Austria may get Herbert Kickl as Chancellor after FPÖ side-lined for months – Hallelujah!
OPINION Anyone who saw the results of the last Austrian legislative election, which took place on September 29th, 2024, […]
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Vienna’s €365 public transportation pass stays same price in 2025 and, I say, in 2026 and beyond
Quick thoughts on Wiener Linien Annual Pass staying at €365 for next 20 months Austrian political party the SPÖ […]
Austrian public-housing rental price increases to be capped at 5% for next 3 years
OPINION Austria’s public-housing rental price increases great for those living in them, but those in privately-owned housing will see […]
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 to know what […]
Why is the FPÖ gaining support in Austria? Hell, I know, and I’d vote for them too
In an article on The Local AT’s website, a writer recently asked “Why is support for Austria’s FPÖ rising?” […]
Mask mandates on Vienna public transport in 2023 continue – Thanks, I’ll walk until the stupidity ends
People riding Vienna public transport must still wear FFP2 masks I am one of a number of people I […]
Why you should NOT book a flight via Expedia to Vienna, Austria or anywhere else – OPINION
Lately it seems I am having nothing but problems booking international flights, and then taking those flights with a […]
I don’t recommend flying Vienna to Dublin on Aer Lingus, not if you like your luggage to arrive and hate being lied to
I am not someone who normally complains about the airline I fly. After all, I have been flying internationally […]
Riders of e-scooters in Vienna should be regulated more before someone is killed – Opinion
One of the very few things I dislike about living in Vienna, Austria are the rental e-scooters now left […]
Austrian household income plummeted in 2021 as a result of Covid policies
OPINION Austrian household income in 2021 down almost 6% While many journalists throughout the world insist on blaming the […]
Red Bull fugitive Vorayuth ‘Boss’ Yoovidhya in Austria? Royal Thai Police think he may be
Vice chairman of the Thai House committee on police affairs, Sanya Nilsupan, has claimed the Royal Thai Police (RTP) […]
Erste Bank Christmas advert loses its magic with climate change taking the place of the holidays in its woke message — Watch
Vienna-based Erste Bank seems to be intent on becoming as famous for its Christmas ads as the British company […]
Austria’s Anna Kiesenhofer won her Olympic gold medal because she is different than other cyclists
When you think about Austrians that have won something no other Austrian has won for decades, my mind immediately […]
Austria is in trouble when the FPÖ makes more sense about Covid lockdowns than the ruling government
OPINION You know Austria is in trouble with its Covid-19 regulations when the people making the most sense about […]
Why I no longer buy Oatly in Austria — Blackstone investment killed that plant milk for me
As a vegan living in Vienna, I have tried just about every plant milk known to man over the […]
Opinion: Austria’s economy the worst in the EU — end of lockdown isn’t likely to change that
OPINION In news that should be under the heading “No Shit, Sherlock“, the Austrian newspaper Der Standard is reporting […]
Why are Internet speeds in Austria so slow? #55 in the world in fixed broadband and #31 in mobile speeds
Note: While, for the most part I love living in Austria, just like living in any country, a few […]