Day: February 13, 2025

Doctors reveal the reason why some people talk in their sleep

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There can be very good reasons why you can’t sleep well at night. In some cases, the feeling of not being rested can be a symptom of serious health problems, while in other cases, it may simply be the full moon. Some people also have a wide range of sleep habits, which include talking in their sleep. If you’re one of those people who talk in their sleep and wonder why your body does it, we’ll tell you. Is it normal to talk in your sleep?Talking in your sleep is…

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New deposit system since January 1: One million bottles and cans have already returned

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Since 1 January, around one million deposit containers have been returned following the introduction of the deposit system for all plastic bottles and metal cans with a capacity of 0.1 to three liters. How the take-back worksAt the end of January, around 25 million returnable containers were already in circulation. “We expect that a large number of beverage containers with a deposit will already be in circulation from March,” said Monika Fiala and Simon Parth, Managing Directors of Recycling Pfand Österreich. 2025 is a transitional year: containers without a deposit…

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This is how much Austrians spend on Valentine’s Day

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Tomorrow, 14 February, is Valentine’s Day. The Austrian Retail Association looked at how much Austrians spend on gifts for the day of love and found major regional differences. Valentine’s Day continues to be a significant sales factor for local retailers. According to the latest Consumer Check by the Austrian Retail Association, in collaboration with Reppublika Research, two-thirds of Austrians intend to buy gifts for Valentine’s Day this year. Austrians spend an average of 70 euros on Valentine’s Day “On the day of love, respect and appreciation for your partner are…

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Icy air from the Arctic reaches Europe

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Austria is not spared from the cold currents either. Cold Arctic air is being directed far to the south between an area of high pressure off Norway and an area of low pressure over Russia, leading to unsettled weather conditions with snow, rain, and frosty temperatures.The icy air from the Arctic is causing temperatures to drop into double figures in Scandinavia, Germany and Poland in particular. Austria is not spared either: the country’s eastern half has to brace itself for frosty days. Snow down to low altitudesTowards the weekend, an…

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