Category: Austrian News

The number of coronavirus infections is rising steadily. As reported in “Heute,” this is also reflected in the ÖGK incapacity to work figures. The number of sick days due to COVID-19 infections skyrocketed from 4,455 (week 34) to 5,382 (week 35) within a week. The number of absences was particularly high in the German capital, with around 1,900 people falling ill. “The autumn wave is rolling in. There has already been an increase in cases in recent weeks. Depending on the weather, we expect a peak in four to six…

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Thursday will begin with residual clouds or fog in places. Otherwise, sunshine will dominate at first. From midday, cumulus clouds will become noticeable, bringing thunderstorms or rain showers more frequently than recently. The wind will blow weakly to moderately from the southeast to the west. Early morning temperatures will be between 11 and 21 degrees, afternoon temperatures between 23 and 33 degrees, with the hottest temperatures remaining in the east. Local fog or residual clouds will persist until early morning on Friday. Otherwise, the sun will often shine until midday.…

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The climate bonus will be paid out again this year to all those entitled to it in Austria – automatically and without an application. Payments via bank transfer will start on Monday, September 2, 2024. Between 145 and 290 eurosThis year, the climate bonus’s basic amount is 145 euros. Including the regional compensation, the payment levels are 145, 195, 245, and 290 euros. More than 90 percent of all eligible recipients will receive the climate bonus directly. A total of 8,688,437 people are entitled to the 2024 climate bonus during…

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Vienna will raise fees by almost six percent in 2025. A family will pay around 37 euros more per year. Now it’s official. The City of Vienna is raising its charges from January 2025. Waste collection, sewerage, water and parking will become more expensive. According to calculations by City Hall, an average single household (40 m²) will pay €1.35/month or €16.20/year more, while for family households (90 m²) the increase will be €3.11/month or around €37/year. In the future, a parking ticket for one hour will cost €2.60 instead of…

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First thunder and lightning, then summer heat While many can look forward to temperatures of around 30 degrees, local thunderstorms bring cooling – but also turbulent moments. Thursday: plenty of sunshine and rising temperaturesOn Thursday, the sun will dominate almost everywhere. Only occasional harmless patches of cloud will cross the sky. With weak to moderate winds shifting to the east, temperatures will reach between 24 and 28 degrees.The sunny weather will continue on Friday, with only harmless cumulus clouds expected even over the mountains. The wind will blow weakly to…

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Now that Statistics Austria has published the July inflation figures, the value of the pension increase has also been determined. The SPÖ-affiliated pensioners’ association believes this is too low.As announced on Tuesday, pensions will rise by 4.6 percent in the coming year. The government recently agreed to adopt the statutory adjustment factor for the annual pension adjustment. This applies up to a maximum pension of 6060 euros per month. Anyone with a higher income will only receive the adjustment factor up to this amount. The 4.6 percent is too little…

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Wasps seem particularly numerous this summer and are causing trouble at barbecues and relaxing hours in the garden. But what are the reasons for this? The exact answer to this question depends on various factors. Experts attribute the increased number of wasps to several causes, including: Favorable weather conditions: Last winter was mild, meaning many queen wasps survived and could start building their nests in the spring. In addition, the hot and dry summer offers optimal conditions for developing wasp colonies. Abundant food supply: An abundance of food, such as…

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The date is now fixed—when the climate bonus will be credited to your account. (Almost everyone in Austria will receive the climate bonus again this year.The climate bonus will be paid out at the same time as school starts (at least in Vienna, Lower Austria, and Burgenland). The climate bonus is now entering its third round. While it has been clear for some time that the payout will be higher this year than in previous years, the Climate Ministry has long kept the exact start date a secret. First, there…

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According to the temperatures measured so far, 2024 could be the hottest year in Austria’s history. This is according to the latest data from Geosphere Austria. Regarding the measured air temperature, the Austrian annual average for 2024—including the forecasts for August—is already 3.8 degrees above the 1961–1990 average. According to Geosphere Austria, only two above-average or four average cold autumn and winter months can change this value, so 2023 to 2018 (around 2.5 degrees above the 1961–1990 average) are not exceeded. Even a cold December, which was relatively warm in…

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