Category: Austrian News

Today, Saturday, a nationwide civil defense rehearsal alarm will be carried out again. Between 12:00 and 12:45 p.m., after the signal “siren rehearsal,” the three civil defense signals “warning,” “alarm” and “all-clear” will be sent out via 8,300 fire department sirens throughout Austria. The annual rehearsal of the signal tones serves to check the technical equipment of the warning and alarm system and is intended to familiarize the population with the signals. During the test alarm, there will also be a test triggering of the Austrian disaster warning app KATWARN.…

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On Friday, 12,695 new coronavirus infections were reported in Austria. This brings the seven-day incidence per 100,000 population to 811.2. On Friday, 1,421 covid patients in Austria’s hospitals were in a normal ward. Sixty-nine were also in an intensive care unit. According to the Ages’ data, no Covid-positive person has died since yesterday. However, this number usually increases after subsequent reports are entered. Seven-day incidences in the provinces: Burgenland: 665.7 Carinthia: 849.2 Lower Austria: 776.3 Upper Austria: 1,009.6 Salzburg: 920.4 Styria: 729.5 Tyrol: 939.0 Vorarlberg: 701.6 Vienna: 692.9 source: sozialministerium.at/picture:…

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Austria will elect a new federal president in three weeks, on October 9. A total of almost 6.4 million Austrians are eligible to vote. All important questions and answers on the BP election 2022On October 9, the nearly 6.4 million eligible voters will decide whether Federal President Alexander Van der Bellen will be sworn in for a second six-year term. Six other candidates are running against him, making the ballot paper a record length this year. Nevertheless, Van der Bellen has a good chance of getting 50 percent or more…

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The climate bonus is causing confusion and criticism among many. While some have already received the 500 euros, others are still waiting. Since September 1, the 500-euro climate bonus has been paid out in Austria. Many Austrians have already had the money transferred to their bank accounts or received the Sodexo vouchers in the mail. Others are still waiting. According to “Heute,” the payout is in random order. So family members in the same household may receive the climate bonus at different times. Furthermore, the payout is regulated as follows:…

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Autumn is here, and with it, the rising Corona numbers. What awaits us in the coming months is revealed by molecular biologist Ulrich Elling. The curve of new corona infections in Austria is currently on a roller coaster ride – with an upward trend. However, the culprit is not yet the new variants BA.2.75.2 and BQ.1.1, but “the seasonal effect, which will be additionally fueled by the BA.5 additional mutation in October,” explains molecular biologist Ulrich Elling in an interview with “Heute.” Up to now, the different variants’ mutations have…

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On Tuesday, 14,398 new coronavirus infections were reported in Austria. 1,393 Corona patients were treated in hospitals. Twenty-three deaths occurred in the past seven days. Corona numbers and hospitalizations are rising massively again in Austria. On Wednesday, the Agency for Health and Food Safety reported 1,393 patients hospitalized with Covid-19, up 94 from Tuesday. New infections are also up massively, with 14,389 cases recorded in the past 24 hours, up by more than 6,000 from 8,264 a week ago. 14,389 new Corona infections were reported WednesdayThat was not only well…

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All motorists in Austria should fill up their cars this week by Friday at the latest, advises ARBÖ President Peter Rezar: “Because the CO2 tax is coming on October 1, and that will make fuel a good 8 cents more expensive per liter.” A tankful of fuel for a vehicle with a 50-liter tank will cost around four euros more from next Saturday, which is why a rush to the gas stations must be expected before then. “If too many motorists want to fill up at the same time, queues…

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The number of new Corona infections continues to rise: For the first time since late July, more than 10,000 – 10,449 to be exact – new SARS-CoV-2 infections were reported on Tuesday. The 10,449 new Corona infections were above the average of 8,058 conditions per day over the past seven days. On Tuesday of the previous week, there were “only” 5,937 new infections. Meanwhile, the pandemic activity is also reflected in hospital patients. One thousand two hundred ninety-one hospitalized with Covid-19 meant 143 more than the previous day. 10,449 new…

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New edition for an old bonus: Those who missed out on the 150 euro energy voucher now get a second chance to get it after all. The energy voucher was already issued to Austrian households at the end of April and beginning of May 2022. It was intended to curb the rapidly rising energy prices – around 2.6 million vouchers were submitted and reduce the annual electricity bill by 150 euros. However, approximately four million vouchers were sent out – and many citizens probably forgot to redeem the voucher. Or…

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