Category: Austrian News

July 2023 brings some changes for housing seekers and commuters. In addition, new laws go into effect. The Corona crisis measures ended, and account fees rose, but the brokerage fee fell, and the electricity price in some places. The commuter allowance will also be cut at the start of the vacations in Vienna, Lower Austria and Burgenland. This and other things await you in the new month. Banks are also reacting to rising inflation by increasing fees for checking accounts, ATM cards and other services. Since the contracts are linked…

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ÖAMTC reminds us: parking tickets purchased before January 1, 2023, will soon lose their validity. As of January 2023, Vienna has increased parking fees by 14 percent: in concrete terms, this means a rate increase to 1.25 euros per half hour. Vienna parking tickets purchased before January 1 of this year will remain valid. Old Vienna parking tickets: The deadline ends on June 30But beware: the deadline ends on June 30, 2023. After that, the old short-term parking tickets may no longer be used: “Anyone who does so anyway is…

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As in 2018, 2019 and 2022, Vienna once again leads the “Economist” ranking of the ten most livable cities in the world.Vienna scored again in 2023 with high safety, good public facilities and a rich cultural offering. Copenhagen, Melbourne and Sydney follow in the following places. Cities in Asia and the Middle East catch up in the rankingsWestern European cities, including Stockholm, Rotterdam and London, fell significantly compared to 2022. Their ratings did not deteriorate seriously, but cities in Asia and the Middle East caught up. The report said some…

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The first heat wave of the year has recently caused powerful thunderstorms throughout Austria. Just in time for the weekend, the situation calms down again and remains mostly dry. In the coming week, however, the next heat wave is already in the starting blocks with up to 35 degrees. Friday will be somewhat unstable. In the north and south, showers and partly heavy thunderstorms will occur repeatedly. The wind will be light to moderate. Nevertheless, the daily highs can climb up to 31 degrees. Sun and clouds will alternate again…

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Just in time for the Vienna Danube Island Festival on Friday, the weather is stabilizing again after the heat wave. Geosphere Austria says short rain showers are possible, but temperatures will remain pleasantly warm. This weekend, the already 40th Donauinselfest in Vienna goes over the stage; we have the weather forecast from Friday to Sunday according to Geosphere Austria at a glance. Friday, June 23, 2023On Friday, the weather will increasingly stabilize. While thunderstorms may still occur, especially in the first half of the day, the tendency for showers will…

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The time has come: The first letters for the 2023 climate bonus are fluttering into people’s mailboxes what you now have to do with them – and what’s new this year. The 2023 climate bonus will be paid out in a new way in the fall – and people in Austria will be informed about this from now on. The basis for the cash bonus this year is a new “base amount” of 110 euros, which is topped up with a likewise further “regional compensation” of 0, 40, 75 or…

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A heat and thunderstorm warning is in effect for Wednesday and Thursday in Austria, according to GeoSphere Austria. In places, there may be severe thunderstorms with storms, hail and heavy rain. The year’s first heat wave brings this week widespread over 30 degrees. Especially on Wednesday and Thursday, temperatures around 35 degrees are possible. In addition, there is very high humidity (sultriness), which increases the heat load, as informed by Geosphere Austria. Storm and hail: Thunderstorm warning for Wednesday and ThursdayIn the muggy air, strong thunderstorms can develop in places…

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On July 1, category rents will rise 5.51 percent. It is the fourth price increase in 14 months. In July, the subsequent rent increase is due for around 135,000 households in Austria: The costs will rise by 5.51 percent for old apartments with category rents. According to the tenants’ association, this is the fourth price increase in 14 months, reports the “Ö1 Morgenjournal”. The reason continues to be high inflation. Related video: Important change: who gets a less net salary from July 2023 (Globex). Specifically affected are apartments built before…

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A heat wave is rolling over Austria in the next few days, with temperatures rising to 37 degrees. However, thunderstorms are also to be expected. With a westerly high-altitude current, subtropical and increasingly sultry air reaches the Alpine region. Showers and local heat thunderstorms will be limited to the mountains on Tuesday. From midweek, the risk of thunderstorms will increase significantly, with some severe thunderstorms also developing in the lowlands. On Tuesday, a relatively lovely mix of sun and mostly harmless veil clouds will dominate; only on the northern side…

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