Category: Austrian News

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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The Vienna Danube Island Festival 2023 – from June 23 to 25, 2023 – festival area stretches over a length of 4.5 kilometres from the North Bridge in the west to the Reichsbrücke in the east of the Danube Island. In four areas and on 13 stages, visitors to the Donauinselfest will be offered an extensive music programme and an action-packed sports and leisure programme. Here you can find the Danube Island Festival Plan 2023, with an overview of all the stages on the Danube Island. We recommend public transport…

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The coming week will bring a lot of heat, followed by thunderstorms, posing a potential storm risk. On Friday, however, the summery guest performance with temperatures of up to 35 degrees Celsius will end for the time being: a striking cold front will take over from the west, according to the forecast by Geosphere Austria on Sunday. On Monday, there will still be passing clouds to the north and west, but sunshine will predominate before some spring clouds form somewhat over the mountains in the afternoon. Subsequently, thunderstorms or rain…

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This week, the Austrian People’s Party (ÖVP) and the Greens determined how much the climate bonus will be in the individual municipalities. Only every third person receives the maximum amount of the climate bonusThose who live in the countryside receive more, those in cities less. The bonus will be paid out as of September. Adults receive 110 euros (in Vienna’s inner city) and 220 euros (in rural municipalities). Depending on where you live, you will receive 110, 150, 185 or a maximum of 220 euros from September. Children and youths…

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