Austrian News

A date has finally been announced for the launch of the long-delayed EU Entry/Exit System (EES). Europe’s new digital border system for non-EU citizens will officially go live on October 12 this year. “The launch is another step towards making the EU the most advanced travel destination in the world,” said Henna Virkkunen, Vice President for Technical Sovereignty, Security, and Democracy, in a statement. “Working closely with Member States and the transport sector, we are creating a secure, efficient, and travel-friendly framework that reflects Europe’s commitment to security and technological…

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The weather in Austria will be predominantly calm this coming week. However, sunny autumn weather will only occur intermittently, and rain is also expected, especially at the beginning of the week. Temperatures will climb to up to 18 degrees Celsius and remain stable throughout, as shown by the forecast from Geosphere Austria on Sunday. Monday will be characterized by some cloud cover in the north and east Monday will be characterized by some cloud cover in the north and east of the country. There may also be intermittent rain. However,…

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Food prices will continue to rise in the coming years. The Austrian Institute of Economic Research (Wifo) expects an average increase of 3.2 percent for 2026. Debate on VAT reduction Wifo economists expect food prices (including alcohol and tobacco) to rise by an annual average of 3.2 percent in the coming year. A detailed analysis of the current Wifo economic forecast indicates that an increase of 3.8 percent is predicted for this year. According to the Wifo forecast, energy prices (+4.8 percent) and services (+4.4 percent) will rise particularly sharply…

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The Tangente, Vienna’s most considerable parking lot, is once again in need of renovation work and will therefore be closed from Friday (October 10) at 10:00 p.m. until Monday (October 13) at 5:00 a.m. More specifically, the Kaisermühlen junction ramp heading south will be closed entirely. Only one lane heading south will remain open at night, while during the day, there will be two lanes heading towards Inzersdorf. There will be three lanes heading north. The reason for this is construction work between the Kaisermühlen junction and the Prater. Vösendorf…

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Starting in November, vaccinations against shingles (herpes zoster) and pneumococcus will be free for people aged 60 and older, as well as for younger risk groups. The current free vaccination program for adults, which includes vaccinations against influenza, COVID-19, and HPV, will be expanded as announced, according to Health Minister Korinna Schumann (SPÖ) at a press conference on Friday afternoon. The vaccines against shingles and pneumococcus will be available directly from doctors. Free vaccinations against shingles and pneumococci are medically sensible and economically efficient. The vaccination against shingles protects against…

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New coronavirus variants are constantly emerging. “Stratus” (XFG) is currently responsible for most infections, and you need to know about it. Since the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic, the SARS-CoV-2 virus has repeatedly produced new variants. “Stratus” (XFG) now dominates in Austria, causing rising infection rates and the first coronavirus wave of the season. After the classic cold viruses (40 percent), this variant is responsible for 21 percent of infections, or rather, it is the leading cause. It first appeared in the data of epidemiologists in Canada at the end…

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Austria can expect calm and mild autumn weather for this time of year over the next few days. According to Thursday’s forecast by Geosphere Austria, high pressure will bring mostly sunny and dry conditions, with local fog and high fog patches clearing quickly in most areas. Only in the north and east will there be occasional thicker clouds, with rain possible in some areas. Temperatures will remain above average, reaching up to 21 degrees in some places. On Friday, the weather in the south and west will be mostly sunny…

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