Category: Feature Stories

At the open border crossings in Burgenland, epidemic carpets are deployed. While the Austrian Armed Forces began an assistance mission in Burgenland on Friday evening to ward off the foot-and-mouth disease outbreak in Hungary and Slovakia – including the construction of so-called epidemic carpets – the Ministry of Health has published a new ordinance with further measures. The new ordinance from the Ministry of Health: The existing import ban on fresh meat, raw milk, venison, and hunting trophies will be extended to include straw and plant-based animal feed from affected…

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It may seem trivial to many, but freezing meat requires careful thought and planning. Many use the freezer to reduce food waste. Freezing food can significantly extend its shelf life. However, there are limits to how long food can be kept in the freezer before it loses quality. Beef and veal can be kept in the freezer for up to eight months, while chicken should be eaten within three months to avoid losing quality. Minced meat has an even shorter shelf life of just two months, as the larger surface…

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Borders with Hungary and Slovakia were affected. Following a new case of foot-and-mouth disease, Austria is closing small border crossings to Hungary and Slovakia.Due to the rampant foot-and-mouth disease, small border crossings in Austria are to be closed. A spokesperson for the responsible State Secretary Ulrike Königsberger-Ludwig (SPÖ) in the Ministry of Health confirmed a report by the free newspaper “Heute” (online) to APA on Wednesday. A corresponding ordinance is currently being drafted for the Ministry of the Interior. This would authorize the Ministry of the Interior to close the…

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Flying is and remains the safest way to travel. Statistically speaking, a person would have to board an airplane every day for more than 100,000 years to suffer a fatal accident. Nevertheless, there are differences between the world’s airlines. A current ranking by the air portal AirlineRatings.com shows which airlines perform particularly poorly and why. These are the most unsafe airlines in the worldThe AirlineRatings.com portal compares 316 airlines based on various criteria, including service quality, customer satisfaction, and safety. While the ratings for service and comfort are often based…

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Lena was halfway through her first long-haul flight when she ate her in-flight meal. Something was off. The pasta tasted bland, the bread felt dry, and the soda fizzed aggressively on her tongue. It wasn’t her imagination—airplane food really is different. “Your taste buds go numb at 35,000 feet,” the flight attendant smiled, placing a cup of tomato juice on the tray table beside her. “That’s why airlines season meals differently.” Lena raised an eyebrow. “Really?” The flight attendant nodded. “Yep! The air pressure and dryness in the cabin dull…

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Showering divides opinion: some swear by getting out of bed and straight into the shower to start the day refreshed and clean (and to wake up). Others swear by taking a shower before bed to wash away the dirt and ballast of the day. According to Dr. Giuseppe Aragona, general practitioner and medical advisor at Prescription Doctor, the question of whether to shower in the morning or evening is mainly a matter of personal preference and lifestyle: “A morning shower is more popular with most people because it awakens the…

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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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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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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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