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CLIMATE WARMING: Europe threatened by extreme heatwaves

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Heatwaves could become much more extreme in Europe in the future, warn researchers at the General Assembly of the European Geoscience Union currently taking place in Vienna. They expect much longer and more intense heat waves in the coming decades than previously assumed. If you look at a comparison of summer temperatures in Europe from 1980 to 2022, they have risen by around 2.3 degrees Celsius in the months from June to August. Many climate models have underestimated this strong warming. According to Dominik Schumacher from ETH Zurich, this is…

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“Hands off! This is a scam.”

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False messages about alleged refunds in the name of ÖGK have been sent out.Fraudsters are currently contacting people in the name of the Austrian Health Insurance Fund (ÖGK) with an alleged refund. It was only in January that the Austrian Health Insurance Fund (ÖGK) warned against phishing emails. Now, false messages about alleged refunds have been sent out again in the name of the ÖGK.The messages are sent by e-mail. The recipients are asked to open a link to request a refund online. “Hands off! These messages are an attempt…

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Knife ban throughout Austria: This is what the new draft law says

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After Interior Minister Gerhard Karner (ÖVP) announced around a month ago that he would be drafting a bill for a general ban on weapons and, in particular, knives in public spaces, a corresponding draft for a “Knife Carry Prohibition Act” is now available. To date, the authorities have only been able to issue weapons ban zones in certain locations, such as the recent one at Reumannplatz in Vienna-Favoriten.In the draft version of April 11, published by the Austrian Press Agency, the carrying of all types of knives is prohibited in…

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NEW IN TOWN: Bahay Kubo Exotic Supermarket  – Filipino store in Vienna

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Lovely Asian & Filipino Goods In Vienna, one finds several Asian stores and supermarkets, although Filipinos do not fully manage them. A typical Filipino store will soon open in Vienna’s 11th District.   The Bahay Kubo Exotic Supermarket will have its Grand Opening on May 4, 2024. The supermarket, owned and managed by the Valino Family, offers products focusing on Filipino goods. Location: Simmeringer Hauptstrasse 52, 1110 Vienna Store Hours: 9.00 AM  to 19.00 PM Hp/picture:  (1) Bahay Kubo Exotic Supermarket | Facebook

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Serious health risk: why you should never wash eggs before cooking them

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Washing eggs before cooking them can harm your health under certain circumstances. Find out why here. Washing fruit and vegetables before cooking or eating them is generally considered good hygiene practice to remove any dirt, bacteria, or pesticides on the surface. However, washing all types of food before cooking is unnecessary. Washing some foods can be detrimental to your health. For example, you should never wash chicken before cooking it. This generally applies to all types of raw meat. According to Reader’s Digest, eggs are also one of the foods…

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Fake calls: Don’t fall for this scam

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The authorities warn of nationwide scammers who pretend to be consumer advocates on the phone. It is about insurance and alleged lottery subscriptions. People who are called should not agree to contract offers on the phone and should not disclose any personal data. Consumer advice centre: Beware of false callsFraudsters are increasingly trying to exploit the good reputation of consumer advice centres with two well-known scam numbers. It has been reported that there has been an increase in complaints about alleged consumer protectors trying to obtain sensitive data from people…

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Austria: Police issue postal warning to all citizens

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Criminals are now distributing “yellow slips” that look deceptively similar to those from the post office. The police warn against this new scam. Unknown criminals send or deposit fake postal notifications, or “yellow slips.” The Styrian police publicised the new scam on Tuesday and warned all citizens.This is how the criminals work: In these notifications, the victims are made to believe that the “deposited” document is an “expired registration form”. A QR code is also displayed on these notifications. Anyone who scans this with their mobile phone is directed to…

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Apple cider vinegar: How healthy is it, and should you drink it?

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Apple cider vinegar is said to heal the skin, hair, liver, intestines, metabolism, and blood sugar, among other things. It is also said to help with weight loss. How healthy is it to drink this acidic food? Apple cider vinegar contains many important vitamins, minerals, trace elements, and enzymes, including vitamins A, B1, B2, B6, C, E, beta-carotene, folic acid, potassium, magnesium, iron, sodium, calcium, phosphate, fluoride, iodine, zinc, copper, and selenium. Some of the health benefits of apple cider vinegar have been proven in studies, but research into its…

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The worst way to charge your mobile phone: A common mistake many make

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It’s no secret that we use our mobile phones so much that we sometimes charge them more than once a day. Unfortunately, many people do this wrong. Here, you can learn how to charge your mobile phone correctly to keep the battery life as long as possible. Mobile phones: Not just for making callsThe days when a mobile phone was just a device for making calls are long gone. Every day, we use a variety of mobile applications that facilitate communication and handle everyday (including official and banking) matters. Given…

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