Category: Austrian News

As of now, the electricity price brake starts in Austria – and brings savings of around 500 euros. Another electricity price bonus is being finalized. With immediate effect, the electricity price brake comes into force in Austria and is expected to save households up to 500 euros annually.On Thursday, the electricity price brake will start in Austria. According to the government, this should save an average household 500 euros annually. The bad news: Electricity prices will remain at a “very high level,” says Michael Strugl of the industry association Österreichs…

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Daily Corona numbers continue to rise by hundreds of cases compared to the previous week. On Friday, authorities report 5,107 new infections. Numerous experts are already calling for people to wear masks, keep their distance, and rewash their hands. The reason is that the corona numbers in Austria have been rising for days. And drastically, compared to the previous week, there are daily increases of several hundred cases. Will Friday change that? In the most recent 24 hours, the country’s health authorities reported 5,107 new corona infections, compared to 4,136…

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According to a government draft, the Corona rules will soon be changed again. Specifically, this concerns visits and employees in healthcare facilities where the 3G rule currently applies. The 3G rule for visitors and employees in hospitals, convalescent homes, or old people’s and nursing homes is likely to be dropped soon. According to the “Salzburger Nachrichten,” this is provided in a draft amendment to the Covid-19 Basic Measures Ordinance. On the other hand, the mask requirement in these facilities is to remain in place. Individual provinces may provide stricter measures…

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The German expression “Es weihnachtet sehr” (It’s getting very Christmassy) fits the mood in Vienna as Austria’s capital decks itself out in style for the holiday season. The center of the old Habsburg empire treats locals and visitors to quaint Christmas markets featuring crafts and decorations, hot punch, and baked goods in all the city’s main squares. Numerous exhibitors sell handicrafts, Christmas decorations, toys, and regional delicacies at the Vienna Christmas Market in Schönbrunn. Plenty of punch and tea will be provided at this Vienna Christmas Market. Complete Advent program…

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Whether adhesive vignette or the digital version: as of today, December 1, the vignette 2023 is valid. The adhesive vignette 2023 in purple has been available since November 22 at 6,000 sales outlets in Austria and abroad. The digital vignette is available in the ASFINAG toll store and free app. From December 1, both versions (digital, considering the consumer protection period) are valid. The “old” annual vignette in apricot is still valid until January 31, 2023. “67 percent of all annual vignettes are already digital. Besides the benefits for customers,…

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After two years in which Corona measures slowed the infections, the wave is sweeping back. The youngest, in particular, are suffering. The protective measures against the Coronavirus – mandatory masks, social distancing, lockdowns, etc. – have had a side effect: in the last two years, there has also been a decrease in flu cases. The usual waves of flu in the fall and winter largely failed to materialize. However, with the end of most restrictions, there is the threat of another wave of viruses, particularly severe. Experts speak of a…

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New Corona infection numbers in Austria have increased for two weeks. According to AGES, 4,428 new Corona cases were recorded on Tuesday. This is above the average for the past seven days, with 4,308 new Corona cases added daily. The seven-day incidence rose to 334 cases per 100,000 population. There are currently 42,170 laboratory-confirmed active Corona cases in Austria, up 1,613 from the previous day. 5,554,975 confirmed Corona cases since the start of the pandemicThere have already been 5,554,975 confirmed cases in Austria since the pandemic began. In the past…

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Corona case numbers are rising again in Austria, and hospitals are seeing more infected patients. On Monday, 2,814 new coronavirus infections were reported. As usual, there was less testing over the weekend, so the number of new infections is below the weekly average. Two thousand eight hundred fourteen new corona infections on Monday.According to the Agency for Health and Food Safety (AGES), 2,814 new coronavirus infections were recorded on Sunday, compared with an average of 4,317 new cases per day last week. The seven-day incidence rose to 334.7 cases per…

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The current Corona protection measures in Vienna will probably be in place for longer. As Mayor Michael Ludwig (SPÖ) explained, the obligation to wear masks on public transport and the health and care sector provisions will probably remain in place throughout the winter. “It makes sense to maintain certain measures during the colder season,” he said in an interview with APA. The situation in hospitals is still a very demanding one, he indicated. He said one has to pay attention to vulnerable groups – for example, in hospitals or nursing…

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