Police warn all citizens of a parcel delivery trap

On Saturday, the police are warning of a parcel delivery scam in which large sums of money disappear quickly. On Saturday, the police are issuing an urgent warning about fraudulent parcel deliverers and looking for scam victims. The criminologists describe how the scam works using a case from Hohenems. On June 6, 2024, two men rang the doorbell of an apartment in the early afternoon and pretended to be delivery men for the tenant. The tenant was actually expecting a package that had been ordered that day. After that, everything…

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Kardinal Schwarzenberg Klinikum Embraces Filipino Nurses: A New Chapter in Healthcare

In a heartening gesture towards diversity and international collaboration, the Kardinal Schwarzenberg Klinikum recently extended a warm welcome to a group of Filipino nurses who have arrived to join their nursing service team in Austria. This significant event, which took place on July 10, marked the beginning of a new chapter in the healthcare landscape as Filipino nurses prepared to embark on their professional journey in a new and unfamiliar setting. Upon their arrival, the Filipino nurses registered in the Austrian healthcare professional register, a crucial requirement for commencing their…

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LASALLIAN YOUTH ORCHESTRA BAGS GOLD AT THE 9TH INTERNATIONAL YOUTH MUSIC FESTIVAL II IN BRATISLAVA

The harmonious melodies of the Lasallian Youth Orchestra (LYO) from De La Salle University (DLSU) in Manila echoed through the halls of Bratislava, Slovakia, as they claimed the gold medal at the prestigious 9th International Youth Music Festival II. With a dazzling performance that captivated the audience and judges alike, the LYO showcased their talent and passion for music on a global stage. On 24th July 2024, the LYO mesmerized the crowd with a stellar performance that earned them a remarkable score of 92 points, securing their well-deserved victory. Their…

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What do the yellow stickers on Amazon parcels mean?

Amazon uses its parcels for shipping. In addition to the company logo and the label with your address, you will often also find a yellow sticker with various letters and numbers. What does this sticker mean? The yellow sticker has a large letter, and next to it are various small codes with different numbers and other letters.For you, as the recipient, this note is rather uninteresting. There are other codes printed directly on the parcels themselves. These codes, such as “E5”, merely indicate the size of the package. The yellow…

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50 euros more! Climate bonus in Vienna changes per district

While one person receives 195 euros, their neighbour has to make do with 145 euros. The different levels of the climate bonus raise questions in Vienna. In principle, you can always expect extra money in your account. This will happen in September, when the climate bonus is paid out again. Depending on where you live in Austria, you will receive either 145, 195, 245, or 290 euros. How is the height decided? People who live in the city and enjoy a well-developed public transport network get less than people in…

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HOTTEST DAY WORLDWIDE: Highest value exceeded again

According to preliminary data from the EU climate change service Copernicus, the record for the hottest day worldwide, which was only reached on Sunday, was exceeded again on Monday. The global average surface temperature rose to 17.15 degrees Celsius, 0.06 degrees higher than Sunday’s record of 17.09 degrees. The previous high of 17.08 degrees Celsius was measured on July 6, 2023. Before that, the record for the global daily average temperature was 16.8 degrees Celsius on August 13, 2016. However, since July 3, 2023, there have been 57 days on…

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Earth’s Resources used up on August 1

This year, Earth Overshoot Day will be celebrated on August 1. As the environmental organization Germanwatch announced on Thursday, this is the day on which, according to the Global Footprint Network, the world’s population will have used up all the resources the planet could naturally replace within a year. “For decades, the Earth’s overload has increased almost every year, and it has now been hovering at a high level for almost ten years,” explained Christoph Bals, Political Director of Germanwatch. However, a turning point can be recognized. Congestion could soon…

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Typhoon “Gaemi” (local name: “Carina”): Already over 30 dead in the Philippines

The death toll in the Philippines from Typhoon Gaemi is rising. At least 33 people died in landslides and flash floods in the wake of the severe tropical storm, according to reports from various police stations. Almost a dozen people died in the severely affected capital, Manila.At times in the past few days, the water in the streets of Manila was several meters high. In the meantime, most of the water has drained away, so that the full extent of the damage is slowly becoming clear, said eyewitnesses. Some areas…

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Date now fixed – when the climate bonus will be credited to your account

Almost everyone in Austria will receive the climate bonus again this year. According to the Ministry of Climate Protection, the payment will start soon. “The climate bonus 2024 is coming!” was written on the information letter from the Ministry of Climate Protection, which fluttered into the letterbox about a month ago. Now there are more details: As “Heute” has learned, payment of the climate bonus will begin in September! “The climate bonus is available to all people who have their main residence in Austria for at least six months in…

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