Category: General Interest

In Austria, the Road Traffic Regulations (StVO) amendment comes into force on Saturday. The regulation will bring significant improvements, especially for cyclists and pedestrians. StVO amendment in force: These rights have cyclistsThe amendment to the Road Traffic Regulations is intended to bring significant improvements above all for pedestrians, cyclists, and road safety. “With comprehensive improvements, the new traffic regulations ensure a much higher priority for cycling and walking,” said Environment Minister Leonore Gewessler (Greens). Improvement through StVO amendment for cyclists and pedestriansFor cyclists, the following changes: Cars must maintain a…

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The cold winter months begin, and with them, the trembling before the high heating costs—the most important thing to save money: tight windows. The first heaters are gradually put into operation with the falling outdoor temperatures. But this winter, you have to dig deep into your pockets for warm four walls. Prices for energy, gas, oil, and wood, and thus heating, have skyrocketed. Savings are made wherever possible, and only tight windows can help with heating. To do this, they must be set correctly. A tricky undertaking, which is better…

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The weather will present its cool and unsettled side in the coming days. In addition to rain, snow will fall again. A low-pressure complex over Central Europe will provide Austria with changeable and cool autumn weather on Thursday and Friday. Towards Saturday, the low-pressure influence will temporarily weaken, but the next front of an Atlantic storm low will already reach us from the west. Thus, the weekend will also be unstable but significantly milder than recently. A stable autumn high is still not in sight. Thursday will be widespread cloudy…

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On Saturday, a civil defense rehearsal alarm will be held in Austria. Between 12:00 and 12:45, around 8,300 sirens will be heard all over Austria. Between 12:00 and 12:45, after the signal “siren rehearsal,” the three civil defense signals “warning,” “alarm,” and “all-clear” will be broadcast throughout Austria by about 8,300 fire department sirens. Civil defense rehearsal: sirens wail throughout Austria on SaturdayThe 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…

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Buying sustainably, acting sustainably, and now also cooking sustainably – these are the recommendations that are increasingly being touted and finding more and more followers. So this nutrition trend comes just in time: “From Leaf to Root” describes the idea of eating fruits and vegetables as altogether as possible – that is, “from leaf to root.” In our throwaway society, too many things that could still be used end up in the trash can. This is also the case with fruit and vegetables. Delicious and healthy dishes can be prepared…

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After a long delay, the Co2 tax will come into force on October 1. Motorists will have to dig deeper into their wallets. On October 1, the government will introduce CO2 pricing. Users of fossil fuels will then have to pay extra for the carbon dioxide emissions they cause – namely 30 euros per ton. Prices rise on Saturday.The tax will also be increased annually. In 2025, it will already amount to 55 euros. For motorists, this means: Diesel will become more expensive on Saturday by 0.09 euros per liter…

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Many Austrians have already had the 500-euro climate bonus transferred to their account, but some are still waiting. Since September 1, the general disbursement of the 500-Euro-Klimabonus has run in Austria! Some have already been able to enjoy the government’s financial help; others have not yet received anything transferred to the account and must continue to wait. The payout timing is often not quite understandable for many – even people from the same family at the same address often do not get the money simultaneously. The climate bonus is paid…

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Vienna can offer 360 monkeypox vaccinations for now. The first 18 were given with the start of the new week. Pre-registration in Vienna as of nowOn Monday, the first 18 of 360 monkeypox vaccinations were delivered, which can be offered by the Federal Capital for the time being. Pre-registrations, meanwhile, have continued to rise and currently stand at 1,957 people, said the office of the city health council. About two-thirds (66.3 percent) of those preregistered have indicated they belong to a high-risk group. Monkeypox vaccinations delivered in ViennaThe appointments extend…

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Food products from the low-price segment have become more expensive than average over the past four years. This is the conclusion reached by the Association for Consumer Information (VKI) after examining the prices of the four market leaders in food retailing (Spar, Billa, Hofer, and Lidl). The price difference between discounters and supermarkets is dwindling, and price comparisons are more important than ever. Food prices in discount stores increased.In 2018, the gap between discount stores and supermarkets was still 6 percent; this year, it has halved to 3 percent, VKI…

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