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As Austria heads to the polls on September 29, 2024, the country stands at a pivotal moment. The outcome of this election is not just about determining the next Chancellor or the composition of the National Council; it will shape Austria’s path in an increasingly uncertain world. With the European Union facing significant internal and external challenges, economic uncertainty rippling across the continent, and climate change becoming an ever more urgent issue, Austrians are tasked with choosing a government that can navigate these waters. A Fragmented Political Landscape Austria’s political…

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After the devastating floods in Lower Austria, twelve villages and areas were still inaccessible or difficult to reach yesterday. Since the beginning of the storm last weekend, the emergency services have already completed 17,107 missions. A total of 2,984 fire departments, 49,153 firefighters, and 5,472 vehicles were involved. The insurance industry is expecting massive amounts of damage following the recent storms in Austria. According to the Austrian Insurance Association (VVO), damage worth up to 600 to 700 million euros is expected. As the clean-up work progresses, a meteorologist now explains…

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A survey conducted by the opinion research institute TQS on behalf of Hermann.Bio came to a rather surprising conclusion: young people eat more meat than older people. 82 percent of baby boomers reported an increasing reduction in their meat consumption, compared to only 45 percent of Generation Z. Daily meat consumption is also lowest among baby boomers at four percent and highest among Generation Z at twelve percent. Survey on meat consumption in Austria: surprising resultsThe results contradict expectations that younger people would reduce their meat consumption due to their…

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Despite the storms, the climate bonus payment has resumed in full. However, not everyone has been able to collect their post. Due to heavy rainfall and flooding in eastern Austria, the climate bonus delivery from Monday was partially unsuccessful.Climate bonus consignments intended for places of residence where delivery was or is not possible will be stored securely and delivered during the week if possible. Climate bonus items and voting cards are currently prioritized for delivery. It is important to note that the entitlement to the climate bonus does not expire,…

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The flooding will significantly impact train services between Vienna and St. Pölten over the next three weeks. Numerous tunnels on the new four-track western line, including the Lainzer Tunnel, are under water, as are the Tullnerfeld station and numerous technical facilities. They have to be cleared of water and mud, inspected, and repaired, ÖBB announced. Train services will only be possible to a limited extent over the next three weeks, as the old western line via Pressbaum through the Vienna Woods has been damaged and can only be used on…

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The number of members of the Roman Catholic Church in Austria fell from 4,733,085 to 4,638,842 in 2023. This is according to the church statistics published by the Bishops’ Conference on Wednesday. The decline of around 1.9 percent is roughly the same as the previous year. With 85,163 resignations, around 5,500 fewer people left the church in 2023 than in 2022. Income from church contributions increased slightly, from just under 500 to 511 million euros. Fewer baptisms and weddingsAccording to Kathpress, the reasons for the resignations are likely to be…

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