Month: January 2025

Average prices for cheap food have risen continuously since 2021, and the situation will unlikely ease in 2025. Inflation puts a strain on Viennese householdsSince the wave of inflation began in September 2021, prices for affordable food have risen by an average of 53%. According to the Chamber of Labor, a shopping basket that cost 51 euros back then now costs almost 78 euros. “Cheap” food has become 53 percent more expensive since 2021Of the 40 cheapest food and cleaning products tested, only liquid laundry detergent and cucumbers have become…

Do you have a low income and must turn over every euro three times? Then please check whether you can be exempted from some fees or are entitled to a social tariff. Find out what options are available here. General requirements (ORF contribution, telephone, electricity, gas) You must be of legal age, i.e. 18 years old The address for which you apply for the exemption must be your main residence. You must not be a pretext for another person to receive the exemption. You must be eligible because, for example,…

Vienna will remain under a thick blanket of cloud on Tuesday. A cold front will bring intermittent rain and slightly milder temperatures, while the westerly wind will clear the city. Tuesday will show its grey side in Vienna, as GeoSphere Austria reports. Dense clouds will prevail and remain throughout the day, already in the early hours of the morning. This means that sunny spells are almost impossible. A cold front that transports humid air masses into the city favors this weather situation. The morning and afternoon, in particular, are characterized…

Clouds, precipitation, and black ice are what we can expect across Austria in the coming days. From Thursday, the cold front will bring sub-zero temperatures in places and could bring fresh snow. Monday will still be mild, with maximum temperatures of up to 16 degrees in the east of the country. The mix of clouds and rain will be particularly noticeable in the south. The snow line will be between 1300 and 1800 meters above sea level. Brisk to strong foehn winds are expected on the northern side of the…

The ORF, state-owned television network, warns that fake emails are currently circulating, promising an alleged refund of the ORF contribution from the fee subsidiary ORF Beitrags Service GmbH (OBS). This is a phishing attempt to steal account data.The contact information in the phishing emails is correct, which is why the emails look deceptively genuine.The emails look deceptively genuine. It reads: “Following a review of your recent payments, we have determined that you are entitled to a refund of 34.40 euros. To avoid any delays, please complete the form using the…