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 lockdowns, masks and […]
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 last four years. […]
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 Austria’s economy is […]
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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 things drive me […]
How to survive Vienna, Austria’s endless lockdowns and mandatory masks
Due to the Austrian government’s reaction to Covid-19, Austria has now had more national lockdowns than almost any other country in the […]
Mirjam Weichselbraun new presenter for The Masked Singer Austria season 2
Austrian TV presenter Mirjam Weichselbraun has been named as the new presenter for The Masked Singer Austria Season 2. Weichselbraun will take over […]
Austrian minister Christine Aschbacher resigns after allegations of plagiarism in two theses
As ruling party the ÖVP’s handling of the Covid-19 crisis is being increasingly questioned here in Austria, this week has continued to […]
What you need to know about the Austrian healthcare system as an expat
One of the wonderful things about moving to Austria is you will soon be eligible to get treatment from the superb Austrian […]
Why is Aldi in Austria called Hofer? Same supermarket chain, different name
If you are as big as an Aldi fan as I am, you may be disappointed when you arrive in Austria to […]
How to open an Austrian bank account in under 30 minutes
If you are planning on moving to Austria, you will need to open a bank account so you can be paid by […]
Almost 20% of people living in Austria born abroad, 36.7% in Vienna
According to the Austrian broadcasting company Österreichische Rundfunk (ORF), almost 20% of the population of Austria in 2020 was born abroad. That […]
Wiener Linien reports small number of fare dodgers in 2020 — 2% of those stopped didn’t have ticket
Number of Wiener Linien fare dodgers remains low One thing many visitors to Vienna are often confused about is the lack of […]
9 reasons why moving to Austria could be the best decision you ever make
Are you thinking about moving to Austria? Are you looking for adventure, and a completely different way of living? Did you visit […]
Austrian unemployment rate at 11% — more than 500,000 people looking for jobs
As Austria is still in the midst of its third lockdown in less than 10 months, the new unemployment figures were released […]
Mandatory quarantine for arrivals to Austria in January, 2021 — here’s what you need to know
Beginning last month, almost everyone who enters Austria must now quarantine for a 10-day self-monitored quarantine period. During that time, they will […]
7 reasons why working in Austria could be a good career move back home
While thousands of people decide to move to Austria to work every year, not every one of them has the intention of […]
Hofer is the best supermarket in Vienna, Austria and it’s dirt cheap too!
If you have just moved to Austria and are living in Vienna, my biggest tip to every newcomer to the country is […]
What paperwork is required to rent an apartment in Austria?
Renting an apartment in Vienna isn’t difficult if you are prepared I moved to Austria four years ago and, while finding an […]
What should an Austrian lease or rental agreement include?
While an Austrian rental agreement (or Mietvertrag) is not that much different than the ones you are probably used to signing […]
Why you should subscribe to Netflix before moving abroad (including Austria) and what you can watch when you get there
As you will see when you check the ‘Where is Netflix available?‘ page on the streaming service’s own website, most of the planet […]