Month: August 2025

Extreme heatwave in Austria: Temperatures expected to reach 36 degrees

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After July was a washout this year, temperatures are now reaching midsummer highs again in August. Meteorologists are expecting daily temperatures above 30 degrees this week, in particular. The intense heat of the weekend was somewhat dampened by a cold front on Monday. Temperatures will then rise to over 35 degrees on Thursday and Friday – possibly the hottest days of the week. Today, Wednesday, the sky will be completely cloudless. A few more cumulus clouds will form over the mountains, but even here, only isolated local showers or thunderstorms…

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The most hospitable travel destinations in the world

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Every year, the travel platform Booking.com analyzes where there are a vast number of accommodations with so-called Traveler Review Awards. This in-house award is given for exceptional hospitality, and Booking uses it to create a ranking of the most hospitable places in the world. To arrive at its ranking, the travel platform evaluates which providers on the platform consistently receive excellent customer reviews from vacationers and are praised for their outstanding service. The categories analyzed include accommodations, car rental companies, and taxi drivers. From coffee farms to pristine beaches, medieval…

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Perseid meteor shower tonight: Summer stardust

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Strictly speaking, the Perseids have nothing to do with Perseus. The annual summer meteor shower owes its name to the constellation of the Greek mythological hero from which it appears to fall. However, the shooting stars actually originate from a comet with the somewhat unwieldy name 109P/Swift-Tuttle. Every year in mid-August, the Earth crosses its dust trail. This causes the small comet particles to enter the Earth’s atmosphere at high speed, where they burn up and become visible as bright trails of light. Some even briefly reach the brightness of…

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Few People Know This: What the Colors of Kitchen Sponges Really Mean

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Most people toss a pack of kitchen sponges into their cart without thinking twice. Green, yellow, blue, pink—it’s just a rainbow of cleaning tools, right? Not exactly. Those colors often mean more than decoration, and knowing the difference can save you from hygiene mishaps (and maybe a bad case of cross-contamination). Yellow + Green: The Classic WorkhorseThe yellow-and-green sponge is the most common in households. The yellow side is a soft foam for wiping down counters and delicate surfaces, while the green side is a tougher, abrasive scrubber for pots,…

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The heatwave will keep us sweating for this long

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However, those hoping for cooler weather will have to be patient. The risk of thunderstorms is also increasing again. At least another week of summer heat After a hot and humid weekend, the new week will start a little more pleasantly in eastern Austria. The daily highs will be just below 30 °C, and the air will no longer feel so oppressive. The brief respite will end quickly: starting on Tuesday, temperatures will rise again day by day. This will also increase the risk of thunderstorms, especially in the mountains.…

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Overseas Filipino Workforce Grows as Diaspora Flourishes Globally

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The number of Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) continues its upward trajectory. In a recent survey by the Philippine Statistics Authority, an estimated 2.16 million OFWs were working abroad between April and September 2023, marking a 9.8% increase over the 1.96 million recorded in 2022 (psa.gov.ph, philstar.com). Women comprised the majority of OFWs in 2023, totaling 1.20 million (55.6%), while male OFWs numbered about 958,000 (psa.gov.ph). Regional Distribution Asia remains the dominant region for OFW placements, hosting 80.8% of the workforce. Key countries include: Saudi Arabia: 23% United Arab Emirates (UAE):…

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That’s why padlocks have a hole at the bottom

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Almost all padlocks have it, but hardly anyone knows its purpose: the small hole at the bottom is more important than you think. Whether for a basement compartment, a locker at the gym, or as a token of love on a bridge, almost everyone owns a padlock. Nevertheless, most people probably haven’t even noticed the tiny hole on the bottom, right next to the actual keyhole. Have you ever wondered what it’s there for? This small detail is quite helpful. Tiny, inexpensive locks, such as those on a diary, sometimes…

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Effective since August 1: Six new regulations you should be aware of

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Throughout the year, there are frequent legal updates and revised guidelines. These often apply only to specific groups of people, but in other cases, they are mandatory for all citizens. What will change in August 2025? The following items will be affected. What will change in August 2025? As early as August 1, many citizens will have to adjust to the new regulations that directly affect them. What exactly will change in 2025? While pensioners, for example, can expect earlier but lower pension payments, new standards now apply to identity…

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Perseids, moon interference, planets – what’s happening in the sky

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Meteor showers, a supermoon, and a planetary parade will make for some fascinating celestial events over Austria in August. Summertime is Perseid time. That much is clear. Shooting stars have been raining down on us since mid-July. This year, the summer meteor shower will reach its peak on the night of August 12- 13. But even before that, it’s worth taking a look at the night sky. On Saturday (August 9), the August full moon will appear, shining like a supermoon, but it is not one. The August full moon…

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