Category: Austrian News

Motorists beware! As of May 1, certain traffic violations will become more expensive in Austria. This concerns: cell phone driving or the also the seat belt obligation. On May 1, 2023, parts of the 41st amendment to the Motor Vehicles Act 1967 (KFG) will come into force. Within the scope of this, specific penalty amounts will also be increased. Cell phone in the car, seat belt – the new catalog of penalties. “The organ mandate when using a cell phone at the wheel without hands-free device will then cost 100…

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As the month draws to a close, the weather remains suitably changeable for April, but temperatures rise to spring levels.Over 20 degrees are, in many cases, at least intermittently indoors, despite repeatedly appearing clouds. On Friday, dense clouds cover the sky, especially in the west and along the northern side of the Alps. It often rains persistently, otherwise only intermittently. Towards the east, there will be less rain, but even there, the clouds will remain dense throughout the day. In the south, there will be little rain, but even here,…

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Cell phones at the wheel will now be even more expensive! As of May 1, you will have to pay a fine of 100 euros instead of 50 euros for using a cell phone in a vehicle without a hands-free device. Violations of the seat belt and helmet requirements will also be significantly increased. Starting in May, traffic offenders in Austria will be asked to pay more: The organ mandate for using a cell phone at the wheel without a hands-free device will cost 100 instead of the previous 50…

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The vacation season is approaching, so now is the right time to check whether the passport is valid.It is advisable to apply now to avoid longer waiting times when applying for passports. “Anyone who needs a new passport during the summer vacations should ideally come as soon as possible to one of the passport service points in the municipal district offices, which can be selected at will,” recommends Jürgen Czernohorszky, the city councilor responsible. Security passports are produced centrally for Austria.Due to the high-security requirements, security passports are produced centrally…

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A majority of 54 percent of people in Austria who have been vaccinated against Covid-19 will “probably” or “definitely” get a booster in the future. Approval is highest among those who have already been vaccinated four times, according to a survey commissioned by the ÖVIH.However, 17 percent of those vaccinated “definitely” do not want to get a booster. The president of the Association of Vaccine Manufacturers (ÖVIH), President Renée Gallo-Daniel, believes that “a broad awareness campaign” before the fall would be helpful. Nine percent of vaccinated Austrians are still undecided…

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After a halfway springlike weekend, the week starts on Monday with the next cold front. Thus, it is mostly densely cloudy and rainy especially during the first half of the day, announced Geosphere Austria on Sunday. From the west, however, it loosens up visibly with rising air pressure during the day and the sun shows up more often. Otherwise, it remains slightly prone to showers in the afternoon. The daily high will reach twelve to 17 degrees. Also on Tuesday, Austria will remain in a changeable, northwesterly flow. There will…

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Vienna is getting a new Bim connection. Streetcar line 12 is expected to connect Leopoldstadt with Josefstadt in the fall of 2025.Mostly, it will run on existing tracks, but part of the route will also be newly built. The terminus stations will be in Hillerstraße and the Josefstädter Straße U6 station. The new addition will primarily open up and connect the Nordbahnviertel district, where thousands of apartments have recently been built. The project was presented Thursday by Planning and Transportation City Councilor Uli Sima, Public Transportation City Councilor Peter Hanke…

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Austria can look forward to temperatures around 24 degrees this weekend – but this will end on Monday at the latest—the weather forecast.Today, Saturday, it will be sunny and dry; residual clouds and local patches of early morning fog in the south will soon dissipate. During the day, compact clouds will gradually move into the west, increasing the risk of showers in the afternoon in Vorarlberg and the Tyrolean Außerfern. Otherwise, there will be plenty of sunshine. The wind will often blow moderately from south to east, and temperatures will…

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On April 23, the 40th Vienna Marathon will take place. All road closures, alternative routes, crossing options and public transport restrictions at the Vienna City Marathon 2023 can be found here at a glance. The Vienna City Marathon 2023 will again bring numerous road closures and detours on April 23. ÖAMTC has compiled the main access and exit routes to the affected districts on Marathon Sunday in Vienna. Parts of Vienna closed on Marathon Sunday.Already from the early morning hours, parts of Vienna will be temporarily closed or only accessible…

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