On Friday, Italian State Railways (FS—Ferrovie dello Stato) unveiled its latest high-speed train, the “Frecciarossa 1000.” The train, which can reach speeds of over 300 kilometers per hour, is capable of operating not only in Italy but also on seven European rail networks in Austria, Germany, Switzerland, the Netherlands, Belgium, France, and Spain. The new train will officially go into service this coming Sunday. With an investment of over €1.3 billion, 36 Frecciarossa 1000 trains will be delivered, with an option for a further ten and a delivery schedule of…
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Entry denied – even though passport is valid
Digital registration: More and more countries are requiring online registration before entry. ÖAMTC warns of additional costs and third-party providers. Not only for the UK, but especially for popular long-haul destinations, travelers are increasingly required to register before departure – and in some cases pay for it. It is important to complete these formalities in good time. “Delays can occur, especially when documents have to be uploaded or fees paid – usually by credit card. If you leave this until shortly before departure, you risk a lot of stress or,…
Read MoreMore and more food is ending up in the trash in Austria
Austrian households are throwing away more and more food. According to a survey by Iglo Austria, which was presented on Thursday on International Day Against Food Waste, 80 percent of respondents said they throw food away. In 2023, the figure was 68 percent. According to the survey, 18- to 29-year-olds in particular frequently throw away food. Ninety percent of this age group disposed of food in the last three months. Among 40- to 49-year-olds, the figure is 80 percent. The proportion among the over-60s is lowest at 67 percent. The…
Read MoreNew Vienna tram line 27 will connect Floridsdorf and Donaustadt from October
From October, the new tram line 27 will connect Floridsdorf with Aspern Nord. Six new stops, climate-friendly planning, and quick transfers are set to ease the burden on thousands of passengers. Groundbreaking ceremony for line 27 The new tram line 27 will go into operation in Vienna on October 6. It connects Floridsdorf with Donaustadt, creating a new cross-connection in the northeast of Vienna. From Strebersdorf, the 27 runs along the existing route of line 26 to Prinzgasse, then continues on a 2.4-kilometer-long new section to the new terminus at…
Read MoreTime change 2025: When will the clocks change?
Opinions are divided on the time change: some are in favor of it, while others would prefer to abolish it. The fact is: the clocks will be turned back at the end of October. The fact that summer is finally over is not only evident from the thermometer – the clocks will also be turned back to standard time, incorrectly referred to as “winter time.” This is because so-called winter time is standard time, Central European Time (CET), and lasts five months, from the end of October to the end…
Read MoreIs Europe spending too much time online? These are the countries that spend the most time on the internet
Millions of people spend most of their time online, new global data shows. In a survey of 24 countries—including ten in Europe—an average of 28% of people said they use the internet almost constantly. The findings come at a time of growing concern about screen addiction, as studies have found that excessive screen time can increase the risk of emotional and behavioral problems in children. The proportion of those who are online almost constantly was highest in Japan (56%) and South Korea (49%) and lowest in Nigeria (13%) and Greece…
Read MoreOur chances of a golden October are looking good
Initial models show that the chances of sunny, calm days are not too bad—even if there are still some uncertainties. High pressure could bring stability From the beginning of October, a large area of high pressure could build up over northern and northeastern Europe. For Austria, this would mean calm and largely dry weather. Although no warm Mediterranean air will be flowing our way, we could still see pleasant days with temperatures around or just above 20 degrees Celsius. Nights, on the other hand, would be rather cool, with temperatures…
Read MoreICDO Hosts 8th Edition of Long Nights of Interculturality in Vienna
Vienna, Austria — The International Cultural Diversity Organization (ICDO) has launched the 8th edition of the Long Nights of Interculturality, one of Vienna’s most significant annual cultural festivals. The event, which began on September 22, will run until September 28, 2025, showcasing performances, exhibitions, and discussions that highlight global cultural diversity. The week-long program is being held under the theme #SafeguardingDiversity, with events staged across some of the Austrian capital’s most prominent venues. Organizers say the festival aims to foster dialogue, promote inclusion, and encourage greater appreciation of shared humanity.…
Read MoreParticularly high levels of microplastics in the brain
Tiny plastic particles are now found not only in the most remote regions of the world, but also almost everywhere in the human body. Tissue analyses of deceased individuals now show how much pollution has increased over the years. Higher amounts accumulate in the brain than in the kidneys and liver. Over the past 50 years, environmental pollution from tiny plastic particles has increased worldwide. The nano- and microparticles range in size from one nanometer to 500 micrometers. According to estimates, humans ingest up to five grams of them every…
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