Florentina Olareanu at her Glasdach Studio in Vienna. Photo: Alion Çaçi/The International

By Alion Çaçi

Some people spend years planning a new life. Florentina Olareanu did it in about 25 minutes.

The Vienna-based photographer, ...

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Housing costs for students have risen in recent years, in line with trends affecting other population groups, according to the new Student Social Survey released Tuesday. The increase has been particularly pronounced in student dormitories. At the same time, however, the number of students re...

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Racism in Austria is widespread and affects many areas of daily life, according to the Racism Report 2025 published Monday by the organization ZARA (Civil Courage and Anti-Racism Work). The report states that racism influences access to housing, exposure to online hostility, and educational opportunities....

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Austria’s electronic health insurance card, known as the E-Card, is now available in digital form on smartphones, marking the first time patients can access it without carrying the physical card.

The digital E-Card can be stored...

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This year’s spring campaign by Vienna’s municipal waste management department, MA 48, titled “Vienna Cleans Up,” will begin on Monday, April 20. For two weeks, volunteers can help keep the city clean on sidewalks, playgrounds, and green spaces. Those who wish to participate can register ...