Category: Austrian News

If inflation rates over the past twelve months are anything to go by, pensions are likely to rise significantly in 2024 – by 9.7 percent.That is the expected benchmark for adjusting pensions based on the average increase in the consumer price index. However, as Statistics Austria told APA on Monday, the adjustment factor may change because only a flash estimate is available for July, and the June value has not yet been finalized. Calculation of the guideline valueBackground: The Ministry of Social Affairs calculates the reference value based on the…

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The weather presents itself from its changeable side in the new week. It’s getting warmer again, but it’s crashing again. At the beginning of the new week, the weather temporarily calms down under the influence of intermediate highs, before on Tuesday, with the arrival of the frontal system of the Atlantic low “Wenzeslaus” from the west, the unsettled weather character with numerous showers and individual thunderstorms prevails again. There will be only a short pause in the middle of the week, but Austria will increasingly come under the influence of…

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On July 28, at 3 p.m., church bells rang five minutes longer. In Lower Austria, too, attention is drawn to the worldwide famine. As a signal against global hunger and the devastating effects of the climate crisis, more than 3,000 church bells rang throughout Austria for five minutes at 3 p.m. on Friday, July 28. The ringing is intended to draw attention to the fact that people are still dying of hunger or the consequences of need every day and calls for commitment against hunger. The climate crisis, associated weather…

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At the beginning of the weekend, the weather in Austria continues to present itself from its friendly side. But this will end in the afternoon. Especially in the east, it will be summery hot again on Friday, but in the run-up to a low with a core over the British Isles, the tendency for showers and thunderstorms will slowly increase again, starting in the mountains. The weekend will continue to offer summery weather, but the trend for thunderstorms will increase further. After a relatively calm start to the week, a…

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With the help of fake e-mails and SMS in the name of Österreich.gv.at, Internet fraudsters try to obtain personal data from citizens. The Federal Ministry of Finance (BMF) is warning of a new scam. The fraudulent messages receive the information that the recipients should fill out an online application to receive a refund. The sender of the letters appears to be “öesterreich.gv.at” or the wording “Austria Government Digital Sales and Service.” The hyperlink included leads to a fake website in the design of FinanzOnline, which asks for the input of…

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During the summer, some well-known clubs and pubs will distribute information about the danger of knockout drops. There will also be actions at concerts. VIENNA. Last year, the 24-hour Women’s Emergency Hotline recorded a significant increase in consultations on knockout drops. For this reason, the city launched a broad campaign in November 2022 to raise awareness of the issue. A cocktail at the club, a glass of wine at a home party or a drink with a new acquaintance – and suddenly headaches, dizziness and fatigue, set in. Hours later,…

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The Ministry of Finance warns against phishing emails. The Ministry of Finance warns against fake email and SMS messages. These are ostensibly sent by Austria’s digital office – oesterreich.gv.at.The recipients are led to believe that they will receive a refund, for which they are supposed to fill out an online application. However, the hyperlink in the emails or SMS leads to a fake website in the style of FinanzOnline, where the entry of personal data, particularly account information, is requested. Ministry of Finance warns against phishing mails.The Ministry of Finance…

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Vienna Housing Bonus can be applied now. Two hundred euros will be paid out per household. Viennese citizens can apply for the Housing Bonus 2023 on Monday this week. Two hundred euros will be paid out per household. The city of Vienna would like to support tenants with the inflation and makes approximately 140 million euro available for it. Support for 700,000 Viennese householdsAbout 700,000 Viennese households are entitled to receive assistance. For a one-person family, the income limit of 40,000 euros gross applies for 2022. The income limit of…

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The new week starts hot, followed by cooling and rain showers, according to the forecast of Geosphere Austria (formerly ZAMG). Today, Monday, there are again up to 35 degrees and thunderstorms. As early as Tuesday, significantly cooler weather will arrive, with highs around 25 degrees Celsius. Hot start to the week, and thunderstormsIn the western half today, Monday, the first showers or thunderstorms must be expected in the morning, which will intensify and spread further and become more frequent in the afternoon. In the eastern half, exceptionally sunny weather will…

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