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Strict prohibitions – the new New Year’s Eve rules in Vienna

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The turn of the year is just around the corner, and the city of Vienna asks on New Year’s Eve – as every year – to “refrain from any kind of firecrackers.” The details. Within the city limits this year – as in previous years – there is a ban on firecrackers, firework rockets and other pyrotechnics. And for a good reason: “New Year’s Eve firecrackers are not only a nuisance for children, the elderly, domestic and wild animals, but also bad for the environment and the climate,” emphasizes Vienna’s…

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More and more illegal fireworks: heavy penalties loom

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This year, Customs have taken more illegal pyrotechnics and fireworks significantly out of circulation than the previous year. There is also a threat of severe penalties. While 954 fireworks were seized upon importation during mobile checks in the previous year, by mid-December 2022, the number had almost doubled to 1,720. On Tuesday, Finance Minister Magnus Brunner (ÖVP) said, “Do not rely on illegal firecrackers or rockets that are potentially dangerous to you or other people.” Danger from illegal fireworksOf 1,215 fireworks seized this year, there is a medium danger. However,…

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Shopping on New Year’s Eve: opening hours of stores on December 31, 2022

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Those who still have to shop on New Year’s Eve in Vienna will have time to do so in most stores until the evening. Here are all the opening hours of supermarkets, drugstores and shopping centers on December 31, 2022. Whether it’s champagne, lucky charms or groceries: on New Year’s Eve, people often have a lot of things to get. December 31, 2022, falls on a Saturday, so many stores are open until the evening. According to Vienna’s opening hours ordinance, on New Year’s Eve, last-minute purchases in general retail…

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“Pandemic over” – but Vienna insists on mask requirement

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Top virologists like Christian Drosten declare the Corona pandemic over. Vienna, however, continues to insist on the unpopular mask requirement in public transport.“We are experiencing the first endemic wave with SARS-CoV-2 this winter; in my estimation, this means the pandemic is over,” virologist Drosten said. Other researchers are also declaring the Corona pandemic over. In Vienna, only a few covid protective measures are still in place. But even these are now being criticized, with the FPÖ calling for the repeal of all Corona rules. “It’s time for the mayor and…

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Netflix charges extra for password sharing

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The streaming service Netflix has recently lost subscribers, and forecasts predict an even more significant loss of customers in the coming months. As a result, plans have been developed to cut costs, increase revenue and make the service more attractive. An essential part of this plan is to get money from all those Netflix users who have been using the streaming service for free for years. Account sharing is a thorn in Netflix’s side because the multiple profiles per subscription are only supposed to be used by family members in…

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In these countries, you have to pay an “entrance fee” in 2023

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In addition to Venice, other countries also want to charge additional fees for entry from 2023. In many countries around the world, this is already practiced. The Italian lagoon city of Venice plans to require tourists to book their trip to the old town in advance by the summer of 2023. In 2023, visitors should buy a ticket to visit the historic center. In this way, the municipality wants to plan better how many people will be in the city. Over the years, excessive tourism has led to overcrowding and…

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New rules – SO, exactly do you have to separate garbage now

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Yogurt cups and aluminum lids must now be disposed of separately. Incorrectly filled bags will not be collected and will get a sticker. Previously, plastic waste was separated differently depending on the province. In some places, all packaging was collected together, while in others – including Vienna – only plastic bottles and beverage cartons went into the yellow garbage can. With the turn of the year, plastic waste separation must be standardized. In addition to Vienna, the changes also affect Lower Austria, Carinthia and Salzburg. In concrete terms, this means…

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2,231 new Corona infections were reported Tuesday

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On Monday, 2,231 new Corona infections were recorded. There are currently 1,150 Corona-infected people in hospitals. Currently, 45,826 people in Austria are infected with Corona, according to an update from the Agency for Health and Food Safety (AGES). The seven-day incidence in Austria is currently 333.6 infections per 100,000 inhabitants, up from 366.5 the previous day. 2,231 new Corona infections were reported TuesdayOn Monday, 2,231 new infections were added. That’s well below the average of 4,302 new cases over the past seven days. There were 1,150 infected people in the…

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Surprising finding: the dishwasher can make you sick

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Does the added convenience come at a price? Rinse aid for dishwashers is suspected of triggering various chronic diseases. One ingredient is considered potentially toxic. It saves a lot of time and water and makes housework much more straightforward: the dishwasher. Especially because nowadays, thanks to modern dishwashing detergents, the machine can usually get to grips with even the worst soiling. And the rinse aid makes the dishes shiny again without the need for re-polishing. Rinse aid can damage the protective layer in the intestinesThe rinse aid is suspected of…

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