Start with eating, end with drinking – and take in the Gemütlichkeit on the way. Coming from a chaotic, colorful and noisy part of Italy, a little town close to Rome, makes Vienna feel like a serene and noble lady. …
The surrounding cultural heritage invites us to take many pictures, especially in the smartphone age. Here what’s allowed and what isn’t. Austria’s cultural heritage is an important component of the country’s identity and a key driver of its strong tourism …
It’s not easy to buy woodlands in Austria. You need passion, roots in the local area and many millions. Cord Prinzhorn, the chief executive officer of an Austrian packaging company, is European new money. But his latest investment is classic …
See how Augarten porcelain is crafted, learn how to make chocolate pralines, and sample Schlumberger Sekt right at the source: here is how to visit a factory in Vienna. Walking through the Ottakringer brewery rooms wreathed in the rich smells of …
Austrian law offers a number of options for establishing a business here. The legislative jungle can be quite confusing, so here’s a brief overview Austrian law aims to cater to the various needs of entrepreneurs and investors alike. Here are …
If you are committed to moving to Austria but don’t have an employment contract yet, one may be eligible to apply for a six-month, “job-seeker” visa Apart from being Austria’s cultural center, Vienna is also an economic powerhouse offering diverse …
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Whether you want to chill like a hipster or enjoy the green, there’s a place for you.
Pursuing a career in acting, like most fields, requires perseverance and a strong belief in yourself
Metropole and viennacontemporary join forces to help new buyers navigate the local art scene in style
Gustl, a six-month-old golden retriever, tugged at the leash, tempted by the many smells around the Donaukanal. Katherine Mawdsley stopped. “We’ve got to regroup here. Gustl, sit,” she commanded. He did. “Good boy!” Mawdsley said, giving him a treat. Owning …
The international family is something we are inclined to think of as a new phenomenon – but it isn’t.
An employment consultant with 20 years’ experience has some advice for landing your dream job in Vienna.
As the Danube gets ready for the summer travel season, a new law is set to give travelers more rights and better information on their trips.
Planning a new career? The tourism and hospitality sector is booming and offers a wide variety of options.
The Danube powers many an industry on its way to the Black Sea, from hydropower to high-volume logistics
[vc_row][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text] Pull your own Apfelstrudel dough, make a perfect Wiener Schnitzel – passionate chefs offer tasting tours and сourses.
Is a midcareer transition madness? It might change your life for the good.
From the Wachau’s Grüner Veltliner to Vienna’s Gemischter Satz, Austrian wines have reinvented themselves onto the global stage.
Studying in Vienna? Put That Student ID to Good Use!
It often seems impossible for an outsider to get a job at the UN. But is it really?
New modes of transport are trying to change the way we travel. But are they really a match for Austria’s time-tested infrastructure?
In Austria, privacy is king. The advent of drones is thus seen with a good measure of skepticism and trepidation. But you can still pilot them legally.
[vc_row][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text] Feeling the urge to get out of town and hit the open road? It may be time to get an Austrian driver’s license.
Great art has the power of legend. So it’s perhaps not surprising that one of the most spectacular legal disputes in post-war Austria was over the “The Woman in Gold”, a legendary portrait by great Secession artist Gustav Klimt, retold in the 2015 …
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Great art has the power of legend. So it’s perhaps not surprising that one of the most spectacular legal disputes in post-war Austria was over the “The Woman in Gold”, a legendary portrait by great Secession artist Gustav Klimt, retold …
In Austria, you can vote at 16 and don’t need to register. For some elections, EU citizens can vote too.
Everyone’s talking about blockchain – that mysterious new technology inherently linked to cryptocurrencies. The more it seeps into the public debate, the more we focus on its implications for society in general.
Austrian politics is late to the digital revolution. Past electoral campaigns have typically focused on billboards and traditional media. But in the 2017 election, Americanization was on the rise.
How do you make your voice heard in a country that is not entirely your own?
[vc_row][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text] With countless books and manuscripts collected over centuries, Vienna has a lot to offer bookworms.
Steel, glass, concrete and marble.The design of most modern office buildings – while elegant and sophisticated – can feel cold and impersonal. Receptionists hide behind large desks and people don’t talk to each other
What would Vienna’s palaces be without their brilliant chandeliers, gleaming mirrors and fine crystal glasses?Uniting craftsmanship and innovation, the Viennese company Lobmeyr has made them shine for 200 years
Vienna has long been a link between East and West. As more CEE entrepreneurs seek access to Western markets and capital, can Vienna offer them what they need?
Not without my pets! Vienna offers pet lovers everything a furry, scaled, or feathered companion needs
Austrians enjoy generous worker benefits – hard to imagine for Americans, who remain ambitious and optimistic, a spirit that is harder to find in Vienna
Astonishing spoiled moviegoers is no small task. Marrying virtual reality with architecture, a Viennese company is dazzling audiences
We asked board member Thomas Schaufler about designing Erste Bank’s online banking platform George
[vc_row][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text] You don’t need to be an artist’s muse to live like Alma Mahler. Vienna is bustling with design pieces that can turn your flat into a stylish Gesamtkunstwerk
A new startup called Music Traveler – like an Airbnb for musicians – helps music professionals find space to practice while they’re on the road.
Long-distance relationships are living proof that love is not just physical. I can feel you next to me even when you’re thousands of miles away.” – Paulo Coelho Mozart has been through it, Beethoven has, and so has Nietzsche. So …
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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] When love goes bad, many cases of violence go unreported. Here is how Vienna offers support for victims and families
[vc_row][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text] Finding ways to take it easy in the city bustle can give you new strength in health and spirit
May Day is fast approaching, and if you haven’t yet experienced the “Tag der Arbeit” (Labor Day) in Vienna, then brace yourself for a day of festivities to celebrate equality, justice and Socialism in Austria.
Pharma’s Market: The pharmaceutical industry has played an important role in Austria’s economic growth. But the challenge remains to find a balance between regulation and competitive pricing.
[vc_row][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text] Your guide to being pregnant in Vienna, Austria – a great place to have a baby, but make sure you have your “MuKi”
[vc_row][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text] The ultimate dream jobs in public service take patience, persistence and good language skills. If you’re lucky, you even get to save the world
[vc_row][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text] Are you cut out for 00 status? Improve your combat skills, polish your manners, and become wine, poker and dance floor savvy. It could just save your life
How does Austria deal with Europe’s estimated €1 trillion shadow economy of black-market crime, petty tax evasion and corporate profit shifting?
Vienna is teeming with ancient goodies and there are plenty of experts to help distinguish the Wedgwood from the deadwood
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