UNWG International Festival and Charity Bazaar Opens at Austria Center Vienna

29 November, Vienna, Austria –  The much-anticipated United Nations Women’s Guild (UNWG) International Festival and Charity Bazaar opened with great fanfare on 29 November 2024 at the Austria Center Vienna. This annual event, renowned for its vibrant cultural exchange and commitment to humanitarian causes, brought together diplomats, dignitaries, and leaders from various international organizations. The opening ceremony featured special guest speakers, including Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and 22nd  District Head Ernst Nevrivy, who underscored the importance of community-driven initiatives in fostering peace…

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Weekend Weather in Austria

Residual clouds from the disturbance will persist in places in the east and north of Austria on Saturday. Otherwise, it will often be sunny all day under high pressure. The wind will blow weakly to moderately from north to east. Early temperatures will be between minus eight and plus three degrees, with daytime highs between two and nine degrees. Besides fog or high fog over the lowlands and medium-high cloud fields in the country’s southeast, Sunday will be mainly sunny. Winds will be mostly light to moderate, preferably from easterly…

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More pay in Austria: around 17,700 employees receive 4 percent more

Good news for around 17,700 employees in the non-profit sector: salaries will rise by 4 percent from January 1, 2025, and the new collective agreement (KV) will also bring many other improvements. The trade unions GPA and vida, as well as the Association of Charitable Employers (VKA), agreed on Wednesday on a comprehensive package of measures that will bring positive changes, particularly in the areas of care, care for the disabled, assistance for the homeless, and education. The most important changes at a glance4 percent salary increase: All KV salaries…

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Many facets: Police warn of order fraud in the run-up to Christmas

Scams involving invoices and requests for money, alleged lottery winnings or prizes, “risk-free” investments, spying on data or the daughter-son or police trick—the range of criminals has grown in recent years. “With the Christmas season and the growing number of orders being placed, there is now an increase in order fraud cases in particular,” warns Werner Pucher from the Carinthia Provincial Police Directorate. Fraudsters are taking advantage of the hectic buying behaviour when looking for gifts. Pucher points out that order fraud has many facets and can also affect sellers:Non-delivery…

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IAEA Side Event Showcases NUTEC Plastics Recycling Progress in Asia-Pacific

Vienna, Austria, 28 November 2024 – A side event during the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Ministerial Conference on Nuclear Science, Technology and Applications highlighted the transformative potential of nuclear solutions in addressing plastic pollution. The event titled “NUTEC: Plastics Recycling in Asia-Pacific” highlighted the strides made under the Nuclear Technology for Controlling Plastic Pollution (NUTEC Plastics) initiative. Launched in May 2021, NUTEC Plastics addresses plastic pollution through nuclear techniques, focusing on recycling and generating alternative plastics at the source and monitoring and assessing the impact of microplastics in oceans.…

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Normal operation: Vienna’s U1 underground line is running again

After nine days, the U1 can finally run through the entire city of Vienna again. And there is also news for the U2. Until the late hours of Thursday night, it was not clear whether the U1 would actually be able to run normally again from Oberlaa to Leopoldau from Friday. Wiener Linien had been aiming for the first week of December, but things have moved faster. Since the start of operations, trains have actually been running again at Stephansplatz, Karlsplatz, and Hauptbahnhof. As reported, exactly ten days ago an…

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Late autumn returns at the weekend with fog and rain

In the coming days, we are facing a weather turnaround: after wintry prospects in the northern Alps on Friday, calmer late autumn weather will follow at the weekend. Temperatures will remain below 10 degrees throughout Austria. In the coming days, the weather will take a big step towards winter in parts of Austria—and then turn around again. In the northern Alps, it will be quite wintry in parts from Salzburg eastwards on Friday, forecasts Geosphere Austria. At the weekend, however, calm late-autumn weather will return everywhere. Sun vs. rain: Austria…

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These are the 17 most harmful diseases, according to World Health Organization

Around 320,000 types of viruses and 5,000 types of bacteria worldwide pose a health risk to humans. The World Health Organization (WHO) has published a list of the world’s most dangerous pathogens for the first time. This includes 17 viruses and bacteria that urgently need to be combated due to their risks, resistance, and potential consequences for health and society. The key criteria for the selection included high death rates, the severity of consequential damage, antibiotic resistance, and economic impact. Many pathogens lead to serious health problems, while some claim…

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 “Orange the World 2024”: A Call to Action Against Gender-Based Violence UNIS, UN Women Austria and Sweden Unite for Change at the United Nations in Vienna

Vienna, Austria, 25 November 2024 –In a compelling demonstration of global solidarity, the Embassy of Sweden, UN Women Austria, and the United Nations Information Service (UNIS) Vienna hosted an impactful three-in-one event in support of the Orange the World Campaign 2024 and the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. The event, held at the Vienna International Centre (VIC) and Schwedenhaus, united international experts, advocates, and attendees to address gender-based violence and amplify solutions. Participants were encouraged to wear orange as a sign of solidarity and commitment to…

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