Category: General Interest

At the start of the vacation season, Croatia has increased highway tolls by 10 percent. These seasonal toll prices will apply from July 1 until the end of September. According to Kurier, the new fees for driving on state-operated highways are effective immediately. However, according to the state highway company HAC, buses and trucks are exempt from this price increase. For example, traveling by car from Zagreb to Rijeka will now cost 10.10 euros instead of the previous 9.20 euros. The fees increase from 16 euros to 17.60 euros on…

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A recent scientific study has found that people who get up early have a longer life expectancy. According to research findings and an article in the girlfriend, the time at which you get up has a significant impact on your health and well-being. The study shows that people who get up early tend to live healthier lives and have a lower risk of chronic diseases. This group benefits from a better sleep rhythm, higher productivity and an overall more positive outlook on life. A regular and early start to the…

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Every year we are faced with the tiresome question of whether it is cheaper to finance or lease a vehicle. Not everyone knows the differences. We therefore take a look at the advantages and disadvantages of both options and tell you for whom each is worthwhile. Whether it’s your first car or your fifth: You rarely have enough money to pay for the new vehicle in cash. It is therefore a common solution to pay for the vehicle gradually in installments. But what’s best for you: financing or leasing? We…

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We’ve been longing for summer for months. But now it’s finally here, with lots of sun, sport, games, fun, cocktails, fries, and lots and lots of ice cream. All this makes for carefree days in the outdoor pool, by the pond, and at home by the pool. Here are some important dos and don’ts to ensure that no shadow falls on the cheerful idyll and that the 2024 bathing season remains a good memory without accidents or worse. A well-known lifeguard in Germany for his television appearances, among other things,…

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It looks like not everything is over and perhaps the next pandemic is already lurking around the next corner. The peak of the wave is still to come On the vacation island of Mallorca, a drastic increase in coronavirus cases is being recorded before the start of the vacation season. “The disease is currently widespread on the islands – and the trend is still rising,” reports the Spanish Ministry of Health. Two new variants are said to have an impact on the rising number of cases: The new Covid variant…

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Towels, bathrobes, and even mattresses are sometimes stolen by hotel guests. But new measures are preventing thieves from getting away scot-free. If you shop in any store, you can expect the goods to trigger a beep at the exit if they have not been paid for. RFID radio chips are often used for this purpose. They are only one gram in weight and two millimeters in size, and they can be deactivated by radio. They are also increasingly being used in hotels to prevent theft. Stealing in the hotel? “Better…

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Summer is here, and the desire to go on vacation is growing. But many people have to watch their wallets in times of rising prices and inflation. Our ranking of the cheapest beaches in Europe is just what you need! Plus: Which destinations are the most popular with Austrians? First, the cheapest beach in summer 2024 is Playa de Las Canteras on Gran Canaria. Holidaymakers can rent a sun lounger with an umbrella for just three euros a day, a beer from the beach bar costs 3.50 euros, and a…

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When it’s hot, it’s particularly important to drink enough fluids. But how can you tell? A dermatologist explains.A skin tension test should show whether the body is sufficiently hydrated. For example, you form a fold of skin with your thumb and index finger on the back of your other hand. It should quickly snap back to its normal position if you let go of it. If the fold is slow to smooth out again, this is a sign of poor skin tension, indicating dehydration. Time to have a drink. So…

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Why is the iPhone called the iPhone at all? What does the lowercase letter “i” at the end stand for? Anyone who thinks they know is probably wrong because the whole truth has almost been forgotten. It’s actually quite clear: Apple’s world-famous nomenclature began with the first iMac in 1998 – iMac, iPod, iPhone, and iPad. That’s right, but what did the little “i” stand for in the knobbly all-in-one? Worth knowing: The “i” in iPhone doesn’t just mean “Internet”Some Apple users think they know the answer and shout: Internet!…

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