Birth rates will fall worldwide by 2100

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The world’s population is still growing, but according to a current forecast, it is likely to shrink again in the long term: by 2100, only six countries worldwide—Samoa, Tonga, Somalia, Niger, Chad, and Tajikistan—will be above the 2.1 children per woman mark. This value is considered the threshold for keeping the population at a constant level. For the remaining 198 countries, the researchers assume that the birth rate in 2100 will be below the 2.1 mark. The number of people there is likely to fall in the long term unless…

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Warm Easter days are in sight

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The Easter weekend is just around the corner, and many of us have already made plans for family get-togethers, outdoor activities, or just relaxing days out. But how will the weather play along? Let’s take a look at the forecast and see whether we’re in for sunny spring days or rather uncomfortable, miserable weather. Easter in a T-shirt? Weather forecast for the Easter weekendThe current forecasts for the Easter weekend are not yet set in stone. An area of low pressure over the nearby Atlantic is expected to have a…

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People with this blood type are bitten twice as often by mosquitoes

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Unlike flies, which annoy people for various reasons, mosquitoes have only one goal: they want your blood. These cunning insects bite and suck blood before you even realize you’ve been bitten. So you may wonder why you are always plagued by itching, swelling, and redness in your body? This could be especially true if your family and friends are seemingly immune to this constant nuisance. The answer could be related to your blood type. According to Senest.dk, researchers have been studying mosquito patterns and behavior since the 1970s to find…

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From 1 April: mobile phone and internet tariffs will be more expensive

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Many providers are adjusting their tariffs to the consumer price index in April. Customers can expect to pay a few euros more per month. Mobile phone and internet tariffs are not immune to the rise in prices. Starting April 1, mobile phone providers will increase their prices. Internet and mobile phone tariffs are set to rise by 7.8 percent. Existing customers will also be affected by the increase. As the comparison portal www.tarife.at informs, the value protection or index adjustment clauses allow providers to pass on inflation-related price increases to…

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Hundreds of thousands of Wien Energie customers get their money back

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The VKI has contested price increases for electricity and gas by Wien Energie. Hundreds of thousands of customers will now get an average of 275 euros back. Several hundred thousand electricity and gas customers of Wien Energie will receive money back following a successful agreement with the Association for Consumer Information (VKI), the responsible Ministry of Social Affairs and Consumer Protection of Johannes Rauch (Greens) announced on Monday. The amount depends on individual consumption. On average, it is 275 euros. “Once again, we have succeeded in enforcing the rights of…

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Comet still be visible in the night sky until early April

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The comet “12P/Pons-Brooks” is currently traveling through the inner solar system and is rapidly approaching Earth. It will soon reach its maximum brightness and thus offer a fascinating observation opportunity. It can already be spotted in the night sky with a suitable lens. But what is behind this celestial phenomenon, and when is the best time to observe it? Comets and their characteristic featuresHistory and discovery: Comet 12P/Pons-Brooks was first discovered on July 12, 1812, by the French astronomer Jean-Louis Pons. Over seventy years later, William Robert Brooks accidentally came…

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Up to 900 euros subsidy: Bicycle purchases are rewarded

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The switch to bicycles is rewarded. Up to 900 subsidies are available for e-bikes, transport, and folding bikes with and without electric drive. Private individuals, companies, clubs, and municipalities can apply for funding again starting April 2 at www.umweltfoerderung.at. This also applies to bikes purchased in March. The subsidy for bicycles with and without electric drive and e-bikes is entering the next round. Last year, almost 10,000 bicycles were subsidized. In the previous year, the Ministry of Climate Protection promoted the purchase of (electric) bicycles in cooperation with Austrian sports…

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Total solar eclipse is coming – how you can see it

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A total solar eclipse awaits us on April 8. The moon’s disc will move completely over and cover the sun. Rarely is such a natural spectacle so easy to observe. But there is a catch: unfortunately, it can only be seen on the other side of the globe. Seen from Austria, the moon will pass by the sun – as it usually does at the new moon. However, the total solar eclipse will be visible in detail in North America, Mexico, and Canada – watch the video for more information:…

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Austria: Church services during Holy Week and Easter at a glance

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Around 16,000 church services take place throughout Austria during Holy Week and Easter. Special websites and apps provide an overview of all the festivities. The period between Palm Sunday and Easter Tuesday forms the highlight of the church year, along with Holy Week and Easter. A correspondingly dense religious life also characterises this time of year in the approximately 3,000 parishes throughout Austria. Holy Week and Easter services: Websites provide an overviewTo fulfil the need for quick information about the nearest and closest church services, the Catholic Church offers an…

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