Category: Austrian News

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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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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