Day: March 11, 2025

All-clear: Pope Francis no longer in mortal danger

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Pope Francis is no longer in immediate danger of death after contracting pneumonia on both sides, but still requires treatment in the hospital. Pope’s condition stableThe Pope appears to respond positively to treatment 25 days after being hospitalized for bilateral pneumonia. According to the doctors, Francis is no longer in immediate danger. However, in view of the complex clinical picture, he will have to continue his treatment in hospital for a few more days, according to the medical bulletin published on Monday evening. Treatments are working and will continueThe progress…

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Lunar eclipse 2025 over Austria: When it can be seen

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According to the Vienna Astronomy Consortium, two total lunar eclipses will occur in 2025. However, the first will only be faintly visible on Friday, 14 March 2025. You must look out your window at six o’clock, as the lunar eclipse begins at exactly 6:09 a.m. However, the spectacle will hardly be visible in Austria, as the moon will set before totality is reached. At 6:09 a.m., the moon enters the Earth’s umbra, turning the shadowed lunar surface a coppery red color. This characteristic color is caused by the scattering of…

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Vienna is one of the safest cities for women traveling alone

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More and more women are toying with the idea of traveling solo. A trend that Tui, for example, the world’s largest tour operator, has taken into account and published an index specifically tailored to the needs of women traveling alone. This “Solo Female Travel Index” shows that some destinations are better and others are less suitable for solo trips. An analysis quoted by Time Out follows a similar line. It comes from Dipndive. From the weather to the friendliness of the locals, hotel and living costs, the number of free…

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You now have to pay to enter Great Britain

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From April, tourist trips to England, Scotland or Wales will require registration for a fee. The USA and Canada led the way, and now the UK follows suit: From 2 April, tourists from EU countries, including Austria, will need an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) and a valid passport.Registration must be carried out separately for each individual traveler (including children), regardless of the type of entry (flight, ferry, etc.). Only travelers who change planes in the UK and do not leave the airport’s transit area do not need an ETA. Since…

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