Once again, 28 degrees – summer takes off again

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High Rosi provides sunshine in Austria. Despite the late season, summer tours again increase, and up to 28 degrees are expected. On Tuesday, in the lowlands and some valleys, fog and high fog patches must be expected, which will mostly dissipate in the morning. They will be somewhat more persistent in places from Flachgau to Innviertel. Away from them, the sun will shine frequently from the beginning; from the Styrian hills to the Weinviertel, a few clouds will pass through. However, it will remain predominantly dry. With a weak to…

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Austria: Mandatory deposit on disposables starting 2025

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Starting in 2025, Austria will have a mandatory deposit on disposables. Anyone who buys a disposable bottle or can will pay a small amount as a deposit. This money is returned when the container is returned. The deposit applies to all non-refillable beverage bottles and cans between 0.1 and 3 litres. There is an exception for milk. Wherever drinks can be purchased, they can also be returned. In small stores, there are restrictions; they can also, for example, if the installation of vending machines is not possible, opt for a…

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Current Corona wave in Austria

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The COVID-19 virus is back. Since the summer, however, its status as a notifiable disease has disappeared. This also implied the elimination of the rationale behind the governmental regulations that, for three years, turned life upside down with distance restrictions, mandatory masks, and lockdowns. Officially, COVID-19 is now comparable to the seasonal flu. As with influenza, how much every individual still protects themselves in the fall and winter is now up to their discretion. The current wave movementTwo weeks ago, 183 people nationwide had to be hospitalized with COVID-19, but…

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September comes to a late summer end

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For the most part, September is ending on a late summer note. The upcoming days are expected to be mostly sunny with rising temperatures, according to Geosphere Austria. This is a result of its high Balkan-centered center and eastern Alps-facing edges. Monday’s weather will be dominated by low-pressure differences and light winds, which will favor the persistence of fog and high fog in basins and valleys. High fog cloud cover will persist regionally into the afternoon in the east. Outside the fog zones, it is consistently sunny and mild. Early…

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Amazon Prime Video will soon show more ads

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Bad news for users of Amazon Prime Video: Amazon recently officially confirmed that there will be ads in movies and series for subscribers starting in 2024. The move follows a trend among streaming services looking for additional revenue streams to cover growing costs in the industry. The company’s argument for the introduction is that subscription revenue is often insufficient to fund the production and licensing of high-quality content. Postscript: if you still don’t want advertising, you’ll have to pay more. Advertise or pay three dollars more per month.The company announced…

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Good sleep: What is the ideal temperature in the bedroom?

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You’ve probably noticed, but it’s harder to sleep when it’s too hot or cold. This can be explained scientifically, and there is even an ideal temperature that should guarantee better sleep. The effects of sleep on our health and productivityMany of us have been affected by the heat wave, which is finally over. Sleeping in the heat is very uncomfortable; we roll around in our sheets, sweat, and have trouble sleeping. As a result, we get tired, which can affect our productivity. The same is true when it is too…

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The deadline expires – here’s how you can still secure your 200-euro bonus

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Two hundred euros will be paid out per household. But the registration deadline has expired. After the course of inflation, housing costs climbed steadily upward in the past few months. In March, the city of Vienna decided on a 5-point program. This package of measures includes credits for municipal housing residents (“Gemeindebau-Bonus”) as well as the so-called “Wiener Wohnbonus.” Two hundred euros are paid out per household. But anyone who has not yet registered for it should hurry. Because the registration period is entering the home stretch! According to “Heute,”…

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NASA: Earth and moon are reportedly moving away from each other; these are the consequences for Earth

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Inseparable for more than 4 billion years, it’s hard to imagine the Blue Planet without its beloved satellite. Yes, but now NASA has announced the beginning of the end: the Earth and the Moon are reportedly going their separate ways. Are we witnessing another melodrama in our solar system? All signs point to it, as NASA’s latest revelations show. The Moon (where the key to life is said to have been found), Earth’s only satellite, is increasing its distance annually. But what does this mean? The end of a storyThe…

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Expert reveals the exact number of hours you can sit per day without harming your health

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Sitting too long in everyday life poses real health risks. Here’s what you need to know about it. Let’s face it: much of today’s adult life revolves around work, which for most people means spending long hours in front of screens and sitting immobile in chairs. Work-related stress has been shown to have severe effects on our health. But it seems that it also affects our physical health. While scientists have determined the maximum number of hours one should work, one chiropractor says the total amount of time one should…

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