Category: Feature Stories

On 29 March 2025, the moon will obscure the sun to a small extent. While the event will be visible worldwide, it can be watched in its entirety in Vienna. The solar eclipse worldwideThis solar eclipse is only partial from a global perspective. It will not occur as a total or annular eclipse anywhere on Earth. The eclipse can be observed in almost all of Europe, with the exception of the Balkans and the southernmost regions of Italy. It will also be visible in parts of North Africa and the…

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Some people book their flights months in advance. Others book spontaneously as soon as wanderlust strikes. While some hope for last-minute bargains, others secure their ticket for their dream vacation a year in advance. The price differences can be enormous. But is there really a perfect time to get the best deal? The travel platform Opodo has investigated exactly that—and reveals when you can save the most. Opodo reveals the ideal time to book depending on the destinationThe online travel platform has published a list of savings tips for booking…

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Starting April 2, anyone traveling to Great Britain will need more than just a passport. Travelers who do not require a visa will have to present an entry permit, or ETA (for electronic travel authorization), on arrival in the country. It is recommended that you apply for this at least three working days before you enter the country—it costs 10 pounds (around 12 euros) until 8 April, after which the price rises to 16 pounds (around 19 euros). The “UK ETA” app, available for the iOS and Android operating systems,…

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On Saturday, the moon will move between the earth and the sun, resulting in a partial solar eclipse. Where you can watch it. Around two weeks after the partial lunar eclipse, the next spectacle in the sky is just around the corner. On Saturday (29 March), weather permitting, we will be able to observe a partial solar eclipse in our area. Around midday, the moon passes in front of the sun and partially covers it, casting a shadow over parts of the northern hemisphere. Around 13.5 percent of the sun’s…

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Finland remains the country with the happiest people in the world. The country in the far north of Europe secures the top spot in the global happiness rankings for the eighth year in a row, according to the latest World Happiness Report. It is followed by Denmark, Iceland, Sweden, and three other northern countries, as in the previous year. Austria slipped from 14th to 17th place. The Netherlands is back in the top five, in fifth place, while Costa Rica (6) and Mexico (10) make it into the top ten…

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The travel insurance company AllClear has set out to find the best-tasting tap water based on Reddit comments. Not every country is lucky enough to have high-quality tap water like Austria. But despite the high spring water from the Alps, our water is not the best in the world. At least, that was the conclusion of a study by travel insurance company AllClear.Almost 2,000 comments about tap water on Reddit were analyzed. The aim is to filter out the most popular travel destinations where tourists enjoy the best-tasting tap water.…

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During the Angelus prayer on Sunday, Pope Francis declared that he was experiencing a “time of trial”. “I am in a time of trial and am united with many sick brothers and sisters who are as fragile as I am at this moment,” the Pope wrote in the Angelus prayer, which was published in written form as in previous weeks. “Our bodies are weak, but nothing can prevent us from loving, praying, giving ourselves, being luminous signs of hope for one another in faith. How much light shines in this…

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“Since 1 March, we have registered 250 complaints about fraudulent calls from the UK in the number misuse reporting center. This is a very high increase within a very short period of time and leads to the conclusion that the number of unreported cases is significantly higher,” says Dr. Klaus M. Steinmaurer, Managing Director of RTR for Telecommunications and Post. His tip: “If the numbers of calls begin with +44, you should ask yourself whether you are actually expecting a call from the UK. If not, don’t even pick up…

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Pope Francis is no longer in immediate danger of death after contracting pneumonia on both sides, but still requires treatment in the hospital. Pope’s condition stableThe Pope appears to respond positively to treatment 25 days after being hospitalized for bilateral pneumonia. According to the doctors, Francis is no longer in immediate danger. However, in view of the complex clinical picture, he will have to continue his treatment in hospital for a few more days, according to the medical bulletin published on Monday evening. Treatments are working and will continueThe progress…

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