Why is there so much pollen this year?

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The yellow dust annoys not only allergy sufferers. But why is it so intense again this year? There is always talk of Sahara dust. However, the sand from distant lands does not have a finger in the pie of the current dust problem. It is due to the conifers, or more precisely, the spruces. Since the spruce blossom has started, car owners are complaining and all those who like to make themselves comfortable on the balcony, terrace, or guest garden. Allergy sufferers can breathe a sigh of relief when it…

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Price increases in AK Price Monitor: rice and noodles cost 40 to 65 percent more in some cases

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Everything has become more expensive due to the current world situation with the Ukraine war. The current AK Price Monitor shows how devastating the inflation looks in figures for daily purchases. Even inexpensive food is more expensiveEverything has become more expensive recently – inexpensive drugstore goods, food, and cleaning products, but also already more expensive brand products often cost – noticeably – more in a year-on-year comparison online and in stores. This is shown by a current AK price monitor of five online stores and ten chain stores in March…

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Masks still mandatory on planes to Austria

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Despite EU recommendations, masks are still mandatory on planes to and from Austria. The vacation season is just around the corner, and just in time for the big travel wave, the EU relaxed the covid regulations for air passengers. Since Monday, mask-wearing can be dispensed at all airports and onboard aircraft. But really, on all planes? Whether or not a mask must be worn on the plane is not dictated by an airline but rather depends on national and official regulations. So what does this mean in practice?According to an…

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2,658 new infections in Austria

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From Sunday to Monday, 2,658 new infections were registered in Austria. This is below the 7-day average of 4,210 infections. The 7-day incidence drops to 331.11. In the past 24 hours, 215,539 PCR tests were performed. The positive rate is 1.23 percent. To date, there have been 4,215,150 positive test results in Austria. Today, 18,303 people with SARS-CoV-2 infection have died, and 4,140,792 have recovered across Austria. Currently, there are 56,055 active Corona cases in Austria. 62 in intensive care unitsCurrently, 772 people infected with the coronavirus are receiving hospital…

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According to a study, people who walk fast are more intelligent and age slower

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That 10,000 steps a day is supposed to be good for your health is something almost everyone has heard. But not only how much but also how briskly we walk can positively affect our body. According to studies, people who walk faster actually age more slowly. In addition, the speed at which we walk is also said to affect our intelligence. We all know at least one person in our circle of friends or family who always walks faster than everyone else. And it is precisely for these fast walkers…

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Is this the road to Atlantis? Researchers make amazing underwater discoveries

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Is Atlantis real or not? Researchers in Hawaii are now providing evidence that the mystical island kingdom might exist. They‘ve made a fantastic discovery at the bottom of the Pacific Ocean. Scientists have discovered a path that looks like a road. Some think it is the fertile imagination of the Greek philosopher Plato. In his stories, he describes an island called Atlantis, which was destroyed by a natural disaster around 9600 BC and sank into the ocean’s depths. Others, however, firmly believe that this mystical island state existed and are…

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Here’s why Friday the 13th is supposed to bring bad luck

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Rarely does the 13th of a month fall precisely on a Friday. At least once a year, but no more than three times – and last Friday, May 13, 2022, was exactly a day. It is a day that many fear because it is said to bring bad luck. Why 13 is an unlucky number Generally, the number 13 is considered to be an unlucky number. In popular belief, it is associated with something negative. This is supposed to e because the so-called twelve systems permeate our society. The day…

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Starting today, Monday – no more restrictions on entering Austria

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In Austria, all entry restrictions imposed due to the pandemic have been dropped. Today, no more 3-G proof is required when entering the country. For the first time since the pandemic, holidaymakers, travel returnees, and other visitors worldwide can now enter Austria without any restrictions. The new entry regulations issued by the Ministry of Health came into force at midnight. The previous entry rules for virus variant areas remain officially in place, but no country is currently on the list of states with a very high epidemiological risk. Should a…

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3,335 new corona infections in Austria on Sunday

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Three thousand three hundred thirty-five new infections were reported for Austria on Sunday, decreasing last Sunday’s 3,617 and below the seven-day average of 4,421. The seven-day incidence was 344.6 cases. As of Sunday, there are 58,304 active cases in Austria, down 1,551 from the previous day. New Corona infections in Austria by province.Burgenland: 107Carinthia: 188Lower Austria: 813Upper Austria: 466Salzburg: 184Styria: 405Tyrol: 204Vorarlberg: 126Vienna: 842 No deaths and fewer hospital patientsSince the pandemic, there have been 4,212,492 confirmed cases in Austria. Four million one hundred thirty-five thousand eight hundred eighty-five people…

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