Chance of auroras in Austria this weekend

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During the nights of Saturday and Sunday, ‘quite good observation conditions for auroras can be expected in Austria’. This was announced by Geosphere Austria (formerly the Central Institute for Meteorology and Geodynamics, ZAMG) on Facebook and Instagram on Friday. The social media channels said the sun is active again and has emitted at least four solar storms in the past few days, which are on their way to Earth and will arrive on Friday evening.In large parts of the country, it will be slightly cloudy or clear on Friday evening;…

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Weather in Austria: Unsettled, but it will stay dry

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The weather will remain unsettled and only moderately warm for the next few days. If you want to enjoy the weather outdoors, keep the mornings free over the next few days. That’s when the sun will still be shining across the country. After that, however, dense clouds will dominate the sky. Today, Friday, will start off sunny. However, denser clouds in medium-high layers will soon pass by during the day, bringing no significant precipitation. Towards the evening, sunny weather will prevail again, according to Geosphere Austria’s forecast on Thursday. Early…

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Why you should never throw away pasta-cooking water

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Pasta is a perennial favorite in the kitchen. And rightly so, because they are delicious, quick, and easy to prepare. But you shouldn’t underestimate the pasta water, either. As a secret ingredient for saucesThe water is ideal for perfecting the pasta sauce as soon as the pasta is cooked al dente. The pasta water contains starch, which can thicken sauces very easily. The cooking water is suitable for pestos, dips, and sauces of all kinds, making them nice and creamy. The best way to do this is to stir the…

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Inflation in Austria – prices will continue for years to come

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An inflation of around two per cent is considered a value for healthy development. But we are still a long way from that. Austria’s economy will only develop weakly over the next few years. At the same time, the inflation rate is still far too high. This is the conclusion the economic research institute Wifo reached in its current ‘medium-term forecast’. It lists in detail what the experts expect from 2024 to 2028. Economic development: Austria’s economy shrank by -0.8 per cent in 2023 and is unlikely to make any…

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Ascension Day – meaning and history

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On the 40th day after Easter, Christians of all denominations celebrate the Solemnity of the Ascension. But what is at the center of this solemnity? Ascension Day tells of the return of Jesus Christ to his Father in heaven (‘Análēpsis tou kyríou’, ancient Greek for ‘Assumption of the Lord’ or ‘Ascensio Domini’, Latin for ‘Ascension of the Lord’). Meaning and history The feast of the Ascension focuses on Jesus’ last encounter with his disciples; at this encounter, “[…] he was taken up before their eyes, and a cloud received him…

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Extended weekend weather: High ‘Thomas’ brings higher temperatures again

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The changeable weather of the past few days ends just in time for the long weekend. According to the Ubimet weather service, high-pressure system ‘Thomas’ is bringing in dry air from north-east Europe, and temperatures are rising again to early summer levels. In the past 24 hours, a low-pressure system over the northern Mediterranean has brought a lot of moisture to the Alpine region, with significant amounts of rain falling particularly around the Koralpe and generally in the western, northern Alps. Since Tuesday morning, for example, around 54 litres/m² have…

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Up to 100 euros – the Vienna repair voucher returns

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A repair fair will be held in Vienna for the first time in mid-May. In addition, the repair voucher with a 100-euro subsidy will start again on 21 May. On 17 and 18 May, sustainability, conscious consumption and the responsible use of resources will be the focus at Vienna’s Museumsquartier. This is because the ‘repair: fair Vienna’ is taking place for the first time.The repair fair is intended to show that things can be repaired and do not always have to be immediately replaced by a new product. Interested parties…

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What do I do if the elevator gets stuck?

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Getting stuck in an elevator is a nightmare for many people. Why can you remain calm if the worst comes to the worst, and how can you make the most of the time? In romantic comedies, it sometimes leads to great happiness; in action films, it leads to spectacular stunts. The stuck elevator has a supporting—or rather, standing—role in many films. If this happens to you in real life, you should avoid one thing above all: unauthorized rescue attempts. Under no circumstances should you try to push the door open…

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Austria: Hottest April since records began

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Another climate record: April 2024 was the eleventh month in a row warmer than any of the previous months measured. According to data from the EU climate change service Copernicus, it was also the first recorded April with a global average temperature of over 15 degrees. According to Copernicus Director Carlo Buontempo, the increasing concentration of greenhouse gases ‘will continue to drive global temperatures towards new record levels.’ The service announced on Wednesday that the air temperature at the surface averaged 15.03 degrees in April, 0.67 degrees higher than the…

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