How most Austrians celebrate Christmas

Interesting facts about Christmas: artificial Christmas trees, Christmas sweaters—on average, Austrians put on just under a kilo—and they are the money savers when it comes to wrapping paper Seventy percent of Austrians are certain that they will be experiencing a white Christmas. Nevertheless, one in two people dreams of spending the festive season in warmer climates. This was the result of a survey by Marketagent. In addition, fir, blue spruce, and the like are increasingly being replaced by artificial specimens. Whether real or not, tinsel on the Christmas tree is…

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Dengue fever could spread in Europe

They belong to the invasive species and are also multiplying more and more in our latitudes: the Asian tiger mosquito and the yellow fever mosquito. The WHO is now warning that dengue fever could also spread rapidly in Europe because of these pests. The danger is growing due to climate change and the associated rise in temperatures, said WHO specialist Diana Rojas in Geneva on Friday. This year, Italy has reported 82 locally transmitted infections, France 43, and Spain three. Eggs do not survive local wintersRojas said European countries still…

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Experts explain: This is how long you can drive without changing your car’s oil

Most people know that regular oil changes are important for the maintenance and well-being of their cars. Perhaps you pay attention to the small sticker in the corner of your windscreen. Or maybe you just change the oil every two months without giving it a second thought. There are several factors to considerAccording to experts, the time between oil changes actually depends on several factors. First, it depends on your vehicle. What type of car do you drive? Check your owner’s manual for information on how often you should change…

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“Second life” for Christmas trees in Vienna: collection points open on 27.12.

The trees collected by the 48ers at the Christmas tree collection points are used by Wien Energie at the Pfaffenau waste incineration plant in Simmering to generate electricity and district heating. A Christmas tree provides light and warmth—ideally twice at Christmas and after Christmas. First, it provides warmth in the heart and sparkle in the living room, and second,” it provides light and warmth in the home. 583 Christmas tree collection points open until 14 JanuaryFrom December 27, 2023, up to and including January 14, 2024, the 583 Christmas tree…

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New corona variant – these symptoms are warning signs

The Pirola variants dominate in Austria, above all JN.1. There is increasing evidence that it could develop into an intestinal infection. Corona numbers remain high. This is reflected in wastewater monitoring, whose curve is only slowly flattening, and in the more than 50,000 sick notes due to Corona infections. The number of hospital occupancy rates is also high, as Virolge Norbert Nowotny confirms in an interview with “Heute”: “We have over 1,100 hospitalized people throughout Austria, which is not a small number.”The new, even more contagious Pirola variants are now…

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How to ventilate your home in winter for good health (without significant heat loss)

As the winter chill sets in and heating systems come on, airing your home remains crucial for a pleasant smell and your health. While leaving windows open for hours is common in summer, the approach changes in winter. According to Linternaute experts, opening the windows in winter allows fresh air to circulate, improving indoor air quality by removing pollutants, odors and humidity. It is important to open the windows regularly throughout the day for about 5 to 10 minutes. Experts recommend that 5 to 10 minutes of daily ventilation can…

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David Alaba Footballer of the Year for the tenth time

Austria’s “Footballer of the Year” is David Alaba for the tenth time. The captain of the ÖFB team and Real Madrid player, who suffered a cruciate ligament rupture last Sunday, came out on top with 53 points ahead of Konrad Laimer (FC Bayern/13), Christoph Baumgartner and Nicolas Seiwald (both RB Leipzig and 7 points each) in the poll conducted by the APA among the coaches of the twelve clubs in the Admiral Bundesliga. It is Alaba’s fourth triumph in a row, and his ten Footballer of the Year awards make…

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Alcohol-free through the holidays: how to make it work

Christmas and the New Year without alcohol? For many, that sounds unthinkable. But for some, it’s a conscious decision or even a necessity. How the plan can succeed. Whether it is mulled wine at the Christmas market, eggnog under the tree, or champagne at the end of the year, alcohol consumption plays a larger role in society than usual during the holiday season. For people who give up alcohol, whether out of personal conviction or during a withdrawal process, this can be a major challenge. How can the project succeed…

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Cheaper than last year | Fuel prices give car drivers a “Christmas present”

Anyone who has looked at the pumps recently will have noticed that fuel prices, whether diesel or gasoline, are suddenly below the magic €1.50 mark. At least at domestic filling stations, this year is coming to a conciliatory end from an inflation perspective. “While overall prices have risen by around eight percent this year, the prices for Eurosuper and diesel are almost nine percent lower on average this year than in the previous year,” calculates the VCÖ. What has remained the same: Eurosuper was again cheaper to fill up with…

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