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One Night Only at the Palais Niederösterreich

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By: Roman Moreno It has been more than a year since the world was devastated by the pandemic. As every nation adapts to the new normal, there’s no stopping the Filipino-Austrian community led by ENFiD-Austria to become a game-changer as it held three important events in one big night. During the cold summer breeze in Vienna, a 3-in-1 event was organized by the European Network of Filipino Diaspora Austria (ENFiD-Austria) to celebrate Filipino-Austrian relations, honor frontliners and showcase Philippine fashion last 10th of September 2021. The entire show did not…

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Early bird discount for climate ticket ended on Sunday

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The early bird discount for the climate ticket ended yesterda y, October 31. 949 euro instead of 1,095 euro costs the ticket reduced.The climate ticket is valid throughout Austria on all means of public transport 100,000 tickets already soldIt has been valid since the national holiday. Since the start of advance sales on October 1, more than 100,000 people have already bought the climate ticket. Anyone who already has a personalized season ticket – such as an annual ticket from an association or ÖBB – can switch to the Klimaticket.…

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Italy wants to vaccinate 90 percent of the population

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While the Italian government is facing protests against the “3-G” requirement for all workers, which has been in effect since October 15, the cabinet is setting new vaccination targets. For example, Health Minister Roberto Speranza wants to vaccinate 90 percent of the population. “This is an ambitious goal that is within our reach,” said Speranza, guest of the program “Mezz’ora in +” broadcast by Rai 3 yesterday. According to government figures, 86 percent of Italians over the age of 12 have received at least one vaccine dose. Italy has already…

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November starts with rain and snow

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Today’s Sunday is deceptive: thanks to the Föhn, it is mild, if not very mild for the last day in October. In regions where the fog breaks, sunshine and 20 to 21 degrees daytime highs are possible. Forecast for the next few days: A cold front spreads from the west starting Monday over all of Austria, the daily highs will then only reach around ten degrees. In Vorarlberg, All Saints’ Day will start cool and with increasing rain, forecasts Manfred Spatzierer from the weather service Ubimet. The precipitation will reach…

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Do I have a cold, flu or covid-19?

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Although the symptoms are similar, there are also differences: Here’s a little help if you do fall ill. In Austria, there are currently only isolated infections with influenza viruses. However, apart from Corona now, more people are affected by respiratory infections than in previous years at this time of year. Experts are already seeing signs that a severe wave of influenza could be imminent, especially for the elderly. Austrian microbiologist Peter Palese and flu researcher advises in the NY Times, “Pay attention to what infectious diseases are rampant in your…

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Starting today: 3G rule in workplace will be implemented

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From November 1, the 3G rule will apply in the workplace, which will then become a 2.5G rule from November 15. All those who cannot rule out physical contact with others at the workplace must carry proof of vaccination, recovery or testing. However, there is a 14-day transition period: up to and including November 14, all those who do not carry 3G proof with them at the workplace can instead wear an FFP2 mask at all times. From November 15, however, the test certificate will be mandatory. And from that…

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Austria’s Health Minister Mückstein advises caution at All Saints’ Day gatherings

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Health Minister Wolfgang Mückstein (Greens) has advised caution at meetings and gatherings around All Saints’ Day today. “Due to the increasing numbers of Corona infections, I call on you to be especially mindful and to protect yourself as best as possible against infection,” the medical expert noted in a statement. “Wear, especially where many people come together, a FFP2 mask, keep your distance and make sure that even at private parties all those present are tested as best as possible, vaccinated and / or recovered. This will not only protect…

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Almost 5,700 new corona infections in Austria

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This is well above the average of the past seven days of 4,625, on Sunday of the previous week there were 3,624 new cases. As on the previous day, most positive tests were added in Upper Austria, where there were 1,560, followed by Lower Austria with 1,184 and Styria with 717. Vienna recorded 560 cases, Salzburg 465, Carinthia 414, Tyrol 380, Vorarlberg 297 and Burgenland 107. The seven-day incidence (number of new infections within seven days) rose sharply this week and now stands at 362.4 cases per 100,000 inhabitants. The…

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64 percent of Austrians vaccinated

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72 percent of the vaccine-eligible population aged 12 and older and 64 percent of the total population have received vaccination protection in Austria. This was announced by Health Minister Wolfgang Mückstein (Greens) in a press release. One must work now further toward 75 and 80 per cent. 13,000 people in Austria got a first dose of the Covid vaccination on Friday, according to Mückstein. “The reports show us that in many places people have lined up to take advantage of the low-threshold and free vaccination offer,” the politician says. He…

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