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Rain showers towards the weekend

May 2, 2024May 2, 2024 admin

Under the influence of a low-pressure system south of Austria, the weather on Thursday will be pretty unsettled. In addition to sunny spells, compact clouds will appear repeatedly, and from East Tyrol eastward to the Most and Waldviertel, the tendency for rain showers significantly increases. Individual thunderstorms are also expected in the afternoon, especially towards the east. The day will be sunnier and mostly dry along the northern side of the Alps and in the north-west. The wind will blow weakly to moderately along the northern side of the Alps,…

Maibaum: Origin – meaning – tradition

May 1, 2024May 1, 2024 admin

The tradition of putting up the maypole dates back to the Middle Ages. The colorfully decorated tree symbolizes life and fertility. What is a maypole?A maypole is a decorated tree or tree trunk. Depending on the region, it is traditionally erected either on 1 May or the eve of 1 May. The tree trunk is ceremoniously erected on the village square in many areas, especially in several German and Austrian federal states. The top of the tree is usually crowned with a wreath, and the top of the tree is…

May 1: Origin, meaning, and customs – information about the public holiday

May 1, 2024May 1, 2024 admin

People around the world celebrate Labor Day on May 1 with festivals.On the other hand, demonstrations take place. May 1 is a public holiday in many countries, known as “Labour Day” or “May Day.” The day has a long history as an international day of the labor movement and is often celebrated as a holiday for workers’ rights and social justice. But where did the holiday originate, and what customs are typical of May Day? What is the story behind Labor Day?It is no coincidence that Labor Day falls on…

Inflation fell to 3.5 per cent in April

May 1, 2024 admin

Inflation in Austria continues to fall. According to a flash estimate, inflation fell to 3.5 per cent in April compared to the same month last year, the lowest level since September 2021, as Statistics Austria announced on Tuesday. “Gas prices fell significantly below the high level of the previous year for the first time since 2020,” said Statistics Austria Director General Tobias Thomas, according to the press release. Package holidays also had a dampening effect on prices. A year ago, these were still strong price drivers. “However, price increases in…

Nutritional myths

April 30, 2024April 30, 2024 admin

Bread and pasta make you fat, coffee is dehydrating, and eggs increase cholesterol levels. The list of such myths, misconceptions, and half-truths in nutrition is long, and many of them persist—13 myths in an individual check. What are nutritional myths, and how do they arise?Nutritional myths ascribe properties to certain foods or nutrients that they do not have, according to scientific findings. Some nutritional myths date back to when there were neither refrigerators nor modern nutritional science. It is often impossible to determine their exact origin. Modern myths sometimes accompany…

Early summer weather in Austria continues until the middle of the week

April 30, 2024April 30, 2024 admin

After the cold snap in Austria, the early summer weather is set to return. According to the forecast from Geosphere Austria, temperatures of up to 29 degrees are expected on Tuesday before a low-pressure system brings back heavier clouds, rain and cooling. However, the start of the week on Monday will continue to be dominated by the southerly high-altitude current and high air pressure on the ground. High-pressure weather on TuesdayThe high-pressure weather will continue on Tuesday. It will remain very sunny, and thin clouds will occasionally pass in high…

53 degrees Celsius in the Philippines

April 30, 2024April 30, 2024 admin

Due to record temperatures in the Philippines, in-person classes were suspended in all public schools on Monday and Tuesday. The weather bureau warned that the heat index—the perceived temperature of humidity and other factors—was reaching dangerous levels in many places. At the same time, it already posed “extreme danger in some areas.” For example, the heat index in Iba, Zambales, was reported at a record-breaking 53 degrees on Sunday. The temperatures in the capital, Manila, and many other parts of the country felt well above 40 degrees. The population was…

Festival #wienliebe at the Rathausplatz

April 29, 2024April 29, 2024 admin

The #wienliebe event will take place for the first time from 24 to 26 May 2024. It will introduce its audience to the cultural, cuisine, and arts and crafts elements that make Vienna liveable and lovable. The festival by Vienna for Vienna embodies enjoyment, conviviality, and coziness. For 3 days, residents and visitors are invited to discover life’s many pleasures in the federal capital in one place. Viennese cuisine, coffee houses, wine taverns and drinking culture are celebrated. Culturally, there are several renowned representatives of Viennese music as well as…

Summer and sunshine return, but only for a few days

April 29, 2024April 29, 2024 admin

After the cold snap in Austria, the early summer weather is set to return. According to the forecast by Geosphere Austria, up to 29 degrees are expected on Tuesday before a low-pressure system brings back heavier clouds, rain, and cooling. The new week will, therefore, start with sunny weather. However, high cloud fields and Sahara dust, especially in the west, will spoil the impression a little on Monday. The wind will blow weakly to moderately in the eastern lowlands, and individual wind lines on the northern side of the Alps…