Netflix costs 2025: overview of subscriptions & price increases

For years, Netflix offered three subscription levels: Basic, Standard, and Premium. In the meantime, the low-cost “Standard subscription with ads” has been introduced, and the basic subscription has been cancelled for new customers. We show you what you must pay monthly to access the extensive range of films and series. Netflix costs in 2025: current prices at a glanceUnlike Amazon Prime Video, Netflix includes all series, films, and documentaries in the subscription. There is no additional option to buy or rent videos for individual viewing. Netflix adds new series and…

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Soft drinks to blame for one in ten cases of diabetes

According to a new study, 2.2 million new cases of type 2 diabetes and 1.2 million new cases of cardiovascular disease worldwide could be caused by the consumption of sodas, energy drinks, and other sugar-sweetened beverages in 2020. That’s one in ten new cases of type 2 diabetes and one in thirty new cases of cardiovascular disease. A glass of cola (250 ml) contains just under 27 grams of sugar, equivalent to almost nine sugar cubes. Energy drinks, fruit drinks, and other soft drinks can also be sugar bombs—but according…

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Austria: Food inflation likely to continue in 2025

Average prices for cheap food have risen continuously since 2021, and the situation will unlikely ease in 2025. Inflation puts a strain on Viennese householdsSince the wave of inflation began in September 2021, prices for affordable food have risen by an average of 53%. According to the Chamber of Labor, a shopping basket that cost 51 euros back then now costs almost 78 euros. “Cheap” food has become 53 percent more expensive since 2021Of the 40 cheapest food and cleaning products tested, only liquid laundry detergent and cucumbers have become…

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Fee exemptions for low income earners in Austria: ORF contribution, telephone, electricity, gas

Do you have a low income and must turn over every euro three times? Then please check whether you can be exempted from some fees or are entitled to a social tariff. Find out what options are available here. General requirements (ORF contribution, telephone, electricity, gas) You must be of legal age, i.e. 18 years old The address for which you apply for the exemption must be your main residence. You must not be a pretext for another person to receive the exemption. You must be eligible because, for example,…

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Weather change: Tuesday brings rain to Vienna

Vienna will remain under a thick blanket of cloud on Tuesday. A cold front will bring intermittent rain and slightly milder temperatures, while the westerly wind will clear the city. Tuesday will show its grey side in Vienna, as GeoSphere Austria reports. Dense clouds will prevail and remain throughout the day, already in the early hours of the morning. This means that sunny spells are almost impossible. A cold front that transports humid air masses into the city favors this weather situation. The morning and afternoon, in particular, are characterized…

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Regular coffee and tea consumption lowers risk of several types of cancer

Regular tea and coffee consumption has already been linked to many positive effects on health. A review of data from 14 studies now points to a further effect: it reduces the risk of cancer, specifically in the head and neck area. The study has been published in the American Cancer Society’s journal Cancer. Scientists from the University of Utah, USA, conducted the study. The study participants filled out questionnaires about their consumption of coffee (caffeinated and decaffeinated) and tea in cups per day. The result: People who drank more than…

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Good to know: public holidays in Austria in 2025

In 2025, most public holidays fall on a weekday. Here’s an overview with a calendar: Which ones are there, and which days you should ideally take off?There will be a total of 13 public holidays in 2025. A list of these days with the day of the week: Wednesday, January 1: New Year’s DayMonday, January 6: Three Wise MenMonday, April 21: Easter MondayThursday, May 1: National holidayThursday, May 29: Ascension DayMonday, June 9: Pentecost MondayThursday, June 19: Corpus ChristiFriday, August 15: Assumption DaySunday, October 26: National holidaySaturday, November 1: All…

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Cold front again causes sub-zero temperatures and black ice

Clouds, precipitation, and black ice are what we can expect across Austria in the coming days. From Thursday, the cold front will bring sub-zero temperatures in places and could bring fresh snow. Monday will still be mild, with maximum temperatures of up to 16 degrees in the east of the country. The mix of clouds and rain will be particularly noticeable in the south. The snow line will be between 1300 and 1800 meters above sea level. Brisk to strong foehn winds are expected on the northern side of the…

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Phishing attempt: Fake e-mails circulating in the name of ORF

The ORF, state-owned television network, warns that fake emails are currently circulating, promising an alleged refund of the ORF contribution from the fee subsidiary ORF Beitrags Service GmbH (OBS). This is a phishing attempt to steal account data.The contact information in the phishing emails is correct, which is why the emails look deceptively genuine.The emails look deceptively genuine. It reads: “Following a review of your recent payments, we have determined that you are entitled to a refund of 34.40 euros. To avoid any delays, please complete the form using the…

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