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New eco-tax to take effect in January 2023

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At the beginning of the year, the “CO2 tax” will increase, which will also affect the gas pumps. This is how expensive full refueling with gasoline and diesel will be. There is no escape anymore. If it was only with the introduction of the “CO2 tax” in October that fuel prices have already climbed by 9.9 cents (diesel) and 8.6 cents (gasoline) per liter, prices at the pumps are already rising again as of January 1. A curious phenomenon occurs: record inflation causes fuel prices to rise less than feared.…

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This ocean could disappear completely, leaving Earth with a ‘supercontinent’

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Earth could have only one central continent in the future if the Pacific Ocean disappears completely. It is hard to imagine the Earth without its seven continents, although this was already the case in the age of Pangaea. According to National Geographic, the flow of currents caused the lands to form cracks and slowly drift apart. However, it looks like history is repeating itself, as the Earth may have one giant continent in the future. Infinite Ocean RecyclingAs the largest ocean on Earth, the Pacific Ocean has played an essential…

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4,136 new Corona infections reported Friday

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According to AGES, the number of new Corona infections registered in Austria on Thursday is below the 5,000 mark. Fewer than 1,000 infected people were in the hospital on Friday morning. According to the Agency for Health and Food Safety (AGES), 4,136 new Corona infections were registered in Austria on Thursday. This is in line with the average of 4,089 cases over the past seven days. There were 942 infected people in the hospital on Friday morning – four fewer than the previous day but eight more than a week…

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Researchers discover ‘zombie viruses’ in Siberian ice

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Researchers* have brought thousands of years old viruses from the Siberian permafrost back to life. The oldest is estimated to be 48,500 years old; the “youngest” has 27,000 years under its belt. These “zombie viruses” remain dead in the ice but can be brought back to life as soon as they are thawed. Oldest revived virusWith their discovery, the researchers* have set a record. Never before has a nearly 50,000-year-old frozen virus been revived to the point of becoming potentially infectious again. It has been christened Pandoravirus yedoma, after the…

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Family relief against inflation – up to 625 euros more per child

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As of January 2023, families will receive additional relief against inflation. By increasing the family allowance, the family bonus, and the child deduction, they will benefit from up to 625 euros more per child per year. If there is more than one child, the relief increases again. Families with children are also strongly affected by the continuing inflation in Austria. Some relief measures have already been implemented, such as the increase in family allowance in August. However, these one-off payments cannot cushion the price increase in the long term. From…

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Employees in the care and health sector can look forward to an additional Christmas bonus this year

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A 2,000-euro nursing bonus was already decided in October and will be paid out this year in December. For 2023, the bonus will be transferred 14 times with the monthly salary payments. Employees in care professions can look forward to an additional Christmas bonus this year. The care bonus, already decided in October, is to be paid out as early as December. Although the amount includes non-wage labor costs and must be taxed according to the income tax scale, it should provide additional financial relief for this occupational group. Full-time…

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Corona infections increasingly common with new mutations

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According to the Corona forecast, there could be an increase in infection numbers in the coming days. In addition to seasonal effects, the spread of new variants also plays a role. The Corona hospital situation is expected to remain stable over the next two weeks. In terms of infection numbers, the Covid forecasting consortium believes a general “trend reversal to increasing numbers” is possible within the next seven days, according to the model calculator update released Wednesday. Corona forecast: hospital numbers stable, infection increase possibleThere has already been a slight…

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Flu viruses on the rise in Vienna

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Last week, a jump in flu cases was observed, especially in Vienna, Lower Austria, Salzburg, Tyrol, and Styria. Run on free flu vaccinationIn the previous calendar week (week 46), there was a sharp increase in the number of influenza cases in Austria. However, epidemic levels – i.e., a flu wave – have not yet been reached, MedUni Vienna’s Center for Virology reported on Thursday. The flu reporting service of the city of Vienna estimated 16,250 new cases of flu-like infections and influenza for the previous week. Jump in the number…

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Black Friday: These tips you should consider when bargain hunting

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November is ending, and Black Friday is just around the corner. Experts warn against discount traps again and again. If you’re browsing online stores or wandering through shopping streets and malls, you’ve probably already noticed that there’s a real rain of discounts. Everywhere retailers are tempting customers with offers of -20, -50, and even up to -70 percent off. Many people are tempted to buy. But that’s precisely what experts warn against every year. On the one hand, you might be tempted to buy things you don’t need. And on…

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