Category: General Interest

Regular vaccination against Covid-19 is likely to remain proverbial for the world shortly. According to a large-scale network study by the U.S. National Centers for Disease Control, protection from the vaccine keeps wearing off. That probably makes further immunizations necessary. According to the study, the protective effect of a Covid 19 vaccine also diminishes relatively quickly after boosters. This shows a new analysis of the VISION network of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), which has now appeared in the prestigious British Medical Journal (DOI:10.1136/bmj-2022-072141), written on…

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The governing parties ÖVP and Greens have agreed to adjust pensions for 2023. Among other things, an increase of ten percent for minimum pensioners is already a deal. The details will be announced by the Minister of Social Affairs, Johannes Rauch (Greens), and the chairman of the Austrian People’s Party, August Wöginger, tomorrow, Tuesday morning. According to unofficial information, the following details have already been agreed upon: The pension increase is to take effect on January 1, 2023.The income of the approximately 200,000 pensioners with equalization supplement (i.e., so-called minimum…

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Last September was quite unpleasant. With an average of 11.6 degrees, a lot of rain, even frost, and snow. The almost usual changeable weather will not change at the weekend. Rain on SundayEspecially in the northern half of Austria, extensive and partly multi-layered clouds will move through on Sunday, with intermittent precipitation to be expected. The snow line will retreat to high mountain elevations above 2,500 meters above sea level. Much friendlier weather conditions can be expected on the southern side of the Alps, where the sun will shine for…

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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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