What is Advent: origin and meaning

admin

Advent translates as “arrival”The Latin word “advent” literally means “arrival.” The Advent season refers to the arrival of Jesus Christ, whose birth we celebrate at Christmas. With the sight of Advent markets, chocolate, and nuts during Advent, it is hard to imagine today that Advent was once a time of fasting and penance. Behind it was an inner and outer preparation for the birth of Jesus, the second-highest Christian festival. Advent is a time of preparation for ChristmasThe Advent season does not stand alone but aims towards Christmas. Preparation is…

Read More

After the snow roller comes the freezing temperature: -16 degrees!

admin

After the snow chaos on Saturday, the situation has calmed down. There was no fresh snow on Sunday, but according to meteorologists, cold temperatures of up to minus 16 degrees are expected across the country during the evening and night. Only a few flakes are expected to fall on Sunday, especially in Lower Austria and Styria. But it will be freezing: meteorologists expect lows of around minus 15 degrees in some areas during the evening and night. It will continue to be cold on Monday and Tuesday. Black ice is…

Read More

New corona vaccine in the middle of the mega wave

admin

Austria is experiencing the highest wave since the start of the coronavirus pandemic. At least, that’s the alarming call from microbiologist Ulrich Elling. A look at the wastewater monitoring confirms this. The curve has reached its highest point since measurements began. At the same time, the protein corona vaccine from Novavax, adapted to the Omicron variant XBB.1.5, has now reached Austria. XBB.1.5 and its offspring are currently among the most prevalent variants in Austria and are responsible for around 800 hospitalizations throughout Austria. The vaccine will be available from all…

Read More

Snow chaos paralyzes Austria

admin

Heavy snowfall led to extensive traffic disruptions in large parts of Austria on Saturday. Deep winter driving conditions caused issues in the far west—Vorarlberg and Tyrol—and Upper and Lower Austria. In Tyrol, there were also disruptions to rail services and the power supply. In a nightclub in the Vorarlberg town of Dornbirn, 91 people were trapped for five hours after a landslide. The ÖAMTC reported deep winter road conditions, especially on the northern and eastern sides of the Alps. With repeated traffic jams and accidents, numerous main routes were difficult…

Read More

Viennese spend 50 euros on gifts for St. Nicholas this year

admin

The Viennese are spending an average of 50 euros on gifts for St. Nicholas this year, a survey shows. Chocolate Nikolaus, fruit, and cash are especially popular gifts. Many chocolate Santa Clauses are once again being sold over the counters of confectionery manufacturers in Vienna these days – but of course, there is also the occasional Krampus. Survey shows that Viennese like to give presents for St. NicholasAccording to a recent KMU Forschung Austria poll, seven out of ten Viennese want to give at least one small gift to St.…

Read More

The Internet has little impact on mental health

admin

The assumption that internet use affects mental health is widespread. However, a study by Oxford University based on data from two million people from 168 countries has found no clear evidence. However, the researchers are also calling on technology companies to provide more data to the scientific community. “Over the past two decades, the widespread use of the internet and mobile broadband has repeatedly raised concerns that these technologies could have a negative impact on the mental health and well-being of many people,” write psychologist and data scientist Matti Vuorre…

Read More

Austria is on the brink of a snowy winter

admin

Wintry conditions are forecast for large parts of Austria starting today. The reason for this is a low-pressure system over northern Italy, which will bring large amounts of snow to Austria at the beginning of the weekend, as the ORF weather desk reported. The largest amounts of snow are expected from Vorarlberg to the Vienna Woods over the weekend. In some areas, up to half a meter of snow may be added; in the mountains, it may even be significantly more. Problems with road and rail traffic are to be…

Read More

A simple trick to remove the damp smell from clothes

admin

Many people avoid using a tumble dryer, which can lead to moisture problems in their clothes. Drying clothes indoors, especially without a dryer, can be challenging during the colder months. Fortunately, according to Pensionist.dk, several ways exist to eliminate the damp smell and prevent it from reappearing. When you’ve spent time and effort making your clothes smell fresh and feel clean, the last thing you want is for them to get musty. This musty smell often occurs because some moisture remains in the clothes after drying, and they will continue…

Read More

High numbers: this is where Corona is currently raging the strongest

admin

In addition to coronavirus, influenza and RSV virus infections are rising in some federal states. We have an overview. Austria is overwhelmed by an extreme coronavirus wave, and the number of infections continues to rise sharply. As virologist Monika Redlberger-Fritz explains in “Heute,” Austria is experiencing a “massive corona wave.” However, it is impossible to say when the peak will be reached.The corona wave is currently strongest in Vienna, Carinthia, and Vorarlberg, as wastewater test data shows. The rising COVID cases have prompted the Vienna Health Association (Wigev) to introduce…

Read More