Christmas tree sales at Vienna markets start Monday

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Around 400,000 Christmas trees are sold in Vienna during the Christmas season. Starting Monday, you can buy your Christmas tree at one of Vienna’s 264 markets. Five tips for buying a sustainable Christmas treeThe 2022 Christmas tree sale gets underway on December 12 at 264 locations in Vienna, from 8 a.m. to a maximum of 8 p.m. daily. “With the multitude of possible Christmas tree marketplaces existing in Vienna, it is guaranteed by the Market Office that sufficient trees can be offered for all Viennese*. The demand coverage is in…

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Next week, ice cover will stretch across the country

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Not quite that much snow has fallen: Nevertheless, low-pressure Birgit brought fresh snow to many places overnight and covered roofs, meadows, and vehicles in Vienna. Icy times are ahead of us in the coming days, and freezing rain in the middle of the week could also become dangerous. So cold as not yet this winterWeather calming now follows in terms of precipitation, but thick gloves, lined shoes, hood, and scarf should be brought out now at the latest – because it will be so cold in the coming nights as…

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More than 4,700 new Corona infections on Sunday

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On Sunday, 4,714 new Corona infections were reported by authorities in Austria. Nearly 1,200 covid patients are in hospital. Especially the area districts Liesing, Floridsdorf, and Donaustadt, have gained new residents.The Corona situation in Austria is gradually coming to a head again. As expected by experts in their latest assessment, higher cases are now being registered with increasing frequency every week. The 2,617 new infections meant a slight decrease, but Tuesday (4,669 new cases) and Wednesday (6,689 new infections) showed that the trend of the numbers is rising again. A…

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To unplug or not to unplug: here’s how to best save money on household appliances

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Turn off the TV or unplug it after all? Should you always unplug your charger, or can it get stuck? We reveal the best way to save electricity with household appliances. Whether it’s a heater, refrigerator, or washing machine, they all consume electricity and can be so bad for your wallet and the environment. But not all appliances should be unplugged. Do not unplug televisions.For example, some brands of TVs can be damaged if you unplug them. OLED TVs, for instance, run refresh programs to prevent the burn-in effect. The…

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White Christmas 2022: Will it snow on December 24?

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We ask ourselves if there will be a white Christmas this year and if the snow will fall just in time for the festivities. Nothing is more beautiful than contemplative snow landscapes, which lift the Christmas mood a little more. How likely is it that snow will fall this year on December 24? The countdown is on – there are only a little more than two weeks left until Christmas, and of course, by now, everyone feels like asking: will there finally be a white Christmas again this year? Because…

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SMS fraud: Massive increase, numerous victims

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„Hallo Mama, ich habe mein Handy kaputt gemacht“(“Hi mom, I broke my cell phone”): with this message, scammers are currently contacting potential victims via SMS or WhatsApp. The Federal Criminal Police Office reported on Saturday that reports of such cases had recently increased by 350 percent. The damage is enormous. Using a number unknown to the victim, the fraudsters send messages to thousands of recipient numbers. In these, they pretend to be the victim’s daughter or son and claim to be writing from a friend’s cell phone (hence the unknown…

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Combination flu and Corona vaccine under review in U.S.

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Washington/Mainz, Germany – A combination vaccine developed by Biontech/Pfizer that could be used to vaccinate against covid-19 and influenza simultaneously in the future has been placed in an accelerated approval process by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The announcement was made Friday by Biontech, a German company based in Mainz, and its U.S. partner Pfizer (New York). The vaccine combines mRNA-based influenza with a Corona vaccine adapted to the currently prevalent BA.4/BA.5 omicron sublines and wild type. In early November, the two companies announced the start of a Phase…

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Further electricity price rise expected in January 2023

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In January 2023, electricity prices in Austria will continue to rise sharply. A new increase in electricity prices is expected in January 2023. The Austrian Electricity Price Index (ÖSPI) rises by 6.7 percent to 692.49 points in January 2023. Compared to the same month last year, the ÖSPI is 320.7 percent higher. Wholesale electricity prices continue to riseThe baseload price is up 6.7 percent from the previous month. However, it is up 307 percent year-on-year, the Austrian Energy Agency said in a release. The peak load price also increased compared…

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EU names deadline for USB-C requirement

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In October, the EU agreed on a standard charging cable. USB-C was set as the standard for charging sockets in 2024. Strictly when the regulation comes into force was announced this week. With the publication of a binding directive, the deadline is now set for December 28, 2024. From then on, smartphones, tablets, smart speakers, digital cameras, headphones, headsets, mobile game consoles, e-readers, keyboards, computer mice, portable navigation systems, and the charging boxes of earphones that are newly launched on the market must have a USB-C port for charging. In…

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