Category: Austrian News

16 degrees on Saturday, one degree warmer on Sunday: it will be unusually mild for this time of year in Vienna this weekend. While the first day of spring in Vienna didn’t bring much nice weather, Saturday, March 2, will be cloudy due to fog or clouds. As the day progresses, the sun will make an appearance, and it will remain dry. According to the forecast, a weak south-easterly wind will initially blow, picking up and becoming brisker by the afternoon. Temperatures: 6 degrees in the morning, up to 16…

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Inflation continued to fall in Austria in February, reaching 4.3 percent, according to a flash estimate by Statistics Austria. This is the lowest figure since December 2021. In January, prices for goods and services had risen by 4.5 percent for the year. “Food prices, in particular, are currently driving inflation much less than a year ago,” says Tobias Thomas, head of Statistics Austria. This means that the trend of a sharp fall in the inflation rate has not continued for the time being. At the beginning of the year, consumer…

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The past February was mild but accompanied by gloomy weather. Snow and frost were largely absent in the lowlands, but a high pollen count caused discomfort. How does this weather situation affect the outlook for March? Greetings from North AfricaThe Italian low-pressure system YUE is moving away, and the high-pressure system IVO is bringing temporary dry weather. However, Saharan dust is still in the air and could cause cloudy, sunny spells. Temperatures will range between 8 and 18 degrees – a foretaste of spring. Weekend at a glance: Italian Low…

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Saharan dust influences weather patternsA meteorological phenomenon is imminent: Saharan dust will influence the atmosphere over Central Europe in the coming days. From Wednesday, lows over the central Mediterranean region will channel mineral-rich dust into the higher air layers over Austria. In this article, we shed light on the effects of Saharan dust and how you may be able to recognize it directly or indirectly.Low pressure over the central Mediterranean leads the way: on the eastern flank of these lows, Saharan dust from North Africa first reaches Italy and then…

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Pork Day is celebrated on March 1. To mark the occasion, AMA-Marketing takes a look at meat consumption trends.AMA quality seal to be extendedPork is the most commonly consumed meat in Austria. At the same time, the proportion of pigs reared in improved animal husbandry systems is increasing continuously, albeit slowly. Austrians eat 33.5 kilos of pork per personAccording to Statistics Austria’s supply balance, pork is the most popular meat, at 33.5 kilograms per person per year. Processed pork is particularly popular. Ham is the most popular overall, followed by…

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An abrupt onset of winter has the regions from Montafon to the Karawanken firmly in its grip. But despite this brief return of winter, February remains on course to be the warmest month in the history of weather records. Even the coming week promises mild temperatures while Italian lows dominate the weather map.,The influence of the Italian lowsThe Alpine region is under the influence of extensive Italian lows at the beginning of the week. These bring humid air from the south, which discharges over the mountains. Intermittent rain and snow…

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Spring is fast approaching. The weather will bring mild temperatures in the coming days. “In the lowlands, this February was consistently too mild from the first to the last day,” explains Nikolas Zimmermann from the Vienna-based Severe Weather Center. The meteorologist explains: “The third month of winter has completely failed this year. February was even significantly warmer in the lowlands than an average March.” Particularly on the northern side of the Alps and in the east, temperatures were around 6 degrees above the seasonal average. Saharan dust will also move…

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The weather in Austria will remain changeable and mild over the weekend. However, Geosphere Austria issued a weather warning for snowfall in some regions on Friday. All about the weather in ViennaAccording to a statement, fresh snow is expected down to low altitudes, which could cause problems on the roads and rail connections. Cold front reaches Austria on Friday: weather warningThe weather warning was triggered by a cold front reaching Austria on Friday. The focus of the precipitation, with rain and snow, is expected on the southern side of the…

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Austrian Post is warning all customers that some fraud attempts look deceptively genuine at first glance. It’s a well-known scam. Fraudsters are increasingly sending fake messages in the name of the Austrian Post to obtain account information and personal access data. We’ll tell you what to look out for if this happens and what you must not do under any circumstances. Not every message can be immediately exposed as a scam. If in doubt, the following, therefore, applies: make a handwritten note of the alleged consignment number and enter it…

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