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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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Why you shouldn’t put your bananas in the fruit bowl

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You’ve probably done it too—just put the bananas in the fruit bowl and leave them there. But according to a nutrition expert, this is the worst place to store them! Most of us do this without thinking, neatly placing the bananas in the fruit bowl. But according to the Finnish website Next Level Padel, this is precisely the wrong decision. Food technologist Tea Rönn points out that this causes bananas to turn brown and become unsightly much more quickly. The correct way to handle bananas so that they stay fresh…

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Large differences in income among academics in the Austrian federal states

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In Austria, a university degree continues to guarantee a quick start to professional life and a good starting salary. However, salaries vary significantly depending on the level of qualification, field of study, and region, as shown by the Graduate Tracking (ATRACK) study conducted by Statistics Austria and a consortium of universities. Three years after graduation, the best salaries are in Vorarlberg and Upper Austria, with industrial centers standing out in the individual regions. According to the survey published on Thursday, university graduates find their first job after an average of…

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Global Save Life Foundation to Hold Medical Outreach in Cavite on August 2

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Maragondon, Cavite – The Global Save Life Foundation (GLSF), led by its founder Mr. Elmer Blanco, will conduct a medical outreach program on August 2, 2025, at Brgy. Bucal, Maragondon, Cavite, starting at 10:00 AM (Philippine Time). This initiative, organized in cooperation with the Council of Filipino Associations in Austria and generous individuals who support the Foundation’s mission, will provide free medical consultations and essential health services to residents of the barangay. The outreach also marks a personal milestone, aligning with the birthday celebration of Mr. Blanco, whose unwavering commitment…

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From sun to rain: Here’s what the weather will be like this weekend

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The weather this coming weekend will continue to be unsettled. A low-pressure system will dominate the weather, and there may be heavy showers at times, according to Geosphere Austria’s forecast on Thursday. Stable, sunnier weather is not expected until the middle of next week. Friday will start with a few clouds and sunshine in many places. Only in the West will there be many clouds. These will spread eastward during the day and cause widespread, sometimes intense showers and heavy thunderstorms. The thunderstorms will be concentrated from East Tyrol to…

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Beer or wine drinkers: Who has the less healthy lifestyle?

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A rising number of severely overweight people, increased alcohol consumption to problematic levels, and liver disease as a significant health problem: in many parts of the world, these developments are placing a strain on healthcare systems—and, in most cases, on the lives of those affected. Lifestyle changes are crucial for the treatment and prevention of these diseases. Understanding how alcohol consumption, an unbalanced diet, and other lifestyle factors are interrelated is therefore essential, researchers emphasize in a newly published study. How alcohol preferences influence overall lifestyle Surveys repeatedly show that…

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