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Austrians take food and drink seriously, so it comes as no surprise that opening a restaurant is not as easy as it sounds. Here’s how to do it.

Dental tourism is booming in Hungary, where Austrians pay up to 70% less for some services that insurance doesn’t cover.

We’ve all been there: It’s Sunday and we need new shoes, a haircut or just a day shopping across the Austrian border.

The founder of Self-employed in Austria reveals the three mostcommon questions about starting your own business.

Looking to get married in Vienna? Here’s our straightforward guide to tying the knot in the “City of Dreams.”

The City of Vienna has brought MA 35, AMS and the Vienna Business Agency’s Expat Center under one roof in what consultant Friedrich Bruckner calls a major “cultural shift”.

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.

Like every country, Austria has spawned numerous regulations regarding where, when and how you can enjoy a drink – here are some of them.

Vienna has a glamorous, fun-filled solution to its cold, grey winters: the ball season! December skies weigh heavily in Vienna and are continuous reminders of the months of gloomy climate head. So, as autumn dulls into winter, the Viennese are prepared. …

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There are plenty of kids Halloween events in Vienna for cute little monsters, demons and witches to enjoy.

Each of us thrives on our social relationships, knowing our family is safe and healthy and having a routine and productive life. COVID-19 upended each of these usual comforts, and along with it our mental health. We are more stressed …

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In future, people in Austria will receive catastrophe warnings delivered to their cell phones via an SMS emergency system

New in the country and need to get around? Follow our complete guide to transferring to an Austrian driver’s license.

The challenges to interpreting laws and contracts in an international setting.

The world’s most livable city still has its share of challenges, with overcast skies, unfriendly locals – and the city’s notorious dialect.

The 5th Anti-Money Laundering Directive seeks to curb terrorist financing and money laundering by forcing companies in the so-called “crypto sector” out in the open.

Austrian companies thrive all across Central and Eastern Europe. From kickbacks to bribes, booming business often also involves layers of corruption.

Maintaining the highest quality of life in the world is a costly endeavor – thankfully, there is always someone out there gullible enough to pay the bills. A satirical look at Austrian corruption.

“Keine Haftung für Garderobe” – “No liability for wardrobe.” This sentence is everywhere if you are out on the town. But is it actually possible to evade liability for lost or damaged items belonging to a guest?

In Vienna, you need to prove yourself worthy of your café of choice in what can be a lengthy application process.

How the new director of the Vienna International School left her small town for distant places and turned her passion for learning into a mission to educate for change.

After years of seemingly endless growth, the pandemic plunged the tourism sector into deep crisis. Vacillating between hope and despair, Vienna’s hoteliers summon resilience and creativity

From ‘Advent’ to ‘Stille Nacht,’ here are the most important customs that Austrians practice during the holidays.

Alexis Eremia and Karin Granner have marshaled the Impact Hubs in Vienna and Amsterdam to focus on local, sustainable fashion brands.

What’s in a name? It is not sleeve, nor pant leg, nor button… How brands distinguish quality and set fashion makers apart. Designers beware, make sure to take trademarking seriously.

Superior craftsmanship and the willingness to pivot have ensured the
longevity of Austrian fashion luxury brands like Swarovski and Wolford.

How to get started on two wheels.

Vienna is full of sewing shops and DIY stores. We checked out some of them – and ended up printing 100 T-shirts.

COVID-19 poses a major challenge to all, raising questions about rent payments, the assessment of (unfulfillable) supply contracts, lower franchise fees and why data protection should not be neglected even during a pandemic.

The coronavirus lockdown has taught us a lot and may herald a new era of organizational flexibility, agility and adaptability.

Businesses that span generations are known for consistency, stability and tradition. Keeping these values alive is a continuous labor of love.

If you are an innovator in Europe, it pays to know how to protect your inventions.

Getting our affairs in order in time of a crisis can be a huge relief for all parties, while protecting those you love.

Although the current situation is everything but easy on the labor market, things will certainly change again. Prepare now with the tips of our expert in recruiting.

STEM-tastic opportunities await Vienna’s children, even before their first science class at school.

So, you’re a good musician. They even give you roses. But not much bread. Now what?

In a fast-paced, digital world, Vienna’s master instrument makers seem to live a time apart.

The scene may feel like an impenetrable world from the outside. In truth, it’s within any art lover’s reach. The trick is knowing where to look – and how.

Imagine you are planning a dinner party in your home, your city. A mix of people coming together to spend time with each other. Your job, as the host, is to create a setting that is both pleasing and stimulating, …

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Digital, green, innovative – what’s the real deal behind the buzzwords?

Forget the idea of Vienna as a big open-air museum. It’s really one big playground. “Jackpot!” a young woman yells excitedly, after her boyfriend managed to roll three cherries at the Mankomania casino. Her passionate outburst isn’t over her beloved’s proceeds …

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From sports on its shores to a Hugo on the canal, the Danube is much more than Vienna’s Riviera.

+++ UPDATE +++ On June 26, a committee of the Austrian Parliament passed an amendment by the NEOS that makes same-sex marriage legal for couples living in Austria, even if one or both of the spouses come from a country …

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With law firms expanding globally, both opportunities and challenges arise for the practitioners Globalization has been a mixed blessing for law firms. The deepening integration of economic activities across countries and continents, driven by technological and intellectual innovation, has had …

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Coming of age in Vienna can be frightening, freeing and exhilarating at the same time – just like growing up. Arriving in Vienna at 14 was like being let out of a cage. At least that’s how I remember it: …

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