According to the calculations of a business magazine, Luxembourg dominates the ranking of the wealthiest countries in the world with a GDP per capita of $140,694. The business magazine Global Finance has created a ranking of the richest and poorest countries in the world. To do this, the magazine not only measured each country’s GDP (gross domestic product) but also weighted it according to the number of inhabitants and the purchasing power of each country. The distribution of wealth was also taken into account. In Switzerland and Bangladesh, for example,…
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Traffic jams and delays due to cycling demo in Vienna on Friday
On Friday, August 5, up to a thousand participants in the “safe cycling in Vienna” demo will cause traffic jams and delays on both sides of the Gürtel in Vienna from 5:30 p.m., according to ÖAMTC.Motorists beware: According to ÖAMTC, up to a thousand participants of the demo “Safe cycling in Vienna” will cause delays and stops on Friday, August 5, starting at 5:30 pm. Especially on both sides of the Gürtel, traffic jams will not be absent.Traffic jams and delays due to bicycle demo on Friday in ViennaThe route…
Read MoreHow often should you shower, and when does it start to hurt?
Sultry nights and hot days – the warmer it gets, the more often you want to jump in the shower. But several experts advise against it because showering too often is unsuitable for the skin. After a long day, finally, take a long shower: There is hardly anything more soothing and refreshing. But the problem is: that as much as we long for water in the summer, our skin is not so enthusiastic about it. How much showering is healthy?“Showering several times a day dries out the skin,” warns Prof.…
Read MoreFive signs you’re not drinking enough water
If you are not sure you are drinking enough water, pay attention to your body. This gives you namely five signs that should warn you. Drinking is just as important as eating. After all, our bodies are made up of 60 percent water. So it’s essential to keep your body hydrated throughout the day to function correctly. Insufficient fluid intake can lead to kidney stones, bladder infections, migraines, and, in the worst case, heart disease. At least one liter per dayFor a healthy body, it is recommended to drink one…
Read MoreHere’s why you should never run your car’s gas tank nearly empty
To know how many kilometers you can still drive with your car, you trust the fuel needle. But beware: this could play a nasty trick on you! Many drivers can tell you a thing or two about this: Although you don’t expect it, you run out of gas in the middle of the road. And the fuel gauge wasn’t even down yet! Never trust your fuel gauge.Modern cars are full of innovative technology. But the tank’s fuel level control remains mostly simple and old-fashioned. The tank control is based on…
Read MoreEarth is accelerating its rotation – what is the implication of this event?
Two years ago, the Earth suddenly sped up its rotation, and the days have been getting shorter. Researchers are faced with a mystery. Sometimes it feels like the day flies by. The bad news: that’s not just a subjective impression; it’s a reality. June 29, 2022, was the shortest day since the beginning of measurement history using atomic clocks. The record day was 1.59 milliseconds shorter than the usual 24 hours, according to a report by the operators of the timeanddate.com web portal, which has been in existence since 1998.…
Read MoreLes Misérables In Concert Featuring Lea Salonga
Celebrating the 25th anniversary of “Les Misérables,” this concert captures all the spirit and excitement surrounding the legendary musical. The phenomenal star-studded cast includes pop star Nick Jonas, Tony Award winner Lea Salonga and over 500 other artists and musicians. Les Miserables will be shown at the Rathaus Film Festival in Vienna on 5 August 2022, 21.00 Hours and on 2 September 2022, 20.30 Hours. For 30 years the film festival on Rathausplatz, the square in front of Vienna City Hall, has taken place during the summer months. The unique location…
Read More8,475 new corona infections in Austria on Wednesday
In the last 24 hours, Austria had 8,475 new coronavirus infections and 11 deaths. Most of the illnesses were reported in Vienna on Wednesday. The number of hospital patients with corona infection continues to decline. On Wednesday, 1,464 people were hospitalized with SARS-CoV-2 infection. That’s down 83 from the day before. The number has decreased by 255 patients in one week or 14.8 percent. Intensive care was required for 79 Corona-positive patients. This number fell by seven since yesterday and has been reduced by 22 patients in one week. Decrease…
Read MoreDavid Alaba opened soccer cage in Vienna’s Arenbergpark
On Monday afternoon, Austrian international soccer player David Alaba joined the City of Vienna and its partner Adidas to open a soccer cage in Vienna’s Arenbergpark. It was an “emotional day” for the 30-year-old footballer as he leaped into the big soccer world, starting from the City of Vienna’s soccer pitches. Opening of David Alaba’s soccer cage in Vienna’s Arenbergpark.Several hundred children, young people, and adults gathered some time before the official celebrations began to witness the opening of the new soccer cage in Vienna’s third district, Landstraße, together with…
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