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The Federal Criminal Police Office warns of a new scam in which criminals use deepfake technology to impersonate Interior Minister Karner to make money demands. Deepfake scam: Criminals impersonate Interior Minister Karner; BKA warns of current fake calls and money demands. A deceptively real-looking video chat with the alleged interior minister: With this perfidious scam, unknown individuals wanted to swindle money for supposed ransom payments. The initial contact was made via the official telephone number of the Ministry of the Interior (+43 1 53126), which was manipulated using so-called “caller…

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The meteorological summer ends on Sunday—until then, Austria will show its diverse side in terms of weather: thunderstorms, sunshine, and mild temperatures will alternate. Weather forecast for Vienna Sunday marks the end of the meteorological summer, and according to Thursday’s Geosphere forecast, its farewell will be quite changeable. From thunderstorms to sunshine, the repertoire also includes highs above 30 degrees Celsius at the beginning, before it is expected to continue somewhat milder from Tuesday onwards. Friday with sun, thunderstorms, and wind Friday will already start off varied: west of the…

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Most of us definitely use our bedding for much longer than is good for it. After all, we sleep in it every night. However, sheets, pillows, and other bedding accumulate a lot of dirt, skin flakes, and bodily fluids over time. This is especially true in temperatures like those we are currently experiencing. The answer to the question of how often you should change your bedding is therefore particularly important- According to a GfK survey commissioned by online retailer Galaxus (via Deutsche Presse-Agentur dpa), four out of ten German citizens…

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The end of the holidays in eastern Austria, parts of the Netherlands, Slovakia, and the Czech Republic will once again lead to considerable traffic jams and delays on Austria’s south-north and east-west connections, the ÖAMTC warned in a press release on Wednesday. There will be delays at the borders with Germany and in front of the Karawanken Tunnel, near Spielfeld and Nickelsdorf, in the direction of Austria. Various major events will cause difficulties at regional entry and exit points. The Tauern Autobahn (A10) will once again be the most congested…

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August 19, 2025 – Ramingstein to Judenburg – Our stay at Gasthaus Durigon was comfortable, and after a solid night’s rest, we woke up refreshed and ready for the road ahead. A sumptuous breakfast of bread, cheese, eggs, and coffee gave us the fuel we needed for the second leg of our tour: Ramingstein to Judenburg, a distance of about 86 kilometers. By 9:15 a.m., we were back on our bikes, spirits high as we followed the Murradweg. The terrain was slightly sloping, which kept our legs busy but also…

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August 18, 2025 – We woke up before sunrise, the air still cool and quiet. Excitement pushed away any trace of sleepiness as we double-checked our bags: helmets, water bottles, snacks, maps, and just enough clothes for a week on the road. Loading the bikes onto the car rack felt like a small ritual, the true beginning of our journey. By 8:00, we were rolling down the highway, the mountains slowly drawing nearer with every kilometer. After nearly four hours of driving, we reached Muhr, a tiny town tucked into…

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In addition to paying with mobile services such as PayPal, bank transfers are the means to an end for many people. However, something is changing here, starting on October 9, 2025. That is when EU directives will become binding, which, among other things, are intended to guarantee greater security for money transfers. Bank transfers: what’s new Behind the new European Union regulation is the obligation, coming into force in January 2025, for banks to offer instant transfers at no additional cost. This should make it possible to send funds to…

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Cash is king—this motto applies more in this country than in others. Austria remains at the top of the European rankings when it comes to cash payments. One reason often cited for this loyalty to cash is that it is considered safer and more anonymous than card or smartphone payments. Many people believe that the money trail is lost after withdrawing cash from an ATM: after all, the bank cannot see how many bottles of wine you buy at the supermarket or spend in shady nightclubs. A recent report by…

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