“Subscription canceled”: Fake emails from streaming service in circulation

Criminals are trying to lure their victims to a fake login page with an email purporting to be from Disney+. How to recognize the scam. After Netflix and Amazon Prime, Disney+ is the third most popular streaming provider worldwide, with almost 125 million subscriptions (as of the beginning of 2025). An immense number of potential phishing victims. The website watchlist-internet.at is currently warning of a scam. Criminals are sending out fake emails claiming that Disney subscriptions have been canceled. However, it can be reactivated simply by re-entering the payment information.…

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Backwards or forwards? Central European Summer Time (CEST) changeover will occur on Sunday night

The Central European Summer Time (CEST) changeover will occur on Sunday night. At 2.00 a.m., all radio-controlled clocks should jump to 3.00 a.m.; the others have to be turned manually. Standard time (CET) is switched back on the last weekend in October. What will happen with the abolition of the time changeover in the EU is still unclear, but it has already been decided. The ball is still in the EU Council of Ministers’ court; the transport ministers are responsible. Ingenious tricksLike every time, many people ask themselves whether to…

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Green or red – which grapes are healthier?

Do you belong to Team Green or Team Red? Whether grapes are healthier has occupied fans of sweet snack classics for generations. Time to solve the mystery once and for all! Both types of grapes have their advantages. They are rich in vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. But there are differences: Red grapes: vitamin bomb or sugar shock?Red grapes contain more anthocyanins—the pigments that give blueberries and red wine their color. These little power substances act as antioxidants and protect the cells from free radicals. Sounds good? It is, too!But that’s…

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Solar eclipse 2025: THE best way to experience the spectacle

On 29 March 2025, the moon will obscure the sun to a small extent. While the event will be visible worldwide, it can be watched in its entirety in Vienna. The solar eclipse worldwideThis solar eclipse is only partial from a global perspective. It will not occur as a total or annular eclipse anywhere on Earth. The eclipse can be observed in almost all of Europe, with the exception of the Balkans and the southernmost regions of Italy. It will also be visible in parts of North Africa and the…

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Flight prices: in order to save money, this is the best time to book

Some people book their flights months in advance. Others book spontaneously as soon as wanderlust strikes. While some hope for last-minute bargains, others secure their ticket for their dream vacation a year in advance. The price differences can be enormous. But is there really a perfect time to get the best deal? The travel platform Opodo has investigated exactly that—and reveals when you can save the most. Opodo reveals the ideal time to book depending on the destinationThe online travel platform has published a list of savings tips for booking…

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New ETA: Travel authorization for Great Britain becomes more expensive

Starting April 2, anyone traveling to Great Britain will need more than just a passport. Travelers who do not require a visa will have to present an entry permit, or ETA (for electronic travel authorization), on arrival in the country. It is recommended that you apply for this at least three working days before you enter the country—it costs 10 pounds (around 12 euros) until 8 April, after which the price rises to 16 pounds (around 19 euros). The “UK ETA” app, available for the iOS and Android operating systems,…

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Partial solar eclipse on Saturday

On Saturday, the moon will move between the earth and the sun, resulting in a partial solar eclipse. Where you can watch it. Around two weeks after the partial lunar eclipse, the next spectacle in the sky is just around the corner. On Saturday (29 March), weather permitting, we will be able to observe a partial solar eclipse in our area. Around midday, the moon passes in front of the sun and partially covers it, casting a shadow over parts of the northern hemisphere. Around 13.5 percent of the sun’s…

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Finland remains the happiest country in the world: Austria slipped from 14th to 17th place

Finland remains the country with the happiest people in the world. The country in the far north of Europe secures the top spot in the global happiness rankings for the eighth year in a row, according to the latest World Happiness Report. It is followed by Denmark, Iceland, Sweden, and three other northern countries, as in the previous year. Austria slipped from 14th to 17th place. The Netherlands is back in the top five, in fifth place, while Costa Rica (6) and Mexico (10) make it into the top ten…

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Where to find the best tap water in the world

The travel insurance company AllClear has set out to find the best-tasting tap water based on Reddit comments. Not every country is lucky enough to have high-quality tap water like Austria. But despite the high spring water from the Alps, our water is not the best in the world. At least, that was the conclusion of a study by travel insurance company AllClear.Almost 2,000 comments about tap water on Reddit were analyzed. The aim is to filter out the most popular travel destinations where tourists enjoy the best-tasting tap water.…

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