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Our articles are originally researched and written specifically for an English-speaking audience, but with a deep understanding of Austrian politics, society and culture. Here you find the latest Austria news, current happenings, and updates.

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Vienna & Austria Hit With Heavy Rainfall and Flooding

Benjamin Wolf - July 18, 2021

Downpours this past weekend caused floods across the country, leaving Hallein in Salzburg and Kufstein in Tyrol underwater. In the capital, more rain fell in an hour than in the previous seven weeks together.

Coronavirus

Rising Case Numbers in Europe Due to Delta, Mostly Young People Affected

Prof. Dr. Florian Krammer - July 12, 2021

On Sunday, Metropole brings you a COVID-19 update from Prof. Dr. Florian Krammer, an Austrian virologist who works and teaches at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York City.

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Vienna Set to Open New Business Immigration Office

Carolyn Lai - July 12, 2021

A joint project of the City and the Vienna Business Agency, this new service point in the 1st district for qualified professionals moving to Austria is scheduled to open by Fall 2021.

Austrian Politics

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Political Debate Around Austrian Citizenship Heats Up

News Carolyn Lai - June 20, 2021

A push by the SPÖ to simplify the path to becoming a citizen provokes strong reactions, with the ÖVP, FPÖ and NEOs opposed and the Greens receptive.

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Austria’s Integration Ministry Takes Down “Islam Map” Amid Public Outcry

Bogdan Brkić - June 15, 2021

The controversial website has been temporarily removed after an incident involving the right-wing "Identitären" movement.

Herbert Kickl Takes Over Austria’s Far-Right FPÖ

Carolyn Lai - June 14, 2021

Popular among party hardliners, the former interior minister and vocal Kurz critic assumes leadership following the sudden resignation of Norbert Hofer.

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Vienna Appoints Its First “Scooter Sheriffs”

Carolyn Lai - June 10, 2021

In response to numerous complaints about the rentable e-scooters, Vienna’s Economic Chamber is partnering with Lime to pilot a new initiative.

The Wiener Zeitung – Born By Decree, Buried By Bureaucrats

News Simon Ballam - May 31, 2021

New High-Speed Rail Train Connection Between the Austrian and German Capitals

News Amina Frassl - May 27, 2021

Austria’s Grand Reopening Brings a Sigh of Relief

News Isabella Eckerstorfer - May 27, 2021

A Train Makes Waves

News Isabella Eckerstorfer - May 15, 2021

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