Foot-and-mouth disease (FMD)- “Situation remains worrying”

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In Hungary, just 24 kilometers from the Austrian border, there is a new case of foot-and-mouth disease. Even though there is no reported case of the highly contagious foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) in Austria, “The situation in the affected countries of Hungary and Slovakia remains worrying”, according to a press release from the province of Salzburg. State Veterinary Director Peter Schiefer reports a new case in Hungary, which is why the greatest possible caution is still required, especially when returning from the Easter vacation. “The new outbreak in Hungary has once…

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Police step up checks again around Easter weekend in Austria

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Around the extended Easter weekend, the police intensified their traffic controls as part of the “Safe in Easter Traffic” campaign. In order to monitor Easter traffic, the police are stepping up their priority campaigns during Holy Week up to and including the Tuesday after Easter. Officers will be paying particular attention to compliance with the speed limit and driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. The measures aim to increase road safety and reduce serious accidents, especially on main traffic routes, in local traffic, and on popular excursion routes.…

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Easter weather in Austria

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The Easter weekend is almost here! Here’s an overview of what to expect weather-wise from Good Friday to Easter Monday.In Austria’s southern neighboring countries, the weather left much to be desired during Holy Week: low-pressure system Hans caused heavy rain and squalls in Italy and Croatia. Those who want to use the Easter weekend for excursions, family celebrations, or simply a break in the fresh air can rejoice: After a changeable start, the weather is gradually improving – with a particularly sunny Easter Sunday. Here’s an outlook for the next…

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Traveling to Hungary and Slovakia? What you need to be aware of now

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Foot-and-mouth disease, border controls, and import bans: anyone traveling abroad or returning over Easter must expect restrictions in Burgenland.Due to the current spread of the highly contagious animal disease in Hungary and Slovakia, comprehensive protective measures remain in place. Particularly affected: travel via small border crossings. 21 crossings in Burgenland are still closed, including routes near Andau, Baumgarten and Schattendorf.Epidemic carpets have been installed at the open crossings – vehicles must drive over them to disinfect them. Near the border, the police are stepping up checks to see whether prohibited…

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The most hospitable travel destinations in the world

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Every year, the travel platform Booking.com analyzes where there are particularly many accommodations with so-called Traveller Review Awards. This in-house award is given for exceptional hospitality and Booking uses it to create a ranking of the most hospitable places in the world. To arrive at its ranking, the travel platform evaluates which providers on the platform consistently receive excellent customer reviews from holidaymakers and are praised for their outstanding service. The categories analyzed include accommodation, car rental companies and cab drivers. From coffee farms to pristine beaches or medieval hideaways…

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Not in plastic bags: this is the best way to store bread

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Do you usually store your bread in plastic bags? Then you should rethink this habit! You probably know the situation: You have bought a deliciously fresh loaf of bread from the bakery and assume that it will keep for at least a week. But on the second day, you realize that the bread has become so dry that it is barely edible. What has gone wrong? There are several factors to consider when storing bread. Packaging plays an important role According to baker Joost Arijs, both the packaging and the…

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Plastic waste: Less than ten percent is recycled

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According to a new study, less than ten percent of plastic waste worldwide is recycled. Of the 400 million tons of plastic produced in 2022, only 9.5 percent came from recycled materials. “The global recycling rate is stagnating”, according to a study published in the journal ‘Communications Earth & Environment’ by a research team from Beijing’s Tsinghua University. While more and more plastic is being produced, there has been hardly any progress in recycling. The low recycling rate means that fossil fuels – mainly oil and gas – are used…

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Warmest March in Europe since records began

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According to data from the EU climate change service Copernicus, last month was the warmest March in Europe since records began. The average temperature on the continent was 6.03 degrees, 2.41 degrees above the average for the comparable period from 1991 to 2020, according to Copernicus. Globally, it was the second warmest March ever recorded. In addition, the lowest extent of Arctic sea ice ever measured in a March was recorded. According to the service, it was also the 20th month in the past 21 months in which the global…

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Three Islands: A Croatian Coastal Adventure

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On the morning of April 12, our Uber picked us up around 8:15 and dropped us at Vienna’s Hauptbahnhof. A few minutes later, our bus set off toward Croatia, passing through Slovenia’s rolling landscapes. After nearly eight hours on the road, we reached our base for the trip—Hotel Magal, nestled in the quiet coastal town of Njivice on Krk Island. The next morning, April 13, our adventure officially began. We boarded the bus and headed toward Baška, a scenic town at the southern tip of Krk Island. The one-hour drive…

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