At these travel times, one makes the cheapest vacation

Most flight search requests for long-haul travel between October 31, 2022, and April 30, 2023, were for the Thai capital Bangkok. New York ranked second in the long-haul travel rankings, followed by Dubai and Phuket. Compared to 2019, before the pandemic’s start, Dubai and Phuket have gained popularity as travel destinations among Austrians. Travel times: Cheap travel to BangkokThose who have not yet booked their long-distance trip and are planning a trip to Bangkok should set their sights on the New Year’s Eve stronghold in Southeast Asia at the end…

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With the latest update, there is this WhatsApp feature

A new WhatsApp feature test phase was announced in the summer of 2022. With the latest update, this feature is now available to all users. Back in the summer of 2022, WhatsApp announced a test phase for emoji reactions to status messages. With the latest update, this feature is available to all users. Eight preset emoticons are provided by messaging service WhatsApp for users to react to others’ status updates with emoticons. However, more emoticons could be added. With these quick reactions emojis, Meta further aligns the app functions with…

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Netflix prepares crackdown on shared accounts

It’s getting serious for everyone who shares a Netflix account with other households. Namely, the streaming provider has introduced a new feature that allows one to export one’s profile. Although Netflix does not mention with a word that the new “Transfer Profile” feature is a piece of the puzzle in the crackdown against shared accounts, the thrust should be clear. Password sharing has been a thorn on Netflix’s side for quite some time. Anyone who exports their profile and uses it to set up a new Netflix account can take…

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8,970 new Corona infections were reported Tuesday

On Tuesday, 8,970 new coronavirus infections were reported across Austria, well below last week’s average. A week ago, 11,709 new cases were added daily. The seven-day incidence dropped to 907.9 per 100,000 population on Monday from 956.6. The number of people infected with coronavirus in hospitals remains high. On Tuesday, 2,526 patients who tested positive were in hospitals. Number of new corona infections decreasesThat was three fewer than the previous day and 22 fewer than a week ago. Intensive care units continue to treat 120 critically ill patients. In one…

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Daylight saving time ends on the last weekend in October

It’s that time again: Daylight saving time ends on October 30. The hands will be turned back in Europe at 3:00 to 2:00 and thus to standard time. Otherwise, good for discussions, the excitement around the changeover in the run-up was limited – the world is dealing with more pressing issues, the Russian attack on Ukraine and the high energy prices. Therefore, what will happen with the time changeover in the EU remains unclear. The ball is still in the court of the EU Council of Ministers, which last discussed…

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Winter tire obligation from November: Soon wheel change recommended

Anyone who wants to be prepared for the situational winter equipment obligation that will apply from November 1 should make an effort to change the wheels in good time, the ÖAMTC recommended on Monday. “If there is a sudden onset of winter, the car service shops are booked up for weeks,” emphasized ÖAMTC technician Steffan Kerbl. Before changing, the old winter tires should be checked. By law, the tread depth must be at least four millimeters throughout the winter, and depending on mileage; it should still be about six millimeters…

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Climate bonus: hundreds of thousands still have to wait

Hundreds of thousands of citizens have not yet received their climate bonus. The complaints are piling up; the climate protection ministry is looking into the reasons. The account transfers of the climate bonus have been completed. However, hundreds of thousands have not yet received it. In the coming days, around 350,000 vouchers will still be delivered. Meanwhile, the inquiries of numerous reader reporters, who report problems with the payment of the bonuses, accumulate. At the service hotline, an employee is said to have explained to a Croatian resident in Vienna…

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Corona turnaround? – 6,300 new infections at the beginning of the week

The new week starts with 6,297 new Corona infections and two virus deaths in just 24 hours. New week, new Corona scare: according to “Heute” info, there are 6,297 new Corona infections and two deaths related to the Coronavirus in the latest 24 hours on Monday. In comparison, 8,700 new Corona infections were reported in Austria last Monday. Thus, fewer cases have been written today than in the previous week. And this is how the development looks in the domestic hospitals: In regular wards, 2,409 people currently have to be…

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The beginning of the week brings golden October weather

The golden October does not get away from Austria at the beginning of the new week. Up to 24 degrees can be expected today, Monday, ZAMG experts predict. Weather in ViennaAfter the sunny Sunday, Austria remains the golden October also at the start of the week. It stays warm – up to 24 degrees are expected on Monday, predicted the experts of the Central Institute for Meteorology and Geodynamics (ZAMG). The daily highs are consistently above or at 20 degrees until Friday. Weather on Monday: Highs at 17 to 24…

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