What kind of vehicles with a motor are you allowed to drive in Austria without a driver’s license?

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The classic example is the eBike, which travels at a maximum speed of 25 km/h and has a top-rated continuous output of 250 watts. Other examples are motor vehicles with a full speed of 10 km/h or transport carts and self-propelled work machines. Also, go-karts, driven in a race whose track is in a closed-off area, do not require a driver’s license. Are there age restrictions for driving motorized vehicles that do not require a driver’s license? There are no age restrictions for eBikes and eScooters. However, the same rules…

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Sharp price hike expected for iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max

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Apple will unveil its latest generation of iPhones in the fall. The lineup will likely consist of 4 devices, the iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max. The latter two models will be the most expensive. Until now, iPhones have always been priced at just under $1000 for the Pro models. Now that is to be an end, as Bloomberg reports concerning people in the know. Offsetting inflationThe reason for this is high inflation. Apple wants to maintain its sales figures but earns more…

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Driving without a license? Why do high penalties and imprisonment threaten

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According to Statistics Austria, over the past five years (2018-2022), more than 2,400 people were involved in accidents without a valid driving license. On average, that’s nearly 500 people with license possession” on their accident record. Ten “apparent” drivers died in accidents in 2022 – seven with passenger cars, two with motorcycles, and one with mopeds. “However, the number of those registered in accidents without a driving license is probably just the tip of the iceberg. The number of unreported cases must be much higher – for example; there are…

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New scam – what you need to watch out for now

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With the help of fake e-mails and SMS in the name of Österreich.gv.at, Internet fraudsters try to obtain personal data from citizens. The Federal Ministry of Finance (BMF) is warning of a new scam. The fraudulent messages receive the information that the recipients should fill out an online application to receive a refund. The sender of the letters appears to be “öesterreich.gv.at” or the wording “Austria Government Digital Sales and Service.” The hyperlink included leads to a fake website in the design of FinanzOnline, which asks for the input of…

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Energy consumption is highly unequally distributed

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Wealth and energy consumption are highly unequally distributed worldwide, according to a new calculation. The top ten percent consume 20 times more energy than the bottom ten. The higher the income, the more energy-intensive people’s behaviour – they are then more likely to book a flight vacation or own a car. Accordingly, the top ten percent use 187 times more energy for their vehicles than the bottom ten, researchers from the University of Leeds report in the journal Nature Energy. They have linked data from the European Union and the…

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People with healthy lifestyles live longer

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Exercise regularly, don’t smoke or abuse painkillers: People who stick to these and other healthy behaviours live significantly longer – by over 20 years. This is shown by a new study presented at a nutrition conference in Boston/USA. Add to that low stress and alcohol, a healthy diet, sufficient sleep and good social contacts. Women who adhere to all these principles live more than 22 years longer, men even almost 24 years, according to the study presented by a team led by Xuan-Mai Nguyen from the University of Illinois at…

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Philippines: Thousands flee Typhoon Doksuri

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Typhoon “Doksuri” made landfall in the north of the Philippines with heavy rain and powerful winds. The weather service in the Southeast Asian island nation spoke of a “violent, life-threatening” storm. The national disaster management agency said today that one resident was killed in flash flooding, and more than 11,000 people were displaced. The tropical storm, named “Egay” in the Philippines, reached Fuga Island in the northern province of Cagayan early this morning with gusts of up to 240 kilometres per hour. Large parts of the region were without power,…

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Viennese clubs and pubs fight knockout drops

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During the summer, some well-known clubs and pubs will distribute information about the danger of knockout drops. There will also be actions at concerts. VIENNA. Last year, the 24-hour Women’s Emergency Hotline recorded a significant increase in consultations on knockout drops. For this reason, the city launched a broad campaign in November 2022 to raise awareness of the issue. A cocktail at the club, a glass of wine at a home party or a drink with a new acquaintance – and suddenly headaches, dizziness and fatigue, set in. Hours later,…

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Is it allowed to reheat mushrooms one more time?

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Again and again, we hear that mushrooms should not be reheated. We explain when you can heat them and when you’d better not reheat them. Reheat mushrooms: A good idea?Following specific rules, mushroom dishes can be reheated the next day.Mushrooms are perishable, so they should not be left at room temperature for too long.After preparation, they should be cooled quickly and kept in the refrigerator for one day.When reheating, heat to at least 70 degrees.Leftovers should not be reheated as toxic decomposition products may be produced.Dishes with raw mushrooms should…

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