Category: General Interest

The new year is here—the perfect time to make travel plans for 2025! Whether you’re looking for relaxing days on the beach, action-packed ski trips, or long hikes, the possibilities are endless. But nothing beats a good old city break. Instead of always heading for the usual suspects like Rome or Venice, it’s worth looking at lesser-known but equally fascinating destinations. The renowned travel magazine “Time Out” has published a list of the best city break destinations for 2025. The focus is not only on the famous classics but also…

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Phishing attacks are becoming increasingly sophisticated, and the focus is no longer just on e-mail and SMS. A new study shows that fraudsters are also targeting other methods. Phishing via search engines is on the riseAccording to a new analysis by security company Netskope, the number of clicks on phishing links increased significantly in 2024. What is particularly worrying is that almost 20 percent of these clicks were made via search engines. There, attackers specifically use advertisements to place fake pages in the results. People searching for popular shopping portals…

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For years, Netflix offered three subscription levels: Basic, Standard, and Premium. In the meantime, the low-cost “Standard subscription with ads” has been introduced, and the basic subscription has been cancelled for new customers. We show you what you must pay monthly to access the extensive range of films and series. Netflix costs in 2025: current prices at a glanceUnlike Amazon Prime Video, Netflix includes all series, films, and documentaries in the subscription. There is no additional option to buy or rent videos for individual viewing. Netflix adds new series and…

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In 2025, most public holidays fall on a weekday. Here’s an overview with a calendar: Which ones are there, and which days you should ideally take off?There will be a total of 13 public holidays in 2025. A list of these days with the day of the week: Wednesday, January 1: New Year’s DayMonday, January 6: Three Wise MenMonday, April 21: Easter MondayThursday, May 1: National holidayThursday, May 29: Ascension DayMonday, June 9: Pentecost MondayThursday, June 19: Corpus ChristiFriday, August 15: Assumption DaySunday, October 26: National holidaySaturday, November 1: All…

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Selfish behavior is usually not well received. Sometimes, we may not even realize that we are acting selfishly in a situation, and sometimes, we may do it deliberately. Ask yourself, “Hmm, what’s it like for me? Am I really selfish?” You can review our checklist and determine whether or how many selfish traits you have—and possibly work on them. What is selfish behavior?Egoism comes from the Latin “ego,” which means “I.” Egoism can, therefore, be translated as selfishness or self-centeredness. The Duden dictionary describes egoism as the “striving to gain…

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As we close the chapter of this year and welcome another, let us take a moment to reflect on the challenges we’ve overcome and the triumphs we’ve achieved as individuals, as a community, and as proud Filipinos. Whether you’re in the heart of Austria, surrounded by its rich culture and cold winter landscapes, or in another part of the world, your resilience, determination, and unwavering spirit are truly inspiring. For Filipinos in Austria, you are the embodiment of our culture—one that values hard work, strong family ties, and the Bayanihan…

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Spanish researchers have made an alarming discovery. Microplastic particles in tea bags, released in contact with hot water, will likely have serious consequences for the human body. A new study shows that plastic is released into the body and absorbed through the digestive tract, which can lead to cancer and fertility problems, among other things.According to the Daily Mail, the University Autònoma de Barcelona research team found that polypropylene tea bags, in particular, release large amounts of nanoparticles—up to 1.2 billion particles per milliliter of water. Specifically, the microplastic particles…

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Every New Year’s Eve, the sky lights up with dazzling fireworks displays, symbolizing celebration and hope for the coming year. While these spectacular shows captivate millions worldwide, their impact on the environment and animals is often overlooked. Understanding these effects is crucial as we strive to balance traditions with sustainability and compassion for our planet and its inhabitants. Environmental Impact of Fireworks 1. Air Pollution Fireworks release a cocktail of harmful chemicals and particulate matter into the atmosphere. When fireworks explode, they emit delicate particulate matter (PM2.5), heavy metals like…

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With a moving Christmas message and the traditional Christmas blessing “Urbi et Orbi,” Pope Francis called for global peace on Christmas Day. He expressed concern about numerous trouble spots, including Ukraine and the Middle East wars. 38,000 faithful at Christmas massAfter the Pope opened the Holy Door at St. Peter’s Basilica on Tuesday evening, ushering in the Holy Year 2025, Francis read his traditional Christmas message on Wednesday. From the balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica, the head of around 1.4 billion Catholics blessed Urbi et Orbi (to the city of…

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