Actual News from Austria
Rice is a simple dish, but a lot can go wrong when preparing it. There are a few rules to follow to make rice a success. Can anyone cook rice? As easy as it may be to prepare rice, there are a few mistakes that are often made when cooking rice. If you don’t have a rice stove at home and prefer to cook it the traditional way in a saucepan, there are a few things you should bear in mind. Mistake 1: Not measuring rice and water correctlyOne of…
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The cell phone number 015218052664 is a fake. Behind it is the virtual network provider Lycamobile, which is particularly popular with spammers and fraudsters. We’ll tell you what the callers want and how you can block the entire network. You see the number 015218052664 on the display, but the call is coming from a call center. This technique is called call ID spoofing. Dialing computers provide fake phone numbers while the actual number of the fraudsters is hidden. Therefore, reporting these calls to the Federal Network Agency is pointless. The…
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The Philippine Austrian Cultural Society (PACES), led by President Dr. Jane Abaya, will be organizing a floral offering ceremony at the Vienna City Hall Garden in Vienna, Austria, on June 12, 2024. This event aims to commemorate the strong and enduring relationship between the Philippines and Austria. In 1998, during the Philippine Centennial Anniversary of Independence, a Catalpa Tree was planted in the eastern section of the Vienna City Hall Garden. The tree’s trumpet-shaped flowers symbolize the promising future of Philippine-Austrian relations for the next century. We extend a warm…
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Bananas are a fruit that can be found in every household. Whether as a snack, in a cake or even as a side dish, they can be prepared in many different ways. This is fortunate because bananas are a nutrient source that offers numerous benefits. Although it is said that an apple a day keeps the doctor away, the same can be said of bananas, but there are certain rules to follow. The benefits of bananasA British study published in the European Heart Journal in 2022, which followed around 25,000…
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When a credit card is debited, it depends on the card type. Four different types of cards are commonly used in Austria: Charge card as a classic credit card: With this credit card, you receive a credit card statement once a month that collects all transactions. The debit is made promptly with the credit card statement. Revolving card: The revolving card is also a classic credit card where you receive a statement once a month. You decide whether you pay the amount in one lump sum or installments. Debit card:…
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Loida Lewis, a mother, successful businesswoman, and widow of the late CEO Reginald Lewis of TLC Beatrice International Holdings Inc., has recently published a book titled “Why Should Guys Have All The Fun?” This book delves into her personal journey, detailing her relationship with Reginald Lewis and her rise to becoming the CEO of TLC Beatrice following his passing. On June 9, 2024, Ms. Lewis presented her book at a signing event at the Thalia Bookstore in Vienna’s 3rd District. During the book signing event, the mother of two daughters…
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If you buy fresh bed linen, you should put it in the washing machine immediately. The reason is that the product may be new, but the factories and stores where they are stored can be dirty. Sometimes, insects, such as beetles or bedbugs, can be found here. This sometimes happens during production or the packaging process. The chemicals that are often used during production are also harmful. These residues then get caught in the fibres of the sheets. The result: skin irritation. If you are very sensitive to chemicals, washing…
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It’s a thorn in the side of many parents: children spend more time behind their smartphones. Teenagers spend an average of ten hours a day. The word “cell phone addiction” is often used in this context. A recent study from Israel shows just how harmful this really is. A study from Israel analyzed 84 papers on the consequences of excessive smartphone use. And the results are quite simply shocking. Numerous consequences for the health of our protégésThe analysis showed a link between cell phone addiction and the following physical and…
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There are warm days, lots of public holidays, and it’s not too long until vacation. As a result, more and more people are currently planning their vacations, which is reflected in the number of inquiries received by the trade unions. ÖGB labor law expert Michael Trinko therefore answers the most important questions on how to take a vacation correctly. Most people will already know this: In principle, you are entitled to paid vacation of at least five weeks every year. “But I can’t go on vacation whenever I want. Vacation…
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