Month: May 2024

Holidays abroad: Where parking and speeding are particularly expensive

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In the exuberance of a summer holiday, you shouldn’t forget certain rules, especially regarding road traffic: The traffic regulations and costs for traffic offences abroad can differ from those in Austria. ‘Before setting off on holiday, you should learn about local traffic regulations. In principle, what is taboo at home should also be taboo abroad,’ said ÖAMTC lawyer Verena Pronebner on Thursday. Alcoholized: Severe penalties in Italy and SpainAnyone who drives too fast, parks incorrectly or is under the influence of alcohol in popular holiday destinations can face heavy fines,…

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This week’s weather: Rain and thunderstorms in Austria

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According to forecasts by Geosphere Austria, the weather will be rather unsettled next week. There is also a risk of heavy rain in parts of Austria on Tuesday. The rest of the week will also be characterised by thunderstorms, the metrology institute reported on Sunday. Monday will be mostly sunny until later in the morning. Then cumulus clouds will become noticeable, bringing rain showers and thunderstorms, especially in the mountains and the north and east. The tendency towards thunderstorms will decrease again in the evening hours. Apart from thunderstorms, the…

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Climate crisis ‘threatens people’s health’

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According to a European Environment Agency (EEA) report, the climate crisis is exacerbating floods and droughts and reducing water quality. This poses an increasing threat to people’s health. In the report published on Wednesday, the Copenhagen-based EU authority calls for swift action and better coordination between governments and authorities to limit or prevent health risks. According to the EEA, 5,582 deaths caused by floods and 702 deaths caused by forest fires were recorded in 32 European countries between 1980 and 2022. According to the EEA report, one in eight people…

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The unhealthiest drinks – 3rd place is a surprise

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Always drinking just water or unsweetened tea can quickly become boring. That’s why many people turn to soft drinks, smoothies or energy drinks. We are easily seduced by the tempting flavours and glittering packaging. This is okay from time to time, but it should be the exception rather than the rule. Because although lemonades, iced teas and the like taste great, they can lead to health problems in the long term. The unhealthiest drinksSo, which drinks are particularly unhealthy and bad for your health? A list recently compiled by ‘heidelberg24.de’…

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Inflation at 3.5 per cent: holidays in Austria will be expensive this year

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After stagnating in the previous month, inflation fell significantly in April to 3.5 per cent after 4.1 per cent in March. This is the lowest price increase in Austria since September 2021 and was driven by gas prices, which fell significantly below the previous year’s level for the first time since 2020. ‘However, the price increases in the catering sector are still above average, and the price increase at petrol stations has even increased,’ explains Statistics Austria Director General Tobias Thomas. High inflation or not: the demand for summer holidays…

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Austria: 145 to 290 euros – that’s how much climate bonus you get this year

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The 2024 climate bonus has now been finalised and brings with it an increase compared to the previous year. But not everyone in Vienna will get the same amount. Everyone is talking about it again, the climate bonus is coming back, but there are also further changes this year. The most important of these is that the basic and maximum amounts have been raised. Where the range in 2023 was only from 110 to 220 euros, this year it is 145 to 290 euros, the Austrian Press reported yesterday. But…

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Good question: Does it make sense to ventilate even in rainy weather?

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Mold likes it damp and calm, so experts advise targeted ventilation to remove room moisture. Sounds logical. But what happens on rainy or foggy days when the humidity outside is high? Does it make sense to ventilate these days, too, or does this only increase the humidity indoors? The answer to this question is yes; you should also ventilate on these days. Ewald Gärber is an expert in the areas of building, living, and energy at ‘Die Umweltberatung’: ‘Yes, it also makes sense to ventilate in humid weather because, in…

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Be careful: heavy fines for traffic offenses in popular holiday destinations

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Sometimes heavy fines for traffic offenses in popular holiday destinations, new EU directive on cross-border prosecution The traffic regulations and the costs for traffic offenses abroad can differ from those at home. ‘Before setting off on holiday, you should learn about local traffic regulations. In principle, what is taboo at home should also be taboo abroad,’ says ÖAMTC lawyer Verena Pronebner. Anyone who drives too fast in popular holiday destinations or parks incorrectly or is under the influence of alcohol can face heavy fines, vehicle confiscation, or even imprisonment. Drinking…

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Sun, rain and thunderstorms on Pentecost weekend in Austria

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The weather in Austria will remain changeable over the Whitsun weekend. Showers and thunderstorms are also expected in the coming days, experts Geosphere Austria forecast on Thursday. In sunny periods, temperatures will reach up to 26 degrees.Low pressure will cause mostly unsettled weather in Austria on Friday. In addition to only brief sunny spells, dense clouds, heavy rain, and showers will dominate until well into the afternoon. There will also be frequent heavy thunderstorms. The wind will be mostly weak to moderate in the north and east, initially still partly…

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