Financial Relief for Families: Austria Increases Care Allowance by 2.7% for 2026
In a move aimed at supporting Austria’s growing population of elderly and chronically ill residents, the federal government has implemented a routine increase of the care allowance (Pflegegeld) by 2.7% as of January 1, 2026. This adjustment is designed to help recipients keep pace with inflation by aligning the benefit with the same automatic indexation More...
Living in Austria Without Working: Residence Permit Rules Tighten in 2026
Austria remains an attractive destination for financially independent foreigners seeking stability, safety, and access to the European Union. However, living in the country without taking up employment is becoming More...
NASA Rolls Out Artemis II Rocket, Marking Humanity’s First Crewed Lunar Mission Since Apollo
NASA has rolled out its Artemis II rocket to the launch pad in Florida, marking a decisive step toward humanity’s first crewed mission around the Moon since the Apollo era more than five decades ago. The rollout More...
Tradition on the Danube: Vienna’s Orthodox Community Marks Epiphany with Sacred Water Blessing
Amid the crisp winter air of the capital, the banks of the Danube Canal (Donaukanal) became a focal point of spiritual reflection today, January 6, 2026. Members of Vienna’s diverse Orthodox community gathered More...
Austria Marks Epiphany as Sternsinger Charity Tradition Reaches Its Finale
Austria is marking Epiphany (Heilige Drei Könige) today as the annual Sternsinger charity tradition reaches its finale across Vienna and the provinces. Children dressed as the Three Kings have been visiting households More...
Vienna 2026: The Definitive Guide to Living, Costs, and Culture in the Imperial City
Welcome to 2026. As the clock struck midnight at the Rathaus, Vienna entered a year of significant transformation. For the city’s nearly two million residents and its thriving expat community, 2026 brings a mix More...
10 Austrian Resolutions for 2026: From “Glücksfisch” to Financial Growth
As the final echoes of the St. Stephen’s Pummerin bell fade into the night, millions of Austrians will wake up to the first morning of 2026. While the traditional New Year’s survey by IMAS suggests a cautious More...
The Great Disconnect: Vienna’s Coffee Houses Launch ‘Digital-Free’ Book Nooks
In a world increasingly dominated by the glow of smartphone screens and the constant ping of notifications, Vienna’s legendary coffee house culture is staging a quiet revolution. For centuries, the Wiener Kaffeehaus More...
Austria Suspends Family Reunions for Migrants Citing Infrastructure Limits
In a move that has sent ripples through the international community, the Austrian government has officially halted family reunion procedures for migrants as of December 2025. The administration cited an “inability More...
Divorce in Austria: Laws, Costs, and Procedures
Divorce is one of life’s most challenging transitions, and when navigating it within the Austrian legal system, understanding the nuances of the law is essential. In Austria, divorce is primarily governed More...
