Month: October 2023

Cash remains the most popular means of payment in Austria

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According to a survey conducted by the Oesterreichische National Bank (OeNB), cash remains the preferred means of payment in Austria. Ninety-five percent of the population cannot imagine a world without cash, and 64 percent believe it should retain its importance. On average, Austrians carry 102 euros in cash in their wallets, compared with 95 euros in 2021. For 93 percent of respondents, cash is the “optimal means of payment” in brick-and-mortar stores. Payment cards are also popularIn addition to cash, payment cards are also popular in stationary retail, both those…

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The highlight of the astronomy year will be the lunar eclipse this coming Saturday.

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A partial lunar eclipse will take place on Saturday, October 28.Two lunar eclipses are to be seen in 2023With the Earth’s umbra covering up to 13 percent of the moon’s disk, the eclipse can be seen throughout its entire path. Lunar eclipses only occur at full moon. The sun, earth and moon are aligned, and the earth’s satellite moves through the earth’s umbra or penumbra. The moon can be immersed in this shadow ultimately (total lunar eclipse) or only partially (partial lunar eclipse). The partial lunar eclipse on Saturday is…

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October 29: Daylight saving time ends on Sunday

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On October 29, the clocks will change from daylight saving time to winter. In Europe, clocks will change from 3:00 to 2:00.Shouldn’t the time change be abolished?This is likely to start the discussions about the pros and cons of this measure again because an end to the time changeover at the EU level continues to be a long time coming. Sunday will see the switch back to wintertime.A corresponding Commission proposal from 2018 was already rubber-stamped by the EU Parliament in the spring of 2019. However, since then, the Council…

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Vienna lowers prices for district heating

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Vienna is cutting prices for district heating yet another time. The reason for this is a recommendation by the city’s Fairness Commission, which last examined and evaluated the cost development, as the office of Finance City Councilor Peter Hanke (SPÖ) announced on Monday. The commission had been set up after Wien Energie had roughly doubled prices the previous year, prompting massive criticism. Since then, reductions have already been announced twice. Now, there is to be a third relief step. According to Hanke, the commission, headed by the lawyer Walter Barfuß,…

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From butternut to Hokkaido: popular pumpkin varieties at a glance

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Pumpkins treat the palate in autumn as a soup, side dish or pasta dish. However, not every pumpkin variety is created equal. Here’s what to consider when buying and preparing them. Fall also brings warm orange and red tones to the trees’ leaves. Everywhere, you can now repurchase colourful pumpkins. About 200 of the 800 pumpkin varieties can be eaten, whether as a comforting soup, in pasta dishes, or as a delectable side dish. However, depending on the variety, there are a few things to remember: How should the peel…

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The weather remains mild but becomes increasingly unsettled

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Meteorologists at Geosphere Austria also forecast mild weather for the new week in a release on Sunday, although it is expected to become increasingly unsettled. Weather ViennaMonday will start in some inner Alpine basins and valleys, as well as in the eastern lowlands and on the eastern edge of the Alps, with fog or high fog of varying persistence. Afterwards, however, the sun will shine for the most part. The weather in the mountains will be sunny and dry in the morning. Towards evening, the first denser clouds will move…

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Effect of the miracle bulb: the reason why garlic is healthy

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Many people avoid garlic because of its intense odor. Yet garlic is healthier than almost any other spice—it is even said to prevent heart disease—everything you need to know about the healing wonder bulb and the effect of garlic. Garlic has been used in medicine since early times. Roman soldiers used the bulb on long marches to aid against an athlete’s foot. Also, in the Middle Ages, garlic was used as a remedy against diseases; it was believed that garlic would be effective against the plague. But in fact, garlic…

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Attention: This is what you have to keep in mind when posting children’s photos

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A nice photo of a child is quickly posted on the web. At least faster than the subject can say, “Stop!”. Yet many children would do that.“Oh, how cute,” said the parents. And three clicks later, the snapshot of the little one is online. However, kids also have a right to their image, and they frequently have concrete ideas about what they can post online. Parents should, therefore, always ask children for permission before taking a photo and, at the latest, before posting it. That’s the advice Nadia Kutscher, professor…

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Wiener Reparaturbon available again

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The Wiener Reparaturbon is available again today after successful campaigns and high demand in previous years. High demand for ReparaturbonWith the Wiener Reparaturbon, estimates or repairs of products that are not electrical appliances are up to 50 percent cheaper, with a maximum discount of 100 euros. Repair of electrical appliances excluded with Wiener ReparaturbonItems range from handbags, toys and watches to bicycles and furniture. Services such as knife sharpening, trouser mending and repairs to musical instruments can also be claimed from businesses in the repair network. This voucher is supplemented…

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