Category: Sports

Summer, sun and a cigarette on the beach? Your vacation could be expensive. The strict bans in Greece, Croatia, Italy and Spain. Austrians’ desire to go on vacation remains unchallenged this year. According to an ÖAMTC survey, more than half want to spend time by the sea in the coming months, with Croatia and Italy among the top destinations. Many people still bring a cigarette with them. But be careful: cigarettes can be expensive on vacation. Smokers are probably largely aware of the laws in this country, but what about…

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With the ErnteZeit project, Caritas collects edible fruit, vegetables and herbs from gardens in Vienna and eastern Lower Austria. The donations are accepted in a total of four-day centres for people with disabilities and processed into jams, chutneys and juices. ‘We invite all people with their own garden to donate their surplus harvest. In doing so, we want to make a joint contribution to greater climate protection, waste avoidance and a more sustainable approach to our environment,’ said Klaus Schwertner, Caritas Director of the Archdiocese of Vienna, in the run-up…

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Two opposing trends will continue to increase in 2024: the time we spend in front of screens and the intention to reduce it. How to keep track.In recent years, the average time we spend in front of screens has steadily increased. Various surveys confirm this, and the pandemic, in particular, has intensified the trend towards more screen time. At the same time, other surveys show that more and more people want to take a conscious break from digital media. Fortunately, both Android and iOS devices offer built-in features that give…

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Not only in the Google Play Store but also in Apple’s App Store, there are occasionally dangerous apps that can cause serious problems for users. These include the following apps, which you should delete: They can be dangerous in many different ways. Delete the app: Watch out for these 5 examplesIf you find a dodgy app on your mobile phone, it’s always a good idea to delete it. If you have an iPhone or iPad, you can generally feel a little safer, as Apple checks the apps in its App…

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As the exploration and utilization of outer space become increasingly important in today’s world, countries must have a strong understanding of the legal framework governing activities in space. The United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA) and the Government of Japan have recognized this need and have taken a significant step towards promoting cooperation and capacity-building in the field of space law. The “Space Law for New Space Actors” project, established in 2021, aims to provide legal advisory services and capacity-building support to countries in Asia and the Pacific…

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The World Health Organization (WHO) is sounding the alarm about setbacks in the fight against sexually transmitted diseases. Annual new infections with syphilis rose from around 7.1 million in 2020 to 8 million in 2022, the UN organization reported in Geneva on Tuesday. The largest increases were recorded on the American continent and in Africa. 230,000 people died from the bacterial disease in 2022. “The rising incidence of syphilis is a cause for great concern,” said WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus. According to his organization’s report, a total of more…

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Flowering chives look beautiful, but what does that mean for their use in the kitchen? Many people wonder whether flowering chives are still edible or even poisonous. According to an article on myHOMEBOOK, there is no need to worry: flowering chives are not poisonous and can still be used. Normally, chives are harvested regularly, so they rarely flower. However, if you forget to cut it, it blooms between May and August with pretty purple to red flowers. These flowers are not only edible but also a real eye-catcher in the…

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Mold likes it damp and calm, so experts advise targeted ventilation to remove room moisture. Sounds logical. But what happens on rainy or foggy days when the humidity outside is high? Does it make sense to ventilate these days, too, or does this only increase the humidity indoors? The answer to this question is yes; you should also ventilate on these days. Ewald Gärber is an expert in the areas of building, living, and energy at ‘Die Umweltberatung’: ‘Yes, it also makes sense to ventilate in humid weather because, in…

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