232 million items: Austrian Postal service sets parcel record

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Postal service sets parcel record thanks to online shops and other factors The Austrian Post delivered an incredible 232 million shipments last year – every Austrian received the equivalent of around 25 parcels, and the boom is likely to continue … The domestic postal service set a new record in 2025: 232 million parcels were delivered in this country alone – an increase of 3.5 percent. This means that every Austrian between Lake Boden and Lake Neusiedl received more than 25 parcels delivered directly to their door. In December, postal…

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The Secret Psychology of Snow Lovers: What Winter Reveals About Who We Are

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Across Austria and much of Europe, the past days have unfolded in white. Streets softened, rooftops muted, and landscapes transformed into quiet, shimmering worlds. For many, this first real snowfall of the season is more than a weather event. It’s an emotional shift — a moment when the world slows down just enough for us to notice ourselves again. Recent reflections in psychology and sociology suggest that people who adore snow often share a cluster of personality traits. Far from trivial, these traits reveal how deeply our environment shapes our…

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Warm front brings rain and sunshine to Austria

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The new week brings everything your heart desires: a warm front is moving across Austria from the west, bringing sunshine, mild temperatures, and rain. But snow and fog are also on the way, and Geosphere Austria is warning of black ice. Light snow will fall in Vorarlberg and the Tyrolean Oberland in the early hours of the morning, spreading along the northern side of the Alps to the east as the day progresses. With rising temperatures, freezing rain threatens on the still frozen roads, especially north of the main Alpine…

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Preservatives increase cancer risk

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Preservatives in food increase the risk of developing cancer or diabetes. This is shown by two recently published studies in which researchers evaluated data from more than 100,000 people over a period of several years. The studies, published in the British Medical Journal and Nature Communications, conclude, among other things, that the consumption of various preservatives such as sorbates, sulfites, and nitrites is associated with a higher incidence of cancer. This is most evident in the case of sodium nitrite (E250), which is used to preserve meat and sausage products…

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The Color of Your Clothes Reveals More About You Than You Think

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Color is one of the first things people notice about us. Before we speak, before we shake hands, before we even smile, the shades we choose to wear send subtle signals about who we are and how we move through the world. Psychologists, designers, and cultural historians agree on one thing: clothing colors are not random. They reflect mood, identity, and even long‑term personality traits. This doesn’t mean your wardrobe is a psychological X‑ray. But it does mean that the hues you gravitate toward—consciously or not—offer a fascinating window into…

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Five Nights You Won’t Want to Miss: The Sky Spectacles of 2026

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2026 is shaping up to be a remarkable year for sky‑watchers. From dazzling meteor showers to dramatic eclipses and a radiant Jupiter, the night sky over Central Europe will offer a series of rare and unforgettable moments. Anyone willing to look up at the right time will be rewarded with some of the most striking astronomical events of the decade. Jupiter Opens the Year With a Brilliant Show The first highlight arrives early: on 10 January, Jupiter reaches opposition, placing Earth, the Sun, and the gas giant almost perfectly in…

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Why some people can’t switch off at night

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A lot of people regularly stay up late into the night, even though the next day starts early. A US study now shows that this behavior has less to do with a lack of discipline than with emotional patterns. Going to bed late is often no coincidence Many people are familiar with the feeling of putting off sleep: checking your phone one last time, reading or streaming something. Researchers do not see this as purely a time problem. Rather, there are many indications that inner tension plays a central role.…

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Minus 16.1 degrees Celsius: Cold weather continues to grip Austria

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In some places, temperatures in Austria were well below freezing again today, Friday, January 9, 2026. The lowest temperatures dropped to minus 16.1 degrees. The freezing cold has had Austria firmly in its grip so far in January. While the minus 20 degrees mark has been broken several times in recent days – peaking on Thursday, January 8, at minus 27.9 degrees – the lowest temperatures on Friday, January 9, 2026, were 16.1 degrees below freezing. According to “GeoSphere Austria,” these were measured in Schwarzau im Freiwald (Gmünd district, Lower…

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Dangerous tropical disease spreads in Austria

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This was announced by researchers on Friday. In 2024, 37 confirmed cases were recorded, more infections than ever before since the disease was first detected in 2009. For the first time, northern Burgenland was particularly affected, with the virus spreading much more rapidly than in previous years. The West Nile virus is transmitted in Austria by native mosquitoes. In 2024, 37 cases were documented. Nineteen of these patients had severe symptoms and were treated in hospital. “The significant increase in cases shows that the West Nile virus is now firmly…

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