Word of the Week: Watschen [ˈvaːt͡ʃn̩]
What does Watschen mean? How is this Viennese slang word connected with an infamous German anti-aircraft gun and the Italian word for cymbal?
Karl Nehammer Presents Himself as Reliable Chancellor
The new chancellor Karl Nehammer also has confirmed that the coronavirus lockdown will end on the coming weekend. “The opening will take place”. It was only a question of how.
Corruption Allegations Against EU Commissioner Johannes Hahn
The French newspaper “Liberation” raises serious allegations against Austria’s EU Commissioner Johannes Hahn of the Austrian People’s Party (ÖVP).
Croatian Food in Vienna | The Great Gastro-guide
One thing that Austrians and Croatians have in common is best illustrated by a proverb:
“People come together over food!”
Austria (and Vienna) Have High Quality of Life But Unfriendly Locals: Expat Insider Survey
Every year, the InterNations’ Expat Insider surveys thousands of expats all over the world, who score their new home countries across several categories. This year, Taiwan is expats’ favorite country, while Kuala Lumpur, in Malaysia, is the top city. And …
Haircut on a Sunday? Shopping Across The Austrian Border Offers Flexibility and Discounts
We’ve all been there: It’s Sunday and we need new shoes, a haircut or just a day shopping across the Austrian border.
Foreign Ministry Trying to Get Austrians Back From Africa
In view of the new coronavirus mutation Omikron, Austria is trying to get them around 200 registered Austrians who are currently on vacation in southern Africa back home.
Moscow Announced the First Meeting of Sergei Lavrov and Linhart
In an interview with the Russian state news agency RIA Novosti, Linhart said that he was looking forward to getting to know his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov personally.
How To Celebrate Thanksgiving in Vienna (Despite Lockdown)
Just because you’re a long way from home doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy Thanksgiving in Vienna – even during a lockdown.
Talks About Nuclear Inspections in Iran “Without Result”
Despite all efforts, the negotiations and talks about nuclear inspections were without result. Inspectors have not been given access to IAEA surveillance cameras and to a workshop for uranium centrifuges for months.
319 Femicides in Austria Within One Decade
New research says most victims know the perpetrators – and usually have family ties. Perpetrators need to be punished “with the full force of the law”, stated Minister for Women’s Affairs Susanne Raab.
How to Become Self-employed in Austria
The founder of Self-employed in Austria reveals the three mostcommon questions about starting your own business.
Corruption Probe Continues: Former Chancellor Sebastian Kurz’s Immunity Lifted
Parliamentary immunity was lifted for Sebastian Kurz (ÖVP), under investigation for alleged bribery and corruption in the tabloid scandal.
Ali Gedik: The People’s Friend
Turkish-born Ali Gedik’s social consciousness has led him to Verein Wiener Jugendzentren, Winterquartier and Volkshilfe.
How to Get a Student Visa in Vienna
Here is everything you need to know, the documents you need, and which steps to take to get your student visa in Vienna and Austria.
Minister Elisabeth Köstinger Invites Neighbouring Countries to Tourism Talks
“We all want a safe winter season for our guests, so joint regulations between the involved countries are necessary and sensible”, said Minister for Tourism Elisabeth Koestinger.
EU Economic Forecast Sees Upturn in Austria
The European Commission sees higher-than-expected GDP growth in Austria in 2021, but the impact of coming corona measures remains unclear.
Depression in Austria Nearly Doubled Since 2019, Says OECD Study
In the pandemic year of 2020, twice as many people reported symptoms of depression – in fact, more than one in five.
Insolvencies on the Rise in Austria – But Still Better than 2019
According to data from Statistics Austria, 754 insolvencies were reported in the third quarter of 2021, 24.2 percent more than in the third quarter of 2020. However, the numbers are still lower than in the pre-pandemic year of 2019. “The …
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Interior Minister Nehammer to Visit Israel
Austrian Interior Minister Karl Nehammer (ÖVP) is due to meet with Foreign Minister Yair Lapid in Jerusalem, with whom he will visit the Knesset.
Guide to Shopping on Sundays in Vienna
While Austrian law requires most stores in Vienna to lock their doors on Sundays and holidays, there are a few exceptions allowed.
The Bosnians of Vienna
Up to 40,000 Bosnians live in Vienna.
We talked to some of them to learn
what brought them here and what
makes them feel at home.
Women and Poverty: Caritas Demands Living Wages and Support
1.22 million people were at risk of poverty in Austria. According to government figures, this was 13.9 percent of the population.
Low Public Trust in Media After Advert Affair, Says Survey
A survey conducted by the Gallup institute and the Medienhaus Vienna found that public trust in media has plummeted following recent political scandals.
Forest Fires in Lower Austria May Take Until Next Week to Put Out
Forest fires on a mountainside in Lower Austria started last week and may not be extinguished until the weekend, despite continuous firefighting efforts and international support.
Austrian Businesses More Optimistic in October, Says Economic Think Tank
The WIFO Business Climate Index shows that the Austrian businesses are more optimistic this month, despite the pandemic
NEOS Accuse The ÖVP of “Systemic Corruption”
The opposition NEOS party has accused the center-right Austrian People’s Party (ÖVP) of “systemic corruption” following multiple scandals and the resignation of Sebastian Kurz as chancellor.
Motorway Expansion at Odds With Climate Goals, Say Austrians
Most Austrians consider motorway expansion and other highways development to be at odds with climate goals: 63% are in against it.
Austrian Army Game Offline Because of Right-Wing Symbol
A video of a soldier with a far-right symbol on his helmet found its way into an Austrian army online game. The game has been taken offline.
Criminal Law Discriminates Against HIV Patients, Experts Say
Austrian AIDS organisations have called for a de-stigmatisation of HIV-positive people in the criminal justice system.
3 Museums in Vienna You Can Go to for Free
Austria takes pride in its museums. While some only open their doors “gratis” on certain days, others even go so far as never charging.
Austrian Labor Minister in Washington, D.C.
The Austrian labor minister was in Washington to discuss employment measures and pandemic recovery with his U.S. counterparts..
Military Parade on Heldenplatz to Be Held Virtually
As in the previous year, the military parade on Austrian national day will largely take place virtually due to the corona pandemic.
Austrian President Congratulates Greenpeace
President Alexander Van der Bellen commended the efforts of Greenpeace in a Hofburg palace meeting held on Monday.
Austrian Interior Minister Nehammer Visits the Netherlands for Talks About Migration
Interior Minister Karl Nehammer of the conservative People’s Party (VP) travelled to the Netherlands on Friday for talks about migration.
ÖVP and Chancellor’s Offices Raided; Damning Texts Appear to Show Tabloid Was Paid to Run Falsified Polls
Allegations are coming hard and fast in scandal already dubbed the “Ibiza of the ÖVP“: Chancellor Kurz and tabloid Österreich under extreme scrutiny
Inflation Rising, but Only Temporarily, Says National Bank
Inflation in Austria is expected to level off by 2022.
Van Der Bellen on Official Visit to Warsaw
President Alexander Van der Bellen continued his Poland trip on Tuesday with an official visit to the capital, Warsaw.
Austrian Private School Ranked Among the World’s Top 100
Amadeus International School Vienna: An obsession with high-quality education and the arts.
Porr Fined 62 Million Euros, Highest Cartel Fine in History
The Austrian federal competition authority (BWB) has fined the Austrian construction giant, Porr, 62.35 million euros over cartel violations.
Climate Ticket for Austria-Wide Public Transport Launches
The climate ticket, which now also includes Vienna, Lower Austria and Burgenland province, will start on October 26.
Communist Party Sweeps Graz Elections
The Communist Party won the Graz elections with 28.9%, the ÖVP plummeted to 25.7%, and Mayor Nagl (ÖVP) resigned.
Word of the Week: Fadesse [faˈdɛs]
The pandemic has contributed to our weight gain in many cases. Learn everything about that meaty cushion we carry around with us everyday!
Ski Jumper Gregor Schlierenzauer Ends Career
53 times World Cup record winner Gregor Schlierenzauer is ending his ski jumping career, announced the the 31-year-old Tyrolean on his own online blog on Tuesday.
Clumsy Start to the School Year Angers Teachers and Parents
The corona pandemic continues to make itself felt keenly in schools. Problems with corona tests, hard-to-reach healthcare authorities, and poor communication with parents led to a rocky start of the new school year.
Austrian Economy Noticeably Improved in 2021, Experts Say
Coming out of the corona crisis, economists have adjusted the forecasts for the Austrian economy upwards for 2021 and 2022.
Donation Campaign Set Up After Murder of Two Viennese Women From Somalia
A 28-year-old man confessed to have murdered his ex-wife and current girlfriend in Vienna while intoxicated with alcohol.
