The second wave of climate bonus payments started on February 2. However, those who receive the bonus by mail still have to wait. Since September 1, the climate bonus has been paid out in Austria.Most people in Austria have already received the 2022 climate bonus in the fall: around 7.4 million people by bank transfer and over 1.2 million as a voucher. However, those who have not yet received it had to be patient until February 2 – according to the Climate Protection Ministry, this involved 457,000 people. Eligible are…
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Corona symptoms in omicron are harder to distinguish from flu, according to Robert Koch Institute
Less frequent loss of taste, more frequent sore throat: the symptoms of Corona patients have changed during the pandemic, according to an analysis by the Robert Koch Institute (RKI). The so-called symptom profile has become increasingly “flu-like” in the omicron variant BA.5 and has approached that of other respiratory diseases, the authors write in the “Deutsches Ärzteblatt.” Therefore, it is becoming increasingly important for primary care physicians to test their patients for corona and influenza to treat them properly, he said. Across all variants, cough and cold were the most…
Read MoreWhat travel insurance you really need
High cancellation costs if you cancel your vacation at short notice, high treatment costs if you fall ill abroad: when it comes to travelling, it can be expensive if something goes wrong. Here’s how to protect yourself. Vacation and the anticipation of it should be carefree. Nevertheless, a lot can go wrong before or during the trip. Vacationers should think about this during or at the latest shortly after booking, even if it may be difficult given thoughts of palm trees, sun and sandy beaches. But: illnesses, accidents and other…
Read MoreiPhone Ultra: Apple is working on an even more expensive smartphone
If you want the best of the best that Apple currently has to offer, you have to dig pretty deep into your pocket. The iPhone 14 Pro Max already costs 1,449 Euros, even in the smallest version with 128 GB of storage. If you want, you can invest more than 2,000 Euros – for the version with 1 TB of storage. Willingness to payPrices probably make some people wonder who is going to pay for it. The answer is quite simple: more people than you might think. Whether it’s Apple…
Read MoreWhat do the numbers on the thermostat mean?
If you turn it up, it (hopefully) gets warmer – so far, so good. But what temperature do the numbers on the thermostat stand for? Here’s a brief overview: Depending on the room, experts recommend a temperature bandwidth between 18 to 24 degrees Asterisk: around 5 degrees, protects the heater from frost.Level 1: around 12 degreesStage 2: around 16 degreesLevel 3: around 20 degreesStage 4: around 24 degreesLevel 5: around 28 degrees Sun: It stands for a basic setting at 20 degreesHalf moon: It stands for a night setback at…
Read MoreAccount locks to be introduced: Netflix soon to be “household only”
It’s a done deal, and the streaming provider is getting serious: “One Netflix account is meant for one household and members can choose from a range of subscription models.” 100 million customers Netflix wants to get to sign up for their subscription. That plan might have worked a few years ago when the streaming provider was on its own. In recent years, Netflix has enjoyed steadily increasing user numbers. More than 231 million people pay monthly for the service. For more than 20 years, Netflix was one of the most…
Read MoreAttention – new phone bill scam
Once again, a new scam is circulating, affecting Magenta customers. Press spokesman Traunwieser explains what to watch out for. An alleged e-mail from Deutsche Telekom with an invoice amount of almost 7,000 euros is currently making the rounds: it is a fixed network invoice for February, even though those affected do not have a fixed network. So how could such high costs have been incurred? However, the invoice amount and the layout of the e-mail are questionable and suggest a scam. Even if the e-mail raises some questions, Deutsche Telekom…
Read MoreThe government has decided to increase women’s retirement age
Starting in 2024, the retirement age for women in Austria will be equalized. But the longer working hours will also mean a higher pension later. The government decided to increase the retirement age for all women in the National Council session on February 1. Starting in 2024, women will gradually have to work longer until they can retire. In return, they will receive a higher pension later. According to the government’s roadmap, the adjustment to the retirement age for men at 65 will take place over the next ten years.…
Read MoreBeware of fraud at Paypal: Criminals have a new scam
Criminals have a new scam to take money out of Internet users’ pockets. Watchlist Internet warns against fraudulent invoices sent to supposed victims via a Paypal payment service. This is possible because merchants can send invoices or payment reminders via Paypal. All they need is an email address linked to a Paypal account. Criminals take advantage of this and use it to smuggle fraudulent invoices into the Paypal system. Customers are then reminded to pay the supposedly outstanding invoices via an email from the payment service. The invoices also appear…
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