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Launching of the Alliance of Filipino Health Workers in Austria

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Under the motto GEMEINSAM SIND WIR STARK (Together we are strong) a well-organized launch of the Alliance of Filipino Health Workers in Austria was staged on December 15, 2023, at the Philippine Embassy in Vienna. A number of Filipino health workers and pensioners from all over Austria attended the launching ceremony. Some newly arrived nurses from the Philippines were also represented. The organizers, under the leadership of Marjorie Akistoy, Richel Bögner, and Janet Heiss, offered a one-of-a-kind programme that featured inspirational talks and practical information on issues concerning Filipino health…

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There is no chance of snow or a white Christmas in the eastern part of Austria

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When it comes to predicting the Christmas weather, meteorologists have rarely been so divided as this year: anything is possible. Only in the ski resorts is a white Christmas very likely; in the lowlands and in almost all provincial capitals, snow at Christmas is rather unlikely. After four days of sun and spring, it will begin to rain in the western ski resorts on Wednesday. Rain is also forecast for Thursday, from Kitzbühel to Schladming. There will be significant differences in weather and temperature for the Christmas holidays between the…

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Vignette, child seat, parking: These new traffic rules will apply from 2024

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From short-term parking zones in Vienna to travelling abroad, road users will face a number of changes in 2024. There will also be changes for commuters in the new year. An overview of what will apply in 2024: Expansion of short-term parking zones in the Vienna areaOn January 1, 2024, the existing short-term parking zone in Vösendorf will be extended. In Leopoldsdorf bei Wien, a new short-term parking zone will be introduced across the entire municipal area in March 2024. Other surrounding municipalities are also considering introducing or extending the…

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Austria: Refuelling and heating will become more expensive, but climate bonus will also increase

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Next year, the national CO2 price will rise, making refuelling and heating with fossil fuels more expensive. However, the price increases will likely be moderate and largely offset by the climate bonus. In the public debate, the CO2 price is often viewed without the rebate, said Wifo environmental economist Claudia Kettner in an interview with APA. “This makes the burden appear greater than it is.” According to the ÖAMTC, consumers can expect to pay 3.7 cents more per liter of diesel and 3.4 cents more per liter of petrol, including…

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Strongest solar flare in years: Effects on Earth expected

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On December 14, a massive eruption occurred in the Sun. A class X solar flare—the highest class such events can fall into—occurred in an active region called AR 3514. The eruption could also have an impact on Earth. The eruption is the strongest in the current solar cycle since September 2017, when the event caused a moderate radio blackout in South America. Radio signals in the high-frequency range were completely lost for 2 hours. Other frequencies had temporary degradation. Simultaneous coronal mass ejectionDuring the current solar flare, a coronal mass…

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What you need to know about the trend app Temu before Christmas

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“Shop like a billionaire” is the slogan. But when you open the app, you feel like you’re at a trade fair sale. Call signs, discounts, and “lightning offers” unload before the consumer’s eyes. The homepage has no structure. The product categories are wildly mixed up. Five pairs of socks light up for 0.39 euros, a garlic press for 1.45 euros, a silicone smartwatch for 1.88 euros, and a waist skirt for 2.67 euros. The market shouting for the online store Temu cannot be ignored, especially on social media. At Christmas,…

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A new study shows what the 4th coronavirus vaccination really does

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A visitor to a vaccination location receives a coronavirus vaccination. People who are at a higher risk of becoming seriously ill from coronavirus, including people over 60 and pregnant women, were able to get a coronavirus shot again. This also applies to healthcare workers with direct patient and/or client contact. In addition to the record number of sick days, the viral load in wastewater continues to rise. A study now reveals how the vaccination jab counteracts this. Sneezing on the bus, coughing on the streetcar, catching a cold at work—a…

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This home remedy really helps when you’re sick

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Mom was right! The latest scientific evidence suggests that chicken soup really does help to heal. Making a bowl of chicken soup for someone who is sick has been a common practice around the world for centuries. Today, generations from virtually every culture swear by the broth. The soup owes its reputation as a household remedy for colds to Pedanius Dioscorides, an army surgeon who was consulted by early healers for more than a millennium under the Roman Emperor Nero and his five-volume medical encyclopaedia. However, the origins of chicken…

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Weather in Austria remains very mild

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According to the forecast by Geosphere Austria, the weather in Austria will remain mild for this time of year. Especially in the east of the country, it will be very warm at the beginning of the coming week due to high air pressure and temperatures of up to twelve degrees. Today, Friday, there will continue to be frequent cloud accumulation on the northern side of the Alps, accompanied by repeated rain or snow. The snow line will be between 400 and 1,000 meters. Away from the congested areas, there will…

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