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Weather forecast: The next few days will be cold and wet

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The weather has been changeable these days – after many dry weeks, the rain has brought a welcome refreshment to the soil, forests, and fields. However, anyone hoping for stable conditions will need to be patient. Country rain on Thursday and FridayBetween Thursday morning and Friday morning, widespread persistent rain is expected again. In between, there may be isolated showers and thunderstorms. Between 20 and 50 liters per square meter are forecast again, especially in the west and south – in some places it could be more. In comparison, Upper…

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Pope calls for “disarming the heart”

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The Pope opened his first general audience on Wednesday with a message of peace. He called on people to “disarm their hearts”. On the situation in the Middle East, the Pontiff said: “The situation in Gaza is becoming ever more worrying and painful. I renew my urgent appeal to allow humanitarian aid to enter in a dignified manner and to put an end to the hostilities, the devastating price of which is being paid by children, the elderly, and the sick.” “In this month dedicated to Our Lady, I would…

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Federal Criminal Police Office warns of phishing text messages with new scam

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The Federal Criminal Police Office (BK) is warning of a wave of phishing text messages. Since the beginning of the month, messages have been circulating claiming that their allegedly collected loyalty or bonus points would soon expire, as the BK announced in a press release on Wednesday. To redeem these points in time, a link is sent that leads to an external website. This is nothing more than a sophisticated attempt at fraud. According to BK, the fake site makes users believe that they can choose an attractive gift, often…

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How many calories does a caffè latte have?

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Many people think that coffee has hardly any calories. However, this is only true if you drink it black and without sugar. It makes a big difference whether you drink it with milk. Nutritionist Margret Morlo explains, “If I add about 150 milliliters of whole milk to my coffee, it’s almost 100 calories.” That’s already a snack, says the expertIf you sweeten your latte with around ten grams of sugar, you consume 40 calories. Most people think of a caffè latte as a low-calorie drink without realizing that it contains…

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Pope Leo XIV – a commentary

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On May 8, 2025, Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost made history as the first American elected to the papacy, taking the name Pope Leo XIV. Born in Chicago in 1955, Prevost is a member of the Augustinian order and served extensively in Peru, where he became a bishop and acquired citizenship. His election reflects a desire for a leader capable of bridging divides within the Catholic Church and addressing contemporary global challenges. Pope Leo XIV’s leadership is committed to unity, transparency, and social justice. He aims to continue the reforms initiated…

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“Long Night of the Churches” invites visitors to 700 places of worship on May 23

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On Friday, May 23, around 700 places of worship across Austria will host the ecumenical “Long Night of the Churches” again. Around 3,000 individual program items will be offered. The event will also co-occur in parts of Switzerland, South Tyrol, Italy, and the Czech Republic. This year’s theme is “We can #open.” Once again, 300,000 visitors are expected. The Long Night of Churches is a “living sign of ecumenism in action and an open door for all those who want to experience and rediscover the church”, emphasizes the Armenian bishop…

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From JJ to Tommy Cash – ESC stars conquer the iTunes charts

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Our ESC king JJ (436 points) is ahead of the Israeli Yuval Raphael (357) and the cool Estonian Tommy Cash (356)—this is the official and, for Austria, so pleasing final result of the 69th Song Contest. The ranking looks slightly different in the iTunes charts, which are currently determined by the ESC hits.JJ’s haunting pop opera “Wasted Love” has been at number 1 for days now, that’s for sure! But behind him comes the first surprise: Italian Lucio Corsi, who only made it to 4th place at the ESC with…

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Online travel bookings: Why prices fluctuate and how you save

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In the digital era, booking travel online has become the norm. But did you know that the price of the same trip can vary depending on the device you use? A recent analysis by the Chamber of Labor (AK) shows that prices for online travel bookings can vary depending on the device, booking date, and browsing behavior. Price differences depending on device and dayThe AK conducted a comprehensive study between March 11 and 22, 2025, in which 30 price queries were carried out on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays with up…

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Pensions, health insurance and other fees will increase starting July 1, 2025

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With the presentation of the 2025/26 double budget by Finance Minister Markus Marterbauer (SPÖ), the whole truth about the government’s planned billion-euro austerity measures to restructure the state coffers is on the table. The corresponding laws are now coming. A first package was already passed in March, including the abolition of educational leave and the VAT exemption for solar installations, as well as the increase in tobacco tax and the bank levy. A second legislative package will be passed in the National Council next Thursday, May 22. This “Budget Restructuring…

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