Category: General Interest

Germany is extending border controls with Austria for another six months, the German news agency dpa said Friday. Border control in the Balkans: announcement by NehammerGermany’s Interior Minister Nancy Faeser is said to have written to the EU Commission, informing it that a sustained decline in irregular migration to Central and Western Europe was not expected. Germany justifies the extension of border controls with irregular migration“It is worrying that 2022 saw a peak in detected irregular migration at the EU’s external borders since 2016,” the German interior minister said. Germany…

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A comparatively giant asteroid flies just past Earth on April 13. Although the distance to the celestial body is about 4.8 million kilometres, according to NASA’s classification, it is still a “potentially hazardous” asteroid. The 2012 KY3 object is between 540 and 1,200 meters in diameter. Because of this above-average size, the chunk of rock is considered a “planet killer.” This is because the impact of such a chunk would have devastating effects on our planet. When the asteroid whizzes past Earth, it will do so at a comparatively high…

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This should not be forgotten in any case: With April 15, the winter tire obligation ends in this country. The ÖAMTC has some advice for the change ready. Before then, however, it’s still mandatory to be on winter tires when driving in wintry conditions. In warmer weather, ÖAMTC advises slowly switching to summer tires. However, there is no need to be in a hurry from April 15, says ÖAMTC technician Steffan Kerbl in a statement: “There is no obligation to use summer tires.” “For winter tires to drive in high…

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The EU’s USB-C obligation is intended to reduce electronic waste. However, Apple could use the changeover to the new connector in the iPhone 15 to sell tens of millions of new chargers. Starting in 2024, all smartphones sold in the EU must have a USB-C port to avoid electronic waste caused by different chargers. In principle, the measure comes too late because, as Stiftung Warentest found, around 95 percent of smartphones have a USB-C jack. Only Apple, which relies on a Lightning port for iPhones, is still cooking its soup.…

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As every year, the obligation to use winter tires in Austria ends on April 15. The ÖAMTC also recommends slowly switching to summer tires in warmer weather. The ÖAMTC also advises against changing tires yourself.However, using winter tires in winter driving conditions would be best. But there is no need to rush after April 15, ÖAMTC technician Steffan Kerbl said on Monday: “There is no obligation to use summer tires.” Winter tires in summer are less problematic “For winter tires to drive at high temperatures is less problematic than summer…

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Eggs contain many healthy nutrients and can be versatile in the meal plan. But how many are too many? We explain how many eggs per day are safe for health. On average, Austrians consume 233 eggs per year, corresponding to four to five eggs per week. But is that perhaps already too much? And can excessive consumption harm health? Eggs are so healthyEggs are an excellent source of vital ingredients and high-quality protein. They also contain equally healthy fats, minerals and trace elements. Except for vitamin C, a hen’s egg…

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When it comes to supermarkets, Austria is a highly competitive place. Away from Spar, REWE and Hofer, a new player could soon be in the mix. Just over a third of Austrians shop for groceries at Spar, and slightly fewer at the REWE Group’s Billa stores. The discounters Hofer and Lidl account for a quarter, leaving little room for the other chains. In one segment, however, Austria lags. We’re talking about smaller stores that entice customers with long opening hours and large food offerings. That’s exactly the model of the…

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The day between Good Friday and Easter Sunday is a day of silence and reflection. Learn more about its meaning and customs here. What does Holy Saturday mean?Holy Saturday, the second day of the “Triduum Sacrum,” is the day of the Holy Sepulchre and part of Holy Week. On this day, the focus is on mourning Jesus’ death on the cross. According to Christian belief, Jesus descended into the underworld the night after the crucifixion, where he freed the souls of the righteous since Adam from the realm of the…

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Shortly before Easter, the Austrian supermarkets’ range of dyed Easter eggs and products for do-it-yourself dyeing was reviewed. While on the already cooked and dyed eggs, usually only harmless colours are found, the situation with products for self-dyeing is not very pleasing: 29 of 54, i.e. more than half of the dyes contain substances that are problematic for health, such as azo dyes. “Substances in the paints that are hazardous to health do not belong in Easter nests and certainly not in children’s hands. To produce and sell these products…

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