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- German Word of the Day: g’sund bleibenon April 1, 2025 at 3:24 pm
As the weather shifts and the sniffle season lingers, you might notice Austrians ending conversations with a friendly g’sund bleiben. It’s not just a farewell: it’s a little well-wish bundled into two warm words.
- 'Go west': Vienna sees unemployment rise as job seekers encouraged to look elsewhereon April 1, 2025 at 3:15 pm
With unemployment in Vienna rising faster than the national average, job seekers in the Austrian capital are being advised to look west for opportunities, especially in the hospitality sector.
- REVEALED: How Austria's new austerity measures will hit your walleton April 1, 2025 at 1:07 pm
From tobacco and mobile bills to court fees and solar panels, many everyday costs in Austria are rising this April as part of new government budget measures.
- Confusion surrounds ETA visa waiver process for some dual national Britson April 1, 2025 at 11:20 am
The UK's ETA visa waiver becomes obligatory for Europeans from Wednesday April 2nd, but there is still confusion for certain British dual nationals who have received very different official advice from the UK.
- Austria’s inflation falls below 3 percent for first time in monthson April 1, 2025 at 10:02 am
After months of stubbornly high prices, Austria's inflation rate finally dipped below 3 percent in March 2025. Here’s what that means for your wallet.
- Today in Austria: A roundup of the latest news on Tuesdayon April 1, 2025 at 5:26 am
Wahlkabine, murder plot, scam calls and more news from Austria on Tuesday.
- German Word of the Day: abhängenon March 31, 2025 at 1:59 pm
It’s the beginning of a new week, and after the weekend, you’ll probably hear people talking about how they spent their time - very often by simply abhängen.
- 'We just want fairness': Why foreign teachers in Austria have to fight for equal payon March 31, 2025 at 1:48 pm
Teachers from the US, UK, and other countries are calling for a reform of Austria’s system for recognising foreign qualifications and international experience, saying pay gaps are pushing skilled educators out of the profession.
- Austria overspends by billions as pensions, wages and welfare drive up costson March 31, 2025 at 12:08 pm
Austria’s government spent more than it earned in 2024 - and it shows. The country’s public deficit reached 4.7 percent of its GDP, well above the EU’s 3 percent Maastricht threshold.
- How teenagers in Austria are swapping beer and cigarettes for new addictionson March 31, 2025 at 9:55 am
Are Austria’s teens making healthier choices - or just different ones? A new report highlights shifting behaviour patterns and the growing role of mental health.
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