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Pope Francis is supplied with oxygen

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After suffering from pneumonia, Pope Francis had to go through two respiratory crises again at the beginning of the week. The head of the Church’s state of health has since been “stable.” The 88-year-old spent another quiet night without any further incidents, according to a Vatican bulletin on Thursday morning. The Pope’s breathing was again supported overnight with a noninvasive mechanical ventilator. Pope Francis is being supplied with additional oxygen. This is done partly with a breathing mask and partly through cannulas. According to Vatican sources on Thursday, the Pope…

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EU countries agree to introduce the Entry/Exit System (EES)

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The new agreement provides for the entry-exit system to be introduced gradually. The European Union countries agreed on Wednesday to finally launch the Entry/Exit System (EES), an automated register for short-term travelers that has been repeatedly delayed due to technical problems and a lack of preparation. The agreement reached by the interior ministers in Brussels paves the way for a launch in the fall, although no fixed date has been set. The Member States now have two options: They can introduce the new system at once or operate it in…

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Austria: Cell phone and internet tariffs will be more expensive from April

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Every April, the price of cell phone and internet tariffs in Austria is adjusted. The basic fee for the tariffs is adjusted to the consumer price index (CPI) to compensate for inflation. This is made possible by so-called value protection clauses in the contracts. While the increase was quite substantial at around 8 percent in view of the high inflation of recent years, the figure is lower this year. If you have a tariff with an adjustment, you can expect just under 3 percent this year, as the CPI, based…

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Weather change: First over 20 degrees, then even the snow returns

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But anyone looking forward to a sustained start to spring could be disappointed as early as next week. The first weather models indicate a marked cooling – possibly with a late onset of winter. Here is a detailed outlook for the coming days.Pure sunshine after a frosty morningWednesday presents itself from its best side. Even in the morning, the sky over the city is almost completely cloudless. Only the early hours of the morning are still quite chilly. It was locally frosty, especially in the outer districts, where temperatures fell…

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Ash Wednesday 2025: What is the meaning of ash?

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Ash Wednesday, which falls on 5 March 2025, marks the beginning of the Church’s Lenten season. The meaning of ashesBut the quotation from the missal also points to another custom of this day, the ash rite. In ancient times, ashes were a sign of transience, a detergent, and the basis for making soap. Thus, the ashes are, at the same time, a symbol of mourning and purification. On Ash Wednesday, public penitents wore a penitential robe sprinkled with ashes in the Middle Ages. Afterwards, in memory of the biblical expulsion…

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New ranking: Viennese café among the top 3 in the world

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A new ranking selects the best cafés in the world. A Viennese establishment is the “best coffee shop in Europe” among the top three worldwide. The coffee shop is around the corner, the coffee house is on the square, and the bakery is on the way to work. When it comes to the best coffee, everyone has their own opinion. However, Timeout magazine has selected the 100 best cafés in the world. “Gota Coffee Experts” comes out on top twice in the ranking. In the recently published “The World’s 100…

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Apple cider vinegar: Miracle cure or overrated trend?

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Are there health benefits to consuming apple cider vinegar, or should we view the claims skeptically? What’s actually in apple cider vinegar?As the name suggests, apple cider vinegar is made by fermenting apples. The main component – apart from water – is acetic acid, which is produced when bacteria ferment the sugar in the apples. This process also leaves behind other compounds that give the vinegar its characteristic taste. “It’s often used in vegan cooking because it offers a particular flavor profile,” explains nutritionist Evangeline Mantzioris from the University of…

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Why you shouldn’t wash towels at 60 degrees

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Anne Grete Rasmussen, also known as “Fru Grønn”, has 25 years of experience in the cleaning industry and is now urging people to rethink their washing habits.According to Fru Grønn, you don’t need to wash your bed linen as often as many people think:“It’s actually fine to wait until the third or fourth week before you put your bedding in the machine,” she says, pointing out that this applies to healthy people. However, if you are ill, have asthma or something similar, the situation may be completely different. Towels at…

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Stamps will be more expensive: this is how much postage will cost in Austria from May

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Austrian Post is decisively raising postage costs for letters starting in May. Standard items will now cost 5 to 15 cents more, depending on the format, with the classic stamp set at 1 euro. Austrian Post AG is making this crucial adjustment in light of the recent amendment to the Postal Market Act. The new standard will be the new standard for the former “Eco-Brief” service, which guarantees delivery within two to three days. From May onward, the price for the smallest letter format will increase from EUR 0.95 to…

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