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Church contribution: Up to 600 euros tax-deductible

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In view of inflation, the proportion of the church contribution that can be deducted from tax has increased by 200 euros. Several dioceses in Austria have announced an inflation adjustment to the church contribution for 2024. However, the calculation of the church contribution has remained unchanged at 1.1 percent of taxable income. However, as personal income has risen in many sectors, the actual contribution to be paid is higher. The respective income is used as the basis for recalculating the advance payment. The social security contributions paid and the deductible…

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Beware of navel stones: why you should wash your belly button

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Most people pay no attention to their belly buttons. But you should never forget it when showering: Lack of care can have unpleasant consequences. It is perhaps the most neglected part of the body: the belly button. When we shower, we tend to leave out this small area on our stomach. The belly button no longer has a function in adulthood; it is a remnant of the umbilical cord through which we are supplied with blood, oxygen, and nutrients in the womb. However, if we neglect it, this can have…

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Give your brain a break: These habits help

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To keep our grey matter healthy, we need more than just a good night’s sleep or a nap. These habits help the brain to recover properly. Getting a good night’s sleep, taking a nap at lunchtime, or lounging on the sofa for hours are popular ways to recover from a stressful working day. While these activities relax our bodies, our brains need even more. After all, we live in a world in which we subconsciously expose our brains to constant hectic, sensory overload, and stress. This has a negative impact…

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Smartphone trends 2024: The year of artificial intelligence?

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Artificial intelligence was on everyone’s lips last year, and that is unlikely to change in 2024. AI is also frequently used in smartphones. What will happen to the smartphone in 2024? We can only speculate about the details at the moment, but major developments seem almost certain. What are the major manufacturers focusing on in their latest models to win over as many customers as possible? Artificial intelligenceThe Federal Ministry of Education and Research describes artificial intelligence (AI) as “one of the most important key technologies”. And AI is also…

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Healthy oils: These are the best cooking oils

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The body needs fats and oils because they provide energy, store body heat, and serve as a means of transport for the fat-soluble vitamins A, D, E and K. As fat is also a natural flavor enhancer, we find fatty foods particularly tasty. However, the fats we eat play a role in a healthy diet. Healthy and unhealthy fatsScientists distinguish between monounsaturated, polyunsaturated, and saturated fatty acids. Oils that contain a lot of unsaturated fatty acids are not suitable for frying. Saturated fatty acids are mainly found in animal foods…

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Helenna Jouja, Filipina-Canadian Contemporary Artist based in Europe

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One of the most sought-after Filipino artists in Austria right now is Helenna Jouja. Her calm observation and interpretation of the life she leads consistently result in rich visual representations that are well-known in the local and global art sectors. Helenna Jouja is a Filipina-Canadian artist based in Europe. The talented and intelligent artist is also known to be a multilingual lady and has undergone some formal studies in pre-medicine, nursing, computer, education, business, painting, beauty, and hair culture. Currently, Helenna Jouja lives and works in Vienna. austrianpress.com asked about…

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WHO sounds the alarm over the rise in measles in Europe

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The World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Office for Europe is sounding the alarm: In the first ten months of 2023, 30 times more measles cases were reported in the region than in the entire previous year. More measles and diphtheria cases in AustriaOf the 54 member states in the region, which extends as far as Central Asia, over 30,000 measles cases were reported from 40 countries during this period. In comparison, only 941 cases were registered in the whole of 2022, the WHO office announced on Tuesday. Kazakhstan and Russia…

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Up to 100 km/h – a storm sweeps over Vienna

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On Tuesday evening, the Austrian Severe Weather Center (UWZ) issued a red warning to the public. A “severe storm with gusts of up to 100 km/h is expected. The warning initially “only” applies to Vienna-Favoriten. However, it is likely that other parts of eastern Austria will also be affected. The time for the expected squalls is Wednesday from 11:00 to 19:00. “From Wednesday morning to Wednesday evening, the wind, which is shifting from west to northwest, will reach gale force at times. Peak gusts of 80 to 100 km/h are…

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Heads or tails? How a coin toss can make life easier

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Flipping a coin to make a decision is more likely to lead to choosing a new path—and make you happier in the long run. Should I get up, or should I stay in bed? As soon as we wake up, we must make decisions and face the consequences. Because if you stay in bed any longer, you’re too late. But it doesn’t always stop at small decisions. Sometimes, we have to face big changes. Quitting your job, leaving your partner, or moving to another country. These are not easy decisions…

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