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The weather will initially be dominated by rain and wind over the coming days. However, there will be a slight reversal in the trend later in the week, starting on Wednesday. Milder temperatures and a little more sunshine are on the way, as Geosphere Austria announced in its latest forecast on Sunday. Week starts cloudy and rainy On Monday, the weather in the west, north, and east will be cloudy and rainy. The main precipitation will be along the northern side of the Alps, where there will be heavy rain…

Coronavirus activity is currently increasing rapidly throughout Austria. Where the numbers are particularly high and what they tell us. More or less right on time for the start of school, the coronavirus wave has reached Austria with a new variant. The BA.2.86 descendant “Stratus” (XFG) clearly dominates the infection situation. The recombination of the two known Omicron variants LF.7 and LP.8.1.2 was first detected last year in the country’s wastewater. Since the end of June 2025, “Stratus” has been classified by the WHO as a “variant under monitoring” and is…

The police have issued a warning. In Vienna, criminals are increasingly posing as employees of MA31 (Vienna Water) in order to gain access to apartments where they can then commit thefts. The procedure always follows a similar pattern. The fraudsters say either in person or in advance by telephone that they have discovered alleged water damage or a defect in the house that needs to be repaired. Ask to see their ID card As soon as the fraudsters gain access to the apartment, they try to distract their victims while…

In the current energy crisis, we are trying to save money wherever possible. When we leave a room, we turn off the lights, we only wash our laundry at low temperatures, and we only turn on the heating when it is really necessary. However, we are making a mistake when it comes to heating by turning off the heating at night. In this article, you will find out why. Turning off the heating at night: Not a good idea Heating is becoming increasingly expensive. This is due to rising electricity,…

Vienna, Austria – October 3, 2025 – The Igorot Austria organization celebrated its 25th founding anniversary with a vibrant and heartfelt gathering on October 3, 2025, at the Salvatorianer Parish Hall in Vienna’s 10th District. The milestone event drew members, friends, and supporters from across Austria, including leaders of various Filipino communities and representatives from the Philippine Embassy in Vienna. The evening was both a reunion and a cultural showcase, as the group reflected on its journey over the past quarter-century. In her address, former president and now adviser Marjorie…