From Sunday, October 6, “premium” mail order customers of Austrian Post in the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th districts of Vienna will also receive their parcels on the seventh day of the week. “If the test is successful, the whole of Vienna and subsequently the surrounding area and other provincial capitals will follow in the first half of 2025,” said Austrian Post in a press release on Friday. Austrian Post tests Sunday delivery in selected Viennese districts“This not only makes us a first mover, but also brings together market requirements…
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Austria elects a new National Council today
Austria elects a new National Council! The first of the 9889 polling stations has been open since 6 a.m. Voting closes at 5 p.m. at the latest.6,346,059 people are eligible to vote, 62,706 of them living abroad. 1,436,240 polling cards were issued—more than ever before.Nine parties are running across Austria: ÖVP, SPÖ, FPÖ, Grüne, NEOS, Bierpartei, KPÖ, Liste Madeleine Petrovic and “None of them.”Although the election results are not expected until late in the evening or during the night, the country will have a picture of the outcome shortly after…
Read MoreCold front followed by warm front: what to expect now
The next few days also promise varied weather, with the passage of fronts and mild temperatures. Sunshine and changing clouds in the Eastern AlpsOn Sunday, the sun will prevail in large parts of Austria. Uninterrupted sunshine can be expected in many places, especially in the morning hours. In the northern Alps (Alpine region in Austria), however, there will still be some residual clouds, which may also bring light rain in isolated cases. In some areas, the day will also begin with some fog, but this will usually clear quickly.Clouds in…
Read MoreLong-time Filipino nurses and midwives in Vienna celebrate 50 years of service
Vienna, Austria — Filipino nurses and midwives who arrived in Vienna 50 years ago commemorated their golden anniversary with a grand celebration at the Vienna Rathaus. During their anniversary gala dinner, Batch 1974, composed of over sixty Filipino healthcare professionals, paid homage to their heritage by putting on Philippine formalwear and presenting the Rigodon de Honor traditional dance. Rosa Maria Somera, chairwoman of the Batch 1974 Organizing Committee, said this milestone occasion is a testament to their “unwavering dedication, compassion, and excellence in healthcare.” “Your resilience and commitment in a…
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