The most powerful passports in the world in 2024

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The Henley Passport Index provides an up-to-date insight into the state of freedom to travel worldwide. Based on data from the world’s largest database for travel information, the International Air Transport Association (IATA), among others, the ranking compiled by the consulting firm Henley & Partners lists all 199 passports in the world according to the number of destinations that passport holders can visit without first applying for a visa. Towards the end of 2023, Japan lost its place at the top of the pass rankings for the first time in…

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Do you make your bed when you get up? Here’s why you should stop

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It’s pretty disgusting! You get up, get dressed, get ready for the day, and then make your bed so that it looks nice and tidy when you go back to sleep, don’t you? Making your bed one of the first things you do when you get up is not a good idea. No, it’s not about taking valuable time out of your morning routine but about your overall health. You’re about to read knowledge that’s been around for nearly 20 years, but it’s about time it became common knowledge. According…

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Weather warning: Storm sweeps across eastern Austria

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After a sunny day, the clouds will slowly thicken in the north and east as the day progresses. However, there will be considerably more clouds on the northern edge of the Alps, and it will snow lightly at first. South of the main Alpine ridge and in south-eastern Styria and southern Burgenland; however, the weather will be mostly sunny until the evening. Temperatures will rise from minus 12 to plus 2 degrees in the morning to minus 1 to plus 5 degrees during the day. The winds will be moderate…

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Why viruses are now spreading even faster

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The sub-zero temperatures have Austria firmly in their grip and promote the spread of viruses. An expert explains why. Colds, coughs, and fevers—although the number of coronavirus infections is slowly declining, other respiratory diseases keep workplaces and classrooms empty. According to ÖGK, over 200,000 insured persons were reported sick in the year’s first week. The virology department at MedUni Vienna also recorded increased influenza virus activity. “This signals the start of the flu epidemic in Austria,” says virologist Monika Redlberger-Fritz. The enormous cold snap in the country is also playing…

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Data from climate services show: 2023 was the warmest year on record

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The global average temperature for 2023 has been officially confirmed as a record high by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO). After evaluating six different measurement series, it announced the value on Friday as 1.45 degrees above the pre-industrial level (1850-1900). All six institutes had classified 2023 as the hottest year. The new head of the WMO, Celeste Saulo, warned that this year could set a new record. Data from six climate services shows 2023 was the warmest yearSo far, 2016 has been the hottest year since industrialization. The global average…

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New week brings changeable winter weather

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All about the weather in ViennaThe weather will remain wintry, with a brief interruption. Geosphere forecasted this in a preview of the new week. Regional snowfall is possible on MondayAccording to the forecast, clouds will predominate on the northern side of the Alps as far as western Lower Austria on Monday, with occasional light or light snowfall in some regions, but otherwise, it will remain mostly dry, and the sun will shine from time to time. Local patches of fog or high fog in the south will usually clear soon.…

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Austria: Thousands of e-cards will be blocked today

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The blocking of the e-card affects those insured in Austria or who were insured last year but who do not have a photo in the files of the passport or driving license authorities or the Aliens Register for issuing an e-card with a photo by the end of the year. Children under 14 are exempt from the photo requirement on the e-card, and people aged 70 and over or in care levels four to seven are also not at risk of being blocked. You can still claim benefitsAccording to the…

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Drinking coffee: it’s most effective at this time of day

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To maximize the stimulating effect of coffee, it is best to drink it at a specific time of day, according to a neuroscientist. Coffee breaks are an everyday occurrence in the professional world. It takes place at any time of day – but that’s actually not ideal. One expert has even revealed a mistake we all make when it comes to drinking coffee. On the other hand, other experts see coffee as a miracle cure and strongly recommend regular consumption. The truth is that there is actually a certain time…

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Cancer caused by cell phone radiation: Are cell phones dangerous?

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A life without cell phones and smartphones – hard to imagine, right? But haven’t you ever wondered whether you’re increasing your risk of cancer with constant use? For years, researchers have been trying to find out whether cell phones or smartphones can cause cancer. Sometimes the answer is “yes”, sometimes “no”. For example, the WHO’s International Agency for Research on Cancer has rated the high-frequency electromagnetic fields generated by mobile phone use as “possibly carcinogenic” since 2013. This puts them on par with pickled vegetables and coffee. For the Federal…

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