Category: Austrian News

No detailed information was disclosed about the total budget for the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 in Vienna. It was only mentioned that it will be lower than this year’s event in Basel, according to ORF Director General Roland Weißmann on Wednesday. Nevertheless, he emphasized: “We are economical, but spectacular. That is the motto we have set ourselves.” Eurovision Song Contest 2026 in Vienna will be cheaper than ESC 2025 in Basel Currently, the budgeting phase for 2026 is underway. A “maximum budget” has been set for the ESC, emphasized the…

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After a long, very hot spell, the weather in Vienna will become much more pleasant next week, with temperatures barely rising above the 30-degree mark. By Tuesday at the latest, it will finally become cooler. Temperatures above 35 degrees, as we have had in Vienna in recent days, will definitely be a thing of the past next week. Here is an overview of the weather for the coming days. By Thursday at the latest, people suffering from the heat will be delighted, as temperatures will drop significantly. “Almost cloudless skies”…

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Over the next few days, temperatures will rise sharply in many regions, accompanied by humid air and some severe thunderstorms. Today, the heat will continue to rise, reaching 29 to 37 degrees. The highest temperatures are expected in the east. At 2000 meters above sea level, it will be around 20 degrees. In most regions, the sun will shine all day long. Only in the west will clouds roll in in the afternoon, accompanied by some Saharan dust (from North Africa). Rain showers and thunderstorms are also possible there, especially…

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After July was a washout this year, temperatures are now reaching midsummer highs again in August. Meteorologists are expecting daily temperatures above 30 degrees this week, in particular. The intense heat of the weekend was somewhat dampened by a cold front on Monday. Temperatures will then rise to over 35 degrees on Thursday and Friday – possibly the hottest days of the week. Today, Wednesday, the sky will be completely cloudless. A few more cumulus clouds will form over the mountains, but even here, only isolated local showers or thunderstorms…

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However, those hoping for cooler weather will have to be patient. The risk of thunderstorms is also increasing again. At least another week of summer heat After a hot and humid weekend, the new week will start a little more pleasantly in eastern Austria. The daily highs will be just below 30 °C, and the air will no longer feel so oppressive. The brief respite will end quickly: starting on Tuesday, temperatures will rise again day by day. This will also increase the risk of thunderstorms, especially in the mountains.…

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Throughout the year, there are frequent legal updates and revised guidelines. These often apply only to specific groups of people, but in other cases, they are mandatory for all citizens. What will change in August 2025? The following items will be affected. What will change in August 2025? As early as August 1, many citizens will have to adjust to the new regulations that directly affect them. What exactly will change in 2025? While pensioners, for example, can expect earlier but lower pension payments, new standards now apply to identity…

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After weeks of rain, the next heatwave is just around the corner. As meteorologists from Geosphere Austria predicted on Friday, the high-pressure weather will continue. Temperatures of up to 36 degrees are expected. It will be very sunny, with thunderstorms only possible again on Tuesday. Highest temperature on Saturday The sun will shine again on Saturday, and it will be very hot. In the morning, it will often be cloudless, with a few cumulus clouds forming over the mountains in the afternoon. At the same time, high veil clouds will…

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Membership numbers are falling, buildings are standing empty, and churches are being sold in Lower Austria. The parish of Hirschwang shows how deep the change goes. The Catholic Church continues to lose ground in Austria. This is not only due to the declining number of believers, as church real estate has also been up for sale for some time now. This is also the case in several parishes in Lower Austria, where churches have been sold in recent years. Just recently, another place of worship was put up for sale:…

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There has been a recent increase in scam attempts via various communication channels. Be careful if you receive such a text message. Unfortunately, fraud attempts via messenger services are no longer a rarity these days. On the contrary, the methods used to obtain Austrians’ data are becoming increasingly sophisticated. Time and again, 5-Minuten readers report fraudulent messages asking them to click on a link. Fraudulent text messages are circulating in Austria Whether it’s phone calls, text messages, or emails, fraudsters will stop at nothing and have no qualms about trying…

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