Preparations for the new climate bonus 2023 are currently underway

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1.5 billion euros is the payout amount for the 2023 climate bonus, and the Ministry of Climate Protection spent around 750,000 euros on the application. Preparations for the disbursement of the 2023 climate bonus are currently underway. The first amounts are expected to flow to those eligible in the fall. All people who had their primary residence in Austria for at least six months this year will receive the bonus – regardless of age and citizenship. The payment will be made in two tranches: The first tranche will be paid…

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Vienna community building bonus to be paid out

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The payment of the Gemeindebau-Bonus in Vienna will start on September 1. With the Gemeindebau-Bonus, the City of Vienna and Wiener Wohnen want to counter the consequences of the inflation of recent months jointly: “The multi-stage Gemeindebau-Bonus will provide immediate and direct relief for hundreds of thousands of Viennese. Start of the payment of the Vienna Municipal Housing BonusIn total, the multi-stage community building bonus comprises three measures, which are specifically intended to benefit the residents of Wiener Wohnen’s municipal housing complexes. All tenants of Wiener Wohnen supply the framework…

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Adapted Corona vaccine given green light by EMA

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The EU Medicines Agency (EMA) has given the green light for an adapted Corona vaccine from manufacturers Pfizer and Biontech. The Amsterdam-based agency said Wednesday that it had recommended approval of a vaccine adapted to the Omikron XBB.1.5 subvariant. Adults and children over five years of age would need a single vaccination, “regardless of their Covid 19 vaccination history,” the EMA said. Younger children could receive “one or three doses, depending on whether they have completed basic immunization or have had COVID-19,” the EMA continued. Side effects were “typically mild…

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Beware! Scam letters are again spreading in Austria

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Disguised in supposedly respectable garb, brazen scammers try to relieve Austrians of their hard-earned savings. Dear customer, you have an outstanding refund from oesterreich.gv.at. Our transaction management system recognizes that you are entitled to this payment.” (Lieber Kunde, Sie haben eine ausstehende Rückerstattung von oesterreich.gv.at. Unser Transaktionsmanagementsystem erkennt, dass Sie zum Erhalt dieser Zahlung berechtigt sind.“) It’s just a small excerpt from an email you may have received in your inbox over the past few days. However, behind the message – which at first glance seems pleasing, especially in complex,…

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Austria: Inflation rises to 7.5 percent

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No relief for the extremely troubled household budgets: Inflation picked up again in August. Prices increased by an average of 7.5%, according to the quick estimate of Statistics Austria. This means we are now paying 7.5% more for purchases and services than last year! “After 7.0% in July, prices rose to 7.5% in August, according to a first estimate. The increase is mainly due to the fact that fuel prices are reducing inflation much less than in previous months. However, the particularly high increases in prices in September and October…

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Starting in November, you’ll have to pay extra for 4K with Disney+.

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Currently, the streaming service Disney+ only has one subscription option. There will be three variations starting on November 1. Customers who want 4K quality and Dolby Atmos will have to spend more money than previously. Subscribers pay 8.99 euros per month or 89.90 euros per year. This ad-free membership includes 4K resolution and Dolby Atmos sound. Users can also see the collection offline on their smartphone or tablet. 30 euro increase per yearAccording to Golem, this model is still accessible to new users until the end of October. It will…

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Vignette and climate tickets won’t be more expensive in 2024

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At the heart of the government’s anti-pricing package is rental price coverage; in the next three years, increases will be limited to a maximum of five percent. However, Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer also announced relief for individual transportation. Vignette and climate tickets will not be raised. The prices for the climate ticket and the highway vignettes will not be increased compared to 2023. We should be pleased about what the Chancellor accidentally mentioned, especially the pendants in Austria. Without the measure, the price would have increased from 96 euros to…

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How microplastics harm the body, according to new research

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Whether on land, in the water, or in the air, microplastics are present everywhere. Numerous studies have already established that plastic particles ranging in size from 0.001 to 5 millimetres hurt marine species. In recent years, microplastics have been found in humans. However, nothing is known about the actual repercussions. A study published in the International Journal of Molecular Science recently investigated how microplastics damage the biology of mice. This allows for the drawing of conclusions about the human body. To ascertain the effects of microplastics on mouse behaviour, inflammatory…

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Solid shampoo or hair soap? Here’s the difference

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Drugstores are now filling their shelves with zero-waste alternatives for classic shampoo bottles. While browsing the shelves, one or the other will have come across solid shampoo or hair soap. Although the two products appear identical at first glance, they differ in several ways. Which they are, you can find out here. What are the differences between hair soap and shampoo?Even though they could be the same product at first glance, a closer look reveals subtle differences. Hair soaps mainly contain classic (curd) soap as a washing substance. In other…

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