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Today in Austria: A roundup of the latest news on Thursday
WEB13 hours ago · Austrian Catholic numbers fall by 1.9 percent in 2023. The Austrian Bishops' Conference reported another decline in Roman Catholics, with 4,638,842 members as of December 31st, 2023, down 1.9% from 2022. This decrease is driven by 85,163 people leaving the Church and a drop in baptisms, with only …
Why tens of thousands of Austrians are leaving the Catholic Church
WEB20 hours ago · The financial burden of the church tax has become a key factor driving people away from the Catholic Church in Austria, particularly in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic. The economic downturn caused by the pandemic and soaring inflation has left many struggling to make ends meet. As a result, paying the church tax has become less of …
LATEST: Austria's floodwaters subside but recovery set to take …
WEB2 days ago · The floods have claimed the lives of five people - the latest victim, that of an elderly woman, was announced on Tuesday morning. The victim was an 81-year-old woman from Würmla (Tulln district). According to the police, the woman died in her flooded home. She had already been asked to leave the house by …
Today in Austria: A roundup of the latest news on Wednesday
WEB1 day ago · Workers of public transport company, Wiener Linien, clean up fallen debris after storm Boris from the U4 subway tracks, running next to Vienna river, in Vienna, Austria, on September 17, 2024. (Photo by Joe Klamar / AFP) Vienna's Metro lines resume regular service, three rescued after avalanche in ...
Key points: New Covid rules for Salzburg and Upper Austria
WEBNov 12, 2021 · Salzburg. The FFP2 mask mandate has been extended to cover all enclosed indoor spaces and events where the 2G rule previously applied. This includes places with the 2G rule such as services requiring close physical contact like hairdressers or salons, events over 25 people, and Christmas markets for example.
Today in Austria: A roundup of the latest news on Thursday
WEBJan 11, 2024 · Klimabonus. Austria has completed the “in-year payment” wave of the Klimabonus 2023, with the majority of those eligible receiving their payouts of €55 to €220 back in the autumn of last year. However, some are still waiting for their payment despite being eligible. This is because, in a few cases, the government cannot determine ...
Today in Austria: A roundup of the latest news on Monday
WEBAug 19, 2024 · Austria experienced a night of intense thunderstorms and lightning on Sunday, with over 50,000 lightning flashes recorded, mainly in Lower Austria. The storms brought heavy rain, hail, and strong winds, leading to flooding, fallen trees, and road closures. Fire departments across the country responded to numerous calls for assistance.
Today in Austria: A roundup of the latest news on Wednesday
WEBJul 24, 2024 · COVID-19 wave on the horizon: Austrian Health officials urge vaccination. Wastewater analyses reveal a rising trend of COVID-19 in Austria, prompting health officials to remind people of the National Immunization Committee's (NIG) recommendations.
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