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Russia’s war in Ukraine has led to a significant increase in displaced people worldwide. “The number of people forced to flee conflict, violence, human rights violations, and persecution has surpassed the staggering mark of 100 million for the first time in history,” the UN refugee agency UNHCR said Monday. It is said that this represents more than one percent of the world’s population. “It is a record that should never have been reached,” UNHCR chief Filippo Grandi said. “This must be a wake-up call to resolve and prevent destructive conflicts,…

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Not all plants have a positive effect on the indoor climate. A green oasis in the bedroom can disturb your sleep under certain circumstances. This “green stuff” has no place in your bedroom: Strong-smelling plants: Fragrant things like lavender, jasmine, or lilies can significantly disrupt your sleep quality. Their pungent smell can also cause headaches. Allergy sufferers, in particular, should avoid placing these houseplants in the bedroom. Sick plants: If the soil in the plant pot is moldy and the plant is suffering, this can lead to allergic reactions. You…

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So far, no case of monkeypox, which occurs in several countries, has been reported in Austria. However, contact tracing should be ready to start at the beginning of next week in case of a case, APA learned from the Ministry of Health on Friday. After all, the World Health Organization (WHO) has called to trace all infected people’s contacts. “Currently, there is no cause for concern in Austria,” Health Minister Johannes Rauch (Greens) said at a press conference. Monkeypox detectable by PCR tests – quarantine conceivable “Currently, case definitions and…

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According to media reports, monkeypox has also been detected in Berlin and Switzerland. On Saturday, citing health circles, there was talk of three confirmed cases in the capital. The first in Germany had become known on Friday. In Switzerland, the case was registered in the canton of Bern. The case was reported on Friday and has been confirmed after laboratory tests. Switzerland: monkeypox case in the canton of Bern The cantonal medical service has taken up contact tracing to trace possible chains of infection, said a statement from the Health,…

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“Everything has become more expensive. Of course, we have to sell more expensively now,” Juliane Lindner, who runs a breakfast and lunch restaurant in the Carinthian district town of Spittal, said on APA’s call among restaurateurs Friday. “I’m glad that our customers understand the situation.” Her electricity bill is now double what it was before the pandemic. Other restaurateurs expressed similar sentiments – “it’s dramatic,” they said. However, they do not want to complain. Most also assume that they will continue to adjust prices if inflation continues to gallop. At…

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The so-called climate bonus, which is intended to cushion the impact of the new CO2 tax on the population, will be paid out from October. You will receive between 100 and 200 euros per person; children will get half. Applying for this is unnecessary; the money will be transferred directly to the account. If no account data are present, one receives a coupon, which one can redeem in stores or with the bank in cash, as announced by the climatic protection ministry on Thursday. Like the new CO2 pricing, the…

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While carbohydrates from wheat, refined white sugar, and other chemical ingredients are bad for the body and nothing but energy suckers, there is also the healthy version – in the form of vegetables and whole grains. “Good” carbohydrates should make up 45-65% of an adult’s daily caloric intake, especially if you’re active in sports. So: stay away from breakfast cereals, white bread, and light pasta! Instead, reach for potatoes, vegetables, whole grains, quinoa, and soy products. So carbohydrates are not the enemy – quite the opposite – we need them.…

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Experts at the Covid forecasting consortium expect a further slight downward trend in infection figures in the coming week. However, slight increases are also possible within the fluctuation range. According to Wednesday’s update, above-average temperatures may have been responsible for the previous week’s noticeable decline in infections. The two-week forecast for hospital-acquired disorders also indicates a slight decrease. Last Wednesday, experts had assumed that infection numbers were most likely to remain stable (on average) through the week, with a seven-day incidence per 100,000 population of about 400 cases, possibly into…

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In the face of suffering and injustice, people may and should also quarrel with God, criticize him and protest. Loud protest and silence are often preferable to God than pre-formulated prayer texts; Pope Francis said Wednesday at the General Audience in St. Peter’s Square. In his series of catecheses on old age, Francis dealt with the biblical figure of Job, to whom much suffering and injustice happened and who quarreled with God. In the Book of Job, readers encounter a profoundly faithful person “who does not accept a caricature of…

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