Month: November 2023

Up to 10 euros per day: Athens to levy climate tax on tourists from 2024

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Not only will the city of Venice introduce an entrance fee for tourists, but Athens in Greece will also levy a climate tax on tourists in 2024. Devastating forest fires and flooding have hit Greece this vacation season. Nevertheless, the country is heading for a tourism record; the previous figure of 33 million guests in 2019 could be surpassed this year. According to Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, significant funds will be deposited into a fund for immediate assistance in the event of future climate damage. In the future, holidaymakers will…

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Five euros entrance fees for Venice visitors starting next year

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It has been discussed for some time. Venice wants to start charging entrance fees for day visitors next year. The popular lagoon city has been trying different strategies to cope with the crowds for years. There have also been plans to charge admission fees for some time. In October, the city council finally set the course for this. Anyone wishing to visit Venice next year must pay five euros on certain days. “This is a globally unique experiment. The city is complex and fragile. We must take measures because there…

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Why coconut is healthy: Nutrition Facts

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Coconuts have many uses, including food, hair, and skincare, making them an all-around superfood. Find out in this article why this popular stone fruit is so healthy! Coconut can now be used in various ways, making it a versatile ingredient. Many kitchens can no longer do without this miracle ingredient, from the well-known coconut oil to coconut chips. The options include coconut milk, coconut drink, coconut puree, coconut flour, and shredded coconut. We asked ourselves how healthy coconut actually is. Reasons why coconuts are so healthy:With its diverse products, the…

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Vienna increases bonuses for all professional groups in hospitals

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Vienna is increasing the allowances for staff in the hospitals of the Vienna Healthcare Association (WIGEV). This was announced by Viennese Mayor Michael Ludwig at a press conference on Friday with the responsible members of the city government and representatives of WIGEV and the trade union. The measures are to take effect on February 1, 2024, with an additional 150 million euros being made available for this purpose. There will be more money for all professional groups, not just doctors, as has been emphasized. The bonuses for working on Sundays…

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Weather warning | Cold snap in Austria: Where the most snow falls

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The weekend will bring cold and snow to Austria. The meteorologists at Geosphere (formerly Zamg) even issued a weather warning on Friday. This is because the stormy north-westerly wind on the mountains is causing cold and humid polar air and, thus, clouds and precipitation to accumulate on the northern side of the Alps. The areas from Vorarlberg, from the Bregenz Forest to the Styrian Salzkammergut and the Mostviertel are particularly affected. “It will snow here until Sunday evening, sometimes persistently and heavily,” says meteorologist Thomas Turecek. The snow line will…

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This WhatsApp function will now be subject to a charge

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From December, a previous advantage for Android users will no longer apply: in the future, they will only have a limited data volume available for backups. From December this year, a significant change will affect how Android users of WhatsApp can save their backups. Until now, these users have been able to store their WhatsApp backups automatically and free of charge in the Google Cloud (Google Drive), thanks to an agreement between Meta (the company behind WhatsApp) and Google. This arrangement is now ending. WhatsApp backups from Android users will…

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Rain and snow are expected this weekend in large parts of the country, including Vienna

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It’s going to get much colder all over Austria this weekend. Geosphere Austria is even expecting snowfall in large parts of the country. The snow line will drop to up to 300 meters as early as Friday. Even lower temperatures are then expected at the beginning of the new week. The forecast in detailA cold front will move across Austria from the north on Friday. There will be widespread rain and snow, with snowfall levels also starting to fall from the north, from 1,000 meters at the beginning to up…

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Do vegetables really lose all their vitamins when cooked?

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Vegetables contain more nutrients when raw. This is only partly true, as some vegetables actually become more nutritious when heated. Vegetables contain many valuable vitamins and minerals. But there are different opinions on how best to absorb them. The myth that nutrients are lost during cooking is a persistent one. This is true for some vegetables, but cooking, frying, roasting, or steaming can increase nutrient absorption for some foods. There’s a reason why the cartoon character Popeye loves to eat spinach: after all, the green, leafy vegetable is full of…

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Concert for Peace, staged in Vienna

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A charity concert organised by the Pontifical Mission was staged on November 21, 2023, at the Konzerthaus in Vienna. Four priests from all corners of the world rocked the stage. The Konzerthaus at Lothringerstraße 20 hosted a special musical treat on Tuesday, November 21, 2023, at 7:30 p.m. At this year’s Missio charity concert, “Concert for Peace,” four priests from all over the world performed under the banner of peace. They sang well-known pop songs and rap, as well as pop hits and spiritual songs. People are suffering from violence,…

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