As the winter chill sets in and heating systems come on, airing your home remains crucial for a pleasant smell and your health. While leaving windows open for hours is common in summer, the approach changes in winter. According to Linternaute experts, opening the windows in winter allows fresh air to circulate, improving indoor air quality by removing pollutants, odors and humidity. It is important to open the windows regularly throughout the day for about 5 to 10 minutes. Experts recommend that 5 to 10 minutes of daily ventilation can…
Read MoreDavid Alaba Footballer of the Year for the tenth time
Austria’s “Footballer of the Year” is David Alaba for the tenth time. The captain of the ÖFB team and Real Madrid player, who suffered a cruciate ligament rupture last Sunday, came out on top with 53 points ahead of Konrad Laimer (FC Bayern/13), Christoph Baumgartner and Nicolas Seiwald (both RB Leipzig and 7 points each) in the poll conducted by the APA among the coaches of the twelve clubs in the Admiral Bundesliga. It is Alaba’s fourth triumph in a row, and his ten Footballer of the Year awards make…
Read MoreAlcohol-free through the holidays: how to make it work
Christmas and the New Year without alcohol? For many, that sounds unthinkable. But for some, it’s a conscious decision or even a necessity. How the plan can succeed. Whether it is mulled wine at the Christmas market, eggnog under the tree, or champagne at the end of the year, alcohol consumption plays a larger role in society than usual during the holiday season. For people who give up alcohol, whether out of personal conviction or during a withdrawal process, this can be a major challenge. How can the project succeed…
Read MoreCheaper than last year | Fuel prices give car drivers a “Christmas present”
Anyone who has looked at the pumps recently will have noticed that fuel prices, whether diesel or gasoline, are suddenly below the magic €1.50 mark. At least at domestic filling stations, this year is coming to a conciliatory end from an inflation perspective. “While overall prices have risen by around eight percent this year, the prices for Eurosuper and diesel are almost nine percent lower on average this year than in the previous year,” calculates the VCÖ. What has remained the same: Eurosuper was again cheaper to fill up with…
Read MoreClimate bonus vouchers: Over 50 million euros expire at the end of the year
Many people are familiar with the situation: Christmas presents are often only bought at the last minute on the last Saturday of shopping. Apparently, there are more deadline junkies in Austria than previously known: Because over a million climate bonus vouchers are set to expire at the end of the year. There is not much time left to redeem them. Between 250 (under 18-year-olds) and 500 euros (adults) in climate and anti-pollution bonuses were available in 2022. In most cases, the payment was made directly to the recipient’s account. However,…
Read MoreDoctor warns: We forget these body parts when showering
Dr. Jen Caudle, an American family doctor, has revealed in two TikTok videos which parts of the body we often neglect when showering. Her videos, which have achieved over 2.5 million views, contain important hygiene tips. Dr. Jen stresses the importance of cleaning the belly button and behind the ears. She advises remembering by rubbing behind your ear and then smelling your finger. If it smells unpleasant, that area has not been washed recently. According to Metro, Dr. Jen also warns that many people neglect their nails, legs, toes, and…
Read MoreThousands of e-cards will be blocked in January 2024
Over 100,000 Austrians’ e-cards will be blocked in January 2024 because they lack a photo! But there are exceptions. The e-card in Austria has been changed for four years now, from an e-card without a photo to an e-card with a photo! However, the deadline is now, and e-cards without a photo will be blocked in mid-January 2024. But not for everyone, “Heute” reported. Certain people, such as young people, the elderly, and people with a higher level of care, are allowed to keep their e-cards even without a photo.…
Read MoreUp to 15 degrees: Mild weather over Christmas
There will be no white Christmas this year; the upcoming long weekend will be mostly mild and snow-free. Only the wind will be stormy over the holidays. Weather experts are expecting temperatures of up to 15 degrees in eastern Austria. Saturday will start mostly cloudy and rainy in places throughout Austria. Quite stormy winds will spread across the west. The snow line will be between 1000 meters in the west and initially 600 meters in the central mountains and the Mühlviertel. Temperatures will climb to a maximum of ten degrees.…
Read MoreCatch up the Art Exhibition of Helenna Jouja, Your International Star of Contemporary Art based in Europe
Don’t miss out on the opportunity to visit the solo exhibition, “The Show Must Go On,” of world-class artist Helenna Jouja before it concludes on Saturday, December 22, 2023. The art exhibit is located at the Sechschimmelgalerie on Sechschimmelstrasse 14 in 1090 Wien, from 15:00 to 19:00. According to the artist herself, “this captivating “Show Must Go On” painting series, which may have originated before 2018, serves as a powerful testament to the enduring essence of art. I express my heartfelt gratitude to all my dear friends who have shown…
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