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Disgusting study: Almost half of people don’t wash their hands after using the toilet

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According to a study, almost half of the people do not wash their hands after using the toilet in hospitals. As part of a study conducted by the University of Surrey in the UK, 43.7 percent of toilet users in a Danish clinic did not use the sink after relieving themselves. In some weeks, the figure was as high as 61.8 percent. “This raises serious concerns about compliance with hygiene regulations in high-risk environments,” the study concluded. Hand washing is not a habit “Although great emphasis has been placed on…

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Email fraud: How criminals are now targeting online shoppers

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Hardly a week goes by without reports of new scams. This time, it is mainly customers of various online shops who are affected, as emails have been circulating for days in which the parcel service provider GLS allegedly asks for payment of a “standard processing fee” so that the shipment can be delivered. The subject line of the email contains messages such as “Your GLS shipment is almost here!” or “Your delivery is on the last leg.” The goal of the phishing attack is to obtain credit card information. 2.99…

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Dangerous scam: Beware of this text message

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There has been a recent increase in scam attempts via various communication channels. Be careful if you receive such a text message. Unfortunately, fraud attempts via messenger services are no longer a rarity these days. On the contrary, the methods used to obtain Austrians’ data are becoming increasingly sophisticated. Time and again, 5-Minuten readers report fraudulent messages asking them to click on a link. Fraudulent text messages are circulating in Austria Whether it’s phone calls, text messages, or emails, fraudsters will stop at nothing and have no qualms about trying…

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Vincent Bueno Captivates Audiences as Augustin at Musical Sommer Amstetten

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Amstetten, Austria – Vincent Bueno, the acclaimed Filipino‑Austrian singer and performer, shines in the title role of the Uraufführung (world premiere) of Augustin – das Musical, currently running at the celebrated AVB Musical Sommer Amstetten through August 10, 2025. A Role of Cultural Significance and Emotional Resonance In this adaptation of the cult Hörspiel by Wolfgang Ambros, Joesi Prokopetz, and Manfred Tauchen, Vincent Bueno embodies the legendary 17th‑century Wiener Volkssänger Augustin—a man who famously survived a night in a pest grave to emerge as a symbol of optimism and urban folklore. As…

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Summer comeback brings temperatures up to 33 degrees Celsius

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Summer is picking up speed again: after a rainy July, the sun is returning and temperatures are set to rise sharply by the weekend. It will be really hot by Friday at the latest – perfect conditions for anyone who has been waiting for swimming weather and balmy summer evenings. After an unusually wet July, summer is slowly but surely making a comeback. The week will start off on a subdued note: on Monday, more clouds will block the sun in the north and east, and the weather will remain…

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Inflation in Austria rises to highest level since April 2024

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According to a flash estimate by Statistics Austria, inflation rose to 3.5 percent in July. Energy costs and expensive services remain a cause for concern, further inflating inflation. “This brings inflation to its highest level since April 2024,” said Thomas Burg, Director General of Statistics Austria, in a statement on Friday. In June, the inflation rate was 3.3 percent. Energy and industrial goods were particularly responsible for the increase. Energy prices rose from 3.5 percent in June to 4.3 percent. Gas and heating oil, in particular, had less of a…

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Important warning about storing eggs in the refrigerator

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A typical situation: You come home with a carton of eggs, put them in the refrigerator, and don’t think twice about it. But you may have already made your first mistake. According to nutrition experts, many habits for storing eggs are downright dangerous, even if the eggs appear to be perfectly fine on the outside. If they are left unrefrigerated for too long or stored in the wrong place in the refrigerator, harmful bacteria can develop, especially Salmonella. This is especially true if they are exposed to changing temperatures. According…

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Showering in the morning or evening: which is better?

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For some, a morning shower is an indispensable ritual that invigorates the body and mind. For others, warm water in the evening is the perfect end to a long day—relaxing, cleansing, and promoting sleep. But who is right? Microbiologist Primrose Freestone from the University of Leicester has investigated this everyday question, and her findings finally provide answers. Pro evening shower During the day, a lot of things accumulate on our skin and hair: sweat, sebum, dust, and pollen, and much of it goes unnoticed when we go to bed. According…

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Pensions could rise by 2.7 percent

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Pensions could rise by around 2.7 percent in 2026. The expected statutory adjustment value for the increase in pensions has now been determined based on the inflation figures from Statistics Austria’s flash estimate for July. This is because it is calculated from the average inflation rates from August 2024 to July 2025. According to this, the adjustment factor is expected to be 2.66 percent. Of course, politicians can also decide on higher or lower payments. The government has not yet commented on how it intends to deal with the pension…

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