Why I stopped buying baby powder in Vienna, Austria and what I use instead
Baby powder in Austria is expensive compared to the United States One of the minor things that has irritated me since I […]
ÖBB and Westbahn will give refunds for cancelled train travel due to heavy snow and ice
With heavy snowfalls and ice throughout Europe, including here in Austria, many rail travelers have been left wondering this week if they […]
Bomb in a Vienna disco turns out to be a flashing red light seen by a drunk guy
According to a Vienna police spokesman, and via a press release from LPD Wien, a 24-year-old man made a call to emergency […]
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No, you can’t eat on subway trains (U-bahn) in Vienna, Austria and here’s what may happen if you do
A recent article in the Austrian newspaper Heute reminded me about an article I had planned on writing for a while here […]
Fake police and bank scam in Vienna, Austria targets two more elderly people this month
Bank scams in Vienna, Austria have been ongoing for many years In the last few years, there have been various fake police […]
Wien police give tips for how to stay safe at night in Vienna, Austria during darker months
Practicing common sense when arriving home in the dark could save your life Vienna police (LPD Wien) have issued a list of […]
3 men break into Donaustadt Vienna supermarket warehouse, tie up employee – police asking for tips
Vienna supermarket warehouse break in occured early on Sunday morning According to Vienna police (LPD Wien), three masked men broke into a […]
Austrian pharmacies to get longer opening hours when new Pharmacy Act passes
Pharmacy opening hours in Austria will increase from 48 to a maximum of 72 While Austria is known for being one of […]
All Lidl stores in Austria will be closed on December 8th – Here’s why
Lidl stores in Austria to be closed on Immaculate Conception Day If you are planning on shopping at a Lidl store in […]
Austria stops Palestinian aid while attempt to rescue Austrians from Israel experiences problems
Austria’s aid to Palestinian projects is now on ice After the horrendous Hamas attack on Israel last weekend, Austrian Foreign Minister Alexander […]
German motorcyclist survives FALL into Austrian ravine — 45-METER mountain drop – Austria News Tidbits
A German motorcyclist had a lucky escape on Friday when the rider miscalculated a bend in a mountain road and fell more […]
What are Top 10 most-watched TV shows on Netflix in Austria in September, 2023?
The Top 10 most-watched TV series in Austria for September 18th to September 24th look like this As an entertainment journalist currently […]
What time is it in Austria compared to the United States? The time difference in 7 American time zones
In my series ‘Short questions and answers about Austria‘, one question that comes up a lot from Americans I know is “What […]
When does Daylight Savings Time happen in Austria? ie: when are clocks turned forward?
At the moment, while the European Union (EU) keeps threatening to end Daylight Savings Time, all of the EU still advances their […]
What languages are spoken in Vienna, Austria besides German? Quick questions and answers
While the vast majority of people living in Vienna, Austria speak German — well, it is the country’s official language — there […]
Can you use dollars in Vienna, Austria? – Short questions and answers
Dollars are not accepted local currency in Vienna, Austria Unlike some countries in Asia and South America, where you can spend dollars […]
Does Austria have a high birth rate or a low birth rate in 2023?
Short questions and answers about Austria — “Does Austria have a high or low birth rate?“ One of the problems for many […]
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 who smoke. […]
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 no benefit at […]
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 of supermarkets over the last few […]