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The Function of the Small Hole on the Sink: Everything You Need to Know

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When you look at your bathroom or kitchen sink, you might notice a small, often overlooked hole near the top of the basin. This little feature is called an overflow hole, and while it may not receive much attention, it plays a crucial role in your sink’s overall functionality and safety. So, what exactly does this small hole do, and why is it essential? What is the Overflow Hole? The small hole on your sink, commonly called the overflow hole, is typically located near the top edge of the sink…

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Study: Ready meals lead to more microplastics in the body

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A recent study shows that the consumption of ready meals and highly processed foods increases the intake of microplastics, while the use of plastic cooking utensils and containers makes no significant difference. Experts from the Federal Environment Agency in Vienna have found that eating ready meals and highly processed foods leads to a significantly higher intake of microplastics than eating freshly prepared food. However, storing food in plastic boxes and using plastic cooking spoons, for example, has no discernible effect on the amount of plastic that enters the body, they…

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“Kirchenbeitrag” (Church contribution): Changes in 2025

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Around 4.6 million people in Austria are Roman Catholic. However, the number of people leaving is increasing. In 2023, 85,000 people left the church. The church’s contribution is likely to be the reason for many people leaving.In 2023, the Catholic Church recorded a slight increase in church contribution income – we are talking about an increase of almost 11 million euros in one year. The majority of the church’s income comes from church contributions. In 2023, this amounted to 511.03 million euros, compared to 499.98 million euros in the previous…

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Valuable food should not be wasted

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Until September 29, the International Day against Food Waste, the industry platform United Against Waste Austria is drawing attention to the issue of food waste prevention. Commercial kitchens play a special role in food waste. For this reason, the City of Vienna presented awards at the beginning of the campaign week to businesses that take effective measures to prevent food from being thrown away. Last year’s winners included the Breitenfurter Straße all-day elementary school, the TÜV-Center company restaurant in Liesing and the Tamariske-Sonnenhof care home in Donaustadt. The kitchens of…

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Warning to Android users: These apps are harmful to your cell phone

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A malware attack has infected two popular apps with over 11 million downloads in the Google Play Store. Tens of thousands of Android devices are probably affected; users should act quickly now for their safety. Google Play Store: 2 apps infected by malwareTwo apps in the Google Play Store have been infected with the Necro Trojan. Wuta Camera Nice Shot Always and Max Browser-Private & Security are affected apps. Max Browser has over 1 million downloads and has since been removed from the Play Store. Wuta Camera, on the other…

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New Corona variants: are they really dangerous?

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The number of coronavirus cases is rising significantly in Austria, particularly due to the new variants KP.3 and KP.3.1.1. Experts expect another wave this autumn, but it will start earlier than usual. How widespread is Covid at the moment? What do we know about the new variants? Should you wear a mask again and get vaccinated? Here are the most important questions and answers: How widespread is the coronavirus in Austria at the moment?The rising infection figures are reflected in wastewater monitoring. Samples from 48 wastewater treatment plants, which cover…

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One-way deposit system coming to Austria in three months

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From 2025, the new one-way deposit on aluminum cans and plastic bottles will apply in Austria. The “EWP Recycling Deposit Austria” is responsible for implementing the corresponding federal ordinance, according to which the final preparations are in full swing. In the meantime, “almost the entire Austrian retail network” has been equipped with deposit machines, announced Managing Director Simon Parth at a press conference on Tuesday.The deposit will cost 25 cents each for closed beverage containers made of plastic or metal with a capacity of up to three liters—except milk and…

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Our Lady of Manaoag Devotees Support Catholic Youth Action in Vienna

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In a spirit of community and compassion, the Association of Pangasinenses and their religious group, the Our Lady of Manaoag, carried out a meaningful initiative to support the Church and local outreach in Vienna. By joining the confirmation candidates of the Parish of Herz Jesu, Töllergasse, (1210 Vienna) in their recent Thanksgiving Mass and social action, they set a shining example of unity in the face of adversity. This collaborative effort celebrated faith and provided crucial assistance to flood victims in Austria, particularly in Lower Austria. The Role of the…

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Virus wave: a quarter of a million Austrians now sick

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Austrian health insurer ÖGK alone reported 253,677 insured persons on Monday. 63,416 reports of incapacity to work related to flu-like infections, 355 to influenza (“real flu”), and 8,505 to COVID. “The number of sick days has risen again compared to the previous week. We are noticing this for all three illnesses,” said ÖGK head physician Andreas Krauter. In the previous week, 227,444 sick days were reported in this context, 26,233 fewer. “Masks are a safe way to prevent infection and the spread of the virus. Washing your hands is also…

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