Advent time in Austria is traditionally also punch time. A mug with the hot alcoholic drink in all flavours or mulled wine is for many people part of the visit to a Christmas market. While Graz sets an example with an alcohol-free line, the federal government will not impose alcohol ban. This also means no restrictions on drinks. Instead, you can rely on the well-known baby elephant or a minimum distance of one meter. Every domestic Advent and Christmas market must implement its own prevention and hygiene concept. This is…
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Pandemic costs about 500 million people their jobs
According to new estimates, the pandemic will cost about 500 million people their jobs. This is a result of the constantly rising number of infections. According to the International Labor Organization (ILO), the damage is probably greater than previously assumed. Companies suffered an income loss of 3.5 trillion dollars – without government aid. This also resulted in a loss of working hours. These were reduced by 17 percent, or 500 million jobs. Second half of the year no betterInitially, hopes for a more successful second half of the year vanished…
Read MoreWhere the corona numbers now explode
In these European countries the situation is now particularly critical. In Austria, 832 new infections were again reported on Thursday in just one day. The number of people actively infected with Covid-19 increased from 8,258 to 8,372 confirmed cases. The number of people undergoing hospital treatment increased further to 463 (plus 50), of which 78 patients were in intensive care units (plus one). So far, there have been 40,816 positive test results in Austria. In an international comparison, Austria is roughly in the European middle field. The highest number of…
Read MoreChancellor Sebastian Kurz announces après-ski ban in Austria
“Ski pleasure yes, but without après-ski”, with this short statement Austria’s chancellor Sebastian Kurz (34, ÖVP) now made clear that there will be no après-ski parties in the alpine country in the coming winter season. Due to the Corona Pandemic and the high Covid-19 infection figures in Austria, the government wants to refrain from such celebrations this year, Kurz explained in a press conference on Thursday. Winter sports should nevertheless be possible under certain hygiene regulations. In a joint press conference with Tourism Minister Elisabeth Köstinger, the Chancellor announced the…
Read MoreFourth title of the season: Bayern Munich wins the Supercup
After the triple of League, Cup and Champions League, Bayern Munich has also won the European Supercup. Coach Hansi Flick’s team won 2-1 (1-1, 1-1) after extra time against the European League winner FC Sevilla in Budapest on Thursday evening. Joker Javi Martinez scored the decisive goal in the 104th minute. Already next Wednesday, title number five in the German Supercup will be on the cards against runner-up Borussia Dortmund in Munich. Coach Hansi Flick’s eleven also continued his remarkable streak: since December 7, 2019, they have not lost a…
Read MoreRegistration necessary from 15 October before trip to Germany
There are currently travel warnings for Austria from several other countries. It is therefore advisable to carefully check the rules and recommendations in the respective destination country before a possible trip. For example, persons from Austrian federal states that Germany classifies as a risk area must register digitally from 15 October onwards before entering Germany. The registration is to take place via a new online portal, according to the Deutsche Press Agentur (dpa). Vienna and Vorarlberg are currently considered risk areas for Germany. According to dpa information, anyone who enters…
Read More832 new infections in Austria
Thrusday, 24 September 2020 – The number of people newly infected with the coronavirus increased again in Austria on Thursday. According to the Ministry of the Interior 832 people tested positive for Covid-19. By far the most cases were recorded in Vienna with 431 infected persons. Meanwhile, the second corona test road went into operation in the city. It is located on the Donauinsel, specifically on the parking lot near the Floridsdorf Bridge. People with symptoms may come and be tested – but only by car. The capacity of the…
Read MoreVignette 2021 becomes “apple green”, price increases to 92.50 Euro
The price for the annual vignette increases by 1.5 percent. It is available from the end of November. The 2021 freeway vignette will will cost 92.50 euros for one year. The price will thus be adjusted to the consumer price index and will increase by 1.5 percent compared to this year, Asfinag announced on Thursday. For motorcycles, the annual toll for the use of freeways and expressways is 36.70 euros. The new vignette is available as always from the end of November and is valid from December 2020 to the…
Read MoreThe world has a new big corona problem country
Until now, the USA and Brazil have been considered the countries most affected by the pandemic. However, in terms of population, the situation in Argentina is now more dramatic. Observers warn of a social apocalypse – with worldwide consequences. It is a week of terror for Argentina: When the daily death and infection figures are announced on Wednesday evening, they reach dramatically high levels as in the days before, with 424 deaths and 12,624 new infections. Converted to the population, Argentina has thus long since reached the dimension of other…
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