Easter vacation starts rainy, then up to 20 degrees

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As with every year, the weather during Easter vacation is mostly unstable and rainy. Gales of around 80 km/h can even be expected in some regions. It will briefly become milder on Monday, and temperatures could reach up to 20 degrees Celsius. Friday will remain mostly cloudy until later in the morning, followed by a mix of clouds and sunshine. Isolated rain showers may also occur in Lower Austria. The wind will be weak to moderate. It will be warmest in the west and southwest, with temperatures of up to…

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“Don’t book” – Flight attendant explains why you should avoid the 11th row on the plane

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A flight attendant reveals why you should reserve seat 4C if you have to go to the toilet frequently on the plane and why it is better not to book the 11th row. You can usually reserve a seat before a flight. But which one? Row 11 is better, not. A flight attendant warns against these seats in the ” Mirror “. “Almost everyone recommends avoiding seats in this row, as you are guaranteed to be the last to leave the plane,” a flight attendant says. In particular, 11A and…

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WORLD HAPPINESS REPORT: These are the happiest countries in the world

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For the seventh time in a row, the happiest people in the world live in Finland. Austria has slipped in this year’s happiness ranking. Every year, the countries with the happiest inhabitants are chosen for the “International World Day of Happiness.” For the seventh time in a row, the happiest people live in Finland. Austria slipped down the rankings slightly this year. The report is about people’s subjective assessments of their own lives. The survey covered the period from 2021 to 2023. Despite the war in Ukraine, people in Northern…

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Cell phone tariffs – Austrian Chamber of Labor warns new price increases in April

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The Chamber of Labor (AK) warns of rising prices for basic fees for existing mobile phone contracts in April. The reason for this is the value protection clauses, which are set to take effect again. “An increase of around eight percent can be expected,” writes the AK on Wednesday. At the same time, however, making calls and, above all, surfing on cell phones have become cheaper in recent years. This is mainly due to the fact that new tariffs offer higher data volumes for the same basic charges.Not all providers…

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Is there a difference between the shiny and the matt side of aluminium foil?

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Aluminium foil is a ubiquitous helper in kitchens around the world, but one detail of its use is always confusing: Should you wrap food with the shiny or the matt side of the foil? An article on Den Offentlige sheds light on this aspect and provides a surprisingly simple explanation that many people are unaware of. The difference between the shiny and matt sides of aluminium foil is not just a matter of appearance. According to the Danish supplier Cares.dk, which specializes in cleaning products and household items, among other…

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The church is so rich anyway. So why do I have to pay a church contribution?

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One point of criticism often voiced by people who are not ready to pay their “Kirchebeitrag” is the impression that the church has a lot of money and enough assets. It is incomprehensible to them that they must also pay a church contribution. You must contribute if you are a member of the Protestant or Catholic Church in Austria. However, the church tax (church contribution) in Austria is not a tax as we know it in the conventional sense but a contribution that is only intended for the respective church.…

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“Red alert” for the global climate

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The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) published its 2023 annual report in Geneva on Tuesday. This is further evidence of the ongoing global warming – 2023 was the hottest year since records began. And the past ten years have been the hottest decade worldwide since temperature records began. WMO chief Celeste Saulo spoke of a “red alert” for the global climate. The global average temperature in 2023 was around 1.45 degrees above the level before industrialization (1850 to 1900) – and thus only just below the limit of 1.5 to 2.0…

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Record warmth: cherry blossoms bloom earlier and earlier

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It’s about time: March 20 marks the official start of spring, so the ever-popular cherry blossom is making its grand entrance. However, this year is earlier than usual due to the unusually warm temperatures. Climate change is also impacting the cherry blossom season, both in Japan and Europe. Warmer temperatures are causing the trees to start flowering earlier, resulting in a shift in the flowering time. This is particularly evident in cities such as Tokyo and Washington DC, where the cherry blossoms bloom earlier and earlier, attracting tourists worldwide.From Japan…

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Ending extrajudicial drug war killings and extending transitional justice for victims in the Philippines – a side event at the 67th Session of the Commission on Narcotic Drugs in Vienna

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The UN’s principal drug policy-making body, the Commission on Narcotic Drugs (CND), convened in Vienna on March 14, 2024, to discuss how to expedite the implementation of international agreements and assess the state of progress made in tackling the global drug problem. The 67th CND session takes place in the context of the rise of extremely nimble drug trafficking networks, record-high availability of some drugs, and a treatment gap that remains substantial, with just 25% of people with drug use disorders receiving appropriate care.According to Ghada Waly, Executive Director of…

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