On Sunday, October 9, 2022, with 6.3 million eligible voters, the 14th election for Federal President in Austria will take place. And no, we didn’t forget to gender. Who will run in the 2022 federal presidential election?There has never been so much choice – a whole seven men have to be differentiated: Michael Brunner (MFG)Gerald Grosz (independent)Walter Rosenkranz (FPÖ)Heinrich Staudinger (independent)Alexander Van der Bellen (Greens)Tassilo Wallentin (independent)Dominik Wlazny (Beer Party) There were other candidates, but they either failed to collect enough signatures by September 2, 2022, or did not submit…
Read More7,648 new corona infections on Friday
Sixty-one patients currently require intensive care. On Friday, authorities reported 7,648 new Corona infections and seven deaths. There is also a sharp increase in hospitalized patients. Corona numbers are rising significantly again in Austria. After 8,264 new infections on Wednesday and 7,821 on Thursday, 7,648 new cases were reported on Friday. In addition, there were seven deaths. 973 (+62) infected persons are treated in hospitals on regular wards. 61 (+6) patients require intensive care. 442 intensive care beds availableAfter all, 442 intensive care beds are still available for Corona patients…
Read MoreMore changeable weather is expected over the weekend.
Today, Friday, in keeping with the season, isolated patches of early morning fog are expected, with sunshine becoming more prevalent during the day. On Saturday, clouds will increase more and more, with the possibility of rain already starting in Vorarlberg and Tyrol. The trend intensifies on Sunday with dense clouds and rain, said the weekly movement of the Central Institute for Meteorology and Geodynamics (ZAMG) on Thursday. Early temperatures can be found between zero and seven degrees, with light frost possible in higher Alpine valleys and places in the north.…
Read MoreWho is behind these “Primitive Building” videos?
On YouTube, videos achieve millions of clicks in which, for example, jungle dwellings with a pool are built in supposed manual labor. The keywords that are supposed to arouse interest are usually all in the title: Primitive, Building, Underground, Swimming Pool, House, Villa. What happens in the YouTube videos can be described across the board as follows: 2 men wearing only shorts plan a structure in a jungle clearing, dig large pits with simple tools from loose yet load-bearing soil, strengthen and paint their natural design materials, eat freshly caught…
Read More500 € climate bonus – this is how the payout works
Many Austrians have already had the 500-euro climate bonus transferred to their account, but some are still waiting. Since September 1, the general disbursement of the 500-Euro-Klimabonus has run in Austria! Some have already been able to enjoy the government’s financial help; others have not yet received anything transferred to the account and must continue to wait. The payout timing is often not quite understandable for many – even people from the same family at the same address often do not get the money simultaneously. The climate bonus is paid…
Read MoreThe virus now spreading especially among boys
The next Corona wave is rolling in and is currently hitting the youth in particular. Starting Saturday, people will be “vaccinated” against the virus. Is the corona pandemic over now? “No,” would probably have to be the answer after just one look at the latest data and values. With testing levels significantly lower than a year ago, 1524 new Corona cases were reported Thursday. A total of 172 infected people are currently being treated in provincial hospitals. Most notable, according to the medical staff, is that 92.9 percent of Corona…
Read MoreShould you brush your teeth before or after breakfast?
Who doesn’t know it? The morning routine: the alarm clock rings, get up, shower, brush your teeth and then have breakfast to start the day with total energy. Or would you rather eat breakfast first and then brush your teeth? Which is better for the health of your teeth? A few rules for effective teeth cleaning are probably known to most people, such as brushing your teeth with fluoride toothpaste for at least two minutes. For fresh breath, it’s best to do it right before breakfast. Or is that not…
Read MoreMicrosoft gives Windows 11 big update
Just under a year after Windows 11, Microsoft is giving its operating system its first significant update. According to the company, this is intended to “make PC use easier and more secure, promote user productivity, expand Windows as a platform for networking, creativity, and entertainment, and offer more flexibility and organizational options for the hybrid workplace.” The new features at a glance. According to Microsoft, new features include updates to the Start menu, faster and more precise searching, Quick Settings, and improved display of local and current events in widgets.…
Read MoreNearly one million people at risk of starvation according to UN
Nearly one million people are at risk of starvation or could soon be so if aid is not provided quickly, according to the United Nations (UN). UN officials warned Wednesday that the situation is dire in Afghanistan, Ethiopia, South Sudan, Somalia, and Yemen. “Acute food insecurity is rapidly increasing and spreading worldwide,” they said. The massive expansion of humanitarian aidWithout a massive expansion of humanitarian aid, the situation will likely worsen in the coming months,” the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) said. Violent conflicts on the ground and weather…
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