Category: Austrian News

If you’re not at home, you’ll pay for it – at least that’s the case with the climate bonus because a postal power of attorney for pickup at a branch costs a whopping 20 euros. For some Austrians who receive the climate bonus by mail, it is not worth 500 euros, but only 479.60 euros. This can happen if no one is at home when the delivery is attempted, and the RSa letter is deposited at the post office branch. Then there are several possibilities: Personal collectionThe recipient picks it…

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On October 9, 2022, the Hofburg election will occur, and 6,363,479 Austrians will be called upon (provisional number of eligible voters) to elect the new Federal President. Despite the record number of seven candidates in the federal presidential election, it could already be fixed after the first ballot, which is the new national president. Only those who get more than 50 percent of the vote will become Federal President – the polls suggest that incumbent Alexander Van der Bellen could clear this hurdle in the first attempt and not have…

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The Central Institute for Meteorology and Geodynamics (ZAMG) promises sunny and friendly weather from the west, with temperatures up to 23 degrees from the middle of the week. Tight northwesterly flow on Monday in AustriaOn Monday, Austria will remain in a tight northwesterly flow. Thus, initially, even denser clouds will accumulate on the northern side of the Alps, which will also bring rain, especially between Salzburg and the Mostviertel, with a snow line between 1,700 and 2,200 meters. Gradually, however, the weather calms down. There are only a few denser…

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Corona numbers are rising in Austria, with the incidence of infection picking up along with falling temperatures. The ministries confirmed twelve thousand two hundred seventy-four new infections in the past 24 hours on Saturday – that was three times as many cases as three weeks ago, when precisely 4,038 infections with SARS-CoV-2 were reported. Compared to last Saturday, the number was up by nearly 4,000 cases – with continued low interest in testing. Regarding the number of unreported cases, “we are groping in the dark,” said complexity researcher Peter Klimek…

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The time should have come by mid-October. Then all transfers should have been made; all vouchers should have been sent. By then, 8.6 million people should have received the climate bonus. Adults will receive 500 euros, and underage children will receive half. The only requirement is that you must have been registered in Austria for at least six months – regardless of citizenship or age. Curious: This means that people who die after the cut-off date of July 22, 2022, are also eligible. The climate bonus then passes into the…

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Corona numbers are rising sharply in Austria, with infection levels increasing in tandem with falling temperatures. Twelve thousand two hundred seventy-four new infections were reported by ministries on Saturday – three times as many cases as three weeks ago. Three more people infected with the virus died. According to AGES data, normal wards had 1490 Corona patients, an increase of 26 patients. Intensive care units saw 69 patients, a rise of two patients. The seven-day incidence in Austria is now back to 856.1 per 100,000 population – a peak in…

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An amendment to the Highway Code, which goes into effect October 1, brings some changes. Anyone whose parked car protrudes too far into the sidewalk may be penalized. Cyclists should be pleased. As of Saturday, October 1, the 33rd amendment to the Road Traffic Regulations will bring some new regulations into force that will bring fundamental improvements, especially for cyclists. The amendment for Traffic Councillor Sandra Wassermann ensures better coexistence in road traffic. “Especially for cyclists, the new rules are precious!” These are the most significant changes: Pedestrians will be…

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It was planned for a long time and was postponed from July to October – but starting today, Saturday, CO2 pricing will be implemented. A 30 euros per ton of CO2 tax will be imposed on energy companies, which will then pass it on to consumers. According to ÖAMTC, diesel will be 9 cents and super 8.2 cents more expensive per liter – Wifo has even calculated 9.9 and 8.6 cents, respectively. The prices of heating oil and natural gas will also rise (see table on the right). It is…

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Today, Saturday, a nationwide civil defense rehearsal alarm will be carried out again. Between 12:00 and 12:45 p.m., after the signal “siren rehearsal,” the three civil defense signals “warning,” “alarm” and “all-clear” will be sent out via 8,300 fire department sirens throughout Austria. The annual rehearsal of the signal tones serves to check the technical equipment of the warning and alarm system and is intended to familiarize the population with the signals. During the test alarm, there will also be a test triggering of the Austrian disaster warning app KATWARN.…

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