The blocking of the e-card affects those insured in Austria or who were insured last year but who do not have a photo in the files of the passport or driving license authorities or the Aliens Register for issuing an e-card with a photo by the end of the year. Children under 14 are exempt from the photo requirement on the e-card, and people aged 70 and over or in care levels four to seven are also not at risk of being blocked. You can still claim benefitsAccording to the…
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Drinking coffee: it’s most effective at this time of day
To maximize the stimulating effect of coffee, it is best to drink it at a specific time of day, according to a neuroscientist. Coffee breaks are an everyday occurrence in the professional world. It takes place at any time of day – but that’s actually not ideal. One expert has even revealed a mistake we all make when it comes to drinking coffee. On the other hand, other experts see coffee as a miracle cure and strongly recommend regular consumption. The truth is that there is actually a certain time…
Read MoreCancer caused by cell phone radiation: Are cell phones dangerous?
A life without cell phones and smartphones – hard to imagine, right? But haven’t you ever wondered whether you’re increasing your risk of cancer with constant use? For years, researchers have been trying to find out whether cell phones or smartphones can cause cancer. Sometimes the answer is “yes”, sometimes “no”. For example, the WHO’s International Agency for Research on Cancer has rated the high-frequency electromagnetic fields generated by mobile phone use as “possibly carcinogenic” since 2013. This puts them on par with pickled vegetables and coffee. For the Federal…
Read MoreNew Officers of the Verein Filipina In Österreich- inducted into office
The Verein Filipina in Österreich, a member of Babaylan Europe, held its induction ceremonies at the Philippine Embassy Hall in Vienna, Austria. The event took place on January 12, 2024. The Philippine Ambassador to Austria, Evangeline Lourdes Arroyo-Bernas, inducted the newly-elected officers led by its president, Jomari Somera. The new president of the group was so fascinated by the dedication of the members of the Verein, and this was why she accepted the position. “I’ve been a member of the Verein Filipina in Austria for quite some time now. I…
Read MoreAttention! Important deadline for drivers
Attention drivers: January 14 is an important Digital Annual Vignette 2024 deadline! What you need to know now. The “old” annual vignettes are still valid until January 31, 2024, when the 2023 vignette year finally ends. This means that from February 1, you must either click or pick correctly: the adhesive vignette in sunny yellow or the digital vignette in 2024. To ensure that the Digital Annual Vignette is also valid from February 1, ASFINAG reminds you of the deadline of January 14. Because the Digital Annual Vignette can only…
Read MoreWHO calls for more vaccinations and further protection against coronavirus
The World Health Organization (WHO) is concerned about handling COVID-19 worldwide. “Although we are not in a crisis, COVID-19 remains a threat to global health,” said epidemiologist Maria Van Kerkhove in Geneva on Friday. Too few people are vaccinated, and too few protective measures are being taken. These include wearing masks when people gather, keeping people with symptoms at home, and keeping rooms well ventilated. More must be done to better investigate and treat the long-term consequences of a coronavirus infection. According to Van Kerkhove, it is estimated that six…
Read MoreClimate bonus 2024 – will be paid out in autumn this year
If you’re still waiting for your 2023 climate bonus, it’s finally coming. The bonus for 2024 will only be available in the fall. In 2024, you will again receive a climate bonus from the state, but payment will not start until the fall. Nevertheless, around 500,000 people in Austria will receive a climate bonus starting in February. These people still don’t have the climate bonus for 2023 and are only now getting their chance. If you missed the 2023 climate bonus, you did not meet the requirements by the July…
Read MoreDream interpretation: What’s behind dreams about deceased relatives
Have you ever dreamed of a deceased person? We’ll tell you what’s behind these dreams, which are frightening for some but arouse curiosity in others. Dreaming about a deceased person is never harmless (nightmares are not always harmless, either). Our dreams tell us what feelings are hidden deep inside us. If you have just lost a loved one, dreaming this way is quite common in the grieving process and helps to reduce the feeling of missing. Dreaming about a deceased personBut how should it be interpreted? When we dream of…
Read MoreHealthy, sweet and versatile: exciting facts about persimmons
Originally from Asia, the persimmon fruit is also becoming increasingly popular in Europe. Taste, preparation, and health benefits. It is orange, looks like a tomato and tastes sweet: the persimmon, also known as the Chinese quince, Sharon fruit or persimmon, is becoming increasingly popular in this country. It has been one of the oldest cultivated plants in Asia for over 2,000 years. What is there to know about the persimmon, often referred to as the “sweet fruit of the gods”? Where the persimmon growsPersimmon trees grow in mild climates and…
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