EU Entry/Exit System Set for April 9 Launch
EU confirms April 9 launch of ETIAS, allowing temporary flexibility to manage summer border queues and airport delays.
Free Vignette for Disabled Drivers in Austria
Austria grants eligible people with disabilities a free digital annual vignette, with automatic activation via ASFINAG.
Wiener Linien Plans Campaign Against Loud Calls
Vienna’s public transit launches a campaign to curb loud phone calls and music, with possible fines ahead for rule breakers.
From January 19: New U2 Station Lina-Loos-Platz
Vienna opens the new U2 Lina-Loos-Platz station in January 2026, expanding the subway to 110 stations and improving access to Donaustadt.
Vienna Airport Closed: Freezing Rain Causes Ice Chaos
Freezing rain causes icy conditions across eastern Austria, closing Vienna Airport and disrupting road and rail traffic.
DiscoverEU: 40,000 Young Europeans Travel Europe for Free
DiscoverEU grants 40,000 young Europeans free train travel across Europe, including youth cards with discounts and cultural access.
Vienna: Tram 18 Resumes Service to Schlachthausgasse
Vienna’s tram line 18 resumes service after upgrades, with renewed tracks, modernized stops, and an extension to the stadium planned.
Police Detect Dozens of Serious Defects on Graz Tour Buses
Graz police halt tour buses with serious defects during Advent checks, issuing fines and banning unsafe vehicles from continuing their trips.
Austria’s Winter Tire Law Starts November 1
Austria’s winter tire law runs Nov 1–Apr 15; drivers risk fines up to €10,000 for using summer tires in snow, warns ÖAMTC.
Vienna Airport Begins Rollout Of EU Entry/Exit System
The launch of the new EU Entry/Exit System (EES) is about to begin at Vienna Airport in Schwechat. Starting Sunday, EU member states will gradually introduce the system. The automated IT system records travelers from third countries who intend to stay in the Schengen Area for short periods (up to 90 days) upon their entry […]