Coronavirus: number of new infections on the rise in Austria

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With the cold temperatures, the viruses have also returned, and not just the classic cold viruses. According to Judith Aberle, Professor of Virus Immunology at the Medical University of Vienna, these account for less than a quarter of infections. The coronavirus, on the other hand, now dominates again, with 44 percent of the samples analyzed in the sentinel system. “We have seen increased virus activity in the sentinel system for several weeks. On average, 30 percent of those tested are SARS-CoV-2 positive. Last week, however, there was a further increase,…

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It’s autumn in Austria: this week’s weather will be changeable

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The coming week will bring changeable weather with rain and snow up to 1,200 meters above sea level. According to Geosphere Austria, the highest temperatures of up to 16 degrees are expected on Monday, with a maximum of eleven degrees on Friday. On Monday, sunny and precipitation-free weather will prevail during the day with a slight intermediate-high influence. In southern basins, fog and high fog patches may persist slightly longer. During the afternoon, clouds will increase again from the west and in the evening, it will drizzle in Vorarlberg and…

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Austrians have the third-highest net income in the EU

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The inflation of the past few months has left many Austrians struggling. However, a recent Eurostat study now shows that people in Austria are grumbling at a high level. Suppose one adjusts the net disposable income for inflation. In that case, it becomes clear that Austrians have the third highest incomes in the EU – this is the conclusion reached by Eurostat in a recent analysis. This figure is almost 2,000 euros or around eight percent higher than in Germany or 6,400 euros or 34 percent higher than the EU…

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Sky spectacle: Rare auroras Sunday evening over Austria

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A rare natural spectacle drew attention to the skies over Austria on Sunday evening. Pink auroras could be seen on the horizon just after 6 p.m. in many parts of the country. Later on Monday night, the colourful celestial spectacle could even expand and intensify. Usually, auroras can only be seen in the far north, such as in Scandinavia. However, a unique constellation is currently making them visible beyond the Alps. The spectacular lights could also be seen from Lower Austria and Vienna on Sunday evening. The social networks were…

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Officers of Timpuyog Ilokandia iti Austria held Induction Ball

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The Timpuyog Ilokandia iti Austria held its annual induction of officers and hand-over ceremony on 5 November 2023 at the Marriott Hotel, Vienna. Third Secretary and Vice Consul  Dan Erwin Bagaporo was present to grace the occasion, along with  leaders and members of the Filipino Community in Austria, The event commenced with a prayer invocation by an Augustinian priest, Fr. Matthias Schlögl. Ms. Irma Hudecek, the 1st Vice President of the organization, gave a brief opening remark. The new set of officers was presented on stage, followed by the official…

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Apple sensation: Foldable iPad to come

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It was a disappointment for many: there was no iPad at the recent presentation of new products from Apple. Only a new stylus (“Pencil”) was in the portfolio. But now insiders are reporting that an entirely new tablet is set to arrive in the second half of 2024—a foldable iPad. Information comes from TaiwanTime and again, manufacturers try to rekindle the hype of the foldable with new products. Most of the time, they don’t succeed. For a long time, fans hoped for an iPhone that could be folded in half.…

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This is how you should eat: The 10 rules of nutrition

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Almost sixty percent of adults in Europe are overweight or obese. According to the WHO, this has led to an alarming increase in diet-related diseases such as cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes and cancer in recent years. A guide to a healthy lifeFor this reason, the Austrian Academic Institute of Nutritional Medicine (ÖAIE) has developed ten contemporary commandments for a healthy diet based on scientific facts. According to ÖAIE President Prof. Kurt Widhalm, they are aimed at everyone. People with a problem with overeating or perceived malnutrition can benefit from…

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Digital climate ticket from November 27: these three apps are compatible

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Two hundred sixty-two thousand users of the Climate Ticket can currently use all public transport throughout Austria.Now, they are getting a wish they expressed in a survey fulfilled: From November 27, the ticket will also be available digitally. “With the digital climate ticket, public transport is even more convenient and comfortable to experience,” said Climate Protection Minister Leonore Gewessler (Greens) on Thursday. Install the app from ÖBB, Westbahn or Wiener LinienTo obtain this, install the ÖBB, Westbahn or Wiener Linien app on your smartphone and call the climate ticket there.…

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Austria extends border controls with Slovakia

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Austria has extended its border controls with Slovakia by a further twenty days, as announced by the Ministry of the Interior on Friday.Previously, Slovakia, the Czech Republic, Poland, Italy and Slovenia had already extended the controls introduced at the beginning of October. The focus of the measures is the fight against people smuggling, it said. 19 smugglers have already been arrested at the borderThe Ministry of the Interior said that since controls started on October 4, the police have been able to apprehend 19 individuals smugglers at the Slovakian border…

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