Distractions like talking on the phone, texting, or drinking are the main causes of traffic accidents, accounting for 30% of collisions. In 2022, there were 10,000 176 distracted driving accidents on Austrian roads, resulting in 9,290 driver injuries and 76 fatalities. After a decline in the pandemic years, distraction accidents are now rising again. A new ÖAMTC study shows the effects of such distractions and that subjective perceptions of danger are often deceptive. “Making phone calls without a hands-free device increases the risk of accidents for drivers by about four…
Read MoreDay: September 19, 2023
A cold front with rain roll now overtakes Austria
Without an umbrella, you should not leave your four walls on Tuesday. In places, it is pouring rain. The “Jan” low-pressure area’s cold front is already moving eastward on Tuesday, and a new intermediate high-pressure system is developing over southwestern Europe. Thus, the weather temporarily calms down; it becomes late summer again. The next low-pressure system is expected to arrive on Friday. On Tuesday, widespread rain showers will fall. While it will dry up from Upper Austria to northern Burgenland during the day, the showers will retreat to the mountains…
Read MoreHere’s why you’d better not reuse plastic bottles
To reduce plastic waste, one of the things you can do is reuse used plastic water bottles. Refilling a used water bottle is typical, whether you are travelling, working, or participating in sports. However, it’s worth taking a closer look at this laudable measure. The different types of plastic used for water bottles are as follows:PET: polyethylene terephthalatePET, commonly used for water bottles, is a transparent, lightweight plastic considered environmentally friendly because it is 100% recyclable. However, its porosity makes it susceptible to bacterial proliferation. Every time you drink directly…
Read MoreHousing support in Vienna: 200€ new bonus for people whose income is below the poverty line
The payout for the housing support bonus announced in June is imminent. The Wiener Wohnunterstützungspauschale 2023 is a new benefit from the City of Vienna that will help around 245,000 people in Vienna with 200 euros. According to the City of Vienna, this lump sum is paid unbureaucratically and without an application. But when is the payment made? And who receives the bonus? According to the office of City Councilor Peter Hacker, this particular payment is primarily received by people whose income is below the poverty line, i.e. all recipients…
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