an American friend last week and a […]