Vienna allows Corona booster vaccination for all after just six months

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Vienna – In Vienna, a booster of the Corona vaccination is now possible for all vaccinated persons already from six months after the second sting. A registration for the vaccination centers or with established physicians is obligatory, dates will start on Tuesday, November 2, 2021. This has been communicated by Vienna Mayor Michael Ludwig (SPÖ) on Monday. The federal capital thus probably anticipated the National Immunization Panel (NIG), which has scheduled a meeting on Tuesday, among other things, to the third sting. From 12 years possibleThe NIG will deal as…

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Thoughts on All Saints’ Day 2021

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When we celebrate All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day, we are reminded that we stand in a great community that includes not only the living, but also those who have died, even if they live in a “different” world. On All Saints’ Day, we celebrate all those who have already been taken into eternal communion with God. Some we know by name, some the Church celebrates, but of most we know nothing. On All Souls’ Day, the Church remembers all those who have died and asks God to bring…

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Compulsory winter tires in force

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As of Monday, the “situational winter equipment requirement” for cars and trucks up to 3.5 tons will once again come into effect. Drivers in Austria must be on the road with winter tires or have snow chains mounted on at least two drive wheels in snow, slush or ice from Nov. 1. However, chains are only permitted if the road is continuously covered with snow or ice. The police can impose fines of up to 5,000 euros for violations of the equipment requirement. Trucks and buses weighing more than 3.5…

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4,523 new infections in Austria

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Twelve new deaths linked to Covid 19 infection have been reported. Currently, 292 people are being cared for in intensive care. On All Saints’ Day, new Corona infections in Austria remain high, but at least after three days they no longer exceed the 5,000 mark. From Sunday to Monday, 4,523 new Corona infections were recorded. As is usually the case on a Monday, this is below the average of the past seven days, currently 4,864, but well above the 2,850 cases recorded last Monday. This brings the total number of…

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FIL-AT Pamana II Parade: Pagtanaw ng Kabataan

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(People gathering at the FIL-AT Pamana II Event held in front of the Votive Church at Sigmund-Freud Park) Text & Photos by: Anton Miguel D. De Vera Edited by: Alfonso Joaquin D. De Vera VIENNA, AUSTRIA—On a clear and sunny day of October 30th, 2021, people who roamed the heart of the city of Vienna were able to witness the commemorative celebration between Filipinos and Austrians alike for 75 Years of harmonious Bilateral Relations between Austria and the Philippines. Organized by the European Network of Filipino Diaspora-Austria (ENFiD-Austria) and joined…

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One Night Only at the Palais Niederösterreich

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By: Roman Moreno It has been more than a year since the world was devastated by the pandemic. As every nation adapts to the new normal, there’s no stopping the Filipino-Austrian community led by ENFiD-Austria to become a game-changer as it held three important events in one big night. During the cold summer breeze in Vienna, a 3-in-1 event was organized by the European Network of Filipino Diaspora Austria (ENFiD-Austria) to celebrate Filipino-Austrian relations, honor frontliners and showcase Philippine fashion last 10th of September 2021. The entire show did not…

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Early bird discount for climate ticket ended on Sunday

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The early bird discount for the climate ticket ended yesterda y, October 31. 949 euro instead of 1,095 euro costs the ticket reduced.The climate ticket is valid throughout Austria on all means of public transport 100,000 tickets already soldIt has been valid since the national holiday. Since the start of advance sales on October 1, more than 100,000 people have already bought the climate ticket. Anyone who already has a personalized season ticket – such as an annual ticket from an association or ÖBB – can switch to the Klimaticket.…

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Italy wants to vaccinate 90 percent of the population

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While the Italian government is facing protests against the “3-G” requirement for all workers, which has been in effect since October 15, the cabinet is setting new vaccination targets. For example, Health Minister Roberto Speranza wants to vaccinate 90 percent of the population. “This is an ambitious goal that is within our reach,” said Speranza, guest of the program “Mezz’ora in +” broadcast by Rai 3 yesterday. According to government figures, 86 percent of Italians over the age of 12 have received at least one vaccine dose. Italy has already…

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November starts with rain and snow

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Today’s Sunday is deceptive: thanks to the Föhn, it is mild, if not very mild for the last day in October. In regions where the fog breaks, sunshine and 20 to 21 degrees daytime highs are possible. Forecast for the next few days: A cold front spreads from the west starting Monday over all of Austria, the daily highs will then only reach around ten degrees. In Vorarlberg, All Saints’ Day will start cool and with increasing rain, forecasts Manfred Spatzierer from the weather service Ubimet. The precipitation will reach…

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