Inflation in Austria rises to highest level since April 2024

According to a flash estimate by Statistics Austria, inflation rose to 3.5 percent in July. Energy costs and expensive services remain a cause for concern, further inflating inflation. “This brings inflation to its highest level since April 2024,” said Thomas Burg, Director General of Statistics Austria, in a statement on Friday. In June, the inflation rate was 3.3 percent. Energy and industrial goods were particularly responsible for the increase. Energy prices rose from 3.5 percent in June to 4.3 percent. Gas and heating oil, in particular, had less of a…

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Important warning about storing eggs in the refrigerator

A typical situation: You come home with a carton of eggs, put them in the refrigerator, and don’t think twice about it. But you may have already made your first mistake. According to nutrition experts, many habits for storing eggs are downright dangerous, even if the eggs appear to be perfectly fine on the outside. If they are left unrefrigerated for too long or stored in the wrong place in the refrigerator, harmful bacteria can develop, especially Salmonella. This is especially true if they are exposed to changing temperatures. According…

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Showering in the morning or evening: which is better?

For some, a morning shower is an indispensable ritual that invigorates the body and mind. For others, warm water in the evening is the perfect end to a long day—relaxing, cleansing, and promoting sleep. But who is right? Microbiologist Primrose Freestone from the University of Leicester has investigated this everyday question, and her findings finally provide answers. Pro evening shower During the day, a lot of things accumulate on our skin and hair: sweat, sebum, dust, and pollen, and much of it goes unnoticed when we go to bed. According…

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