Temperatures reach up to 30 degrees again at the weekend

Austria is in for another summery weekend with temperatures of up to 30 degrees, after which a disturbance front will bring some cooling and rain showers starting Monday.After an early summer weekend with temperatures of up to 30 degrees, the weather will change on Monday. As the experts from Geosphere Austria forecast on Thursday, a disturbance front will bring cooler days and precipitation across almost all of Austria. However, high air pressure will continue dominating the Alpine region’s weather today, Friday. This means the sun will shine from an almost…

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7 reasons why you often feel the need to urinate and what you can do about it

What if the frequent need to urinate is a constant problem? Dr. Babak Ashrafi from Superdrug Online Doctor has highlighted the possible causes. Most people, especially as they get older, feel the need to urinate more frequently than usual at some point. While there is usually a simple explanation, such as too much fluid intake, some people have noticed the annoying feeling more frequently than normal. What if the need to urinate a lot is a constant problem? Should you accept it, perhaps seeing it as an inevitable part of…

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“Uninstall immediately”: 5 apps are secretly spying on you

The Google Play Store and Apple’s App Store occasionally contain dangerous apps that can cause serious problems for users. These include the following apps, which you should delete:. They can be dangerous in many different ways.If you find a dodgy app on your mobile phone, deleting it is always a good idea. If you have an iPhone or iPad, you can feel a little safer, as Apple checks the apps in its App Store very thoroughly and ensures that potentially risky apps don’t get in. On the other hand, Android…

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Is canned fish healthy?

Fish is a healthy alternative to meat. But does this also apply to tinned fish? How healthy this variant really is and what you need to consider when buying fish. Fish is so healthy that it should be on the menu once or twice a week. There is virtually no difference between frozen fish bought in the supermarket and fresh fish. In the case of frozen fish, the fish fillets or fish have been shock-frozen immediately after being caught. Hardly any nutrients and vitamins are lost. When buying fish, you…

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Situational winter tyre obligation ends in Austria on 15 April

As every year, the situational winter tyre requirement ends on 15 April 2024. The ÖAMTC explained in a press release on Wednesday what needs to be observed this year too. However, the ÖAMTC advises not to rely solely on the specified date, as April is known for its sudden changes in weather. It is, therefore, advisable to monitor the current weather situation. Other safety aspects to bear in mindSummer and winter tyres should only be used in the corresponding season, as otherwise there will be significant safety restrictions in traffic.…

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Saharan dust sticks to cars: How to clean your vehicle properly

Saharan dust clouded the skies over Carinthia and East Tyrol for days. On Wednesday night, however, it rained in several regions and washed the dust out of the air. However, the consequences were particularly unpleasant for car drivers: the dust and rain mixture deposited an unsightly, sticky layer on the paintwork of many vehicles. To avoid damage to the paintwork, a thorough car wash is now important, says ÖAMTC technician Florian Merker: “Pollen and Saharan dust can also clog the cabin air filter. You should have it replaced regularly anyway.”The…

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Catholic Church grows to 1.39 billion people worldwide

The number of Catholics worldwide grew to 1.39 billion in 2022. This was an increase of one percent compared to 2021, according to the new annual Church statistics published by the Vatican. The number of members grew primarily in Africa, which rose by three percent to 273 million people. This means that in 2022, around one in five Catholics came from Africa. In Europe, the number remained the same at 286 million. There was an increase of 0.9 and 0.6 percent on the continents of America and Asia. In contrast…

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Death toll rising despite falling infections

According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), far too few hepatitis cases are diagnosed and treated worldwide. As a result, the number of people who died from viral hepatitis rose from 1.1 million in 2019 to 1.3 million in 2022. 83 percent of deaths were due to hepatitis B, and 17 percent to hepatitis C. There are five different types of hepatitis caused by different viruses, from A to E. Hepatitis B and C, which are among the main causes of liver cirrhosis and liver cancer and to which the…

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A winter comeback follows record heat

The coming week begins with pleasant weather in Austria, with warm temperatures and sunshine. However, a change in the weather is imminent, ushered in by a cold front. This will bring showers and even cause snow to fall in parts of Austria. First 29 degrees, then snow returnsThe weather in Austria is showing its sunny side at the start of the week. Warm temperatures and an increased southerly wind prevail in the run-up to a low-pressure system over the Atlantic. However, visibility will be somewhat impaired by Saharan dust. The…

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