The Austrian Ministry of climate protection, in cooperation with the Austrian Power Grid (APG), presented a new online tool today where it can be helpful to determine at which certain times of the day you should activate the electricity. The tool recommends the hours when […]
Day: December 1, 2022
Weekly Briefing: Austria’s Dealing with Rising Energy Prices
Energy Saving Without further application, the electricity price brake comes into effect for every household with an existing electricity contract. The electricity cost brake is intended to counteract the current price increases for electricity. This will be visible on the electricity bill. According to the […]
US and France pledge Ukraine support amid Russia’s ‘brutal’ war
The United States and France have promised to maintain support for Ukraine against Russia’s ongoing invasion, stressing that those responsible for attacks on civilians and civilian infrastructure in the war-torn country must be held accountable. In a statement outlining discussions between US President Joe Biden […]
US consumers step up spending in October as inflation cooled
United States consumer spending increased solidly in October, while inflation moderated, giving the economy a powerful boost at the start of the fourth quarter as it faces rising headwinds from the Federal Reserve’s aggressive monetary policy tightening. The labour market, the economy’s other pillar of […]
Can a new drug cure Alzheimer’s disease?
Data from Japanese and United States Pharmaceutical companies show how a new drug can significantly slow cognitive decline in Alzheimer’s disease patients – by 27 percent. The 18-month trial involved nearly 2,000 participants who were in the early stages of the illness. Dementia costs are […]
Photos: Germany defeat Costa Rica 4-2 but fail to advance
Al Khor, Qatar – Despite winning a rollercoaster match against underdogs Costa Rica, Germany have failed to advance to the Round of 16 of the World Cup in Qatar after Japan stunned Spain in the other Group E match. Four-time champions Germany defeated Costa Rica […]
What we know about new US B-21 stealth bomber, first in 30 years
For the first time in more than 30 years, the United States Air Force is unveiling a new stealth bomber. The B-21 Raider is expected to be shown to the world Friday. The next-generation stealthy long-range strategic bomber is designed to eventually replace the ageing […]
US Senate votes on deal to dodge nationwide railroad strike
The United States Senate has passed a bill forcing railroad unions to accept a deal that would increase wages to avoid a nationwide strike that was anticipated to have devastating economic effects. The legislation was approved on Thursday by a vote of 80 to 15 and […]
England breaks 112-year-old cricket record in Pakistan match
England batters broke a 112-year-old record on the first day of the first test match against Pakistan, racking up 506 runs for a loss of four wickets at Rawalpindi’s cricket stadium in 75 overs, when play was called off due to bad light. Playing its […]
Ecstatic Morocco fans say World Cup progression ‘for all Arabs’
Doha, Qatar – There’s only one show at Al Thumama stadium – it’s the Lions de l’Atlas (Atlas Lions). After what can only be described as a highly spirited competition with plenty of fouls, Sara Sulaiman from Morocco says she is “euphoric” as Morocco progressed […]