Day: April 13, 2025

Palm Sunday Mass in the Vatican with 20,000 faithful

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The Argentinian Cardinal Leonardo Sandri celebrated the liturgical celebration of Palm Sunday on Sunday morning in place of the convalescent Pope as the start of Holy Week. 20,000 believers had their olive branches blessed. The pilgrims gathered in Rome waved olive branches to greet them. These are reminiscent of Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem. he mightOfficially, the Pope will not be present at the Palm Sunday celebrations. However, it is not impossible that he might decide to show up at the last moment – either at the end of the mass…

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Why is there often a bed scarf at the foot of the bed in hotel rooms?

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Hotel beds are usually adorned with a bed scarf, which is usually carelessly packed away immediately. What is a bed scarf, and what is it actually for? Many hotel rooms have a narrow coverlet at the foot of the bed. This throw, also called a bed scarf, is often about one meter wide and made of a more robust fabric than sheets and bedding. At first glance, the cover seems useless – it is hardly suitable for snuggling up in. If you want to slip under the blanket, you often…

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Rice water: the superfood packed with nutrients

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Most people throw away rice water straight after cooking – but that’s a big mistake. This simple, leftover liquid is packed with nutrients and has been used for centuries in traditional Chinese and Ayurvedic medicine for its soothing and healing properties. When boiled, water absorbs valuable nutrients, including folic acid, iron, magnesium, and B vitamins. These minerals make rice water useful for both internal health and external care – from relieving digestive problems to skin care. However, rice can contain arsenic, which is mainly found in the outer layers of…

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SCS is now taking action against long-term parkers and commuters

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Free parking around the Westfield Shopping City Süd (SCS) in Vösendorf will end on Monday! Visitors will still be able to park for free for four hours in the outdoor parking lots, but after that, each additional hour will cost 2.50 euros. In the multi-storey parking lot, parking is charged from the first minute – unless you are a member of the Westfield Club, in which case two hours are free. The aim of the new regulation is to get rid of long-term parkers and commuters. “Our parking spaces are…

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Thousands Austrians are still waiting for their first climate bonus

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Over the past three years, the climate bonus has increased to 1,010 euros for all eligible persons in Austria. However, tens of thousands have not received it. We explain what still needs to be done. Up to 500, up to 220, up to 290 euros. These were the three payment amounts of the climate bonus from 2022 to 2024. After the last wave was completed at the end of March, letters were sent to all those whose account details were unknown to the ministry. Since then, the bonus payment has…

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