From January 1, everyone will pay an ORF household fee! Those who previously paid GIS will receive a lower rate; those who do not own a television will continue to pay. The changeover from the previous broadcasting fees to the cheaper ORF contribution, which is payable for all primary residences from January 1, 2024, is in full swing. GIS provides comprehensive information about the relevant changes: For all those who already have a subscriber number with GIS, there is no need to take any action. Your data, including your payment…
Read MoreVieVox – Ensemble of former Vienna Boys’ Choir
As part of the current VOICEMANIA event in Vienna, VieVox presented an entertaining programme on Thursday, November 27, 2023, appealing to Acapella arrangements of some pop classics by the Beatles, Queen, and the BeeGees, as well as Viennese songs. The concert was held at the Hotel am Spittelberg in Vienna’s 7th District. A number of acapella music lovers and some Filipino audience attended it. Michael Florendo, the son of Filipino musicians Lilibeth and George Florendo, is one of the leading members of the ensemble. VieVox, consisting of former soloists from…
Read MoreYou shouldn’t mix cola with these drinks
The brown soft drink is a popular base for mixed drinks. Mixing it with alcohol can encourage even more consumption. Although cola is considered the standard mixed drink for spirits such as vodka and rum, this is not a good idea. This is because it has been shown that alcohol, in combination with cola, can be quite harmful. This is because a normal cola in 330 ml can contain around 34 milligrams of caffeine, while Diet Coke contains slightly more at around 46 mg. This is less than the 63…
Read MoreUnhygienic or not: wearing street clothes to bed?
Many viruses and bacteria can accumulate on everyday clothes throughout the day. After a long day at work, many people find it difficult to relax on the bed or sofa in these clothes. But what’s really behind it? “Don’t put your clothes on the bed!” Many of us have probably heard this phrase many times as children. Indeed, many viruses and bacteria accumulate on our clothing throughout the day, just as they do on cash, which passes through countless hands every day. Understandably, you don’t necessarily want them on your…
Read MoreMore than 29,000 people are on sick leave due to Corona
More than 110,000 Austrians were off sick with colds in the previous week, over 29,000 of them with COVID-19. More than 400 people were affected by influenza (“real flu”), and over 84,000 people were unable to work due to flu-like infections, according to figures from ÖGK policyholders. This is in addition to sick leave with other health insurance companies. “The number of sick days is rising again,” explained ÖGK chief physician Andreas Krauter on Monday. “Masks are a safe protection to avoid infection and further spread. People with risk factors…
Read MoreAustria expects an early winter week
Austria is in for a changeable and early wintery week. According to the Geosphere Austria forecast on Sunday, there will also be milder phases. Vienna weatherHowever, temperatures will not reach levels where winter clothing can be dispensed with. Friday could be very wet. Monday with cloudsIn particular, clouds frequently predominate on Monday, with only brief glimpses of the sun. In the south, it may shine a little longer in some areas. Isolated snow, sleet, or rain showers are possible in the north and east, with the snow line typically hovering…
Read MoreHandy signature in Austria ends on December 6, 2023
Signing referendums, gaining access to the Elga health record, and beginning with Finanz-Online are all options. The cell phone signature has been the secure entry into the digital world of public authorities since 2009. But after 14 years, this will come to an end on December 5. ID Austria is following suit. Time to switch. Why do I need an ID from Austria? The app (free for iOS and Android) can be used to complete numerous official procedures in Austria directly from your cell phone. These include changes in the…
Read MoreHave researchers discovered a ninth planet?
There are numerous dwarf planets at the outermost edge of our solar system. Now Japanese researchers have made an astonishing discovery. A previously unknown, Earth-like planet could possibly exist at the outermost edge of our solar system. A group of researchers published corresponding observations in “The Astronomical Journal,” which take place behind the planet Neptune, the planet furthest away from the sun. The researchers focused on objects in the Kuiper Belt, a region home to many dwarf planets such as Pluto and Eris. Numerous comets and little-studied trans-Neptunian objects (TNOs)…
Read MoreThe phenomenon of cybercrime: online fraud is exploding
Many people continue to fall for it, whether it is hacker attacks or the son-daughter trick. Crime at the click of a mouse is on the rise. Data protection is a top priority in Austria. But for many, it quickly stops when it comes to their own smartphone or PC. All cookies are quickly activated, and lots of data is revealed.A look at the cybercrime statistics shows: There were 60,195 reports in the previous year, a 30.4 percent increase over 2021, and the trend is expected to continue as IT…
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