Thousands of euros in damage: a new scam in Vienna with fake advertised apartments.

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In Vienna, the tenants’ association and the police are warning of a new scam in which criminals are offering apartments on online platforms that do not belong to them. Prospective tenants are being cheated out of thousands of euros for the transfer fee and deposit. Finding an apartment in Vienna is becoming increasingly difficult and expensive. But now the tenants’ association is warning of a new scam in which unsuspecting apartment seekers are being cheated out of thousands of euros. Criminals are offering apartments on online platforms such as “willhaben”…

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Sound sleep: What is the ideal temperature in the bedroom?

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You’ve probably already noticed, but it’s harder to sleep when it’s too hot or too cold. This can be explained scientifically, and there is even an ideal temperature that is supposed to guarantee a better night’s sleep. The effects of sleep on our health and productivitySleeping in the heat is very uncomfortable: we toss and turn in our sheets, sweat, and struggle to get to sleep. The result: we get tired, and this can affect our productivity. The same is true when it’s too cold and part of our body…

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Good question: Can you eat the core of apples?

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Some people eat an apple so that only the woody stem remains. Whether you want to eat the core or not is a matter of taste. On the other hand, there is also the myth that apple cores can be poisonous. However, this is only partly true, according to the Federal Center for Nutrition. Fact: Apple seeds contain amygdalin, which is converted into hydrocyanic acid in the body. But this substance is only released when the seeds are bitten into and eaten in very large quantities. Because the seeds taste…

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Attention, DHL customers: New scam with fake text messages

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DHL customers should be particularly vigilant at the moment, as fraudsters have developed a new scam to obtain sensitive data. As Der Westen reports, some customers are receiving fake text messages claiming to be from DHL. These messages claim that a parcel cannot be delivered due to missing address details. Recipients are asked to confirm their address via a link that is also sent. Experts urgently warn against clicking on such links or disclosing personal data, as this can lead to data misuse or the installation of malicious software. The…

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Climate bonus 2024: All information on amount and payment

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As Finanz.at reports, the climate bonus in Austria is being paid out for the third time this year. The basic amount for adults has been raised from the original 100 euros to 110 euros, and the maximum amount has been increased from 200 euros to 220 euros. The payment is made from the federal government’s revenue from CO2 pricing. Due to the planned increase in CO2 taxes by 38 percent, the climate bonus could also increase significantly. The climate bonus will be paid out in SeptemberThe climate bonus will be…

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Twist! A musical journey into the 1960s

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“Twist!” brings the 1960s to the stage at the Metropol in Hernals from February 14. V Everything turns, everything moves – with “Twist!”, the Metropol invites its audience on an irresistible journey back to the 1960s. Under the expert musical direction of Valentin Oman, the pulsating rhythms and catchy melodies of this era are perfectly captured. Vincent Bueno and Dagmar Bernhard are among those on stage. Musical with twist dance At the turn of the 50s and 60s, what would later be called lifestyle was already being discovered. Whether it…

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Heat in February breaks global records, researchers are alarmed

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According to meteorologists, this February is on the verge of breaking a record of heat records. The combination of man-made global warming and the natural climate phenomenon El Niño fuels extreme temperatures on land and in the oceans. The heating pattern is so pronounced that climate data has long since broken new ground. This applies in particular to the temperatures at the sea surface, the acceleration of which puzzles experts. “The planet is warming faster and faster. We are seeing extreme temperature increases in the ocean, the largest heat reservoir…

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How unhealthy toast really is

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Toast, especially white buttered toast, has very little to offer regarding nutritional value and is considered unhealthy. But there are other types of toast. What about the whole meal variety, for example? There are over 300 types of bread, yet according to statistics, every third loaf sold is toast, and the trend is rising. In most cases, toast is industrially produced, meaning it is a highly processed product considered unhealthy and usually consists of 100 percent white flour. But is the wholemeal or spelt version perhaps healthier than buttered toast?…

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Austria: Weather remains spring-like in the lowlands

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Monday will start with widespread clouds and rain. As the air pressure rises, the clouds will begin to clear from the west, and by the evening, there could be a few sunny spells in the east. No changes are expected except in the congested areas on the northern side of the Alps. The snow line will be between 1,300 and 1,500 meters. The next disturbance will arrive in Vorarlberg in the evening, bringing renewed precipitation. The wind will be weak in the south, otherwise moderate to brisk, and partly strong…

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