Category: Sports

As the Carnival season sweeps across Austria, one treat stands out among the festivities—the beloved Krapfen, or Carnival doughnut. These fluffy, golden pastries are a cherished tradition, enjoyed in the weeks leading up to Lent, a time of fasting and restraint. Originating in Austria as early as the 17th century, Krapfen had long been associated with indulgence before the austerity of Lent. Made from a rich yeast dough, deep-fried to perfection, and filled with a generous dollop of apricot jam, they are dusted with powdered sugar for a final touch…

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According to the Geosphere forecast from Sunday, the coming week will be sunny and mild: Temperatures are expected to rise to highs of up to 20 degrees Celsius, with the mildest temperatures in the west of Austria. However, the lowest early temperatures will remain in the minus range. High air pressure will ensure sunshine and dry weather on Monday. The last of the early morning fog, which mainly appears in the Rhine and Inn valleys and other inner-Alpine basins and valleys, will usually clear quickly at the beginning of the…

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A former hacker reveals a secret: how to easily spot hidden cameras in a room. He reveals what to look out for, which devices come into question and how they can be quickly unmasked.Have you ever wondered whether there are actually cameras in your hotel room? You often see this in movies and sometimes you read about crazy stories in Airbnbs. For example, there was a young couple who made a disturbing discovery in their rented accommodation or a young man who heard strange noises that led him to a…

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Numerous planets can be seen in the evening sky well into February.Mars in the east, Jupiter in the south, and Venus and Saturn in the west have been part of this planetary parade since the beginning of January. Despite numerous reports, the celestial spectacle is clearly visible until the end of the third week of February; there is no particular day on which it is best seen, explained Alexander Pikhard, head of the Vienna Astronomy Association (WAA), to APA. Planetary parade in the evening sky until well into FebruaryVenus is…

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The last days of the year bring mild weather and sunshine to Austria. Temperatures of up to ten degrees are also forecast for New Year’s Eve. The end of the year will bring Austrians sunshine and milder temperatures as the days go by. According to the Geosphere Austria forecast, it is set to reach up to ten degrees on New Year’s Eve and even up to twelve degrees next Sunday. However, it will primarily remain cold—or rather, icy—in the morning. Year-end brings sunshine and milder temperaturesThe details: On Friday, there…

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Almost 7 billion schillings are still in circulation. The value has only fallen marginally compared to 2023. While 6.8 billion schillings worth a reasonable 497 million euros had not been exchanged by the end of November last year, this figure was still 495.8 million euros at the same time in 2024—and thus, rounded up, there are still 6.8 billion schillings “hiding.” A total of 18.4 million schillings were exchanged for 1.3 million euros this year, the National Bank announced. According to the National Bank (OeNB), three billion schillings are banknotes,…

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From 27 December to 6 January, the “Three Wise Men” will be out and about throughout Austria to bring the Christmas message of peace and blessings for 2025. The children also sing and collect to free people from poverty and exploitation for a better world. “We are already highly motivated,” said the carol singers from the parish of Leopoldau. The Epiphany Campaign, the aid organization of the Catholic Children’s Movement (Katholische Jungschar), supports around 500 aid projects in poor regions of the world with donations.540 million euros in donations already…

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Numerous things will change again from 1 January 2025, with some innovations coming in the course of the year. Here are the most important points: Higher energy billsThe new year will bring higher gas and electricity bills. The main reasons for this are higher grid costs and the fact that from January, the levies, which were reduced to a minimum during the energy crisis, will once again apply in full. The expiry of the electricity price cap on 31 December 2024 may also lead to higher costs. Household energy bills…

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