Always available – Austrians stressed by cell phones

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Smartphone use in Austria: Many feel stressed by constant availability and are increasingly turning to digital detox measures. In the age of mobile communication, the boundaries between work and private life are becoming blurred. This is shown by the latest “Smartphone Survey” from Deloitte. For this survey, 500 mobile phone users were questioned in a representative online survey. For some, 15 weeks, for others, several times a week. “This poses a risk to mental health,” says Florian Brence, partner at Deloitte Austria. Sixteen percent often feel stressed by being constantly…

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“Climate bonus is back!” (Klimabonus ist wieder da!)– Warning to all citizens

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Climate bonus phishing: Fraudsters are sending text messages with a supposed climate bonus for 2026. Experts warn of data theft and subsequent fraud. A wave of text messages is currently luring people with the return of the climate bonus. Anyone who wants to claim it should pre-register on the website mentioned in the message. “None of this is true. We are actually dealing with classic phishing,” warns the information platform “Watchlist Internet.” The climate bonus was scrapped in January 2025. There will be no comeback! According to experts in internet…

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Kapunungan sa mga Bisaya sa Austria Extends Help to Earthquake Victims in Northern Cebu

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Vienna, Austria — The Kapunungan sa mga Bisaya sa Austria (KBA) has reached out to support earthquake-affected families in the Visayan region, showing solidarity and compassion for their fellow Filipinos back home. In the wake of the recent tremors that struck parts of Northern Cebu, KBA mobilized its members and supporters to gather donations for those most affected. Through the generosity of Filipinos and friends in Austria, the group collected essential goods and financial aid to send back to the Philippines. Local contacts in Cebu coordinated with KBA to pack…

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EES: Launch of the EU Entry/Exit System – what travelers need to know

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A date has finally been announced for the launch of the long-delayed EU Entry/Exit System (EES). Europe’s new digital border system for non-EU citizens will officially go live on October 12 this year. “The launch is another step towards making the EU the most advanced travel destination in the world,” said Henna Virkkunen, Vice President for Technical Sovereignty, Security, and Democracy, in a statement. “Working closely with Member States and the transport sector, we are creating a secure, efficient, and travel-friendly framework that reflects Europe’s commitment to security and technological…

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Weather forecast: Autumn weather will be changeable, partly sunny

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The weather in Austria will be predominantly calm this coming week. However, sunny autumn weather will only occur intermittently, and rain is also expected, especially at the beginning of the week. Temperatures will climb to up to 18 degrees Celsius and remain stable throughout, as shown by the forecast from Geosphere Austria on Sunday. Monday will be characterized by some cloud cover in the north and east Monday will be characterized by some cloud cover in the north and east of the country. There may also be intermittent rain. However,…

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Food prices set to rise even further in Austria

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Food prices will continue to rise in the coming years. The Austrian Institute of Economic Research (Wifo) expects an average increase of 3.2 percent for 2026. Debate on VAT reduction Wifo economists expect food prices (including alcohol and tobacco) to rise by an annual average of 3.2 percent in the coming year. A detailed analysis of the current Wifo economic forecast indicates that an increase of 3.8 percent is predicted for this year. According to the Wifo forecast, energy prices (+4.8 percent) and services (+4.4 percent) will rise particularly sharply…

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Warning: Fake SMS messages from the Pension Insurance (PVA) in circulation

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The Pension Insurance Institution (PVA) warns of fraudulent text messages currently in circulation. It urges people not to disclose any sensitive data and to report suspicious messages immediately. The fake messages claim that there is a new message with important information about pensions. A link in the text message takes recipients to a fake website where they are asked to enter personal data and account information, according to a press release issued on Friday. Fake websites and spelling mistakes: how to recognize fraudulent text messages The PVA urged people not…

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Vienna: Kilometer-long traffic jam: Viennese Tangente closed again

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The Tangente, Vienna’s most considerable parking lot, is once again in need of renovation work and will therefore be closed from Friday (October 10) at 10:00 p.m. until Monday (October 13) at 5:00 a.m. More specifically, the Kaisermühlen junction ramp heading south will be closed entirely. Only one lane heading south will remain open at night, while during the day, there will be two lanes heading towards Inzersdorf. There will be three lanes heading north. The reason for this is construction work between the Kaisermühlen junction and the Prater. Vösendorf…

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Start of free vaccinations against shingles and pneumococci

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Starting in November, vaccinations against shingles (herpes zoster) and pneumococcus will be free for people aged 60 and older, as well as for younger risk groups. The current free vaccination program for adults, which includes vaccinations against influenza, COVID-19, and HPV, will be expanded as announced, according to Health Minister Korinna Schumann (SPÖ) at a press conference on Friday afternoon. The vaccines against shingles and pneumococcus will be available directly from doctors. Free vaccinations against shingles and pneumococci are medically sensible and economically efficient. The vaccination against shingles protects against…

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