When the first rays of spring sunshine melt the snow and the temperatures become more pleasant again, many drivers start thinking about changing from winter to summer tires. However, contrary to the widespread assumption that there is a legal obligation to change tires, in many countries, including Austria, there is no explicit summer tire obligation. Which tires are considered summer tires?Summer tires are specially designed to provide the best performance in warm temperatures and on dry or wet asphalt. They are characterized by a special rubber compound that ensures stability…
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Extreme risk of epidemics – Austria tightens measures
Foot-and-mouth disease threatens Austria: there is a current travel warning for Hungary and Slovakia! Strict import bans are being implemented to prevent an outbreak. Hunters are in action- Easter is just around the corner—but this time, it means: don’t bring any sausage from abroad! Foot-and-mouth disease is back and, according to experts, is closer to Austria’s doorstep than it has been for 40 years. Particularly affected are Hungary and Slovakia, popular destinations for trips home over the holidays. “There is a ban on imports from Slovakia and Hungary,” clarified Simone…
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