Month: May 2023

Weather in Austria: Finally early summer – but heavy thunderstorms are coming

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Although the coming days will be pleasantly warm in large parts of the country, weather experts warn, at the same time, however, of “powerful” thunderstorms. At the beginning of the new week, only slight pressure contrasts dominate in the Alpine region, and temperatures remain at an early summer level. However, due to the humid air masses, the tendency for showers and thunderstorms in the mountains increases somewhat. With the arrival of a front from the northwest, it will become much more unsettled on Tuesday with partly heavy thunderstorms. On Wednesday,…

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Austria strengthens border controls with Hungary

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After Hungary’s government released foreign prisoners convicted of human smuggling in Hungary, Austria has stepped up border controls with the neighboring country. Austria Press Agency reported that the Interior Ministry confirmed that border controls had been intensified. The checks focus on vehicles from Hungary, Romania, and Serbia. In addition, it is to be examined whether a continuation of police cooperation with Hungary is possible.Under a decree issued by the right-wing nationalist Hungarian government of Viktor Orbán at the end of the previous month, jailed traffickers will be released if they…

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Car check-up sticker: consumption data will also be collected starting May 20

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Consumption data will now also be recorded during the Pickerl check.There is another change in the Pickerl inspection: in the course of the assessment, according to §57a, consumption data must be recorded from May 20, 2023. According to the automobile club ÖAMTC, diesel, gasoline, hybrid, and plug-in hybrid passenger cars, as well as light trucks with initial registration as of January 1, 2021, and exhaust class “6d” or “6e” (as of fall 2023) are affected. The data is sent to the Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change and forwarded…

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Why is the Tower of Pisa leaning?

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It is one of the most famous monuments in Italy and the world, but its history is unknown. The Tower of Pisa is the bell tower of the Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta, located in the very famous square of Duomo (UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1987).A work of centuriesA characteristic of this tower is that it leans to one side in a visible, unique, and memorable way. The reasons for this inclination date back to its construction, and its safety and stability have been guaranteed by years of operation,…

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Larger households get a further subsidy

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Households in which at least four people have their primary residence can get an additional subsidy for electricity costs.Households where at least four people have their primary residence can get an additional subsidy for electricity costs.In addition to the electricity price brake, a subsidy for larger households is also effective immediately. This benefits all those with more than three people in their primary residence. Specifically, the state pays 105 euros for each additional person, which is deducted directly from the electricity bill. In most cases, this happens automatically; the Ministry…

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Kissing was already widespread 4,500 years ago

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Kissing was a familiar gesture of human affection in the Middle East at least 4,500 years ago. That’s according to a research team from the Universities of Copenhagen and Oxford after studying inscriptions on clay tablets from Mesopotamia. The study was published in the journal Science. The inscriptions “contain clear examples that kissing was a part of romantic intimacy in ancient times, just as it could be a part of friendships and relationships with family members,” study author Troels Pank Arboll of the University of Copenhagen was quoted as saying…

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Corona pandemic wiped out more than 300 million life years

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According to the World Health Organization (WHO), 336.8 million life-years were lost due to Corona deaths during the pandemic. Corona health emergency lifted by WHOThat estimate makes the accurate scale of the pandemic apparent, according to the U.N. health agency’s statistical yearbook, released Friday in Geneva. WHO attributes about 14.9 million deaths to the coronavirus in 2020/21 alone. On average, it said that lives were shortened by about 22 years each time. Excess mortality increased significantly during Corona.According to WHO statistics, the pandemic also negatively impacted the global fight against…

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Yellow teeth: causes, remedies, and prevention

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A beautiful, healthy, and well-groomed smile greatly enhances self-esteem, confidence toward others, and faith in everyday life. Some people, however, experience a sense of discomfort and shame because of the yellowing of their teeth. Yellow teeth are not always the result of inadequate oral hygiene but can result from several factors, from genetics to foods ingested to liquids drunk, as well as many other things. Fortunately, modern medicine is well versed in the causes of yellowing teeth, as well as all the strategies for prevention and especially treatment. Yellow teeth:…

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Sea or ocean? This is the difference

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Is the difference between sea and ocean just a matter of surface? That’s the question we’re going to answer for you. Planet Earth, also called the blue planet, has 70% of its surface covered by oceans. And on our planet Earth, there are four significant oceans that every schoolchild learns about: the Atlantic Ocean, the Pacific Ocean, the Indian Ocean, and the Arctic Ocean. The latter ocean is primarily occupied by ice. But what exactly defines an ocean, and what is the difference between a sea and an ocean? We’ll…

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