Category: General Interest

iPhones have always been expensive. But now even the cheapest new 14 model costs around 1000 euros because Apple has increased the euro prices heftily. There are probably several reasons for this, one of which might be: The company can afford it. When Tim Cook & Co. announced the prices of the new iPhone 14 series and the other devices presented, the audience initially noted with pleasant surprise that despite the current crises, the prices remained practically unchanged. But then the Euro prices were revealed, and they have remained anything…

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The European Medicines Agency (EMA) on Monday approved a Corona vaccine that is also active against Omicron subvariants BA.4 and BA.5.EMA granted approval to bivalent omicron vaccineThe Amsterdam-based EMA said the approval of this Biontech/Pfizer vaccine once again expands the vaccine arsenal to protect against covid-19 as fall and winter approach.The vaccine now approved is a so-called bivalent corona vaccine, designed to defend against both the original form of coronavirus and BA.4 and BA.5, the currently dominant subtypes of the omicron variant of coronavirus. On September 1, the EMA had…

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On Sunday, several people from the Villach and Villach-Land area reported to the police that they had been called by apparently false police officers. The calls were mainly made to elderly persons, most of whom appear in the telephone directory and have a landline telephone. Fraudsters inquire about jewelry The callers with a High German accent pretended to be detectives of the Provincial Criminal Police Office and informed the Carinthians called that they had arrested several persons after a burglary. During the person search a note had been found, on…

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According to the ZAMG forecast, the weekend will be unsettled in large parts of Austria. With an interplay of sun, clouds, and rain, temperatures will also remain cooler than recently. Rain showers also on SaturdayOn Saturday, first on the northern side of the Alps and in the east, last, fading rain showers will fall. Then, sunny weather will prevail temporarily in the eastern half. However, the storms will intensify considerably in the west and south during the day. In the east, the clouds will also become denser, but there will…

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Prince Charles (73) wants to modernize the royal household. He also wants to move into a relatively small apartment in Buckingham Palace. Prince Charles already cared about converting his estates to eco-farming in the past. The new “eco-king” already revealed some ideas on how he wants to modernize the royal family. At the top of the agenda is a “slimming diet.” Fewer official family members will be entitled to an appanage and lifetime residency rights in the apartments of various palaces (such as the Queen’s cousins). Charles also intends to…

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As of December 1, the electricity price break is to apply throughout Austria. Until June 2024, 2900 kilowatt hours per year and metering point will be subsidized by up to 30 cents. No one will have to apply; the subsidy will automatically be deducted from the electricity bill. A separate line will be drawn on the electricity bill showing how much the government will cover the cost. How much is saved depends on individual consumption and the electricity tariff? And there are significant differences here. In any case, only the…

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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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Does the banana belong in the refrigerator or not? A discussion is often held without a clear answer. How to properly store the popular fruits and vegetables? The fact that apples and pears should be stored in a cool and dark place is known to many. If there is not enough space in the refrigerator, it is also possible to store them in the basement. The necessary humidity is maintained in a foil bag, and drying out is prevented. In addition, pears and apples should be stored separately from other…

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China has become the first country to approve an inhaled Corona vaccine. The China Food and Drug Administration has given the green light, Tianjin-based CanSino Biologics said Monday in a filing with the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. The novel inhaled Corona vaccine is an emergency remedy for Corona booster vaccinations. CanSino developed the Corona vaccine for inhalation.According to the company, its administration does not require a needle stick and is also easier to store than conventional Corona vaccines. CanSino did not disclose when the vaccine would be available to the…

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