Opinion

Austria may get Herbert Kickl as Chancellor after FPÖ side-lined for months – Hallelujah!

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Austria may get Herbert Kickl as Chancellor after FPÖ side-lined for months – Hallelujah!

Michelle Topham January 8, 2025

OPINION Anyone who saw the results of the last Austrian legislative election, which took place on September...

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Vienna’s €365 public transportation pass stays same price in 2025 and, I say, in 2026 and beyond

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Vienna’s €365 public transportation pass stays same price in 2025 and, I say, in 2026 and beyond

Michelle Topham April 27, 2024

Quick thoughts on Wiener Linien Annual Pass staying at €365 for next 20 months Austrian political party...

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Austrian public-housing rental price increases to be capped at 5% for next 3 years

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Austrian public-housing rental price increases to be capped at 5% for next 3 years

Michelle Topham August 30, 2023

OPINION Austria’s public-housing rental price increases great for those living in them, but those in privately-owned housing...

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What is the inflation rate in Austria in May, 2023? Much higher than most of the EU

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What is the inflation rate in Austria in May, 2023? Much higher than most of the EU

Michelle Topham May 5, 2023

If you are planning to move to Vienna, or even just to visit, you may want to...

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Why is the FPÖ gaining support in Austria? Hell, I know, and I’d vote for them too

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Why is the FPÖ gaining support in Austria? Hell, I know, and I’d vote for them too

Michelle Topham March 23, 2023

In an article on The Local AT’s website, a writer recently asked “Why is support for Austria’s...

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Mask mandates on Vienna public transport in 2023 continue – Thanks, I’ll walk until the stupidity ends

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Mask mandates on Vienna public transport in 2023 continue – Thanks, I’ll walk until the stupidity ends

Michelle Topham December 29, 2022

People riding Vienna public transport must still wear FFP2 masks I am one of a number of...

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Why you should NOT book a flight via Expedia to Vienna, Austria or anywhere else – OPINION

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Why you should NOT book a flight via Expedia to Vienna, Austria or anywhere else – OPINION

Michelle Topham October 1, 2022

Lately it seems I am having nothing but problems booking international flights, and then taking those flights...

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I don’t recommend flying Vienna to Dublin on Aer Lingus, not if you like your luggage to arrive and hate being lied to

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I don’t recommend flying Vienna to Dublin on Aer Lingus, not if you like your luggage to arrive and hate being lied to

Michelle Topham September 17, 2022

I am not someone who normally complains about the airline I fly. After all, I have been...

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Riders of e-scooters in Vienna should be regulated more before someone is killed – Opinion

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Riders of e-scooters in Vienna should be regulated more before someone is killed – Opinion

Michelle Topham June 24, 2022

One of the very few things I dislike about living in Vienna, Austria are the rental e-scooters...

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Austrian household income plummeted in 2021 as a result of Covid policies

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Austrian household income plummeted in 2021 as a result of Covid policies

Michelle Topham January 11, 2022

OPINION Austrian household income in 2021 down almost 6% While many journalists throughout the world insist on...

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Red Bull fugitive Vorayuth ‘Boss’ Yoovidhya in Austria? Royal Thai Police think he may be

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Red Bull fugitive Vorayuth ‘Boss’ Yoovidhya in Austria? Royal Thai Police think he may be

Michelle Topham November 26, 2021

Vice chairman of the Thai House committee on police affairs, Sanya Nilsupan, has claimed the Royal Thai...

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Erste Bank Christmas advert loses its magic with climate change taking the place of the holidays in its woke message — Watch

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Erste Bank Christmas advert loses its magic with climate change taking the place of the holidays in its woke message — Watch

Michelle Topham November 19, 2021

Vienna-based Erste Bank seems to be intent on becoming as famous for its Christmas ads as the...

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Austria’s Anna Kiesenhofer won her Olympic gold medal because she is different than other cyclists

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Austria’s Anna Kiesenhofer won her Olympic gold medal because she is different than other cyclists

Michelle Topham July 27, 2021

When you think about Austrians that have won something no other Austrian has won for decades, my...

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Austria is in trouble when the FPÖ makes more sense about Covid lockdowns than the ruling government

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Austria is in trouble when the FPÖ makes more sense about Covid lockdowns than the ruling government

Michelle Topham March 15, 2021

OPINION You know Austria is in trouble with its Covid-19 regulations when the people making the most...

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Why I no longer buy Oatly in Austria — Blackstone investment killed that plant milk for me

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Why I no longer buy Oatly in Austria — Blackstone investment killed that plant milk for me

Michelle Topham February 9, 2021

As a vegan living in Vienna, I have tried just about every plant milk known to man...

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Opinion: Austria’s economy the worst in the EU — end of lockdown isn’t likely to change that

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Opinion: Austria’s economy the worst in the EU — end of lockdown isn’t likely to change that

Michelle Topham February 2, 2021

OPINION In news that should be under the heading “No Shit, Sherlock“, the Austrian newspaper Der Standard...

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Why are Internet speeds in Austria so slow? #55 in the world in fixed broadband and #31 in mobile speeds

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Why are Internet speeds in Austria so slow? #55 in the world in fixed broadband and #31 in mobile speeds

Michelle Topham January 25, 2021

Note: While, for the most part I love living in Austria, just like living in any country,...

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