Category: General Interest

Households with minimum security, social welfare, or social assistance are helped financially at the start of school with the “Schulstartklar!” campaign. The “Schulstart Plus” campaign provides additional support. This is how significant the price differences are for school suppliesBecause of inflation, starting school is a substantial financial burden for many families in Austria. Vouchers for school supplies at the start of schoolThe “Schulstartklar!” campaign helps these families. Households on minimum income, social welfare, or social assistance will receive a letter with which they can pick up vouchers for school supplies…

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Indeed you’ve been called by an unknown number before. Did you also have such a queasy feeling? So that it doesn’t happen to you again, we’ll show you how to find out who it was right away! It’s unpleasant when you look at your ringing cell phone and stare at an unknown number. Who could it be? Should I even answer? And if not, do I need to call back? How to uncover who’s behind the callQuestions upon questions stem solely from the fact that we don’t know who’s on…

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Despite high inflation and a gloomy economic outlook, Apple doesn’t expect demand to plummet. According to a report, the tech giant plans to unveil its new iPhone in early September. It’s not likely to be the only new product. According to a report, Apple is expected to unveil its latest iPhones and smartwatches on September 7. This is reported by the financial news agency Bloomberg News concerning insiders. According to the report, the U.S. company plans to present the iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Pro, and Apple Watch Series 8 on…

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In a recent American study, researchers have discovered why many omicron infections go unnoticed. According to a new study, most people infected with Omicron probably didn’t know that they had the virus as it is mainly asymptomatic. Most people infected with Omicron, a variant of SARS-CoV-2 that causes COVID-19, probably didn’t know that they had the virus, according to a study from Cedars-Sinai investigators. The findings have been published in JAMA Network Open. Corona sub-variant BA.5 is spreading rapidly around the world. According to scientists, one reason could be that this variant often…

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A cold front will temporarily end the heat with thunderstorms and heavy rain. According to ZAMG, however, there will be no natural cooling, as temperatures will remain around 30 degrees this weekend. The Vienna weather in detailDue to an upper Italian low, repeated precipitation and heavy rain in some areas must be expected today, Friday, mainly from Vorarlberg to Upper Austria, the ZAMG forecast. On the southern side of the Alps, there will be frequent thunderstorms and heavy showers tomorrow, which can also be rich in places. On the other…

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Drink at least one and a half to two liters every day! This is the recommendation for an adult to guarantee balanced water and mineral balance in the body. However, it should be more if it is boiling outside or we sweat heavily due to physical exertion.The requirement can then increase three to four times. Those who do not compensate for a corresponding loss of fluids quickly feel that the organism’s vital functions are out of balance due to headaches, dizziness, and cardiovascular problems. We know mineral water, juice spritzers,…

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Austria’s households have redeemed more than 2 million 150-euro energy vouchers. The Ministry of Finance reported this on Friday. The energy suppliers had already processed 860,000 of them, deducting the credited 150 euros from the respective annual or final bill. 4 million 150-Euro-Energiegutscheine sent outAround 4 million vouchers have been sent out as part of the energy cost compensation scheme, so the response rate is around half. Households that have not yet redeemed their vouchers or have to apply for a new one, for example, because the voucher has been…

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The weather starting into the long weekend is unsettled. But then, according to the forecast of the Central Institute for Meteorology and Geodynamics (ZAMG), it will become increasingly beautiful and hot. On Monday, the holiday, up to 32 degrees are expected; on Tuesday, it can even be 34. Today, Sunday, initially in the eastern half of the country, regionally heavier cloud fields will persist, but only in places light rain showers will be present. In general, sunny and dry weather will prevail everywhere. In the eastern lowlands, moderate winds from…

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The number of reported monkeypox cases in Austria stands at 198, with 28.8 percent of them already reported as recovered in the Epidemiological Notification Register (EMS). This is according to the update of the case numbers on the AGES website on Friday. Thus, 38 new cases have been added since last week.If symptoms are present, health officials recommend quickly contacting a dermatologist or other health care provider. source: vienna.at/picture: pixabay.com

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