iPhone: Last year’s models partly significantly cheaper alternative

Since 2007, Apple has regularly caused a sensation with new iPhone models – and attracts price-sensitive consumers: Those who don’t necessarily want to buy the latest model hope for lower prices on the previous year’s model. The calculation works out, to some extent, as an analysis by the retailer comparison portal geizhals.at shows. Many Apple customers are eagerly awaiting the presentation of the new iPhone models announced for tomorrow, Tuesday. If the devices meet the expectations of the Apple fan community, they are quite willing to dig deeper into their…

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New Corona wave – but we do NOT have to reactivate the old protective measures

The coronavirus is spreading more strongly again; an autumn wave is already rolling in. On ORF, virologist Monika Redlberger-Fritz explains the consequences. Even though it may have disappeared from public perception, the coronavirus continues circulating. After the variant “Eris,” “Pirola” is now spreading to more countries; therefore, Israel even wants to reactivate an old protective measure. Now, the first summer without restrictions is coming to an end. But how dangerous are these new variants for Austria? Are hospitals threatened by a recent flood of Corona patients in the winter? Corona…

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„Donauradtour“ in three days – a breathtaking experience

The Donauradweg is a classic among the cycling trails. And even in the run-up to our cycling trip, we had heard many good things about this tour on the second-largest river in Europe. Accordingly, our anticipation was incredible. Since the Donauradweg is also super marked in Austria, it is practically possible to go. There are three stages of the Danube Road from Vienna to Passau. To our pleasure, Julian, Rudi, and I could roll off on August 21, 2023! The Danube road to Passau 1st stage – 21 August 2023…

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“1st Vienna ArtPark“ Art on the fence in the Börsepark, Vienna, with Filipino participation – held

The “1st Vienna ArtPark,” a colourful cultural festival – an open-air platform and cultural hotspot in Hermann-Gmeiner Park in Vienna’s First District, opposite the Stock Exchange, was held on September 9, 2023. For one day, from 12 to 18 o’clock, artworks by artists were presented in public space under the open sky, if necessary, with the help of fences. The park thus becomes a low-threshold and inclusive meeting zone for art enthusiasts and creators alike, an art marketplace, and a networking platform. A rich international culinary offering, a children’s programme,…

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Peñafrancia Fluvial Procession 2023 to Bratislava

Among the Bicolanos and other devotees in Vienna, September is a time of intense religious celebration organized around devotion to Bicol’s patron, whom her devotees endearingly call Ina or Mother. The Peñafrancia festival has become an essential marker for the Bicolanos here as they celebrate the 18th Penanfrancia Fluvial Celebrations in Austria. The religious event will be held on September 16, 2023. The Fluvial Procession will begin at the Vienna Reichsbrücke (Dock 7). The MS Tegethoff leaving for Bratislava will embark at 8 AM. A procession and Mass will be…

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When to put potatoes with shoots in the trash

Who doesn’t know it: you buy a bag of potatoes, and after a short time, they germinate and shoot sprouts from the tubers? But when do grown potatoes belong in the garbage? In most cases, sprouting potatoes belong in the trash. The more shoots that can be seen, the more solanine is produced in the potato, which is toxic. Solanine causes headaches, nausea and vomiting to respiratory problems in humans. The rule of thumb is: if the potato is still plump and there are only up to five buds, you…

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Late summer takes a break towards midweek

The hot weather for this time of year will continue until Tuesday. On Wednesday, a cold front will pass over Austria. In the past week, an extensive high named Patricia has continuously influenced the Alpine region. With a maximum of 26 to 31 degrees, the maximum values are currently 6 to 10 degrees above the seasonal average. However, the high-pressure influence slowly wears off in the new week, and a cold front moves through in the middle of the week. “Temperatures will approach the seasonal average by midweek,” forecasts Manfred…

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The last days of summer – weather turn changes everything

From the middle of the week, a weather turn drives away sunshine and summer. High Patricia continues to dominate the weather pattern in the Alpine region. In the very dry air, clouds and rain are absent. A stable omega high-pressure weather situation currently determines the Alpine region’s weather pattern through the weekend. Thus, the weather will be calm and often sunny into the new week. According to the current forecast from UBIMET, the isolated and short warm thunderstorms on Monday over the western mountains are the exception. On Tuesday, the…

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Venice to test fee system for day tourists in 2024

Venice – Venice plans to test a controversial fee system for daytrippers starting next spring to limit crowds in the World Heritage city. According to the city administration, daytrippers will be charged a fee of five euros for entry to the historic centre. The aim, it said, is to “scale down” daytime tourism in the Italian lagoon city “at certain times” in recognition of Venice’s “fragility and uniqueness. The controversial project has yet to be approved by the city council. Many details are still unclear, especially regarding the number of…

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