Month: June 2022

Inflation at record high of 7.7 percent in May

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May inflation hit 7.7 percent, the highest inflation rate since April 1976. Food prices rose by 8.8 percent. Inflation in Austria has continued to accelerate. According to Statistics Austria, the inflation rate in May was 7.7 percent – after 7.2 percent in April. The average price level rose by 0.8 percent compared to the previous month. Harmonized inflation rate at the European level is also 7.7 percent.In the eurozone, the inflation rate climbed to 8.1 percent. For the European Union (EU), the inflation rate in May was 8.8 percent, as…

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End of Microsoft’s Internet Explorer : browser deactivated on June 15

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This time it’s fixed: After 27 years, the cult browser Internet Explorer was discontinued on June 15. So anyone who has been using Internet Explorer to surf the web should urgently switch to a new browser. Internet Explorer has not necessarily had the best reputation among browsers for years. Because first is already quite outdated and is considered somewhat insecure because it has some security gaps. Instead of releasing updates that could solve this problem, Microsoft has now decided to deactivate the browser for good, as Microsoft confirms on its…

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4,941 new corona infections identified in Austria|

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The rise in new Corona infections continues to gain momentum due to omicron subvariants BA.4/BA.5. Ministries across Austria reported four thousand nine hundred forty-one new infections. A week earlier, this number was 4,271. The nearly 5,000 new infections are thus above the average of 4,735 over the past seven days. The seven-day incidence reached 369.1 cases per 100,000 inhabitants. The day before, it was 361.7. The number of active cases also continues to skyrocket. Currently, 54,534 people are laboring with SARS-CoV-2 infection in Austria. This is 1,813 more than on…

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Effect and proper preparation of laurel tea

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Most people know bay leaves from their function as a victory wreath from ancient times. Today, they’re a popular spice in Mediterranean cuisine. But that’s not all the leaves can do: A healing tea can also be made from bay leaves. Laurel is an evergreen shrub or tree that grows mainly in the Near East, Europe, and North America. The laurel plant is available in houseplant size but can also reach a height of up to 20 meters and blooms in April and May. The dried leaves of the laurel…

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Here’s why you shouldn’t store passwords in your browser

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Now, a cheap and readily available malware targets the database file where account and password information is stored. Cybersecurity experts are warning the public, especially those working from home, about the dangers of storing passwords in browsers like Chrome and Edge. The warning follows the arrival of cheap and easily accessible malware. Malware attackThis malware, called Redline Stealer, is sold on the dark web for just £111. The team at security firm AhnLab has warned of this new threat after looking into a security breach that affected a company whose…

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Midsummer heat in the next few days in Austria

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According to the Central Institute for Meteorology and Geodynamics (ZAMG), midsummer heat is expected in Austria over the next few days. Friday: The sun will often shine with scattered spring clouds, and the tendency for showers will remain low in most cases. High-ranging spring clouds are most likely to develop around midday around the eastern edge of the Alps. Individual shower cells are possible there. The wind will blow moderately to briskly from west to north in the mountains and the eastern parts of the country. Otherwise, it will remain…

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Relief package: How citizens get their money in concrete terms

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Family allowance, cold progression, climate bonus: The government is handing billions to the population. How do the benefits reach the population? Relief package: How citizens get their money in concrete termsHigher family allowances, deductions, indexed social benefits, one-time payments for the needy: The Federal government is bringing billions to the people because of high inflation. Specifically, five billion will be paid out this year; 22 billion will follow in the coming years. But how exactly will the money reach the people? Many details are still open, explains Silvia Rocha-Akis, an…

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7,093 new corona infections reported since yesterday

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The numbers continue to rise: 7,093 new Corona infections were registered in Austria yesterday (as of 9:00 a.m. Thursday). This is above the average for the past seven days (4,639). The seven-day incidence was 361.7 cases per 100,000 population. Five deaths related to the disease officially occurred within 24 hours (seven-day average: 4.7 daily). There were 500 people in the hospital on holiday, down by eleven from the number reported yesterday. Thirty-one people were cared for in intensive care units. This number dropped by three since yesterday and is down…

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A free month with Klimaticket

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As a further measure against inflation, all Klimaticket users will receive a free month starting in July. The action applies to new customers and a renewal of the Öffi-Karte. “Especially in times of high fuel prices, the Öffis is a climate-friendly and cost-saving alternative,” released Climate Protection Minister Leonore Gewessler (Greens). Anyone who buys an Austria-wide climate ticket from the beginning of July to the end of December 2022 can use it for 13 months instead of twelve at no additional cost. For those who already have an Austria-wide climate…

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