Category: Feature Stories

“Hello Mom,” “Hello Dad” – many receive messages from criminals. The consumer protection warns. A new message: “Hi, mom, I have a new number. I’m sending this message from (sic!) a friend’s cell phone because my phone is broken.” SMS messages like this increasingly appear on the cell phones of many Burgenlanders. In it, the supposed daughter or son states that they have lost their cell phone and asks them to contact a new number via WhatsApp. However, anyone who does this is falling into the trap of scammers. Then,…

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Coronavirus variants BQ.1.1. And XBB have a very high immune escape, researchers now warn. For the vast majority of the population, Covid-19, the disease caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus, has lost its major scare. Still, scientists worldwide remain vigilant, looking for variants that could lead us back into a predicament. According to a new study, those could be the BQ.1.1. and XBB variants. Medical expert Dr. Christoph Specht classifies whether we should be worried. Do variants BQ.1.1. and XBB with high immune escape necessitate broad-spectrum vaccines?All viruses mutate, some more…

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It is well known that a healthy diet is important for a beautiful, radiant appearance. Under the guise of the term “beauty foods,” you can find numerous foods that make you fit, healthy, and beautiful. But many people are unaware that kitchen ingredients are also helpful for skin and hair when applied externally as beauty aids. Who doesn’t know the classic beauty remedy from the tea kitchen: cold bags of black tea make wide eyes puffy when they are briefly placed on closed eyes? The addition of vinegar to bath…

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The clock is being turned again: wintertime starts on Sunday; what matters now is how to master the time change “in your sleep.” Wintertime is here. From the night to Sunday, the clocks are adjusted by one hour. But in which direction and when? We’ll tell you everything you need to know about the upcoming time change, what it will do to you, and how to keep your sleep rhythm on track. Wintertime 2022: When is the time change?The time change happens at the same time every year: On the…

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Those who celebrate Halloween in style do so dressed up and wearing makeup. However, the spooky celebration can end without evil. The “Heute” newspaper warns that spooky young fans should be careful because costumes and makeup can be contaminated with harmful substances. In addition, they are often produced in poor quality. The Food Supervisory Authority of Upper Austria regularly confirms warnings for children’s costumes and cosmetics: There is a risk of strangulation, suffocation, and flammability. In addition, heavy metals or other harmful substances may be contained. Many of the criticized…

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Statistics show that more than a third of Vienna’s population has a migration background. Most of them live in Rudolfsheim-Fünfhaus. 1.842 million people with a foreign birthplace live in Austria, more than one-fifth of the total population. Thus, since Jan. 1, 2017, the number of people with a foreign place of birth has increased by 11.2 percent. This is according to new statistics from the Austrian Integration Fund with figures from this year (cut-off date Jan. 1, 2022), which also show the distribution of migrants in Austria (residents with a…

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The international driver’s license is an additional document to the national driver’s license and contains information about the ability to drive a motor vehicle in several languages. It allows international authorities to quickly determine whether you can drive a car and provides all the necessary information. Why is an international driver’s license needed? The international driver’s license authorizes you to drive a motor vehicle outside the EU and allows the resident authorities to verify this quickly and easily. Carrying an international driver’s license is required by many car rental companies.…

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Opinions differ on whether organically or conventionally grown vegetables are more beneficial in terms of climate. More and more people are making sure their diets are not just healthy. They also want their food to have as little impact on the climate as possible. But what is the key to this? For many people, their diet is a very personal issue. And yet what we eat has a global impact. After all, food production is a driver of global warming. So what could a climate-friendly diet look like? One thing…

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According to the Ministry of Social Affairs, cardiovascular diseases are reported as the cause of death in 47 percent of women and 38 percent of men. Nevertheless, heart attacks are still considered a “classic men’s disease. Women, therefore, underestimate their risk and recognize symptoms too late, warns the Red Cross. If a heart attack is suspected, the emergency number should be dialed immediately; every minute can mean the difference between life and death. In men, acute chest pains, shortness of breath, and cold sweats are among the familiar symptoms. “In…

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