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Croatia, Italy, Hungary, Slovakia and Switzerland – what will change for drivers in 2023

December 27, 2022December 27, 2022 admin

More expensive vignettes, new currencies and changes in border controls. 2023 will bring some changes when travelling by car. The enormous inflation is currently hitting the population hard. Car drivers, in particular, can prepare themselves for significantly higher costs next year. Fuel tax, NoVA, engine tax, insurance, the vignette or speeding fines – prices will increase almost everywhere for motorists in 2023. An overview is available here. But in Austria and abroad, there will be some changes in the coming year. These are not only price-related but also of a…

Christmas tree collection points to open in Vienna on Dec. 27, 2022

December 26, 2022December 26, 2022 admin

After Christmas, the Christmas tree is disposed of. From December 27, the discarded trees can be disposed of at 576 Christmas tree collection points throughout Vienna. The Christmas tree collection points in Vienna are free of charge from December 27, 2022, up to and including January 15, 2023. Apart from that, the 48er also accepts Christmas trees at all Vienna waste sites throughout the year. Disposed of Christmas trees are energetically utilized in ViennaThe Christmas trees collected by the 48er are recycled for energy at the Pfaffenau waste incineration plant…

Some never say “thank you”

December 26, 2022December 26, 2022 admin

Give and take hold societies together. A look at different cultures shows: It’s so natural that people don’t even need to express their gratitude. In some languages, there isn’t even a word for “thank you.” With “What’s the magic word?” or “Say ‘thank you,’” many parents try to teach their children at an early age that saying “please” or “thank you” is simply part of polite interaction. Studies prove these parenting methods are correct. Some evolutionary theorists, for example, believe that the experience of gratitude is the “glue” of human…

XXL asteroid now comes close to Earth

December 26, 2022December 26, 2022 admin

After Christmas, an XXL asteroid is coming dangerously close to us. If it hits Earth, it could cause tremendous damage.If it goes after the web page of the “Center for Near Earth Object Studies” of the US space agency NASA, a gigantic asteroid comes dangerously close to the Earth after Christmas. However, no one should be afraid of a catastrophe. The asteroid “2010 XC15” reached the closest point to Earth on its trajectory at around 6:15 p.m. on December 27. Then the rocky chunk is only about 770,000 million kilometres…

Temperature drop – after Christmas, frost comes back

December 26, 2022December 26, 2022 admin

The holidays passed almost all over the country with a surprisingly warm thaw. Now it is getting a bit cooler again; frosty nights are imminent.On Sunday, under the influence of high pressure – starting from the western Mediterranean Sea – a weather-calming foehn southwesterly current is established over the Alps. On Monday, a weak cold front approaches from the northwest, causing a temporary temperature drop on Tuesday and Wednesday. Today, Monday, there will be partly tenacious ground fog or high fog at Lake Constance, in the southern valleys and basins,…

How Christmas got its date

December 25, 2022December 25, 2022 admin

At Christmas, Christians celebrate the birth of Jesus. But even after 2,000 years, it is still unclear when he was born. In any case, there is no information in the New Testament about the exact date. So why exactly December 25 was chosen as his birthday is still a matter of debate among scientists today. People worldwide celebrate Christmas on December 25, except for those Orthodox who follow the Julian calendar. They don’t celebrate the holiday until Jan. 6 or 7. Christmas has long been celebrated on December 25 –…

The joy of giving

December 25, 2022December 25, 2022 admin

On Christmas Eve, presents are a must in most households. Unwrapping colorful packages makes children and adults happy. Many people are even more comfortable than giving presents themselves when they make someone else happy – as science has shown. Once again, this year, many Austrians have been searching for the perfect Christmas gifts for their family, friends, and acquaintances. Receiving gifts makes people happy, but according to Viennese psychologist and happiness researcher Heide-Marie Smolka, in many cases, this is only partly due to the gift itself. Especially with close friends…

Epiphany: 85,000 carolers bring blessings for 2023

December 25, 2022December 25, 2022 admin

85,000 (SternsingerInnen) carol singers will be on the road in 2023 as the Three Wise Men in Austria to bring the blessing.Eighty-five thousand children and young people will be dressed in royal robes after Christmas and until January 8, 2023. The “Three Kings” bring peace and blessings for the New Year throughout Austria. Millions of steps, open hearts and doors and filled donation boxes carry the blessing far and wide to people in need. The Epiphany Campaign, the relief organization of the Catholic Children’s Movement, uses donations to support around…

Weather: Christmas holidays remain mild

December 25, 2022December 25, 2022 admin

The mild weather will remain in the coming days after Christmas. According to the Central Institute for Meteorology and Geodynamics (ZAMG) forecast, changeable weather and temperatures up to 13 degrees are expected in the coming days. Often sunny weather is expected on Christmas Day, especially in the western and southern half, away from fog zones. However, on the northern side of the Alps and in the east, a slight disturbance influence will be effective, leading to partly dense clouds and some rain until noon. With the departure of the disturbance…