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Armed robbery in Vienna supermarket in Floridsdorf – police release description of the robber
While there is very little violent crime in Vienna, the city has had several armed robberies…
Barbecue ban in Vienna, Austria until it rains, except in these areas…
The City of Vienna’s Forestry Department (MA49) has announced barbecues are banned in Vienna until further…
Vienna’s U4 line from Schwedenplatz and Schottenring not running in July, 2023
This is just a quick heads up for those of you who, like me, do not…
Autrian manufacturing contracted sharply in June, 2023 – Is anyone surprised?
OPINION With the European Union now struggling with one of the weakest performing economies in the…
Austria inflation rate on June 1st, 2023 down to 8.8 percent but still one of highest in Europe
Austria’s inflation falls to *8.8 percent but still too high *Edit: Official figures are now in…
Vienna’s has weakest housing market in 2023 among all major European cities
According to news from Bloomberg a few days ago, Vienna, Austria has Europe’s weakest housing market…
What is the inflation rate in Austria in May, 2023? Much higher than most of the EU
If you are planning to move to Vienna, or even just to visit, you may want…
New e-scooter rules in Vienna in effect May 1st include prohibited zones and new parking areas
After many people in the city have complained about the reckless behavior of a substantial number…
Chinese, German and New Zealander skiiers killed in Austria – 8 deaths in Austrian avalanches and accidents this weekend
While Austrian authorities say there were more than 30 avalanches in the Tyrol area of the…
Vienna immigrants vital for city’s service industries says AMS boss Johannes Kopf – without them they would collapse
As an immigrant living in Austria for the last almost seven years myself, I am always…
Dutch hacker stole GIS data from everyone in Austria – culprit caught in successful sting operation
According to Die Presse, a Dutch hacker was able to steal GIS data from nine million…
Draft beer will be more expensive in Austria in 2023 – almost a 10% increase over 2022
As the rising cost of almost everything in Austria is causing businesses everywhere to pass their…
Why non-EU citizens living in the EU should not use EES scanners when arriving/leaving EU from May
Note: January 18th, 2023 — The EU has just announced the EES planned implementation of May,…
Electricity price cap in Austria for all of 2023 and into 2024 – same limit for single and multi-person households
With the cost of electricity in Austria continuing to rise (up more than 5% this month…
€150 energy voucher in Austria not easy to get for some — here’s why
The new €150 energy voucher in Austria, ie: the €150 credit on the annual electricity bill,…
EU passport scan system and ETIAS travel permit for non-EU citizens delayed until 2023
The new EU passport scan system (aka Entry/Exit System or EES), which was expected to be…
Covid quarantine in Austria no longer required for asymptomatic people as of August, 2022
If you test positive for Covid in Austria, as of August, you are no longer required…
What is Austrian government doing about coming Russian gas shortage?
As if high inflation, high gas (petrol) prices and the threat of more mask mandates and…
Vienna named world’s most livable city for 3rd time now Covid-19 restrictions have ended
As a Brit who will have lived in Vienna, Austria for six years next month, I…
Austria inflation rate of 7.7% in May, 2022 still lower than EU average
While the inflation rate in Austria for May, 2022 was a whopping 7.7%, a rate many…
Electricity blackout in Vienna causes Austria vs Denmark game to be delayed
There was a major electricity blackout in Vienna last night. A blackout that caused the Austria…
You must still wear an FFP2 mask in Vienna, Austria in June, 2022 and beyond – at least in these 3 places
NOTE: I will start this article by telling you upfront — the title is slightly sensationalistic…