Amanda Previdelli

September is Almabtrieb season in Austria. Across the Alpine provinces, cattle, sheep, goats and even horses are beginning their journey back from the high mountain pastures, with some of the biggest celebrations of 2026 taking place over the coming weekends.

Around one in four pupils has a non-German everyday language, but only a much smaller share is formally classed as needing extra German support. The figures measure very different things, even though people often discuss them together.

Austria is about to start debating a broader overhaul of its public broadcaster. The changes could affect what viewers watch and read online, the regional services they use, and even how ORF is funded.

Austria considers a nationwide overhaul of Sozialhilfe, while new figures show housing costs edging higher despite largely stable net rents, plus more stories from Austria on Wednesday.

Austria's planned €15,000 tax allowance for working pensioners has cleared committee, while ID Austria has reached nearly 6.3 million registrations, plus more stories from Austria on Thursday.

Austria remains above the OECD average, but reading and maths scores are falling, while social background and the way teenagers use digital tools continue to make a big difference.

What does successful integration actually mean to people living in Austria? A new survey shows strong expectations around laws, language and work, but also a striking gap between views of immigration in general and people's own experiences with migrants.

Austria is getting a rather literal Wetterumschwung today. After another hot and sunny start in the east, a cold front is crossing the country from west to east with rain, thunderstorms, strong wind and much cooler air.

Health experts warn people returning from holiday to flush unused water pipes before showering, while ÖAMTC figures show a sharp rise in e-scooter accidents, plus more stories from Austria on Friday.

Foodpoint is expanding into Simmering with its 11th Vienna location. Here’s what you need to know about eligibility, registration and how the social supermarkets work.