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Many facets: Police warn of order fraud in the run-up to Christmas

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Scams involving invoices and requests for money, alleged lottery winnings or prizes, “risk-free” investments, spying on data or the daughter-son or police trick—the range of criminals has grown in recent years. “With the Christmas season and the growing number of orders being placed, there is now an increase in order fraud cases in particular,” warns Werner Pucher from the Carinthia Provincial Police Directorate. Fraudsters are taking advantage of the hectic buying behaviour when looking for gifts. Pucher points out that order fraud has many facets and can also affect sellers:Non-delivery…

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IAEA Side Event Showcases NUTEC Plastics Recycling Progress in Asia-Pacific

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Vienna, Austria, 28 November 2024 – A side event during the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Ministerial Conference on Nuclear Science, Technology and Applications highlighted the transformative potential of nuclear solutions in addressing plastic pollution. The event titled “NUTEC: Plastics Recycling in Asia-Pacific” highlighted the strides made under the Nuclear Technology for Controlling Plastic Pollution (NUTEC Plastics) initiative. Launched in May 2021, NUTEC Plastics addresses plastic pollution through nuclear techniques, focusing on recycling and generating alternative plastics at the source and monitoring and assessing the impact of microplastics in oceans.…

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Normal operation: Vienna’s U1 underground line is running again

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After nine days, the U1 can finally run through the entire city of Vienna again. And there is also news for the U2. Until the late hours of Thursday night, it was not clear whether the U1 would actually be able to run normally again from Oberlaa to Leopoldau from Friday. Wiener Linien had been aiming for the first week of December, but things have moved faster. Since the start of operations, trains have actually been running again at Stephansplatz, Karlsplatz, and Hauptbahnhof. As reported, exactly ten days ago an…

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Late autumn returns at the weekend with fog and rain

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In the coming days, we are facing a weather turnaround: after wintry prospects in the northern Alps on Friday, calmer late autumn weather will follow at the weekend. Temperatures will remain below 10 degrees throughout Austria. In the coming days, the weather will take a big step towards winter in parts of Austria—and then turn around again. In the northern Alps, it will be quite wintry in parts from Salzburg eastwards on Friday, forecasts Geosphere Austria. At the weekend, however, calm late-autumn weather will return everywhere. Sun vs. rain: Austria…

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These are the 17 most harmful diseases, according to World Health Organization

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Around 320,000 types of viruses and 5,000 types of bacteria worldwide pose a health risk to humans. The World Health Organization (WHO) has published a list of the world’s most dangerous pathogens for the first time. This includes 17 viruses and bacteria that urgently need to be combated due to their risks, resistance, and potential consequences for health and society. The key criteria for the selection included high death rates, the severity of consequential damage, antibiotic resistance, and economic impact. Many pathogens lead to serious health problems, while some claim…

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 “Orange the World 2024”: A Call to Action Against Gender-Based Violence UNIS, UN Women Austria and Sweden Unite for Change at the United Nations in Vienna

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Vienna, Austria, 25 November 2024 –In a compelling demonstration of global solidarity, the Embassy of Sweden, UN Women Austria, and the United Nations Information Service (UNIS) Vienna hosted an impactful three-in-one event in support of the Orange the World Campaign 2024 and the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. The event, held at the Vienna International Centre (VIC) and Schwedenhaus, united international experts, advocates, and attendees to address gender-based violence and amplify solutions. Participants were encouraged to wear orange as a sign of solidarity and commitment to…

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Philippine Embassy in Vienna Highlights Innovative Non-Power Applications of Atomic Energy at IAEA Ministerial Conference

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Vienna, Austria – 27 November 2024: The Philippine Embassy in Vienna, in collaboration with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and international partners, hosted the side event “From Labs to Riches: Scaling Up the Non-Power Applications of Atomic Energy” during the IAEA Ministerial Conference on Nuclear Science, Technology, and Applications held from 26-28 November 2024 at the Vienna International Center. The event, held on 27 November 2024, gathered policymakers, scientists, and industry leaders to discuss the potential of nuclear technology beyond power generation. Focusing on non-power applications, the session underscored…

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From now on: E-Card can now also be “inserted” at home

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The e-card has accompanied people in Austria to their doctor’s appointments for 20 years. In the future, the green card will be scanned by readers and cell phones, the umbrella organization of social insurance companies and the Austrian Medical Association announced on Wednesday. This should make things easier, especially in nursing homes.To use the new option, “My SV app” must be installed on the cell phone. A doctor can then be selected there who, after the card has been scanned, can be granted access to the electronic health record (ELGA)…

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Airplane toilet: What happens to the wastewater during the flight?

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The toilet is flushed thousands of times on an average medium-haul flight. This justifiably raises the question: What happens to all the wastewater? The way an airplane works raises many mysteries, starting with the toilets and especially what happens to the waste water. No, it doesn’t go straight up in the airIn the past, a blue liquid was used for wastewater disposal to carry toilet waste straight off the plane. The problem with this? Large lumps of blue ice would often form and frozen excrement would cling to the aircraft.…

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