Important dates for the upcoming school year in Austria

In Vienna, Lower Austria, and Burgenland, the new school year begins on September 4; in the remaining provinces, it starts on September 11. Dates for the upcoming school year: October 31 is the first day of vacationAustria’s autumn vacation falls between National Day (October 26) and All Souls’ Day (November 2) for the fourth year. This year, November 2 occurs on a Thursday. Therefore, many schools will probably be closed the next day as well. This year, on December 8, the Feast of the Immaculate Conception occurs on a Friday,…

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“Assumption of the Virgin Mary” (August 15)- The custom of the consecration of herbs and the meaning of the feast

Origin and meaningThe Solemnity of the Assumption of Mary (Mary’s Assumption into Heaven), also called Great Women’s Day, Maria Würzweih or Tufted Women’s Day, is celebrated in the Roman Catholic Church annually on August 15. The Assumption of Mary is a non-working holiday in Austria and some parts of Germany with a predominantly Catholic population. The feast originated with Cyril of Alexandria in the 5th century, who introduced it and placed it on August 15 (presumably as a counterpart to the celebration of the Assumption of the pagan deity Astraea).…

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Olive oil lowers the dementia death rate

Harvard study confirms oil as new ‘superfood.’ Due to medical advances and better hygiene measures, we are getting older. But as we age, the risk of developing dementia also increases. The good news is that you can do something about it!In addition to exercise and maintaining social contacts, olive oil is a new “superfood.” A study by the elite Harvard University confirms that olive oil can reduce the risk of dying from dementia by 28 percent. What it takes: just half a tablespoon a day.U.S. scientists studied 90,000 U.S. citizens…

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Why do some people always travel to the same vacation place?

Every year we pack our suitcases full of anticipation for that long-awaited vacation. The hope is to return relaxed and happy. Chances are, we do. According to a study by the University of Tampere in Finland, we recover far more at our vacation destination than on a day off at home. The reasons are obvious: no one has to take out the garbage, and the electronic absence note is the only answer the boss can get from us now. You don’t even have to travel far to do this, and…

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Reheating rice or noodles could be poisonous

Anyone who reheats leftover pasta or rice should have stored it well beforehand because otherwise, there is a risk of poisoning with the bacterium Bacillus cereus. Whether rice or noodles – you usually cook too much of it, and the question arises: Save the rest or throw it away? If you decide to save the leftovers, you should eat them as soon as possible because the longer they are left unrefrigerated in the kitchen, the less edible they become. A specific bacterium is to blame. It is possible to get…

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What to consider when parking in vacation countries

You’re mistaken if you think parking rules are uniform throughout the EU. Even a colour mix-up can cost you dearly. What applies in parking lots varies from place to place, even within Austria. It gets even more difficult if you don’t speak the language where a jumble of signs informs you about the local situation. This can quickly lead to severe penalties. “There are definitely hefty fines for parking abroad: In Spain you can be fined up to 200 euros, in Hungary up to around 260 euros,” explains ÖAMTC travel…

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Disney+ to crack down on password sharing and raise prices

It was only a matter of time before other streaming providers emulated Netflix, increased subscription prices, and cracked down on account sharing. Disney+ plans to start charging more by the end of the year and is threatening to take action against password sharing. Disney+ raises subscription pricesNot good news for all Disney+ subscribers. The streaming provider again increases the prices for subscriptions. In 2021, there was an outcry from the users here; instead of 6.99 euros per month, suddenly 8.99 euros were to be paid. Now it’s not only getting…

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Austria: Fuel prices rise – litre of diesel will soon cost 2 euros

Fuel prices are rising significantly again. Currently, a litre of diesel or gasoline costs 1.60 euros. According to experts, however, refuelling will become even more expensive. Refuelling has become significantly more expensive again in Austria—currently, a litre of diesel or gasoline costs around 1.60 euros. By the end of the year, fuel prices could likewise be close to the two-euro mark. Industry representatives expect this to happen. “If this doesn’t change fundamentally, we have to prepare for further increases,” Salzburg-based energy trader Franz Leikermoser told “orf.at.” In the last four…

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New heat wave: 32 degrees, and it gets even hotter

With summer temperatures, it goes into the following week. First and foremost, sweating is the order of the day, as temperatures of up to 33 degrees are expected. However, with these high temperatures, the risk of isolated thunderstorms increases significantly in some states. Already on Monday, the sun shines widely undisturbed. However, spring clouds will form in the mountains and thunderstorms are possible from Salzburg westward. In the east and south, it will remain dry and often cloudless. The wind blows primarily weakly from the southern directions. Early temperatures range…

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