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Already more than 30,000 dead in the Gaza war
More than 30,000 people have died in the Gaza Strip since the start of the war. 70,000 people were injured. Tens of thousands are still missing. They are probably buried under the rubble of their homes. The Palestinian organization Hamas announced this on Thursday. However, information on this subject cannot be independently verified.
The Israeli army said it had killed around 10,000 terrorists. The UN on Thursday condemned ongoing attacks in the Gaza Strip as “carnage”.
Heavy fighting west of the Ukrainian town of Avdiivka
Almost two weeks ago, the Russian army captured the city of Avdiivka in eastern Ukraine. Now the Russian soldiers advance even further. There is currently heavy fighting around several towns west of Avdiivka. The Ukrainian army is having difficulty stopping Russian attacks. This was stated by the Ukrainian commander-in-chief Olexander Syrskyj.
Russian attacks also continue elsewhere. Russian forces are said to have advanced to the city of Robotyne. Ukraine recaptured Robotyne in August.
Speeders can now lose their car
From March 1, 2024 there will be new traffic laws. The news is that speeders can be expropriated. You lose your car if you drive 50 mph too fast in a local area. Cars can also be auctioned.
Outside urban areas, this applies if drivers drive at 90 km/h too fast. There is a criminal record for illegal car racing. Anyone caught doing this will lose their car if they exceed 60 km/h in the area. Outside cities it is 70 km/h. The ÖAMTC announced this.
Austria has a Song Contest party this year
The final of the Eurovision Song Contest will take place in Malmö, Sweden, on May 11th this year. Kaleen from Upper Austria represents Austria. She performed her song on Thursday. It's called “We Will Rave” and it's a disco hit made to make people dance.
The 68th Eurovision Song Contest in Malmö begins on May 7th with the first semi-final. Kaleen will perform in the 2nd semi-final on May 9th. This year, 37 countries are participating in the music competition. Last year, Sweden won the music competition, which is why this year it is held in Sweden.
Explanation: Musical Competition
The Eurovision Song Contest is a music competition that takes place every year. Musicians from various countries compete against each other in the competition. A musician or musical group can sing for each country. Everyone in the participating countries can vote on which song should win.
Friday brings dust and rain in the Sahara
A special weather phenomenon may occur this Friday. Because Saharan dust is expected to reach Austria from Africa. The wind carries the dust across the Mediterranean. If it rains, reddish traces may remain. Geosphere Austria reported this on Thursday.
It will be generally cloudy from early Friday. In the west and south it will rain in the morning. The forecast is for better weather for the weekend. There may be strong winds on Sunday. Overall, it remains very light.
Explanation: Geosphere Austria
Since January 1st, the Central Institute for Meteorology and Geodynamics (ZAMG) and the Federal Geological Institute (GBA) have merged to form Geosphere Austria. ZAMG, founded in 1851, was responsible, among other things, for weather forecasting. Now Geosphere Austria is doing it.
Explanation: Saharan dust
Wind can blow dust from the Sahara Desert in North Africa to Europe. Dust in the air can turn the sky from yellow to brown. It is harmless to healthy people. But people with health problems should be careful. You may have breathing problems. Saharan dust also contributes to air pollution.
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More than 30,000 dead since fighting began in the Gaza Strip
Started in October 2023
the fighting in the Gaza Strip.
Since then, there have been more than
30,000 people died.
Furthermore, more than
70,000 people injured.
Tens of thousands of people will
still missing.
The Palestinian Organization has this
Hamas said on Thursday.
But these numbers cannot
be independently verified.
The UN condemned the attacks
accentuated in the Gaza Strip.
Declaration: UN
UNO is English and means
for “United Nations”.
In German this means something like
“United Nations Organization”.
You can also say “United Nations”.
The UN is an association of almost
all countries in the world.
Austria is there too.
The UN also has many organizations
that help people in need around the world.
The Russian army continues to attack in Ukraine
Avdiivka is a city
in eastern Ukraine.
The Russian army has Avdiivka
achieved about 2 weeks ago.
Now the Russians are acting
The soldiers continue to attack.
There is intense fighting in several villages
in the vicinity of Avdiivka.
The Ukrainian army can do this
unlikely to deter Russian attacks.
That's what Alexander Syrskyj said.
He is the commander in chief
the Ukrainian army.
Russia is also attacking others
places in Ukraine.
Russian soldiers are in
Robotyne village retreated.
This is what the Russian army said.
Ukraine had Robotyne first
recaptured in August 2023.
If you drive too fast you could lose your car
In Austria they apply from March 1st
new traffic laws.
Speeders can then
be expropriated.
This means they lose the car,
if you drive too fast.
The car can also
be auctioned.
The strict rule applies if you are in the
Local area driving 80 km/h very fast.
Outside of places, this applies if you
driving 90 km/h very fast.
In illegal car racing
there is a previous conviction.
And you also lose your car if
on illegal racing in the local area
60 km/h is very fast.
This happens outside of places,
if you drive too fast at 70 km/h.
Austria takes part in the music competition with dance music this year
Eurovision will take place this year in May
The Song Festival takes place in Sweden.
For Austria this happens
Singer Kaleen.
She has it on Thursday
presented his music.
It's called “We Will Rave”:
The song is a disco hit and
It's supposed to make people dance.
This year we are participating in the music competition
a total of 37 countries.
Last year, Sweden had the
Won music competition.
That's why he's finding out this year
happened in Sweden.
Explanation: Musical Competition
The Eurovision Song Contest is
a musical competition.
It happens every year.
In the Eurovision Song Contest
musicians from various countries perform
against each other.
Saharan dust arrives in Austria on Friday
There's a rare one on Friday
Meteorological event in Austria.
So Sahara dust comes from Africa
according to Austria.
The wind blows the desert dust
across the Mediterranean.
Then when it rains they turn red
colored traces can be seen.
This is what Geosfera Austria says
On Friday the weather will be cloudy from early morning.
There will be rain in the west and south.
The weather will be more pleasant over the weekend.
There may be strong winds on Sunday.
It remains very smooth.
Explanation: Geosphere Austria
There used to be in Austria
2 climate authorities.
Namely, the central office of
Meteorology and Geodynamics (ZAMG)
and the Federal Geological Institute (GBA).
The two got married this year
Merged on January 1st.
Before that it was since 1851
ZAMG for them
Responsible for weather forecasting.
Now this is what she does
Geosphere Austria.
Explanation: Saharan dust
The wind can blow the dust away
Sahara Desert in North Africa
bring to Europe.
The dust in the air can destroy the sky
yellowish to brownish in color.
It's for healthy people
Not dangerous.
People with health problems
but you must be careful.
You may have problems with the
obtain airway.
Saharan dust also contributes
contributes to air pollution.