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- Petition launched for political representation for Brits in Europeon April 25, 2025 at 3:00 pm
A petition has been launched calling on the UK government to install MPs to represent the interests of Brits living overseas - echoing systems that already exist in countries including France and Italy.
- Vienna’s Social Democrats brace for far-right surge in city electionon April 25, 2025 at 9:48 am
As Vienna prepares for municipal elections, the SPÖ is expected to stay in power despite growing pressure from the far-right FPÖ, which is gaining ground nationally.
- Today in Austria: A roundup of the latest news on Fridayon April 25, 2025 at 5:15 am
Further arrest linked to Taylor Swift concert terror threat, FPÖ expense probe escalates, and Austria tests new referral rules for specialists - plus more news from Austria on Friday.
- German Word of the Day: das Techtelmechtelon April 24, 2025 at 2:30 pm
Whether it’s whispered about at the office or joked about over coffee, Techtelmechtel is the perfect word for describing a not-so-serious romantic fling - or the gossip that follows it.
- Who would win the Vienna elections if foreigners were allowed to vote?on April 24, 2025 at 11:17 am
A symbolic vote organised by SOS Mitmensch shows how Vienna’s elections might look if non-citizens had the right to vote - with progressive parties coming out on top.
- Do I need to wear a helmet when riding a bike or e-bike in Austria?on April 24, 2025 at 10:26 am
Austria’s relaxed helmet rules might surprise you, but legal consequences can still follow if you ride without one.
- Fears EU plans to 'water down' air passengers' rights in reviewon April 24, 2025 at 9:40 am
The European Commission is currently conducting a review of its rules on compensation due to passengers whose flights are delayed or cancelled, with fears that it could weaken the generous protections that travellers within the EU enjoy.
- German Word of the Day: der Bezirkon April 23, 2025 at 2:03 pm
As Vienna prepares for local elections later this week, there’s one word you’ll hear again and again: Bezirk.
- From schools to holidays: How the Vatican still influences life in Austriaon April 23, 2025 at 1:43 pm
Thanks to a treaty with the Vatican, the pope holds sway over areas like education, the military, and public holidays in Austria. Here's what you need to know.
- Roots, branches and boundary lines: What Austrian law says about neighbour treeson April 23, 2025 at 12:51 pm
From overhanging branches to root damage, tree-related disputes are common in Austria. A recent court ruling clarifies what’s legal and what isn’t.
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