Month: March 2024

Rising pollen count: take allergies seriously and clarify them

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Pollen counts are currently on the rise. According to a press release on Friday, allergies should be taken seriously and clarified by a doctor. “Allergy sufferers are currently suffering from the pollen load of ash and birch, which may be further exacerbated by the increased outdoor activity during the upcoming Easter vacations,” emphasized Naghme Kamaleyan-Schmied, Vice President of the Vienna Medical Association. Pollen allergy: these are the most common symptoms“The most common symptoms are a runny nose, itchy and watery eyes, sneezing and coughing. In some cases, the allergy can…

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Rules for nostrification to be changed

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In the future, the nostrification of foreign qualifications will be based more on a template and less on complex individual examinations. Education Minister Martin Polaschek and Economics Minister Martin Kocher (both ÖVP) have set themselves this goal. A summit with all parties involved will be held as soon as possible. The initial focus will be on health professions and the care sector. Nostrification means that a degree obtained abroad is equivalent to an Austrian degree. This means an academic degree can be used, or a certain profession can be practiced.…

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Tired, despite lots of coffee? Pay attention to the timing of your first cup

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Many of us can’t do without our morning coffee, but the timing of that first cup can be counterproductive to getting the desired energy boost. If you’re feeling tired despite having just started the day, with heavy lids and dark circles under your eyes, your first instinct on waking might be to make a strong coffee to kick-start your day. But that morning caffeine boost may not be enough to restore your energy and leave you feeling like a zombie. The problem could be that you’re drinking your coffee at…

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Easter vacation starts rainy, then up to 20 degrees

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As with every year, the weather during Easter vacation is mostly unstable and rainy. Gales of around 80 km/h can even be expected in some regions. It will briefly become milder on Monday, and temperatures could reach up to 20 degrees Celsius. Friday will remain mostly cloudy until later in the morning, followed by a mix of clouds and sunshine. Isolated rain showers may also occur in Lower Austria. The wind will be weak to moderate. It will be warmest in the west and southwest, with temperatures of up to…

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“Don’t book” – Flight attendant explains why you should avoid the 11th row on the plane

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A flight attendant reveals why you should reserve seat 4C if you have to go to the toilet frequently on the plane and why it is better not to book the 11th row. You can usually reserve a seat before a flight. But which one? Row 11 is better, not. A flight attendant warns against these seats in the ” Mirror “. “Almost everyone recommends avoiding seats in this row, as you are guaranteed to be the last to leave the plane,” a flight attendant says. In particular, 11A and…

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WORLD HAPPINESS REPORT: These are the happiest countries in the world

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For the seventh time in a row, the happiest people in the world live in Finland. Austria has slipped in this year’s happiness ranking. Every year, the countries with the happiest inhabitants are chosen for the “International World Day of Happiness.” For the seventh time in a row, the happiest people live in Finland. Austria slipped down the rankings slightly this year. The report is about people’s subjective assessments of their own lives. The survey covered the period from 2021 to 2023. Despite the war in Ukraine, people in Northern…

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Cell phone tariffs – Austrian Chamber of Labor warns new price increases in April

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The Chamber of Labor (AK) warns of rising prices for basic fees for existing mobile phone contracts in April. The reason for this is the value protection clauses, which are set to take effect again. “An increase of around eight percent can be expected,” writes the AK on Wednesday. At the same time, however, making calls and, above all, surfing on cell phones have become cheaper in recent years. This is mainly due to the fact that new tariffs offer higher data volumes for the same basic charges.Not all providers…

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Is there a difference between the shiny and the matt side of aluminium foil?

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Aluminium foil is a ubiquitous helper in kitchens around the world, but one detail of its use is always confusing: Should you wrap food with the shiny or the matt side of the foil? An article on Den Offentlige sheds light on this aspect and provides a surprisingly simple explanation that many people are unaware of. The difference between the shiny and matt sides of aluminium foil is not just a matter of appearance. According to the Danish supplier Cares.dk, which specializes in cleaning products and household items, among other…

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The church is so rich anyway. So why do I have to pay a church contribution?

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One point of criticism often voiced by people who are not ready to pay their “Kirchebeitrag” is the impression that the church has a lot of money and enough assets. It is incomprehensible to them that they must also pay a church contribution. You must contribute if you are a member of the Protestant or Catholic Church in Austria. However, the church tax (church contribution) in Austria is not a tax as we know it in the conventional sense but a contribution that is only intended for the respective church.…

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