Time changeover in Austria again on Sunday

At night, from Saturday to Sunday, the time will change again in Austria. Specifically, the clocks will be set back by one hour. As a result, many people will probably wake up earlier than usual on Sunday. Darkness will also return much earlier in the evening. From Sunday until March 30, 2025, Austria will be back on standard time. This is because daylight saving time has only been in place since 1980, having previously been in place from 1916 to 1920 and from 1940 to 1948. One of the reasons…

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October was and remains far too warm

The first stage of the 2024/25 school year is already over on Friday, and the week-long fall break is just around the corner. The school-free days bring calm weather with high fog and sunshine. Perfect conditions also prevail in the mountains. A reason to get out your boots and go hiking. The weather couldn’t be more typical for fall. In the lowlands, high fog often makes for dull hours, and the sun first has to prevail against the grey. But the mountains and hills, on the other hand, will collect…

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Healthy Cooking Innovation (HCI) hosted Breast Cancer Awareness in Vienna

In cooperation with the Breast Cancer Awareness Organization, Healthy Cooking Innovation (HCI) hosted a breast cancer awareness event on October 18, 2024, that brought the community together for a day of learning, unity, and fun. The CEO, Dimple Sanchez, a nutritionist who graduated from the Food Save Me Institute in the USA, regularly offers free nutritional classes to help combat lifestyle diseases such as diabetes, high blood pressure, cholesterol issues, and, of course, cancer. The event kicked off with a powerful presentation about breast cancer, focusing on prevention and early…

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Death toll from storm “Trami” rises in the Philippines

The severe tropical storm “Trami” has left a trail of destruction in the Philippines. The main island of Luzon, where the capital, Manila, is located, is particularly affected. According to the police, the death toll has risen to 36. Most of them died in the Bicol region, where mudslides from the Mayon volcano buried numerous houses and vehicles. Mayon is one of the most active volcanoes in the world. Healing waters & mineral springs: This country is a secret wellness paradise The water was sometimes several meters high, especially in…

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Price adjustment: Climate ticket will be significantly more expensive from 1 January

For the first time in three years, the Austria-wide climate ticket will be subject to a legally prescribed price adjustment in 2025. As announced in a press release today, this means that the public transport ticket will be 7.7 percent more expensive. Now, almost exactly three years later, the responsible climate ministry has announced that the prices for the climate ticket will be increased from 2025 by 7.7 percent. Climate ticket: steep price increase However, the price increase is no surprise. As with the vignette, the law stipulates that the…

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