How should the new “Eris” and “Pirola” variants be evaluated, and has Sars-CoV-2 become a typical disease? Here’s what the experts say. “Even though we have largely put the Corona pandemic behind us, the virus will continue to occupy us,” Health Minister Johannes Rauch stressed in early September. Indeed, COVID-19 infections are expected to rise again this fall. Two new variants are on the health authorities’ radar. What does this mean, and how dangerous are “Eris” and “Pirola”? Here are the most important answers for the Corona fall: Are the…
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New super radar already flashes at this speed
Since 2020, radar devices have been successively replaced throughout Austria. The new devices are much more accurate; the tolerance is lower.Throughout Austria, older radar units are being upgraded to new, more accurate equipment. As a result, drivers will face more fines. Speeding is a massive problem in road traffic. In 2021 alone, there were 944 accidents with personal injuries in Upper Austria due to “inappropriate speed.” Last year, new radar equipment was installed on the A1 in Asten near Linz. And this is how the “super radar” works: A laser…
Read MoreiPhone 15: Apple surprises with prices
On Tuesday evening, Apple unveiled the iPhone 15. There’s a bit of a surprise when it comes to pricing. For example, it was initially rumoured that Apple was raising prices to balance out sales despite falling sales. However, the opposite has happened. The iPhones are getting cheaper. For example, the regular iPhone and the Plus variant are being sold for 50 euros less in Austria compared to the starting price of the predecessor model. However, the devices still do not bargain at 949 and 1099 euros, respectively. With a retail…
Read MoreCOVID Infection in Austria – an upward trend
Midsummer is history, and with the start of school last week – as in previous years – the question arises: What does this mean for CoV infections? One thing is sure: even during the endemic phase, surprising and problematic viral variants may emerge. The number of infections is rising again, albeit at a low level. Still, the upward trend has continued for a few weeks now – this can be seen from the current data of the wastewater monitoring and the sequence analyses of AGES. The viral variation EG.5.1 (also…
Read More100-year calendar: forecast for winter 2023
The so-called 100-year calendar dates back to the records of Mauritius Knaur, the abbot of the Langheim Monastery, in the 17th century. He assumes that the planets primarily determine the weather, whose sequences are repeated every seven years. Many still use the calendar, first published in 1704 under the name Knaurs. Also, about the coming winter, it holds some forecasts known, which may be interesting for one or the other. A cold winter approachingAccording to magazines Echo24 and HNA, the winter of 2023 is expected to be as unpredictable as…
Read MoreiPhone: Last year’s models partly significantly cheaper alternative
Since 2007, Apple has regularly caused a sensation with new iPhone models – and attracts price-sensitive consumers: Those who don’t necessarily want to buy the latest model hope for lower prices on the previous year’s model. The calculation works out, to some extent, as an analysis by the retailer comparison portal geizhals.at shows. Many Apple customers are eagerly awaiting the presentation of the new iPhone models announced for tomorrow, Tuesday. If the devices meet the expectations of the Apple fan community, they are quite willing to dig deeper into their…
Read MoreNew Corona wave – but we do NOT have to reactivate the old protective measures
The coronavirus is spreading more strongly again; an autumn wave is already rolling in. On ORF, virologist Monika Redlberger-Fritz explains the consequences. Even though it may have disappeared from public perception, the coronavirus continues circulating. After the variant “Eris,” “Pirola” is now spreading to more countries; therefore, Israel even wants to reactivate an old protective measure. Now, the first summer without restrictions is coming to an end. But how dangerous are these new variants for Austria? Are hospitals threatened by a recent flood of Corona patients in the winter? Corona…
Read More„Donauradtour“ in three days – a breathtaking experience
The Donauradweg is a classic among the cycling trails. And even in the run-up to our cycling trip, we had heard many good things about this tour on the second-largest river in Europe. Accordingly, our anticipation was incredible. Since the Donauradweg is also super marked in Austria, it is practically possible to go. There are three stages of the Danube Road from Vienna to Passau. To our pleasure, Julian, Rudi, and I could roll off on August 21, 2023! The Danube road to Passau 1st stage – 21 August 2023…
Read More“1st Vienna ArtPark“ Art on the fence in the Börsepark, Vienna, with Filipino participation – held
The “1st Vienna ArtPark,” a colourful cultural festival – an open-air platform and cultural hotspot in Hermann-Gmeiner Park in Vienna’s First District, opposite the Stock Exchange, was held on September 9, 2023. For one day, from 12 to 18 o’clock, artworks by artists were presented in public space under the open sky, if necessary, with the help of fences. The park thus becomes a low-threshold and inclusive meeting zone for art enthusiasts and creators alike, an art marketplace, and a networking platform. A rich international culinary offering, a children’s programme,…
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