Recaptured several settlements in Cherson, Ukraine
Kiev (Kyiv)/Moscow – Russian attacks in Ukraine continue in full severity. There is no relief in sight. However, Ukraine has also reported successes. Ukrainian soldiers managed to recapture several settlements on Kherson. In addition, Ukrainian helicopters reportedly set fire to an oil storage facility in Russia.
Talks between Russia and Ukraine continued on Friday. The conversations took place via video.
Fewer and fewer unemployed in Austria
Vienna – In Austria there are again fewer unemployed. Currently 335,887 people are unemployed or in training. This means that the number of unemployed is even lower than in March 2019, when there was no corona crisis. The unemployment rate is at its lowest level in 10 years.
The unemployment rate dropped to 6.3%. This is the lowest figure since 2008.
Inflation in Austria rose sharply in March
Vienna – In March, inflation in Austria continued to rise sharply. This means that life in Austria has become noticeably more expensive. Overall, everything was 6.8% more expensive than in March 2021. Inflation has not been this high since 1981. Fuel and energy in particular have become much more expensive.
This is the result of a quick estimate from Statistics Austria. The exact March results will be published on April 21.
Explanation: inflation
Inflation is noticed when everything becomes more expensive. That’s why it’s also called inflation. When inflation is low, prices rise only slightly. When inflation is high, prices rise more.
With inflation, money becomes less and less valuable. That’s why you need more money if you want to buy something.
Only 10 free corona tests per month
Vienna – In Austria, you can now only get 10 free crown tests. Each person is entitled to 5 PCR tests and 5 antigen tests per month. If you still have tests at home, you can use those too. There are other exceptions too. There are unlimited free corona tests for people in homes or hospitals. Visitors must also undergo additional testing if necessary.
Federal states decide how the new regulation is implemented. Most rely on a mixed system. Therefore, there are home tests and drugstore tests.
Glaciers continue to retreat, report says
Innsbruck – An annual report analyzes the condition of glaciers. In the 2020/2021 measurement period, glaciers retreated less than in previous years. On average, glaciers retreated 11 meters. Before it was 15 meters. The smaller decline was mainly due to the weather. In midsummer, temperatures were almost normal. In May it also snowed a lot on the glaciers. This snow cover has protected the glaciers well.
But there is still no reason to go all-clear. Because the glaciers are not doing well. Pasterze in Austria even retreated 42.7 meters. The main reason for the retreat of glaciers is climate change.
Explanation: glaciers
A glacier is a large mass of ice and is formed in high mountains. Glaciers are formed from snow that remains in the summer. The lower layers are compressed by the overlying snow. This is how layers of snow condense into ice.
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