€150 energy voucher in Austria not easy to get for some — here’s why
Photo by ColiN00B via Pixabay The new €150 energy voucher in Austria, ie: the €150 credit on the annual electricity...
What language is spoken in Austria? Does the country have only one official language?
Now, while you may think it is obvious what language is spoken in Austria, it depends which country you come...
EU passport scan system and ETIAS travel permit for non-EU citizens delayed until 2023
The new EU passport scan system (aka Entry/Exit System or EES), which was expected to be implemented in 2022, has...
Street art in Vienna, Austria — these murals are everywhere and they’re beautiful
Street art in Vienna, Austria comes in all kinds of styles Now, before you start reading this post about street...
Covid quarantine in Austria no longer required for asymptomatic people as of August, 2022
If you test positive for Covid in Austria, as of August, you are no longer required to quarantine if you...
Best pharmacy in Vienna, Austria? Apotheke zum Papst in Ottakring is my choice
Sure, I could start this article by telling you about the "The Best Pharmacy in Vienna, Austria". After all, that...
Can you drink tap water in Austria? You might be surprised
I live in an older building in Austria, and my tap water is crystal clear and really tasty When it...
Violence against women in Austria – at least 20% of women have been victims of violence
While the crime rate in Austria is low compared to countries like the United States and the United Kingdom, violence...
Where to buy vitamins in Vienna, Austria and the cost compared to U.S. and UK
If you are in Vienna, Austria or planning on being here soon, one of the things you may need to...
What is Austrian government doing about coming Russian gas shortage?
Image by Alexey Hulsov from Pixabay As if high inflation, high gas (petrol) prices and the threat of more mask...
Free German classes in Vienna, Austria in city parks for beginners or intermediates
One of the cool things about being in Vienna, Austria in the summer is the free German classes being offered...
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 lying...
Vienna named world’s most livable city for 3rd time now Covid-19 restrictions have ended
As a Brit who will have lived in Vienna, Austria for six years next month, I am proud that the...
When are pharmacies open in Vienna, Austria? What about emergency pharmacies on evenings, Sundays and holidays??
** Special note: A pharmacy is called an 'Apotheke' in Austria, whereas a drugstore is a 'Drogerie' When you first...
How much is ibuprofen in Austria and where can you buy it? Hint, it’s expensive
Ibuprofen is only sold in an Apotheke in Austria If you are American, British or from one of many other...
책거리 Chaekgeori – Our Shelves Our Selves exhibit at Weltmuseum Vienna perfect for book lovers
On one of my walks around Vienna this week, I came across a colorful poster for a new exhibit at...
Austria inflation rate of 7.7% in May, 2022 still lower than EU average
While the inflation rate in Austria for May, 2022 was a whopping 7.7%, a rate many people living in the...
What is the crime rate in Austria? One of the lowest in the world, even for murder
One of the many things I have loved about living in Vienna, Austria is how low the crime rate is...
Electricity blackout in Vienna causes Austria vs Denmark game to be delayed
Cell phone lights lighting the way at the Ernst-Happel-Stadion in Vienna There was a major electricity blackout in Vienna last...
