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Auroras will be visible in Austria again in 2025

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Thanks to the continuing high level of solar activity, there is a good chance of observing spectacular auroras in Austria again in 2025.Super solar storms not ruled outAfter some spectacular auroras in Austria at the end of last year, the chances of observing northern lights here in 2025 are also good. The reason for this is the continuing high level of solar activity, as Christian Möstl, Head of the Austrian Space Weather Office at GeoSphere Austria in Graz, explained to APA. He expects three to five intense solar storms next…

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Austria: Grid costs for electricity and gas to rise significantly in 2025

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Grid costs for electricity and gas will rise from 1 January 2025. The regulatory authority E-Control announced the regulations on Monday. The grid fees for households will increase by an average of 23.1 percent for electricity and 16.6 percent for gas. There were minimal changes in the individual grid areas compared to the draft regulations. As levies will again be charged in full, energy bills will rise by several hundred euros in 2025. The biggest changes to the draft regulation are in Tyrol, where electricity grid costs will now rise…

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Austria: Dental fillings are free after all, but not for everyone!

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Now that amalgam fillings will be banned at the end of the year, the struggle to find a free alternative is proving tedious. An agreement was reached just before Christmas, but not for all patients in the country. While no solution has yet been found with the Austrian Health Insurance Fund (ÖGK), the Insurance Institution for Public Employees, Railways, and Mining (BVAEB) and the Dental Association have now agreed on amalgam fillings. From 1 January 2025, filling materials, glass ionomer cement, and alkalies will be covered by health insurance instead…

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Interesting fact: each year, three billion trees are used to make shipping boxes

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Two-thirds of Austrians store online, and hundreds of millions of people worldwide. Cardboard boxes and shipping produce gigatons of CO2. Online retail continues to grow worldwide. The Covid-19 pandemic has given the sector even more impetus, leading to breathtaking sales records. Large companies such as Amazon and Alibaba have “monopolized” online shopping and raised consumer expectations by offering instant delivery and free returns, says climate expert Martina Igini from the environmental portal earth.org. Online retail is also in the fast lane in Austria. However, many sales flow abroad, explains Rainer…

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Minus 10 degrees! We are now feeling extremely cold due to the winter

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The weather remains exciting, with temperatures well below freezing and a varied mix of sun, clouds, and precipitation. Here is a detailed preview of the days leading up to Christmas. Sunny Saturday morning, cloudy afternoonThe influence of an intermediate high will initially calm the weather, but this will not last long. After local patches of early morning fog clear in the south, the sun will appear everywhere. However, from the afternoon onwards, denser clouds will move in from the west, especially along the northern side of the Alps. Above around…

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PACES hosts Thanksgiving Afternoon Tea

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Vienna, Austria—8 December 2024, In a heartfelt celebration of generosity and shared purpose, the Philippine Austrian Cultural and Educational Society (PACES) hosted a Thanksgiving afternoon tea at the prestigious Haas & Haas Tea House in Vienna. The event honored the unwavering support of sponsors, donors, and supporters who have propelled PACES towards the realization of its mission of supporting “needy but outstanding Filipino university students in the form of scholarships in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM)” with the vision of a sustainable scholarship program in STEM…

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United Nations Commemorates Arabic Language Day in Vienna

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Vienna, Austria,18 December 2024 – The United Nations community in Vienna, in partnership with the League of Arab States, marked Arabic Language Day with a vibrant celebration at the Vienna International Centre (VIC) Rotunda. The event showcased the Arabic language’s rich cultural, linguistic, and artistic heritage, recognized as a cornerstone of knowledge, civilization, and creative expression throughout history. The ceremony began with opening remarks from H.E. Ambassador Salah Boucha, Head of Mission of the League of Arab States in Vienna, followed by addresses from Ms. Ghada Waly, Director-General of UNOV…

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White Christmas in Austria? Here are the chances

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A change in the weather shortly before Christmas will most likely result in snowfall across Austria. This means the chances of a white Christmas are extremely good—even in Vienna. Chances of a white Christmas are decreasingAustria has a good chance of a white Christmas this year. As the experts from Geosphere Austria forecast, an area of low pressure will cause snowfall—even heavier—in the west on Monday. On Christmas Eve, Tuesday, there should also be scattered snowfall in the eastern lowlands. In the first half of Friday, it will be widely…

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Shopping on December 24: How long are the stores open?

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Every year again: Even if you have firmly resolved to have done all the important shopping by Christmas, you can always forget something. After all, the pre-Christmas stress should not be underestimated.Whether it’s a few last presents or missing groceries for the holidays, local retailers have the following opening hours on 24 December. Generally, shops are open from 6 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Christmas Eve. This is because workers are employed; therefore, regular working hours end at 1 p.m. on 24 December.However, confectionery shops and flower stores can stay…

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