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Austria’s Finance Ministry has issued an urgent warning about a surge in fraudulent emails sent in its name, targeting both private citizens and businesses across the country. The scam involves fake payment reminders designed to pressure recipients into transferring money to foreign accounts. Fake Payment Notices Circulating According to the ministry, the deceptive emails claim that outstanding payments must be settled immediately. Attached to these messages is a forged payment reminder intended to create a sense of urgency. Cybercriminals hope that recipients will react quickly and transfer funds without verifying…

Austria is heading into a chilly stretch of days as a mix of clouds, fog, and occasional sunshine shapes the weather from the weekend into early next week. According to a Thursday forecast from Geosphere Austria, temperatures remain low nationwide, and although no fresh snowfall is expected, light rain could once again lead to patches of black ice in some regions. Friday: Sunshine in the West, Fog in the East High pressure dominates on Friday, bringing bright and sunny conditions to western Austria and higher elevations. In contrast, inner‑alpine basins,…

Few national documents carry as much symbolic and practical weight as a passport. It’s more than a booklet of pages and stamps — it’s a key that unlocks the world. And in 2026, Austria once again holds one of the most powerful keys on the planet. According to the annual Henley Passport Index, the Austrian passport grants visa‑free access to 185 countries worldwide. This impressive reach secures 4th place globally, alongside nations such as Finland, Germany, and Norway. For Austrian citizens, it means smoother travel, fewer bureaucratic hurdles, and the…

Austria remains firmly under the spell of persistent fog and low clouds, with large parts of the country waking up to thick mist on Thursday. The most stubborn fog stretches across low-lying areas in the north and east, as well as inner‑alpine basins and valleys. In the eastern lowlands, the fog is especially tenacious, barely lifting throughout the day. Outside the fog zones, denser cloud bands move in from the west, particularly affecting northern and eastern regions. A few isolated raindrops may fall from these clouds, though most areas are…