Month: December 2023

“Second life” for Christmas trees in Vienna: collection points open on 27.12.

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The trees collected by the 48ers at the Christmas tree collection points are used by Wien Energie at the Pfaffenau waste incineration plant in Simmering to generate electricity and district heating. A Christmas tree provides light and warmth—ideally twice at Christmas and after Christmas. First, it provides warmth in the heart and sparkle in the living room, and second,” it provides light and warmth in the home. 583 Christmas tree collection points open until 14 JanuaryFrom December 27, 2023, up to and including January 14, 2024, the 583 Christmas tree…

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New corona variant – these symptoms are warning signs

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The Pirola variants dominate in Austria, above all JN.1. There is increasing evidence that it could develop into an intestinal infection. Corona numbers remain high. This is reflected in wastewater monitoring, whose curve is only slowly flattening, and in the more than 50,000 sick notes due to Corona infections. The number of hospital occupancy rates is also high, as Virolge Norbert Nowotny confirms in an interview with “Heute”: “We have over 1,100 hospitalized people throughout Austria, which is not a small number.”The new, even more contagious Pirola variants are now…

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How to ventilate your home in winter for good health (without significant heat loss)

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As the winter chill sets in and heating systems come on, airing your home remains crucial for a pleasant smell and your health. While leaving windows open for hours is common in summer, the approach changes in winter. According to Linternaute experts, opening the windows in winter allows fresh air to circulate, improving indoor air quality by removing pollutants, odors and humidity. It is important to open the windows regularly throughout the day for about 5 to 10 minutes. Experts recommend that 5 to 10 minutes of daily ventilation can…

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David Alaba Footballer of the Year for the tenth time

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Austria’s “Footballer of the Year” is David Alaba for the tenth time. The captain of the ÖFB team and Real Madrid player, who suffered a cruciate ligament rupture last Sunday, came out on top with 53 points ahead of Konrad Laimer (FC Bayern/13), Christoph Baumgartner and Nicolas Seiwald (both RB Leipzig and 7 points each) in the poll conducted by the APA among the coaches of the twelve clubs in the Admiral Bundesliga. It is Alaba’s fourth triumph in a row, and his ten Footballer of the Year awards make…

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Alcohol-free through the holidays: how to make it work

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Christmas and the New Year without alcohol? For many, that sounds unthinkable. But for some, it’s a conscious decision or even a necessity. How the plan can succeed. Whether it is mulled wine at the Christmas market, eggnog under the tree, or champagne at the end of the year, alcohol consumption plays a larger role in society than usual during the holiday season. For people who give up alcohol, whether out of personal conviction or during a withdrawal process, this can be a major challenge. How can the project succeed…

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Cheaper than last year | Fuel prices give car drivers a “Christmas present”

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Anyone who has looked at the pumps recently will have noticed that fuel prices, whether diesel or gasoline, are suddenly below the magic €1.50 mark. At least at domestic filling stations, this year is coming to a conciliatory end from an inflation perspective. “While overall prices have risen by around eight percent this year, the prices for Eurosuper and diesel are almost nine percent lower on average this year than in the previous year,” calculates the VCÖ. What has remained the same: Eurosuper was again cheaper to fill up with…

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Climate bonus vouchers: Over 50 million euros expire at the end of the year

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Many people are familiar with the situation: Christmas presents are often only bought at the last minute on the last Saturday of shopping. Apparently, there are more deadline junkies in Austria than previously known: Because over a million climate bonus vouchers are set to expire at the end of the year. There is not much time left to redeem them. Between 250 (under 18-year-olds) and 500 euros (adults) in climate and anti-pollution bonuses were available in 2022. In most cases, the payment was made directly to the recipient’s account. However,…

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Doctor warns: We forget these body parts when showering

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Dr. Jen Caudle, an American family doctor, has revealed in two TikTok videos which parts of the body we often neglect when showering. Her videos, which have achieved over 2.5 million views, contain important hygiene tips. Dr. Jen stresses the importance of cleaning the belly button and behind the ears. She advises remembering by rubbing behind your ear and then smelling your finger. If it smells unpleasant, that area has not been washed recently. According to Metro, Dr. Jen also warns that many people neglect their nails, legs, toes, and…

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Thousands of e-cards will be blocked in January 2024

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Over 100,000 Austrians’ e-cards will be blocked in January 2024 because they lack a photo! But there are exceptions. The e-card in Austria has been changed for four years now, from an e-card without a photo to an e-card with a photo! However, the deadline is now, and e-cards without a photo will be blocked in mid-January 2024. But not for everyone, “Heute” reported. Certain people, such as young people, the elderly, and people with a higher level of care, are allowed to keep their e-cards even without a photo.…

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