Category: Austrian News

The first stork landed. The first apricot blossoms sprouted. The first ticks and hedgehogs awakened from hibernation and were spotted. In short, spring has already begun in the middle of winter this year. Vegetation is around two to three weeks early this year, as are migratory birds. A stork moved into its nest in Deutschkreutz in Burgenland as early as February 22. The white stork that arrived at the WWF floodplain reserve in Marchegg (Lower Austria) on February 29 was also the first to land in Marchegg last year; it…

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Caritas of the Archdiocese of Vienna is collecting hygiene products for women affected by poverty around International Women’s Day (March 8). At the same time, the aim is to draw attention to the “taboo subject of menstruation,” according to a Caritas press release on Monday. In Austria, 533,000 women are at risk of poverty, and around 95,000 are severely affected by poverty. Inflation is exacerbating the situation. “The risk of being affected by poverty is greater for women than for men,” emphasized Doris Anzengruber, head of the Caritas social counselling…

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From April, the current cell phone and internet tariffs of many Austrians will become more expensive. A1, Magenta, and Drei are increasing costs for their customers.Last year, prices at A1, Magenta, or Drei were increased by up to 11.5 percent; this year, Austria’s largest mobile phone comparison portal tarife.at expects “only” around 7.8 percent. Network operators can raise prices (basic charges, service flat rates, and sometimes individual services) during the contract term in line with the CPI. Important: There is no special right of termination. Customers may not simply terminate…

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Sunny. On Sunday, the thermometer climbed up to 17 degrees in bright sunshine in parts of the country. The reason for this is a foehn storm responsible for the mild temperatures. According to meteorologists from Geosphere Austria, it is expected to reach up to 17 degrees again on Monday. But then comes the big chill. Cooling and rain until the weekendLow-pressure influence. While the start of the working week will be spring-like, a weak low-pressure influence will bring thicker clouds and scattered rain showers. Snow showers can even be expected…

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There were exactly 19,939 new citizens in Austria last year – a decrease of 3.2 percent compared to 2022. Among people living in Austria, Vienna saw the most naturalizations. 3,899 people received an Austrian passport in 2023. There were 2,031 people in Lower Austria and 1,808 naturalizations in Upper Austria. Anyone who wants to become an Austrian must overcome certain hurdles: Applicants must have a clean criminal record, provide proof of German language skills, and have lived in Austria for a certain period. You must also be able to prove…

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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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