From December 1, there will be a high-tech Austrian passport. What’s new?

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Eight photos of the new passport holder will be available on December 1, but they are not always visible to the naked eye.There is also a lot of other high-tech integrated into the document, as Interior Minister Gerhard Karner and the Director General of the State Printing Office, Helmut Lackner, explained at the passport presentation on Friday. “Let the counterfeiters try; they will bite their teeth out on the new passport,” said Karner. The largest modernization since 2009According to the head of the department, this was the biggest modernization since…

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The urge to urinate should not be ignored, according to a urologist

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Delaying going to the toilet until a more convenient time can have a negative impact on your health, warns urologist Maxim Salnikov. One aspect to consider is possible problems with the bladder and upper urinary tract. An overfilled bladder can lead to a condition known as vesicoureteral reflux, where urine flows back into the kidneys. This can lead to urinary tract infections. Some people also have underlying medical conditions that could be exacerbated by holding back urine. For example, older men with a prostate adenoma may develop acute urinary retention,…

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White alert! More snow is coming

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On Friday, there was already plenty of snow in the mountains, and on Saturday, the entire country was finally covered by a winter roller. The snow line dropped to low altitudes so that even the capital city of Vienna was covered in white sugar in the course of the day. The winter weather is expected to continue for the next few days, bringing even more snow to Austria. Snowfall will continue on the northern edge of the Alps down to low altitudes on Sunday night, with up to a metre…

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Up to 10 euros per day: Athens to levy climate tax on tourists from 2024

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Not only will the city of Venice introduce an entrance fee for tourists, but Athens in Greece will also levy a climate tax on tourists in 2024. Devastating forest fires and flooding have hit Greece this vacation season. Nevertheless, the country is heading for a tourism record; the previous figure of 33 million guests in 2019 could be surpassed this year. According to Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, significant funds will be deposited into a fund for immediate assistance in the event of future climate damage. In the future, holidaymakers will…

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Five euros entrance fees for Venice visitors starting next year

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It has been discussed for some time. Venice wants to start charging entrance fees for day visitors next year. The popular lagoon city has been trying different strategies to cope with the crowds for years. There have also been plans to charge admission fees for some time. In October, the city council finally set the course for this. Anyone wishing to visit Venice next year must pay five euros on certain days. “This is a globally unique experiment. The city is complex and fragile. We must take measures because there…

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Why coconut is healthy: Nutrition Facts

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Coconuts have many uses, including food, hair, and skincare, making them an all-around superfood. Find out in this article why this popular stone fruit is so healthy! Coconut can now be used in various ways, making it a versatile ingredient. Many kitchens can no longer do without this miracle ingredient, from the well-known coconut oil to coconut chips. The options include coconut milk, coconut drink, coconut puree, coconut flour, and shredded coconut. We asked ourselves how healthy coconut actually is. Reasons why coconuts are so healthy:With its diverse products, the…

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Vienna increases bonuses for all professional groups in hospitals

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Vienna is increasing the allowances for staff in the hospitals of the Vienna Healthcare Association (WIGEV). This was announced by Viennese Mayor Michael Ludwig at a press conference on Friday with the responsible members of the city government and representatives of WIGEV and the trade union. The measures are to take effect on February 1, 2024, with an additional 150 million euros being made available for this purpose. There will be more money for all professional groups, not just doctors, as has been emphasized. The bonuses for working on Sundays…

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Weather warning | Cold snap in Austria: Where the most snow falls

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The weekend will bring cold and snow to Austria. The meteorologists at Geosphere (formerly Zamg) even issued a weather warning on Friday. This is because the stormy north-westerly wind on the mountains is causing cold and humid polar air and, thus, clouds and precipitation to accumulate on the northern side of the Alps. The areas from Vorarlberg, from the Bregenz Forest to the Styrian Salzkammergut and the Mostviertel are particularly affected. “It will snow here until Sunday evening, sometimes persistently and heavily,” says meteorologist Thomas Turecek. The snow line will…

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This WhatsApp function will now be subject to a charge

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From December, a previous advantage for Android users will no longer apply: in the future, they will only have a limited data volume available for backups. From December this year, a significant change will affect how Android users of WhatsApp can save their backups. Until now, these users have been able to store their WhatsApp backups automatically and free of charge in the Google Cloud (Google Drive), thanks to an agreement between Meta (the company behind WhatsApp) and Google. This arrangement is now ending. WhatsApp backups from Android users will…

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