Many people avoid garlic because of its intense odor. Yet garlic is healthier than almost any other spice—it is even said to prevent heart disease—everything you need to know about the healing wonder bulb and the effect of garlic. Garlic has been used in medicine since early times. Roman soldiers used the bulb on long marches to aid against an athlete’s foot. Also, in the Middle Ages, garlic was used as a remedy against diseases; it was believed that garlic would be effective against the plague. But in fact, garlic…
Read MoreAttention: This is what you have to keep in mind when posting children’s photos
A nice photo of a child is quickly posted on the web. At least faster than the subject can say, “Stop!”. Yet many children would do that.“Oh, how cute,” said the parents. And three clicks later, the snapshot of the little one is online. However, kids also have a right to their image, and they frequently have concrete ideas about what they can post online. Parents should, therefore, always ask children for permission before taking a photo and, at the latest, before posting it. That’s the advice Nadia Kutscher, professor…
Read MoreWiener Reparaturbon available again
The Wiener Reparaturbon is available again today after successful campaigns and high demand in previous years. High demand for ReparaturbonWith the Wiener Reparaturbon, estimates or repairs of products that are not electrical appliances are up to 50 percent cheaper, with a maximum discount of 100 euros. Repair of electrical appliances excluded with Wiener ReparaturbonItems range from handbags, toys and watches to bicycles and furniture. Services such as knife sharpening, trouser mending and repairs to musical instruments can also be claimed from businesses in the repair network. This voucher is supplemented…
Read MoreNew law: Pharmacies may stay open until 9 p.m. in the future
The approximately 1,400 pharmacies in Austria will be allowed to stay open longer starting in January 2024 and be allowed to offer additional services. This is provided for in the amendment to the Pharmacy Act, which was sent for review by the Ministry of Health on Friday. It is to come into force at the beginning of 2024. It is the first adjustment to the legal framework since 1984. Probably the most important innovation is the significant expansion of the permitted opening hours, which will be adapted to those in…
Read MorePeople who put up Christmas decorations earlier are happier
Good news for all Christmas addicts! The next time you get ridiculed for being in a Christmas mood as early as October, we have an unbeatable argument for you to show everyone because it’s officially proven that people who put up their Christmas decorations earlier are happier. Expert: Decorating for Christmas early makes you happy.Real Christmas fans have known it for a long time; now we also have solid proof! Those who deal with the feast of love earlier are happier. As psychoanalyst Steve McKeown explains to the online platform…
Read MoreNational Bank: Inflation makes Austrians poorer
Although the net disposable income of Austrians rose by 10.9 percent in nominal terms to 250.3 billion euros last year, it only increased by 3.3 percent in real terms. Due to high inflation, the financial assets of private households have also lost significant value in real terms, according to calculations by the National Bank, namely by 10 percent in 2022 and by another 7 percent in the first half of 2023. “High inflation and limited potential returns on savings products recently caused households to lose wealth in real terms,” Johannes…
Read MoreAttention: Do not open this email under any circumstances
Scammers prey on unwitting victims in a variety of ways. An alleged iPhone win is now causing a stir. One wrong click is all it takes. “Dear lucky guy! We have approved your Apple iPhone 15 Pro! Answer our mini questionnaire; you will receive your prize within 48 hours,” reads the lettering of the alleged Media Markt mail. However, this is a fraudulent sweepstake. Watchlist Internet warns against this nasty scam. As the independent Internet fraud platform Watchlist Internet informs, there are currently a lot of fake Apple smartphones. One…
Read MoreSlovenia and Italy start border controls
Citing terror threats and increased illegal migration, Italy and Slovenia are launching border controls at Schengen internal borders. The controls are to begin on Saturday, according to the governments in Rome and Ljubljana. As a result, they declared that Italy would be in charge of the borders with Slovenia, its neighbor, and then Croatia and Hungary. From the corresponding list of the European Union, it appears that both countries initially announced the measure for ten days, or until October 30. According to politicians, Italy and Slovenia expect the control measures…
Read MoreSlovenia: New controls to Croatia and Hungary
Following Italy’s announcement to reintroduce controls on its border with Slovenia, Slovenia is also introducing controls on its Schengen internal borders with Croatia and Hungary. Slovenian Interior Minister Boštjan Poklukar announced Wednesday evening that the government will decide this on Thursday. Ljubljana also justifies the reintroduction of border controls on the grounds of an increased terrorist threat. “The terrorist threat in Europe is high. We see what is happening in France and Belgium. It is a security measure. We still want to carry out additional controls at the former border…
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