Category: Austrian News

The Covid forecasting consortium expects more Corona infections and patients in normal wards in its Wednesday update. An increase in Corona patients is expected in normal wards.Vienna. In the normal-care sector, the number of occupied beds is expected to range from 854 to 1,379 across Austria in two weeks on March 1, with a mean of 1,085 beds. As of Tuesday, 914 infected people had to be treated in normal care units in hospitals. Within a week, the number had increased by 27 percent or 192 patients. In intensive care…

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This winter, more hospitalizations were due to the flu than before the pandemic. More than 700,000 people were on sick leave. Coughs, colds, headaches and sometimes high fevers: Austria was hit by a triple wave of infections this winter. In addition to Corona and the RS virus, the flu wave was particularly severe in December and January. As the Austrian Health Insurance Fund reported, there were 22,650 influenza cases in Austria between November 2022 and January 2023. The seasonal infection wave started early this winter. The first flu cases occurred…

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After three years of the Corona pandemic, the real flu returned this winter – and in sevenfold strength. In addition, there are numerous colds. It was the most unpleasant comeback this winter: The flu is back. Benefiting from Corona protections, flu seasons in 2020/21 and 2021/22 had been relatively mild. But with the elimination of mandatory masks (except in Vienna) and spacing rules, infection numbers went back up massively this year. At the same time, influenza, in particular, i.e. the real flu, carries a high health risk and can also…

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Today the 65th edition of the Vienna Opera Ball takes place at the Vienna State Opera.After the corona-related cancellations, the State Opera will once again become the most beautiful ballroom in the world today. History After soirees and routes starting in 1877, the first “real” Opera Ball took place in 1935. There was a break due to war from 1940 to 1956, once in 1991 (Gulf War) and then twice because of Corona. The guests 2023 are expected in the sold-out opera with 5,150 ball guests; each ticket costs 350…

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The population of Austria has grown strongly. A calculation of Statistics Austria shows this. On Jan. 1, 2023, 9,106,126 people lived in the country, up 127,197 (plus 1.4 percent) from the beginning of 2022, according to preliminary data from Statistics Austria. The increase was much larger than in 2021, when the increase was 46,265 people or 0.5 percent. It was also slightly larger than in 2015, when there were plus 115,545 persons or 1.3 percent. A good half of the increase was due to the Ukraine war. “Austria grew more…

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With tax equalization, you can get back several hundred euros per year. There is more money for people with lower incomes this year. The employee assessment (tax equalization) pays off, especially this year. Up to an income of 24,000 euros can claim the cost-of-living deduction of 500 euros, reports the “ORF.” This is one of the measures from the Anit inflation package of the government. However, this only applies this year. Families, as well as commuters, will also get more money. According to the Chamber of Labor, a family with…

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Early temperatures will still be frosty in the coming week, but highs will climb into double digits. Valentine’s Day will be sunny and mild, up to 13 degrees. On Wednesday, even up to 15 degrees plus are expected. Especially in the north and east, but also on the eastern edge of the Alps and in southeastern Styria, high foggy residual clouds often persist on Monday morning. These will only thin out slowly in the afternoon and gradually make way for the sun. However, the humid layer is particularly tenacious over…

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The second wave of climate bonus payments started on February 2. However, those who receive the bonus by mail still have to wait. Since September 1, the climate bonus has been paid out in Austria.Most people in Austria have already received the 2022 climate bonus in the fall: around 7.4 million people by bank transfer and over 1.2 million as a voucher. However, those who have not yet received it had to be patient until February 2 – according to the Climate Protection Ministry, this involved 457,000 people. Eligible are…

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Starting in 2024, the retirement age for women in Austria will be equalized. But the longer working hours will also mean a higher pension later. The government decided to increase the retirement age for all women in the National Council session on February 1. Starting in 2024, women will gradually have to work longer until they can retire. In return, they will receive a higher pension later. According to the government’s roadmap, the adjustment to the retirement age for men at 65 will take place over the next ten years.…

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