Day: April 23, 2021

End of lockdown in Austria

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The lockdown period in Austria is ending – under strict security measures. In a press conference at the World Museum on Vienna’s Heldenplatz, Chancellor Sebastian Kurz, Vice Chancellor Werner Kogler, Tourism Minister Elisabeth Köstinger and the new Health Minister Wolfgang Mückstein announced the relaxations on Friday. The top politicians were flanked by MedUni Vice Rector Oswald Wagner. We are summarizing the relaxations and the rules: GastronomyFrom 19 May gastronomy opens both the Schanigärten and the interior areas of the restaurants. A maximum of four people from two different households may…

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2,329 new corona infections in Austria

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The number of active cases drops to 26,555 as there are also 2,700 new recoveries today. There are also 29 new deaths associated with Covid 19 infection. This means that 10,055 people have died since the start of the pandemic. There are 68 fewer patients in normal wards in Austrian hospitals, and 10 fewer patients in intensive care units. The figures from the provincesVienna: 490Upper Austria: 413Lower Austria: 385Styria: 357Tyrol: 206Vorarlberg: 166Carinthia: 130Salzburg: 129Burgenland: 53 source: sozialministerium.at

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Lockdown to end on May 19?

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Chancellor Sebastian Kurz (ÖVP) has repeatedly promised simultaneous opening steps for culture, sports, gastronomy and tourism in mid-May. The only question is: When exactly are the doors to cafés, restaurants or hotels in Austria supposed to reopen? When will all schools in the country return to regular operation? And under what conditions? This is what the government’s leaders are discussing this morning with the provinces, municipalities, social partners and experts. Negotiations begin at 11:00 a.m., and the results are to be announced at a press conference starting at 2:00 p.m.…

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EUROPEAN NETWORK OF FILIPINO DIASPORA AUSTRIA (ENFiD-AUSTRIA): #aspire2inspire with Heidi L. Mendoza

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Former United Nations Under Secretary General (UN USG) for the Office for Internal Oversight Section (OIOS) Heidi L. Mendoza joined the celebration of Women’s Day this year, the European Network of Filipino Diaspora Austria (ENFiD-Austria). Vienna, 15 March 2021 – In the margins of the celebration of Women’s Day this year, the European Network of Filipino Diaspora Austria (ENFiD-Austria) organized the #aspire2inspire virtual presentation of former United Nations Under Secretary General (UN USG) for the Office for International Oversight Section (OIOS) on “WIFE ON THE EDGE: a deliberately funny but…

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200 million vaccinations in US: Biden reaches 100-day goal

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U.S. President Joe Biden has reached his key 100-day goal of 200 million CoV vaccinations administered in the country. Biden wrote on Twitter yesterday that this threshold in vaccination numbers has now officially been crossed. “This is an American achievement. It is a powerful example of unity and resolve.” And, he said, it shows what the country can accomplish when people work together toward a common goal. The Democrat had moved into the White House on Jan. 20. He will have been in office for 100 days at the end…

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“Green passport” for Austria already at the end of May

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Anyone who has been vaccinated, tested or has recovered is soon to receive a “green passport”. In addition to Austria, twelve other EU countries are working diligently on the digital document. The “Green Passport” is intended to restore freedom of travel for the whole of Europe. Equally, it should also boost tourism and thus the economy. For EU Minister Karoline Edtstadler, mobility is the key to bringing the economy back to the top. And this is now to happen in a fast-track process. Edtstadler is confident that it will have…

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Empty batteries: DO NOT dispose in the household waste!

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Austrians are more aware of how to dispose old appliances, batteries and rechargeable batteries. Nevertheless, too many batteries and small electrical appliances still end up in household waste. A survey of 1,200 people conducted by the Linz-based opinion research institute market on behalf of the Elektroaltgeräte Koordinierungsstelle (EAK) showed a high level of information. Five years ago, when the survey was conducted for the second time, this was not the case. In the last survey, the level of knowledge on the subject of batteries and rechargeable batteries was still expandable.…

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Attention with Pickerl damages: Damaged sticker must be exchanged

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After the winter months, when ice and snow have often been scraped from the windshield, car drivers should look out for damage to the §57a assessment sticker – better known as the “Pickerl”. Beware of damage to the pickerel by ice scrapers and the like.Who has damaged with the sharp edge of the ice scraper thereby the §57a-assessment badge, should lose no time and exchange the Pickerl as fast as possible. “As soon as the digits are no longer legible or part of the sticker is missing at all, it…

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Summer weather in Austria starting this weekend

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After a thunderstorm with heavy rain and hail, the weather in Austria is getting really pleasant again. On the weekend, the 20-degree mark falls. On the back of a cold front, cooler but also drier air masses flow into the country on Friday, which is why the tendency to showers decreases significantly. In addition, Austria will remain in the sphere of influence of a high-pressure wedge, which separates two distinct low-pressure systems over southwestern and northeastern Europe. Except for a few showers in the mountains on Sunday, extremely calm and…

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