Category: Austrian News

“The Economist” again ranks Vienna first worldwide in terms of quality of life in 2024.For the third time in a row, the British Economist has named Vienna the world’s most liveable city in its annual Global Liveability Ranking. The decisive factor for the top position in this ranking success was the full score for stability, healthcare system, education, and infrastructure in a global comparison of cities. Vienna Mayor Michael Ludwig said: “It fills us with pride that our achievements have once again been internationally recognized and awarded. It is no…

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It’s now official: the end of July was particularly hot in Austria; according to the weather service Ubimet, the month was around two degrees hotter than the long-term average. It is, therefore, the third hottest July in the 257-year history of measurements. Only July 2015 (+2.5 degrees from the average) and July 2006 (+2.3 degrees) were even warmer. Nevertheless, records were broken regionally. For example, in the southeast of the country, the month was the warmest July in history. Lots of heat in the south and eastBrisk low-pressure activity in…

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A brief change in the weather brings a welcome cool-down for Austria.The heat is coming to an abrupt end in many places this week. We are expecting warm and humid to hot temperatures as early as today (Thursday), but thunderstorms are possible across the country. The probability of thunderstorms is particularly high in the west and south. From Friday, maximum temperatures will drop to a pleasant 23 to 28 degrees for a few days. This is a refreshing change after the hot July in the east and south of Austria,…

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The federal government announced on Tuesday that pensions will rise by the statutory adjustment factor in the coming year, between 4.5 and 4.7 percent. The equalization supplement will also increase by the same amount. The protection clause for the pension account will be extended by one year, and the quotation of the first pension increase will remain suspended With this announcement, the government has taken the lead this time. This is because the statutory adjustment factor – calculated based on average inflation from August 2023 to July 2024 – has…

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ID cards, such as driving licenses, can be presented digitally. But if this doesn’t work, it can be expensive.ID cards, such as driving licenses and registration certificates, can be presented in Austria via ID-Austria. But experts warn if it doesn’t work. The digital driver’s license has been a reality in Austria for some time now, followed by the digital registration certificate this year. The implementation is practical: ID Austria allows owners of the documents to “digitize” them in just a few moments and then use them with the “eAusweise” app.…

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It’s been hot over the past few days, and it’s staying that way: According to weather experts, temperatures are set to rise again in the new week, with peaks of 35 degrees! With the heat, however, the chance of thunderstorms, some of them heavy, will increase again in the second half of the week … Temperatures will rise noticeably over the course of the week. Meteorologists at UBIMET Austria are even forecasting highs of over 30 degrees in every federal state on Wednesday. “In the west, the peak of the…

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In a heartening gesture towards diversity and international collaboration, the Kardinal Schwarzenberg Klinikum recently extended a warm welcome to a group of Filipino nurses who have arrived to join their nursing service team in Austria. This significant event, which took place on July 10, marked the beginning of a new chapter in the healthcare landscape as Filipino nurses prepared to embark on their professional journey in a new and unfamiliar setting. Upon their arrival, the Filipino nurses registered in the Austrian healthcare professional register, a crucial requirement for commencing their…

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While one person receives 195 euros, their neighbour has to make do with 145 euros. The different levels of the climate bonus raise questions in Vienna. In principle, you can always expect extra money in your account. This will happen in September, when the climate bonus is paid out again. Depending on where you live in Austria, you will receive either 145, 195, 245, or 290 euros. How is the height decided? People who live in the city and enjoy a well-developed public transport network get less than people in…

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Almost everyone in Austria will receive the climate bonus again this year. According to the Ministry of Climate Protection, the payment will start soon. “The climate bonus 2024 is coming!” was written on the information letter from the Ministry of Climate Protection, which fluttered into the letterbox about a month ago. Now there are more details: As “Heute” has learned, payment of the climate bonus will begin in September! “The climate bonus is available to all people who have their main residence in Austria for at least six months in…

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