If you haven't been in Austria that long, perhaps you're wondering why it's so difficult to get things done in summer, or why ...

Equipped with an infrared thermometer, Austrian artist Jonas Griessler measures the sweltering heat in an inner courtyard in the centre of Vienna.

When starting a family in Austria, there are a few rules to be aware of. Here's what you need to know about naming your ...

Austria is known for its picture-perfect scenery, from its high peaks to lakes and meadows. But which mountains are most ...

Sometimes, an extra bit of effort - or lack of it - just doesn’t make a difference. German speakers sum up that feeling with ...

From tree planting to tearing up asphalt, Vienna’s districts are stepping up their fight against extreme heat.

Heat warnings were in place in parts of Austria on Wednesday as sweltering temperatures grip Europe.

Supporters say more cameras will help keep Austria’s streets safer, while critics warn the changes could open the door to ...

Austrians love to barbecue, whatever the weather. But if you want to take part in grillen culture, there are a few rules and ...

A suspected gas pipeline explosion in Lower Austria has left one worker dead and another in hospital.

Some gains don’t last long, and German has a perfectly concise way to sum that up: Wie gewonnen, so zerronnen.

A man who clung to the outside of an Austrian high-speed train after stepping off for a cigarette survived the journey, ...