Category: Austrian News

Spring 2023 was wet and dreary, “one of the 15 wettest and sunniest” since recorded, Geosphere Austria tallied Tuesday. The number of sunshine hours was 25 percent below average. “It was thus the dullest spring since 1991,” experts said. With a mild March and relatively calm April and May, it is about average for the recent past but was significantly warmer than a spring earlier.“Compared to an average spring in the period 1991 to 2020, spring 2023 was 0.1 degrees below average in Austria’s lowlands and 0.3 degrees below average…

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A new money bonus is coming – and it’s a tough one! The “Gemeindebau-Bonus” is intended to relieve the burden on hundreds of thousands of Viennese significantly. New bonus fixed, payment in September 2023! The Vienna City Council has set the so-called “community building bonus” for 55 million euros. “Community building in Vienna has always stood for social cohesion. Through the multi-level community building bonus, the City of Vienna and Vienna Housing shows what it means to look and act socially accurate,” said Housing Councillor and Deputy Mayor Katrin Gaál…

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Since inflation has not slowed down noticeably in recent months, many tenants are already threatened with the subsequent price increase in July – because category rents are then expected to rise by about 5.5 percent. This would be the fourth increase in 15 months and would affect around 135,000 households if the government does not take countermeasures. AK, ÖGB and the tenants’ association are alarmed and are once again calling for the introduction of a rent brake. Fourth increase in 15 months“Four increases in 15 months of a total of…

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Sunny weather will continue until the end of next week, according to a forecast by Geosphere Austria. May is coming to an early end of summer. Beyond that, it will remain mostly sunny and pleasantly warm until next Friday, with the tendency for showers and thunderstorms increasing toward the end of the week. The summer is thus not only calendar-technically before the door. Pentecost Monday brings scattered showersOn Whit Monday, the sun will initially shine from the sky everywhere before spring clouds will form over the mountains and hills in…

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Several changes will come into effect on June 1 or during the month. For example, the last Corona measures expire in this country, stricter penalties for e-scooter drivers are coming, a discounter is starting a 50 percent special sale, electricity customers should compare prices again, and the festival season is beginning—an overview of the most important innovations. ➤ As of June 30, Covid-19 is no longer a notifiable disease. Specifically, this means, above all, the end of the so-called traffic restrictions. Currently, Covid-positive individuals still have to adhere to rules…

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Currently, in Vienna, flyers in the appearance of the city of Vienna are circulated, which pretend that the city of Vienna by lot Residents “Parkpickrl” wants to be eliminated. This is freely invented. Recently, members have reported to us about a so-called “Parkpickerl lot” on their parked vehicles. These lots are about reducing the number of cars or parking picker users. On inquiry with the responsible Viennese city councillor for traffic, Ulli Sima, it is confirmed that Vienna has no official lottery or the like. The said lottery slips can…

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According to Geosphere Austria, highs around 25 degrees are expected during the upcoming Pentecost weekend. The sun can be seen frequently Vienna weather in detailThanks to the influence of high pressure, an often sunny long Pentecost weekend can be expected, accompanied by highs around 25 degrees Celsius, according to Geosphere Austria’s forecast. On Tuesday, however, this weather situation should change again, but any thunderstorms will form relatively small-scale and remain warm. Friday still changeable with short rain showersAlong and north of the Alps, it will be only partly sunny from…

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Supermarkets will, in future, have to report to the Ministry of Environment how much food they throw away or donate. This results from the Waste Management Act (AWG) amendment passed in the National Council on Wednesday. The reporting obligation for traders applies from the fourth quarter from a sales area of 400 square meters or five points of sale. According to Minister Leonore Gewessler (Greens), it should be a “clear incentive to donate” and thus minimize food waste. Once a quarter, significant grocers and supermarket chains must report to the…

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Households with average electricity and gas consumption save over 1,400 euros with an alternative provider over 1,400 euros, calculates a tariff comparison portal. Around 300,000 EVN customers are affected by the contract termination of the “Optima-Klassik-Tarife,” which will be discontinued at the end of June. Without a new contract, these households face the disconnection of their electricity or gas meters. Many affected are still faced with choosing a new provider or tariff, according to the tariff comparison portal “durchblicker” in a release. Time is pressing: Due to the three-week legally…

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