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Situational winter equipment requirements will apply again in Austria starting November 1. Anyone still driving with summer tires risks penalties and more. Winter is just around the corner—and with it the situational winter tire requirement: From November 1, cars may only be driven in snow, slush, or ice with suitable tires. Snow chains are only permitted on snow-covered roads. “Even if you are still allowed to drive with summer tires in mild weather, it is advisable to make an appointment for a tire change early on,” recommends ÖAMTC technician Steffan…

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According to preliminary estimates, inflation in Austria remained unchanged at four percent in October. The service sector remains the strongest price driver. Inflation in the eurozone fell to 2.1 percent. At 1.3 percent, inflation for industrial goods was slightly less pronounced than in September, when it stood at 1.4 percent. Food, tobacco, and alcohol, on the other hand, rose by 3.9 percent, following a 3.8 percent increase in September. The strongest price driver continues to be the service sector, where prices rose by 4.6 percent, following a 4.7 percent increase…

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Austria is facing a change in the weather: While the weekend will be very mild and sunny in places—especially away from the thick fog zones—a significant cold front with rain will move through on Monday. After that, the weather will calm down again, and according to the forecast by Geosphere Austria, increasingly stable, dry autumn weather will prevail from Tuesday onwards Weather at the weekend Saturday will also start foggy in many places, especially in the lowlands in the east, in southeastern Styria, and on the eastern edge of the…

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The new Archbishop of Vienna, Josef Grünwidl, expressed his gratitude and confidence in an interview with ORF presenter Marie-Claire Zimmermann on ZiB 2. He said he felt “a lot of momentum” and considered it a gift to be able to take on this task. At the same time, he knows that not everyone is happy with his appointment. Nevertheless, he wants to carry out his duties “with passion and enthusiasm” and gradually settle into his new role. The extensive church services at St. Stephen’s Cathedral are “always very moving experiences”…

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Halloween: Police warn of property damage and disturbances of the peace. Prevention through dialogue is intended to prevent crimes and reports to the police. The police are warning against property damage and disturbances of the peace during the upcoming Halloween celebrations. In this tradition, children and young people go from house to house on the evening of October 31 and give residents the choice between a nasty trick or a sweet treat with the words “trick or treat.” Defacing or smearing houses or cars, damaging mailboxes, destroying garbage cans, but…

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WhatsApp scam: Police warn of new scam in Upper Austria. Perpetrators demand money transfers from hijacked contacts. Tips for protection and the latest information. There have been numerous warnings in recent months: fake police officers, the love scam, and crypto fraud. The police and consumer protection agencies can barely keep up—and now there is already the next nasty scam. Unknown perpetrators hijack the phone number of an existing contact and then send a message requesting an allegedly urgent money transfer. The Upper Austria State Criminal Police Office is sounding the…

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Scammers promise victims a supposed reimbursement of costs. Anyone who receives such a call should hang up immediately. If the phone rings and someone answers with the words, “Hello, this is ÖGK Cost Reimbursement. We need your IBAN and BIC so that we can carry out the transfer.” Then this is not a reason to rejoice but rather an attempt at fraud. Therefore, hang up. There has been a recent increase in fake calls and phishing emails in the name of Austrian Lotteries, the City of Vienna, and the Austrian…

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