Unsettled weather: Rain and thunderstorms in the coming days

The temperatures in eastern Austria have been above average, but this will change from next week. At the weekend, the sun will really heat up the whole country again. Then rain showers and thunderstorms will bring the long-awaited cooling. Friday will start quite cool and unsettled in the east in the morning. However, the sun will increasingly prevail by the afternoon, bringing temperatures up to 29 degrees. Rain showers and thunderstorms are only possible in the western mountains.Harmless spring clouds are widespread throughout Austria on Saturday. The day will start…

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Austria: A vending machine for bottles and cans to be introduced in January 2025

From January 1, 2025, new plastic beverage bottles and cans in Austria will be subject to a 0.25 euro deposit. Austrian supermarket Spar provides information on the necessary changes: The deposit affects all drinks except milk and mixed milk drinks in plastic bottles and cans between 0.1 and 3 liters.During a transitional period until March 31, bottlers still have the opportunity to fill empty cans and bottles without a deposit—so that packaging does not have to be thrown away.Start date: mid-JanuarySpar expects the first beverages, with a deposit, to be…

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Covid wave is rolling in! 41 Viennese already in hospital

The number of coronavirus infections is rising steadily. As reported in “Heute,” this is also reflected in the ÖGK incapacity to work figures. The number of sick days due to COVID-19 infections skyrocketed from 4,455 (week 34) to 5,382 (week 35) within a week. The number of absences was particularly high in the German capital, with around 1,900 people falling ill. “The autumn wave is rolling in. There has already been an increase in cases in recent weeks. Depending on the weather, we expect a peak in four to six…

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