Austria Weather
Department of State Washington File: Text: U.N. Agency Forecasts 2002 Will Be Second Warmest Year on Record
WMO reported severe weather conditions occurring in many parts of the globe in 2002, including exceptionally heavy rains last August in parts of Central Europe that caused flooding of historic proportions. More than 100 deaths were reported with more than 450,000 people forced to evacuate. ... The WMO forecast is based on observations to the end of November from a network of ships, buoys and land-based weather stations. The data are collected and disseminated on a continuing basis by WMO's 179 member nations. ... [Read More]
US Department Of State Post Report
Some baking supplies such as evaporated canned milk, food coloring, and vanilla extract are hard to find on the local market. Bacon and pork is scarce, but it can be found. Special dietary foods such as low-fat, low-sugar, or low-salt items are available on a limited basis at larger stores. This can be problematic for employees with health problems such as high blood pressure. If these items are important to you, it may be advisable to ship them to post. Certain spices and food items associated with ethnic cuisine are not available. ClothingLast Updated: 12/2/2003 9:16 AM Dress in Sarajevo is similar to that in Washington, D.C. Cold weather clothing is an absolute necessity. Also, the spring season can be raw and rainy. Rain apparel, warm winter boots, and sturdy walking shoes ... [Read More]
Department of State Washington File: Small Business Important to World Economy, World Bank Says
-- Enabling Business Environment. Problems that affect all businesses hit SMEs particularly hard because they don't have the resources to "weather storms" as well, Wright said. He said the IFC can help countries pass laws deregulating entrepreneurial activity and easing licensing burdens. ... [Read More]
US Department Of State Post Report
The major highways connecting Slovakia and its western neighboring countries are generally multi-lane divided, and all weather. Roads to other surrounding destinations like Krakow, Poland or Ukraine are usually single lane undivided. Major highways, consisting of 313 km, are almost entirely localized in the Bratislava, Nitra, Trnava, Trencín and Zilina regions; they are salted and plowed during snowy and icy weather. However, the harsh winters contribute to extreme wear and tear on these roads and traffic jams increase the pollution. Further, the highway connecting Bratislava to Slovakia's second largest city, Košice, is not complete. Drivers are relegated to smaller secondary roads, which slowly wind through small villages. Secondary roads do not necessarily have a bureaucracy-supported plowing mechanism in place. ... [Read More]
April 27, 2005 - May 10, 2005 International Vacancy Announcements
DIRECTOR, World Weather Watch Dept; World Meteorological Organization ( WMO); (1604); Geneva, Switz ... [Read More]
Iceland
Extreme care should be taken when driving in rural areas during the winter (October through March), when daylight hours are limited and the weather and road conditions can change rapidly. Many routes in the interior of the country are impassable until July, due to muddy conditions caused by snowmelt. When driving in the interior, consider traveling with a second vehicle and always inform someone of your travel plans. For information on current road conditions throughout the country, please call the Public Roads Administration (Vegagerdin) at 1777 or consult its web site at http://www.vegag.is. For recorded weather information in English, call the Icelandic Weather Office (Vedurstofa Islands, dialing from within Iceland) at 902-0600, ext. 44. ... [Read More]
November
1111--11/21/03 President Condemns Terrorist Attacks in Turkey; President George W. Bush and Prime Minister Tony Blair; Remarks to the Travel Pool, All-Weather Pitch; Sedgefield Community College, Sedgefield, England ... [Read More]
US Department Of State Post Report
Temperature extremes in Vienna vary between summer highs of 95°F and - 4°F in winter. October may be damp and rainy, and light snowfalls occur in November and December. Snow, sometimes heavy, and frost can occur from January until mid-March. April, May, and early June offer pleasant spring weather, and summers are often delightful. ... [Read More]
2003
1111--11/21/03 President Condemns Terrorist Attacks in Turkey; President George W. Bush and Prime Minister Tony Blair; Remarks to the Travel Pool, All-Weather Pitch; Sedgefield Community College, Sedgefield, England ... [Read More]
Austria
Every year, a number of avalanche deaths occur in Austria's alpine regions. Many occur when skiers/snowboarders stray from the designated ski slopes. Leaving the designated slopes to ski off-piste may pose serious risks and may delay rescue attempts in case of emergency. Skiers/snowboarders should monitor weather and terrain conditions, and use the available avalanche rescue equipment. Avalanche beepers (transceivers) are the most common rescue devices and, when properly used, provide the fastest way of locating an avalanche victim, usually enabling authorities to begin rescue operations within minutes. ... [Read More]
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