Weather in Austria at the weekend will be sunny and relatively mild

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An area of high pressure will ensure dry weather in Austria in the coming days. However, this means it will be very cold in the morning, with temperatures as low as minus ten degrees. However, according to the Geosphere Austria forecast, temperatures will climb back into the plus range during the day. Friday will generally continue with high pressure and plenty of sunshine. There will often be early morning fog in the lowlands, but this will usually clear. Fog or high fog will most persist in the eastern lowlands, Danube,…

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Austria: Climate bonus revoked but Climate ticket will not change

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The FPÖ and ÖVP presented the details of the budget agreement on Thursday! And there was one surprise: the climate ticket is staying. At a press conference in parliament on Thursday, FPÖ finance spokesman Hubert Fuchs and ÖVP parliamentary group chairman August Wöginger announced details of the savings plans that are currently the focus of the coalition negotiations.And there were a few surprises along the way! The climate bonus has been cancelled, but the climate ticket will remain. Only the free climate ticket for under-18s will be abolished. The previous…

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New passport—how expensive it could be in future

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Nothing has been finalized yet. On Thursday, coalition negotiators Hubert Fuchs (FPÖ) and August Wöginger did not reveal any details of their 6.39 billion euro savings package. At least Fuchs said, “The fees for passports and driving licenses have not been increased since 2011; we will make up for that.” An annual inflation increase in federal fees is actually planned, but the ÖVP finance ministers of recent years have always generously refrained from doing so. The extent to which they have followed suit has not yet been revealed. However, if…

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Newly Elected Officers of CFAA Inducted at Philippine Embassy in Vienna

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Vienna, Austria – The newly elected officers of the Council of Filipino Associations in Austria (CFAA) were formally inducted into office in a ceremony held at the Philippine Embassy in Vienna. Deputy Head of Mission and Consul General, Atty. Zoilo A. Velasco, officiated the induction and commended the strong partnership between the embassy and the Filipino community. Atty. Velasco highlighted the mutual achievements fostered by collaboration and expressed optimism for continued unity and cooperation under the new leadership. He emphasized that the embassy values its partnership with the CFAA, which…

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Glamorous Pre-Valentine’s Dinner Party to Kick Off February

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Vienna, Austria – The Marriott Hotel in Vienna will sparkle with love and glamour on Saturday, 1 February 2025, as it hosts the much-anticipated Pre-Valentine’s Dinner Party. This dazzling event promises to be a grand celebration of love, elegance, and charm, marking the arrival of February, the month of romance. Organizers Sheryl Kissa Tan, Georgie Savic-Rico, and Zandrine Kocjan invite everyone to partake in this enchanting evening. “Come dressed in your finest red attire and your most dazzling charm. Let’s dance and slay all night long!” the trio said, setting…

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A longer life: What the research advises

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Researchers show that habits such as eating a balanced diet, getting enough sleep, maintaining friendships, and even having financial security can significantly impact lifespan. Eat right – and eat lessThe link between diet and health is no secret. Eating unhealthy fats, added sugars, and excess salt while lacking fiber increases the risk of heart disease, diabetes, certain cancers, and obesity—all factors that shorten life expectancy.A Norwegian study from 2023 found that a healthy diet can extend life by up to ten years. In addition to a healthy diet, a reduced…

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Change in the weather: Now we’re threatened by a harsh winter in Austria

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A turnaround is imminent that could fundamentally change the previous winter weather. What scenarios await us now?High Beate on the home straightHigh Beate has settled over Europe, shaping the weather for days. The stable high-pressure conditions will bring mostly sunshine again starting tomorrow, but also icy temperatures and strong winds will make many places feel cold. Especially in the morning hours, temperatures often reach lows well below freezing. While many enjoy the clear days, the frosty nights and slippery roads are challenging. January 25 is the decisive dateThe weather forecasts…

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Good to know: Why is the Apple logo a bitten apple?

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At first glance, company logos sometimes seem to make more sense, sometimes less. Choosing an apple as a company logo when your company is called Apple is anything but far-fetched. But why did the founders choose a piece of fruit that had already been nibbled on? First of all, we should perhaps clarify where the name Apple came from in the first place. We wouldn’t automatically associate a company that stands for revolutionary technologies with fallen fruit, to say the least. Steve Jobs: Creative genius with a connection to realityThere…

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Why do we laugh? What triggers this happy chaos in us?

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Laughter is perhaps the most beautiful thing in the world. From a light smile to a laughing fit that gives us a stomachache: Laughter makes us happy and makes us feel good, really good, in fact. But why do we laugh? And what happens in our bodies when we laugh? Laughter is both a very simple and a highly complex matter. To understand it, we need to look deep inside our bodies. We need 17 muscles just to smile, our so-called mimic muscles. But when we really laugh, it’s not…

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