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  • When the Phone Becomes a Trap: How Scammers Target Austria’s Households

    Austria is facing a sharp rise in sophisticated telephone scams, many of them using spoofed numbers that appear local, official, or even police‑related. These scams are evolving quickly, targeting vulnerable individuals and exploiting trust in familiar institutions. The New Face of Phone Fraud in Austria Telephone scams are not new, but the current wave sweeping […]

  • Turning the Heating Off Once a Day: What Really Happens

    As temperatures drop across the country, many households are switching their heating back on for the first time this season. With rising energy costs and high utility bills from 2024 now reaching tenants in 2026, it’s no surprise that people are looking for ways to save money. One common idea sounds simple enough: turn the […]

  • That Tiny Hole Next to Your Smartphone Camera Has a Real Purpose — And It’s More Important Than You Think

    Smartphone owners notice it sooner or later: a tiny, perfectly round hole sitting right beside the camera lens. It’s so small and so discreet that many people never question it. Those who do often come up with creative theories — from a hidden reset button to a secret sensor or even a secondary camera. But […]

  • Deadly Nipah Virus Triggers New Health Alarm in India as Fatality Rate Reaches 75%

    January 28, 2026 — West Bengal, IndiaIndia is facing renewed public health concern following the detection of new Nipah virus cases in the eastern state of West Bengal. The virus, known for its extremely high fatality rate of up to 75%, has prompted both national authorities and neighboring Asian countries to strengthen surveillance and emergency […]

  • Three Devices That Waste Power in Standby Mode

    Energy specialists are sounding the alarm about a hidden drain on household electricity bills: devices that continue to draw power even when they appear to be switched off. This so‑called standby consumption may seem insignificant day to day, but over the course of a year it can noticeably increase energy costs. Desktop Computers in the […]

  • Reduced VAT on Food Items in Austria Now Finalized

    Austria’s Council of Ministers is expected to finalize today the list of food products that will soon benefit from a reduced value-added tax (VAT) rate. According to information reported by APA, only minor adjustments have been made to the product selection originally drafted by Vice Chancellor Andreas Babler and Finance Minister Markus Marterbauer, both of […]

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