Fonds Soziales WienThe Fonds Soziales Wien is a charitable organization of the city council of Vienna. The fund offers a wide range of social benefits for people with special needs, senior citizens or socially underprivileged…
Registration certificate in Austria – documents and costsAs stated in the first part of the article, everyone who wants to be legally entitled to live in Austria for more than three months has to apply for a Registration certificate…
Guaranteed Minimum Income without Austrian citizenshipThe guaranteed minimum income (=Mindestsicherung) is a financial support, it ensures the cost of living and the rent for those who cannot afford it themselves. Under certain conditions, people without Austrian citizenship can receive…
Help with the abuse in relationshipsIn some relationships, women and men experience abuse from their partners. This situation is absolutely not a normal one, although women experienced it more frequently (1 in 5 in Austria). They have…
Unemployment benefits-Hard factsThe Employment market service (called AMS in German) in Austria helps people find a job or an apprenticeship. AMS also supports people with disabilities, with learning difficulties, supports parents returning to work,…
The new E-card with a photoSince the 1st of January 2020, all new e-cards must have a photo of the cardholder. The old e-card should be changed with a new one, with a photo, before the 31.12.2023….
Registration certificate in AustriaThe registration certificate (Anmeldebescheinigung) is a document, issued to EU/ EWR or Swiss citizens based on their EU-right of residence in Austria for more than three months. The Anmeldebescheinigung is valid for…
Council Flat ViennaThe way to your council flat in Vienna. 1. When and who is qualified for a council flat (= Gemeindewohnung) & smart flat (=Smart Wohnung)? – minimun age limit: 18 years – An…
Council Flat Application – DocumentsWhat do you need for the application for a council flat? 1. Which documents are required for the municipality? – identity card, passport – Birth certificate – original documents + their translation…
Härtefall Fonds for companies and individual companies in AustriaAustria introduced a new aid € 2 billion package – hardship funds for companies and individual companies that lost a large part of their income due to the corona crisis. Regulations regarding…
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)In May 2018 a new data regulation came into force: the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Even before it was inured, there were many critics; data protection authorities as well as companies…
Die neue Datenschutzgrundverordnung (DSGVO)Die neuen Datenschutz-Grundverordnung (kurz DSGVO) trat am 25. Mai 2018 in Kraft. Seitdem ist sie umstritten. Besonders von Seiten er Datenschutzbehörden und von Seiten der Unternehmen machen sich Proteste laut. Warum gibt…
How to strengthen your immune systemThe Gesellschaft der Ärzte Wien recently held a press conference at Billrothhaus. They discussed how the immune system can be prepared for the winter season and introduced aroma therapy and phytotherapy. Taking…
“Sag’s Wien”-appThe application “Sag’s Wien” was developed in 2017. It serves to forward traffic problems and incidents directly to the municipal department of Vienna. In February it was awarded the eAward. What does…
Parent-Fit-ProgramYoung parents face some difficult questions when it comes to parenting. The Parent-Fit-Program, initiated by the city council of Vienna, helps parents to master the first steps of parenthood. Interesting lectures Every…
The mobile city-service (mobiles Stadtservice) of ViennaYou are looking for help or orientation regarding everyday-life in your district? You have questions, suggestions or complaints and don’t know, whom to contact? In that case, the mobile city-service is perfect…