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...
3 men break into Donaustadt Vienna supermarket warehouse, tie up employee – police asking for tips
(File photo) Vienna supermarket warehouse break in occured early on Sunday morning According to Vienna police (LPD Wien), three masked...
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...
All Lidl stores in Austria will be closed on December 8th – Here’s why
Photo ChriskyKey - Pixabay Lidl stores in Austria to be closed on Immaculate Conception Day If you are planning on...
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...
German motorcyclist survives FALL into Austrian ravine — 45-METER mountain drop – Austria News Tidbits
Photo via Unsplash A German motorcyclist had a lucky escape on Friday when the rider miscalculated a bend in a...
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...
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...
When does Daylight Savings Time happen in Austria? ie: when are clocks turned forward?
Photo by PIRO4D via Pixabay At the moment, while the European Union (EU) keeps threatening to end Daylight Savings Time,...
What languages are spoken in Vienna, Austria besides German? Quick questions and answers
German is Austria's official national language as this sign -- "Keep the entrance clear day and night" suggests While the...
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...
Does Austria have a high birth rate or a low birth rate in 2023?
Photo by esudroff via Pixaby Short questions and answers about Austria -- "Does Austria have a high or low birth...
What percentage of Austrians smoke in 2023 even after smoking ban in bars and restaurants?
Photo by Pexels via Pixabay One of the few things you may dislike about living in or traveling to Austria...
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...
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...
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 August...
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 public...
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 news...
How many countries border Austria? How many neighbors does the Alpine country have?
Vintage globe with Europe in focus by Christian Lue via Unsplash One of the things I find fascinating about living...
