Austria’s Consumer Payment Accounts Act entered force in Austria on 18 September, bringing with it a number of advantages for consumers. The Act which transposes European Directive 2014/92/EU – known as the Payment Accounts Directive (PAD) into Austrian law means that a Basic Payment Account (known as a Basiskonto or a Jedermann-Konto) is now available,…
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Middle Earth to Middle Europe Tour – Live Music – Sept/Oct 2016
Solid Cream – a group of New Zealanders from Christchurch, are going to be touring Austria and playing a number of dates in and around Vienna in late September and the first half of October. They’ll be playing with Austria’s Edi Fenzl Band and the High Street Blues Collective. Details about their shows and ticketing will…
11 October – Patrick Lamb’s Comedy Night
11 October – Patrick Lamb’s Comedy Night
15-20 September 5th Vienna International Improv Theatre Festival
15-20 September Vienna Improv Festival
Weekly painting classes with Abby Brown
A young artist, Abby Brown, is offering painting classes – which might be of interest to our users. If you sign up for the class, let her know that you found out about the class through Vienna Expats. We’ve included some further information from her class description to give you a better idea about what…
Assistant Position – until the end of 2017 at the Swiss Permanent Mission to the OSCE
There is a temporary position from 01.10.2016 until the end of 2017 at the Swiss Permanent Mission to the OSCE in Vienna for an assistant. The Swiss Mission to the OSCE is looking for a team-assistant speaking English, German and at least some passive French!
Pickpickerl area extends to 18th from 5 September 2016
Just a reminder for those of you who live in the 18th district and drive a vehicle – as of the 5 September 2016 you will need a resident’s parking permit to park on the street. General info on parking permits, the specific areas where it applies and the application process etc. is also available…
4 September – Penultimate VE Barbecue of 2016
Further information at: 4 September – Penultimate VE Barbecue of 2016
Rail Travel in Austria
Following a massive redevelopment of the site occupied by Vienna’s old Südbahnhof, Vienna’s new fully operational Hauptbahnhof is Vienna’s rail hub, as well as having a wide range of shops. Where previously travelling through Vienna from Western Europe meant arrival at the Westbahnhof and then a tram or U-Bahn transfer to the Südbahnhof for onward…
Some advice for looking for jobs
The very nature of expat life, particularly for trailing spouses, is often one where there is a great deal of insecurity and where finding a job is very difficult. Often you are being immersed into a previously unknown culture, and while your partner has a good package, relocation benefits, your own search for employment often…