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Austrians have the third-highest net income in the EU

November 6, 2023November 6, 2023 admin

The inflation of the past few months has left many Austrians struggling. However, a recent Eurostat study now shows that people in Austria are grumbling at a high level. Suppose one adjusts the net disposable income for inflation. In that case, it becomes clear that Austrians have the third highest incomes in the EU – this is the conclusion reached by Eurostat in a recent analysis. This figure is almost 2,000 euros or around eight percent higher than in Germany or 6,400 euros or 34 percent higher than the EU…

Sky spectacle: Rare auroras Sunday evening over Austria

November 6, 2023November 6, 2023 admin

A rare natural spectacle drew attention to the skies over Austria on Sunday evening. Pink auroras could be seen on the horizon just after 6 p.m. in many parts of the country. Later on Monday night, the colourful celestial spectacle could even expand and intensify. Usually, auroras can only be seen in the far north, such as in Scandinavia. However, a unique constellation is currently making them visible beyond the Alps. The spectacular lights could also be seen from Lower Austria and Vienna on Sunday evening. The social networks were…

Officers of Timpuyog Ilokandia iti Austria held Induction Ball

November 5, 2023November 5, 2023 admin

The Timpuyog Ilokandia iti Austria held its annual induction of officers and hand-over ceremony on 5 November 2023 at the Marriott Hotel, Vienna. Third Secretary and Vice Consul Dan Erwin Bagaporo was present to grace the occasion, along with leaders and members of the Filipino Community in Austria, The event commenced with a prayer invocation by an Augustinian priest, Fr. Matthias Schlögl. Ms. Irma Hudecek, the 1st Vice President of the organization, gave a brief opening remark. The new set of officers was presented on stage, followed by the official…

Apple sensation: Foldable iPad to come

November 5, 2023November 5, 2023 admin

It was a disappointment for many: there was no iPad at the recent presentation of new products from Apple. Only a new stylus (“Pencil”) was in the portfolio. But now insiders are reporting that an entirely new tablet is set to arrive in the second half of 2024—a foldable iPad. Information comes from TaiwanTime and again, manufacturers try to rekindle the hype of the foldable with new products. Most of the time, they don’t succeed. For a long time, fans hoped for an iPhone that could be folded in half.…

This is how you should eat: The 10 rules of nutrition

November 5, 2023November 5, 2023 admin

Almost sixty percent of adults in Europe are overweight or obese. According to the WHO, this has led to an alarming increase in diet-related diseases such as cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes and cancer in recent years. A guide to a healthy lifeFor this reason, the Austrian Academic Institute of Nutritional Medicine (ÖAIE) has developed ten contemporary commandments for a healthy diet based on scientific facts. According to ÖAIE President Prof. Kurt Widhalm, they are aimed at everyone. People with a problem with overeating or perceived malnutrition can benefit from…

Digital climate ticket from November 27: these three apps are compatible

November 4, 2023November 4, 2023 admin

Two hundred sixty-two thousand users of the Climate Ticket can currently use all public transport throughout Austria.Now, they are getting a wish they expressed in a survey fulfilled: From November 27, the ticket will also be available digitally. “With the digital climate ticket, public transport is even more convenient and comfortable to experience,” said Climate Protection Minister Leonore Gewessler (Greens) on Thursday. Install the app from ÖBB, Westbahn or Wiener LinienTo obtain this, install the ÖBB, Westbahn or Wiener Linien app on your smartphone and call the climate ticket there.…

Austria extends border controls with Slovakia

November 4, 2023November 4, 2023 admin

Austria has extended its border controls with Slovakia by a further twenty days, as announced by the Ministry of the Interior on Friday.Previously, Slovakia, the Czech Republic, Poland, Italy and Slovenia had already extended the controls introduced at the beginning of October. The focus of the measures is the fight against people smuggling, it said. 19 smugglers have already been arrested at the borderThe Ministry of the Interior said that since controls started on October 4, the police have been able to apprehend 19 individuals smugglers at the Slovakian border…

Boost your defenses against illness by following these suggestions.

November 4, 2023November 4, 2023 admin

They are on the rise again—sick leave. The flu-like infection, the common cold, currently tops the list of virus-related absences, followed by coronavirus. And some cases of the real flu, influenza, have already been recorded. How do I stay healthy now? You can get preventive vaccinations against viral diseases such as COVID-19, influenza and the respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). Good hygiene also helps. And especially important: taking care of the body’s defences. What the body can doThe immune system doesn’t just work hard during the virus season. We are constantly…

Christmas 2023: This is how expensive the festivities could be this year

November 3, 2023November 3, 2023 admin

You can see it in the stores again; the Christmas season is starting. However, how much will the holiday season cost this year? Christmas 2023 could be expensive. After all, there has been strong inflation, sugar prices have exploded, and delivery and production costs have skyrocketed. Sweets, in particular, are affected by price increases. Christmas 2023 could be this expensive According to the website, Lidl’s dominoes, for example, will cost 6 percent more than in 2022, while the discounter’s spiced speculoos will be 33 percent more expensive at 1.59 euros.…