Austrian Post is decisively raising postage costs for letters starting in May. Standard items will now cost 5 to 15 cents more, depending on the format, with the classic stamp set at 1 euro. Austrian Post AG is making this crucial adjustment in light of the recent amendment to the Postal Market Act. The new standard will be the new standard for the former “Eco-Brief” service, which guarantees delivery within two to three days. From May onward, the price for the smallest letter format will increase from EUR 0.95 to…
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Religions that stand out: Here are 13 religions that are truly different
Religions come in many forms – from the oldest traditional beliefs to modern, often humorous or philosophical movements. Some religions focus on spiritual enlightenment and nature worship, while others are based on pop culture, satire or alternative science. What they have in common is that they provide their followers with a sense of purpose, community or a unique philosophy of life. Some of these beliefs, such as voodoo and Rastafarianism, have deep historical roots and have often been misunderstood by the outside world. Others, such as Pastafarianism and Dudeism, were…
Read MorePure sunshine: It will soon be 20 degrees here in Austria
The result is plenty of sunshine, rising temperatures every day and the first warm days of the year. At the same time, the drought persists in many regions, which is becoming increasingly problematic, especially in the country’s eastern half. The high-pressure system INGEBORG has been in place over Central Europe since Sunday and has dominated the weather in Austria ever since. Little will change in the coming days. The sun will prevail almost everywhere and clouds will hardly be an issue. Even Atlantic low-pressure systems with their fronts currently have…
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