Day: June 18, 2023

Heat is followed by storms and cooling all over Austria

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The coming week will bring a lot of heat, followed by thunderstorms, posing a potential storm risk. On Friday, however, the summery guest performance with temperatures of up to 35 degrees Celsius will end for the time being: a striking cold front will take over from the west, according to the forecast by Geosphere Austria on Sunday. On Monday, there will still be passing clouds to the north and west, but sunshine will predominate before some spring clouds form somewhat over the mountains in the afternoon. Subsequently, thunderstorms or rain…

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Five interesting facts about Coffee

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Coffee is universally loved: but even the most significant coffee lovers might not know the following five facts about the pick-me-up. These five facts about coffee are guaranteed to be new to you: Coffee lovers take note: Five facts about the drink Coffee is a fruit. Coffee beans are not dark in colour from the start: They are still green immediately after harvesting. Coffee in moderation is healthier than you think. Coffee before or after dinner? If you drink coffee in the evening at six before dinner, the effect is…

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Climate bonus: So many do not receive the maximum amount

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This week, the Austrian People’s Party (ÖVP) and the Greens determined how much the climate bonus will be in the individual municipalities. Only every third person receives the maximum amount of the climate bonusThose who live in the countryside receive more, those in cities less. The bonus will be paid out as of September. Adults receive 110 euros (in Vienna’s inner city) and 220 euros (in rural municipalities). Depending on where you live, you will receive 110, 150, 185 or a maximum of 220 euros from September. Children and youths…

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Extreme heatwave costs more and more lives

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Millions of Mexicans suffer from an extreme heat wave – the third this year. Since mid-April, Eight people have died across the country because of the high temperatures. With temperatures reaching 35 degrees in the centre of Mexico City, a metropolis of millions, the air in the capital is more than stuffy because of the exhaust fumes. In Monterrey in the northeast, temperatures are over 40 degrees Celsius. There, the water pressure in the pipes is decreasing, and due to the high electricity consumption caused by air-conditioning systems, there are…

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