Month: March 2024

“Red alert” for the global climate

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The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) published its 2023 annual report in Geneva on Tuesday. This is further evidence of the ongoing global warming – 2023 was the hottest year since records began. And the past ten years have been the hottest decade worldwide since temperature records began. WMO chief Celeste Saulo spoke of a “red alert” for the global climate. The global average temperature in 2023 was around 1.45 degrees above the level before industrialization (1850 to 1900) – and thus only just below the limit of 1.5 to 2.0…

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Record warmth: cherry blossoms bloom earlier and earlier

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It’s about time: March 20 marks the official start of spring, so the ever-popular cherry blossom is making its grand entrance. However, this year is earlier than usual due to the unusually warm temperatures. Climate change is also impacting the cherry blossom season, both in Japan and Europe. Warmer temperatures are causing the trees to start flowering earlier, resulting in a shift in the flowering time. This is particularly evident in cities such as Tokyo and Washington DC, where the cherry blossoms bloom earlier and earlier, attracting tourists worldwide.From Japan…

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Ending extrajudicial drug war killings and extending transitional justice for victims in the Philippines – a side event at the 67th Session of the Commission on Narcotic Drugs in Vienna

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The UN’s principal drug policy-making body, the Commission on Narcotic Drugs (CND), convened in Vienna on March 14, 2024, to discuss how to expedite the implementation of international agreements and assess the state of progress made in tackling the global drug problem. The 67th CND session takes place in the context of the rise of extremely nimble drug trafficking networks, record-high availability of some drugs, and a treatment gap that remains substantial, with just 25% of people with drug use disorders receiving appropriate care.According to Ghada Waly, Executive Director of…

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Cold air awaits us at the start of Holy Week

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With the Easter holidays in sight, the weather will offer a rollercoaster of temperatures and conditions until then. It’s all here, from overnight frost to spring-like temperatures of 20 degrees and even a hint of polar air. Here, we take a detailed look at the current trends and give a preview of the weather until Easter.Changeable until the middle of the weekNight frost and spring warmth up to 20 degrees: The start of the week promises a friendly and mild Sunday before the weather cools down again at the beginning…

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Modem or router: What do I need for the Internet?

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You need a modem for Internet access. You need a router to give several devices Internet access. For an Internet connection, you first need an Internet connection, which you can order from the Internet provider of your choice. To connect a PC, laptop, or smartphone to the Internet, you need a modem. You plug this into the Internet socket in your home using the cable supplied. However, you will also need a router if you want to connect several devices to the Internet simultaneously. This means that if you really…

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Up to 20 degrees: spring is on its way

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After the remnants of disturbances, Geosphere Austria expects some sunshine throughout the week. By mid-week, temperatures could reach up to 20 degrees in large parts of Austria. Clouds will predominate in large parts of the country on Monday. Initially, it will only rain a little in places in the mountains, but precipitation will become more frequent in the western half of Austria as the day progresses. The snow line is 1,200 to 1,800 meters above sea level. It will remain largely dry in the east. The wind will be light.…

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Austria: Medical association calls for measles vaccination

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Given the increasing number of cases, the Austrian Medical Association is calling for measles vaccination. “Vaccinations can prevent many serious illnesses and save a lot of suffering,” said Edgar Wutscher, Federal Chairman of the Curia of General Practitioners, in a press release calling for more attention to be paid to the Austrian vaccination plan. The chamber also wants health insurance coverage to cover PCR tests and titer determinations. Almost 270 cases of measles were recorded this year. PCR tests as a health insurance benefitThe measles vaccination (MMR) is free with…

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Few people know this: How often you should wash your washcloths

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Washers are a basic element of personal hygiene in many bathrooms. But the cleanliness of these clothes is crucial for skin health. According to dermatologist Nina Roos in an interview with Femme Actuelle, proper and regular cleaning of washers is essential.Washers often hang in the shower or lie on the bathroom floor and can become breeding grounds for bacteria due to their damp and warm conditions. Roos warns: “The risk with all these items is skin infection.” To ensure effective and safe cleaning, she recommends washing washers every 3 to…

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Car Registration certificate is now also digitally on the smartphone

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After obtaining your driver’s license, saving your registration certificate digitally on your smartphone is now possible. This means traffic checks can now be carried out entirely via cell phone. The prerequisite is ID Austria.The population has digitally activated 560,000 driving licenses, said State Secretary for Digitalization Florian Tursky (ÖVP) at the presentation of the new function together with Interior Minister Gerhard Karner (ÖVP) at the Rossauer Kaserne in Vienna. Now that the registration certificate can also be stored in the “eAusweise” app on the smartphone, traffic checks can be carried…

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