Knowledge Base
Facts and information that may be important for all English speakers living in Austria.
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What is the purpose of the AK Zeitspeicher app?
The AK Zeitspeicher is an application created by the Austrian Arbeiterkammer (AK—approximately translates to Chamber of Labour) to help employees accurately record their working hours. Properly recording working hours is fundamentally important not…
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Two Interesting Austrian Traffic Signs
When driving in Austria, you may often encounter the following two signs, but what do they mean, and what restrictions are associated with them? This article will explain. Pedestrian Zone – Fußgängerzone In…
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IG-L: What Does the Immissionsschutzgesetz-Luft Mean for Drivers in Austria?
The IG-L (Immissionsschutzgesetz-Luft) label is well known to Austrian drivers. This term refers to speed limits known as “Luft-Hunderter.” The IG-L is an Austrian federal law aimed at reducing vehicle emissions, among other…
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Meldezettel in Austria – Meaning, Obtaining, and Information
The Meldezettel is actually the form needed in Austria to obtain the residence registration certificate (Meldebestätigung). This form serves to provide the necessary information for registration in the Zentrale Melderegister, the central residence…
