Over 1.5 million energy vouchers already redeemed

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Since the 150-euro energy vouchers were sent to Austrian households, more than 1.5 million have already been redeemed. The majority of Austrians did this online. Energy voucher “rejectedOf the 150-euro energy vouchers sent to four million households in Austria to cushion the sharp rise in costs, more than 1.5 million have been redeemed so far. Around 1.1 million of these have been redeemed online. The majority of 150-euro energy vouchers redeemed onlineThe energy suppliers credited about 320,000 coupons in the annual statement, the Ministry of Finance announced on Tuesday. This…

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Tricks when calling while on vacation

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As reported, the EU has extended the regulation that cell phone calls from abroad to Austria must be charged at the Austrian rate (“Roam like at Home”). And besides the same price, the quality of roaming services (e.g., internet speed) has to be like at home, as long as the network in the vacation country is technically equivalent. Great progress, but there are still some pitfalls. For example, this EU rule does not apply to nearby countries such as Turkey, Great Britain, Andorra, San Marino, or the Vatican City State.Furthermore,…

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WHO: Corona booster vaccination recommended for at-risk groups

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The World Health Organization (WHO) Europe is recommending a 2nd Corona booster vaccination for immunocompromised and other vulnerable people in at-risk groups. To deliver additional protection and minimize the risk of severe disease progression, hospitalization, and death, moderately to severely immunocompromised people over five and their contacts should receive a 2nd booster vaccination, WHO Europe recommended Tuesday. Further corona booster vaccination for at-risk groupsThe Copenhagen-based agency said that countries in the Region should also consider offering further vaccination to specific at-risk groups, such as the elderly, health care workers, and…

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Over 15,000 new infections in Austria

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From Tuesday to Wednesday, 15,149 new infections were registered in Austria. This is well above the 7-day average of 10,648 infections. The 7-day incidence increases slightly to 837.37. This brings the number of active Corona cases to 118,711. Ninety-six thousand two hundred fifty-nine new PCR tests were made in the past 24 hours. This results in a positive rate of 15.74 percent. In addition, there are nine new deaths. This means that 18,909 people with SARS-CoV-2 infection have died across Austria. In the hospital, 1,151 people are currently being treated,…

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“Summer in the City”: Arbeiterkammer Vienna launches free summer program

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This year, AK Vienna again offers its free campaign “Summer in the City. City for all”. Ten free events will take place in nine Viennese districts until August 10. “Due to inflation, many have to cut back on vacations and leisure time. It is, therefore, all the more important that there is more space and opportunities for free togetherness in the city,” AK President Renate Anderl. AK Vienna offers Viennese numerous free eventsAt ten events in nine Viennese districts, the Viennese will be offered roller skating discos, circus workshops, bike…

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WHO alarmed: Corona pandemic remains an international health emergency

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The Corona pandemic remains a “health emergency of international concern.” That was the World Health Organization’s (WHO) finding Tuesday, following the independent emergency committee that examined the current hazard situation at a meeting last week. Although many countries are testing significantly less, infection rates are rising worldwide. The high number of unreported infectionsAccording to the WHO, more than half a billion infections have been reported since the pandemic began in early 2020. The accurate figure is likely to be far higher because by no means are all cases recorded. The…

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Expat Insider Study reveals most and least friendly countries in the world: Austria ranks second to last

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Vienna may be the world’s most livable city, but it’s not exactly the friendliest. That’s what the new Expat Insider study shows. Unusually high quality of life with unusually unfriendly people – that’s the impression foreign workers working in this country have of Austria, according to the “Expat Insider Study 2022.” Despite top scores for “travel and transport” and “environment and climate,” it only manages 24th place out of 52 in the ranking. The most popular destinations among the 12,000 expats surveyed are Mexico, Indonesia, and Taiwan, and the least…

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More than 10,000 new infections in Austria.

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From Monday to Tuesday, 10,189 new infections were registered in Austria. This is below the 7-day average of 10,274 infections. The 7-day incidence is up slightly to 807.94, compared to 9,831 new cases within 24 hours a week. This brings the number of active Corona cases to 114,637, with 89,059 new PCR tests done in the past 24 hours. This results in a positive rate of 11.44 percent. There are also 16 new deaths. This means that 18,900 people have died in connection with SARS-CoV-2 infection across Austria. The hospital…

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Giant comet to be seen in July

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A lot is going on in the sky this year: among other things, a giant comet has entered the solar system and will be visible shortly. 2022 is a lucky year for astronomy enthusiasts because some spectacular things could be observed so far. But the year is far from over, and there is something great to discover in July! Under observation since 2017The comet in question is designated C/2017 K2. According to Newsweek, scientists have been tracking the comet since it was first discovered in 2017. When it was discovered,…

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