Category: Austrian News

Vaccinations can be given by registered doctors and in vaccination centers. Appointments can be made from October 28.Summer is over, fall is coming. And with it, cooler temperatures offer flu viruses ideal opportunities to spread. Vulnerable groups in particular should therefore get a flu vaccination in good time. These include people over the age of 50, people with chronic illnesses, e.g. diabetes, cardiovascular or lung diseases, etc. and people who work in the healthcare system or have contact with large groups of people (e.g. in schools, supermarkets, etc.). The ideal…

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This year, flu vaccination will be offered free of charge throughout Austria; in Vienna, appointments will be available in the city’s vaccination centers starting on 4 November. According to a press release from the office of City Councillor for Health Peter Hacker (SPÖ) on Monday, these can be booked from October 28. Following an agreement between the federal government, the provinces, and the Austrian Health Insurance Fund (ÖGK), the flu vaccination will be free of charge this fall and winter; last year, a prescription fee was still due. Around 250,000…

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Today, Monday, summer, and sunshine will end: according to meteorologists, the weather will turn seamlessly into fall overnight, with temperatures dropping by at least ten degrees. According to the weather service Ubimet, the reason for this is a low-pressure system called “Yonca,” which has a southerly current. Warm and humid air masses initially reached the country, causing temperatures to rise again to midsummer levels. “From Sunday evening, however, the influence of low pressure will increase in Austria,” explains meteorologist Nikolas Zimmermann. “The new week will bring unsettled and early fall…

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AT-Alert—the automatic cell phone disaster and crisis alerts in the event of storms, “threatening police situations,” or technical hazards such as chemical accidents—is finally on track. The federal states announced on Thursday that the new population warning system will enter the final test phase throughout Austria from September 9th. If everything runs smoothly in the following weeks, “live operation” will start on October 5. However, according to the Tyrolean government, the test phase does not mean that test warnings will be sent out nationwide starting September 9th. Rather, this would…

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Autumn is showing its first signs of life, reports the Austrian Severe Weather Center (UWZ).Austria lies on the edge of a low over Western Europe called “Yonca” at the weekend. A southerly current will bring warm, humid air masses into the country, and temperatures will rise again to midsummer levels. “From Sunday evening, the influence of low pressure will increase in Austria, and the new week will bring unsettled and early fall weather,” says Nikolas Zimmermann, UWZ meteorologist.Up to 31 degrees again at the weekendOn Saturday, sunshine will mostly dominate.…

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The temperatures in eastern Austria have been above average, but this will change from next week. At the weekend, the sun will really heat up the whole country again. Then rain showers and thunderstorms will bring the long-awaited cooling. Friday will start quite cool and unsettled in the east in the morning. However, the sun will increasingly prevail by the afternoon, bringing temperatures up to 29 degrees. Rain showers and thunderstorms are only possible in the western mountains.Harmless spring clouds are widespread throughout Austria on Saturday. The day will start…

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From January 1, 2025, new plastic beverage bottles and cans in Austria will be subject to a 0.25 euro deposit. Austrian supermarket Spar provides information on the necessary changes: The deposit affects all drinks except milk and mixed milk drinks in plastic bottles and cans between 0.1 and 3 liters.During a transitional period until March 31, bottlers still have the opportunity to fill empty cans and bottles without a deposit—so that packaging does not have to be thrown away.Start date: mid-JanuarySpar expects the first beverages, with a deposit, to be…

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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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