Kitchen Hack: How a Simple Salt Trick Makes Your Dish Sponge Hygienic Again

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The humble dish sponge is one of the most-used items in any kitchen — and one of the most contaminated. Studies show that a single cubic centimetre of sponge can harbour up to 50 billion bacteria from around 350 different species. In fact, many kitchen sponges contain far more microbes than the average toilet seat. The reason is simple: a warm, moist environment combined with food residues trapped deep in the pores creates ideal living conditions for bacteria. Over time, they multiply, produce unpleasant odours and turn the sponge into…

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Why the Time You Eat Matters

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A new study shows how late‑night meals can disrupt your metabolism — and why shifting your dinner earlier can make a real difference. The long summer evenings in Vienna make it tempting to push dinner back: a late walk, a drink outdoors, a relaxed pace that feels good. But what feels effortless has measurable effects on your body. According to new research, when you eat may be almost as important as what you eat. Your body switches modes in the evening Your metabolism doesn’t run at the same speed all…

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Late‑Season Heat Surge Set to Sweep Across Austria as Warm Air Arrives from Spain

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Austria is heading into an unexpectedly warm spell in the coming days, driven by a surge of hot air originating in southern Spain. There, temperatures are forecast to climb well above 35°C, with some regions bracing for even more extreme peaks. As these air masses travel north and east, they lose some of their intensity — but not enough to prevent a striking burst of late‑summer warmth across Central Europe. A Warm Weekend Ahead The influence of the strengthening Azores High will already be felt this weekend. Forecast models point…

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Apple Unveils the iPhone Duo: A Foldable Flagship Marking a New Era for the iPhone Lineup

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Apple has officially launched the iPhone Duo, its first-ever foldable smartphone — a major milestone for the company and one of the most anticipated tech releases of 2026. The device was introduced during Apple’s Surprise and Shine event in Cupertino, marking a transformational shift in the iPhone’s design philosophy and user experience. A Breakthrough Foldable Design The iPhone Duo features a book-style foldable form factor with two Super Retina XDR OLED displays that share the same aspect ratio for seamless scaling. Closed, users get a compact 5.4-inch outer display offering…

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Digital Euro Moves Toward Reality as EU Institutions Finalize Key Rules

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The digital euro is accelerating toward launch, with EU lawmakers clearing major hurdles and negotiations now entering their final stretch. After years of debate, the project designed to give Europe its own sovereign digital payment option is rapidly taking shape. The initiative passed its first major milestone in June, and the EU Council, the European Parliament, and the European Commission are now working intensively on the legal framework that will govern how the new currency functions across the bloc. A European Alternative in a U.S.-Dominated Market According to EU officials,…

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Harmonizing Cultures: The Musikverein Leopoldau and the Celebration of 80 Years of Austro-Philippine Diplomacy

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Music has a unique power to bridge continents, transcend linguistic barriers, and unite diverse communities under a shared human spirit. In Vienna, a city globally renowned for its rich musical heritage, this unifying force was vividly demonstrated during a historic milestone: the celebration of 80 years of diplomatic relations between Austria and the Philippines. At the heart of this vibrant cultural convergence stood the Musikverein Leopoldau, a celebrated brass band from Vienna’s 21st district of Floridsdorf, whose magnanimous music provided the emotional and ceremonial heartbeat for the day. A Grand…

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EU scrapped the plan — but the clock will still change: Here’s when Europe switches time in 2026

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The debate has been going on for years, yet the routine remains unchanged. Although the European Union once aimed to abolish the seasonal clock change, millions across Europe — including Austria and Germany — will again adjust their clocks twice in 2026. As summer slowly fades, the familiar question returns: When exactly is the next time change? Winter time begins on 25 October 2026 Since the night of Saturday, 28 March to Sunday, 29 March, Europe has been on Mitteleuropäische Sommerzeit (MESZ), Central European Summer Time. The next switch comes…

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Like Alcohol: What Smartphone Addiction Is Really Doing to Us

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A quick glance at the phone — and suddenly twenty minutes are gone. Checking messages, scrolling through social feeds, watching a short video: the smartphone has become a constant companion for millions. But where does useful connectivity end, and where does dependency begin? Increasingly, experts warn that excessive smartphone use is leaving deep marks on our mental and physical well‑being. “Smartphone addiction” may not be an official medical diagnosis, but the behavior it describes is becoming unmistakably visible in everyday life. A Modern Addiction With Familiar Symptoms According to Michael…

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Honoring Our Past, Inspiring Our Future: Filipino Cultural Heritage Shines at PAMANA V in Vienna

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There is a distinct magic that fills a room when the next generation steps onto the stage to claim their roots. For the children of Filipino Cultural Heritage, a newly established cultural group dedicated to youth of Filipino background founded by Zandrine Kocjan and Georgie Savic-Rico, that magic became a reality on September 5, 2026. Making its official premiere at the highly anticipated PAMANA V event in Vienna, the group transformed months of vision into an unforgettable celebration of identity, community, and tradition. Comprising young performers aged 2 to 11…

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