Day: January 7, 2025

Fee exemptions for low income earners in Austria: ORF contribution, telephone, electricity, gas

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Do you have a low income and must turn over every euro three times? Then please check whether you can be exempted from some fees or are entitled to a social tariff. Find out what options are available here. General requirements (ORF contribution, telephone, electricity, gas) You must be of legal age, i.e. 18 years old The address for which you apply for the exemption must be your main residence. You must not be a pretext for another person to receive the exemption. You must be eligible because, for example,…

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Weather change: Tuesday brings rain to Vienna

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Vienna will remain under a thick blanket of cloud on Tuesday. A cold front will bring intermittent rain and slightly milder temperatures, while the westerly wind will clear the city. Tuesday will show its grey side in Vienna, as GeoSphere Austria reports. Dense clouds will prevail and remain throughout the day, already in the early hours of the morning. This means that sunny spells are almost impossible. A cold front that transports humid air masses into the city favors this weather situation. The morning and afternoon, in particular, are characterized…

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Regular coffee and tea consumption lowers risk of several types of cancer

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Regular tea and coffee consumption has already been linked to many positive effects on health. A review of data from 14 studies now points to a further effect: it reduces the risk of cancer, specifically in the head and neck area. The study has been published in the American Cancer Society’s journal Cancer. Scientists from the University of Utah, USA, conducted the study. The study participants filled out questionnaires about their consumption of coffee (caffeinated and decaffeinated) and tea in cups per day. The result: People who drank more than…

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