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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
4 reasons NOT to visit Vienna, Austria in the summer – July and August are worst months in the city
Vienna is wonderful for 10 months of the year — it’s the place I escape from in July and […]
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 notice in all […]
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 always follow the […]
How many countries border Austria? How many neighbors does the Alpine country have?
One of the things I find fascinating about living in Austria is just how many neighbors the tiny Alpine […]
How many airports are in Austria, where are they and how many passengers do they serve?
Short Questions and Answers series — Austrian airports While Austria is a very small country with just over 9 […]
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 world… With the […]
How to buy tickets for Harry Styles: Love on Tour concert in Vienna, Austria on July 8th
Harry Styles: Love on Tour concert in Vienna still has tickets available for various prices In news that, I […]
What is Austria’s life expectancy in 2023? Better or worse than the previous year?
Is Austria’s life expectancy in 2023 better or worse than previous years? One of the things I am always […]
Are tickets still available for Paolo Nutini at Gasometer, Vienna on June 26th?
Paolo Nutini hits Vienna on June 26th as part of his Last Night in the Bittersweet tour Fans of […]
Vintage Austrian Photos from Naschmarkt’s flea market — Photo of the Day
Quick explanation before my comment about Vintage Austrian photos A couple of weeks ago, after 8 years of use, […]
What is better about living in Vienna, Austria than in the United States?
Living in Vienna, Austria is better than living in the U.S. — it just is As someone who has […]
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 and Austria’s inflation […]
In Love with Laura – A Mystery in Marble exhibition at Kunsthistorisches Museum, Vienna opens June 20th
In Love with Laura – A Mystery in Marble – an exhibition centering around one Renaissance bust at Vienna’s […]
Is Vienna a quiet city? What are Vienna noise ordinance laws like?
Is Vienna, Austria a quiet city? With Vienna’s noise ordinance laws being quiet strict (see Vienna’s noise laws explained […]
Can you get a ticket for jaywalking in Vienna, Austria?
Jaywalking in Vienna is taken seriously Now, until I moved to the United States decades ago, I had no […]
Where to buy baking powder in Vienna, Austria and how to ask for it in German?
If you are baking a cake in Vienna, you will need to know where to buy baking powder and […]