The most popular ski hut in Lower Austria wanted: Vote now!

The most popular ski hut in Lower Austria wanted: Vote now!

Mödling, Österreich - In Lower Austria, the second edition of the election has started as the most popular ski hut, which is organized by the Chamber of Commerce Lower Austria together with the specialist representative of the cable cars and Mein district. In a total of 28 participating ski huts, from now on until February 9, 2025 votes. The aim of this campaign is to promote the charming, family -run ski huts and to advertise winter sports in the region. "We would like to show how well you can enjoy skiing in our state," said Mario Pulker, chairman of the gastronomy specialist group. Attractive prices are expected from all votes, including 20 gastrog boxes worth 2,000 euros and two daily ski passes, such as growing poverty as a challenge

Strong in contrast to the happy activities related to skiing is the alarming situation of poverty in Lower Austria. A report by the courier reveals that the inflation has made life difficult for many people in recent months. A large number of households that were able to enjoy financial stability before pandemic is now forced to acquire food in social markets, often without being able to do the basic care. Single and low incomes in particular are severely affected. Wolfang Brillmann, Managing Director of the Soogut social markets, informed that over 290,000 purchases were made last year-an increase of more than 35 percent. The demand for food has increased, while the donations have decreased by five percent. This primarily affects fresh products, which has a devastating effects for many households.

In addition, a current EU study shows that in Austria 331,000 people are at risk of poverty despite employment, which represents an increase of 15 percent compared to 2020. In Lower Austria, 248,000 people, i.e. 15 percent of the population, are affected by poverty or social exclusion. These challenges are reinforced by a hilly social network, which urgently needs to be reformed in order to better support people in crisis situations, as poverty expert Martin Schenk emphasizes. In view of this reality, it is more important than ever that social initiatives and programs are strengthened to help those affected, as described in the article by .