Why can’t some people say hello?

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Saying hello is one of those things. Some people call out a friendly greeting from afar, sometimes accompanied by a cheerful wave. Others remain stubbornly silent, no matter how clearly you say “hello.” Anyone who has ever entered a doctor’s waiting room with a cheerful greeting and been punished with audible silence knows what we’re talking about. But it’s not just the sick and miserable who sometimes find moving their lips as strenuous as lifting a car with one hand. The same thing happens in the elevator at work, in…

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Why Viennese residents will receive a warning on their cell phones on October 4

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On Saturday, October 4, an Austria-wide civil defense test alarm will take place. In addition to the sirens, the AT-Alert cell phone warning system will also be activated in Vienna. On Saturday, October 4, 2025, sirens will sound throughout Austria between 12:00 p.m. and 12:45 p.m. – including in Vienna. In addition, people in the federal capital will once again receive a warning message directly on their cell phones this year. The reason for this is the AT-Alert system, which has been an integral part of the test alarm since…

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mdw young research award 2025 presented: Austro-Filipino Mark Tullao receives award

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Six outstanding final projects from the fields of music and performing arts honored Vice Rector Barbara Strack-Hanisch with the award winners “The young research award is an Austria-wide initiative of the mdw for the early promotion of scientific and artistic-scientific talent. I am very pleased that the award has once again met with a great response this year and that it has been possible to highlight the diversity of the arts in schools.” On September 25, 2025, the third MDW Young Research Award was presented at the MDW – University…

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Italy brings new super train to Austria

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On Friday, Italian State Railways (FS—Ferrovie dello Stato) unveiled its latest high-speed train, the “Frecciarossa 1000.” The train, which can reach speeds of over 300 kilometers per hour, is capable of operating not only in Italy but also on seven European rail networks in Austria, Germany, Switzerland, the Netherlands, Belgium, France, and Spain. The new train will officially go into service this coming Sunday. With an investment of over €1.3 billion, 36 Frecciarossa 1000 trains will be delivered, with an option for a further ten and a delivery schedule of…

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Entry denied – even though passport is valid

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Digital registration: More and more countries are requiring online registration before entry. ÖAMTC warns of additional costs and third-party providers. Not only for the UK, but especially for popular long-haul destinations, travelers are increasingly required to register before departure – and in some cases pay for it. It is important to complete these formalities in good time. “Delays can occur, especially when documents have to be uploaded or fees paid – usually by credit card. If you leave this until shortly before departure, you risk a lot of stress or,…

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More and more food is ending up in the trash in Austria

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Austrian households are throwing away more and more food. According to a survey by Iglo Austria, which was presented on Thursday on International Day Against Food Waste, 80 percent of respondents said they throw food away. In 2023, the figure was 68 percent. According to the survey, 18- to 29-year-olds in particular frequently throw away food. Ninety percent of this age group disposed of food in the last three months. Among 40- to 49-year-olds, the figure is 80 percent. The proportion among the over-60s is lowest at 67 percent. The…

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New Vienna tram line 27 will connect Floridsdorf and Donaustadt from October

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From October, the new tram line 27 will connect Floridsdorf with Aspern Nord. Six new stops, climate-friendly planning, and quick transfers are set to ease the burden on thousands of passengers. Groundbreaking ceremony for line 27 The new tram line 27 will go into operation in Vienna on October 6. It connects Floridsdorf with Donaustadt, creating a new cross-connection in the northeast of Vienna. From Strebersdorf, the 27 runs along the existing route of line 26 to Prinzgasse, then continues on a 2.4-kilometer-long new section to the new terminus at…

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Time change 2025: When will the clocks change?

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Opinions are divided on the time change: some are in favor of it, while others would prefer to abolish it. The fact is: the clocks will be turned back at the end of October. The fact that summer is finally over is not only evident from the thermometer – the clocks will also be turned back to standard time, incorrectly referred to as “winter time.” This is because so-called winter time is standard time, Central European Time (CET), and lasts five months, from the end of October to the end…

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Is Europe spending too much time online? These are the countries that spend the most time on the internet

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Millions of people spend most of their time online, new global data shows. In a survey of 24 countries—including ten in Europe—an average of 28% of people said they use the internet almost constantly. The findings come at a time of growing concern about screen addiction, as studies have found that excessive screen time can increase the risk of emotional and behavioral problems in children. The proportion of those who are online almost constantly was highest in Japan (56%) and South Korea (49%) and lowest in Nigeria (13%) and Greece…

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