Parking fees in Vienna: From 2026, parking tickets and parking stickers will increase by 30%, and public transport tickets will also become more expensive. Revenue will be used to expand cycle paths. It’s not just public transport users who will have to dig deeper into their pockets from now on; costs for motorists will also skyrocket from 2026. As announced on September 1, 2025, parking in Vienna will become significantly more expensive. According to City Councillor for Finance Barbara Novak, the price increases represent an “indispensable contribution to financial stability.”…
Read MoreAuthor: admin
Total lunar eclipse visible over Austria
Many people in Austria are likely to be looking up at the sky this coming Sunday, as there will be a total lunar eclipse. However, to actually see it, the sky must be clear. A total lunar eclipse can be observed in Austria on Sunday (September 7), weather permitting. The moon will rise at 7:21 p.m. (Vienna time) before the totality begins. While the first lunar eclipse of the year on March 14 was relatively modest, with the moon setting when only nine percent of it was eclipsed, the upcoming…
Read MoreLower Austria Celebrates Diversity at “Fest der Begegnung”
August 30, 2025 – Lower Austria – Lower Austria came alive on August 30, 2025, as communities gathered for the annual Fest der Begegnung, a vibrant celebration of culture, music, and food that showcased the strength of unity in diversity. The festival transformed the region into a meeting place of traditions from across the globe. Guests enjoyed culinary delights from different continents while being treated to a rich program of music and dance. The event underlined one message: togetherness thrives when cultures meet, share, and celebrate side by side. The…
Read MoreCelebrating 50 Years of Filipino Nurses in Austria
On August 30, 2025, the golden anniversary of the 1975 batch of Filipino nurses in Austria was joyfully celebrated at the Marriott Hotel Vienna. The event paid tribute to the pioneering group of Filipino nurses who, five decades ago, arrived in Austria to serve in the country’s health sector. Their dedication and compassion not only strengthened Austria’s hospitals and care institutions but also paved the way for succeeding generations of Filipino healthcare professionals in Europe. Hosted by the Retired Filipino Nurses Association in Austria, the celebration brought together honorees, their…
Read MoreThis is what the weather will be like next week
September will start with changeable but warm late summer weather. However, the west is threatened with continuous rain on Tuesday, according to the gloomy forecast issued by Geosphere Austria on Sunday. On Thursday, the sun should be shining again across the whole country before a disturbance zone spreads on Friday. Monday will bring very sunny weather to the north, south, and east of the country. The sky will often be cloudless, with only a few cumulus clouds appearing in the mountains in the afternoon. In Vorarlberg and Tyrol, the day…
Read MoreAugust will be remembered for lots of sunshine and few thunderstorms
With much more consistent high-pressure weather compared to the rainy July, August will probably be remembered positively by schoolchildren in eastern Austria as the second month of vacation. According to the weather service Ubimet, August was generally a good 0.5 degrees warmer than the long-term average (for the years 1991 to 2020). In addition, around 30 percent of the rain was missing throughout Austria. Nationwide, August was slightly warmer than usual, but according to Ubimet, no particularly noticeable temperature fluctuations were recorded. In Upper and Lower Austria and northern Burgenland,…
Read MoreWhy a Banana Isn’t an Ideal Breakfast — Unless You Combine It Correctly
Bananas have long enjoyed a reputation as a convenient, healthy breakfast choice. They’re easy to grab, naturally sweet, and rich in potassium. But while they bring benefits, eating a banana on its own first thing in the morning may not be the best way to start your day. The issue comes down to balance. A medium banana contains about 14 grams of sugar but very little protein or fat. Eaten solo, it causes a rapid rise in blood sugar, followed by an equally sharp drop. This swing can leave you…
Read MoreRetired Nurses Association in Austria (RFNAA) Celebrates First Anniversary with Tribute to Filipino Nursing Pioneers
Vienna, Austria – August 30, 2025 – The Retired Nurses Association in Austria (RFNAA) marked a historic milestone as it celebrated its first anniversary at the Marriott Hotel, Vienna. The event gathered retired Filipino nurses, community leaders, diplomats, and friends in a night filled with gratitude, recognition, and cultural pride. A highlight of the evening was the tribute to the pioneering Filipino nurses who first arrived in Austria five decades ago. These women and men dedicated countless years of service, caring for the sick, comforting the weary, and bringing dignity…
Read MoreNew Vienna tram line 12 gets underway
Vienna is getting a new tram connection—line 12. It will be running regularly in time for the start of school on Monday (September 1). On Friday, the tram completed its maiden voyage on the new route. Among other things, the 12 will serve the Nordbahnviertel district, where thousands of apartments have recently been built. It will mostly run on existing tracks, but part of the route has also been newly built. Vienna tram line 12 made its maiden voyage During rush hour, trains on the new line will mostly run…
Read More