Thousands of carol singers will again be out and about shortly after Christmas. According to the Epiphany Campaign (DKA), the donations collected this year will particularly benefit child protection and the education of young people in Nepal, the focus country. DKA’s partner organizations, Yuwalaya and Opportunity Village Nepal (OVN), are fighting poverty, exploitation, and human trafficking with local projects. Nepal is one of the poorest countries in the world. Almost half of the population lives in poverty. “A lack of jobs and low wages keep many people trapped in a…
Read MoreDay: December 13, 2024
Austria: Weather will be milder again next week
The weather will be milder again next week. Due to a warm front that will hit Austria on Monday, the experts at Geosphere Austria are forecasting temperatures of up to ten degrees. However, the weekend will still be unsettled. High air pressure will continue to dominate the weather on Friday. Very sunny weather will prevail in the mountains, but in many basins and valleys, but also in the east and southeast, fog or high fog is to be expected. The wind will blow weakly in the Danube region and the…
Read MoreIt’s getting more expensive again: Driving as a luxury—What will change in 2025
No new year is complete without new burdens for car owners. Above all, the increase in the CO₂ price will be felt by Austrians in their wallets—diesel and petrol will be more expensive again. An overview. The two major automobile clubs, ÖAMTC and ARBÖ have already gained an overview of what is in store for motorists at the turn of the year. In a nutshell: The more emissions a vehicle emits, the more expensive it will be. The debate is also focusing on the regional climate bonus, which was introduced…
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