Happiness income calculated – do you earn that much?

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Happiness income describes the value above which earning more does not make you happier.Money alone does not make you happy, but it does help. An analysis now shows the exact happiness income. Austria is in the upper range. Does money make you happy? And if so, how much? Several studies have been devoted to precisely this question. Based on this, the experts at the online exchange “S Money” have calculated the so-called happiness income for (almost) all countries, including Austria. This value is strictly at the tipping point or saturation…

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More than 30 million passengers at Vienna Airport again this year

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There are signs of a recovery following the coronavirus pandemic and the resulting standstill in air traffic. For the first time since 2019, Vienna International Airport announced in a press release on Tuesday that it had broken through the 30 million passenger mark again. There were 31.7 million passengers in the record year 2019—the last year before the coronavirus pandemic. However, what pleases the airport is unlikely to trigger euphoria among environmentalists, as there were also protests this year. In 2022, 23.7 million passengers had already been counted again. Last…

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Is white baking paper unhealthier than brown?

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Whether brown or white, both types of baking paper have a special coating so that nothing sticks, and they are heat-resistant. This thin layer of silicone is criticized occasionally. Still, it is considered harmless when used correctly (i.e., as long as the temperature specifications on the packaging are adhered to, which is usually 220°). Chemist Puis Kölbener also confirmed this to Swiss television SRF: “I know of no current studies that prove the health risks of baking paper.” The results of the Lower Saxony State Office for Consumer Protection (LAVES)…

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Psalty and the Cherubim: PGG Cherubim’s First Concert Set for Saturday

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The PGG Cherubim, a talented group of young performers, is set to hold its debut concert, Psalty and Cherubim, this Saturday, 14 December, at 3:00 p.m. in Keplerplatz Church. This inspiring event highlights these children’s remarkable journey and dedication to music and performance. The concert, which promises to be a heartwarming showcase of talent and community spirit, has been enthusiastically supported by the PGG Community. The chaplain expressed his heartfelt gratitude and admiration for the effort and passion behind the initiative. “Thanks to Kay Bigyan for the motivation, initiation, and…

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2024 likely to be the warmest year since records began

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The current year is heading for a new temperature record: 2024 will almost certainly be the warmest year globally since records began. It is also likely to be the first year in which the average temperature is more than 1.5 degrees Celsius warmer than the pre-industrial average, as reported by the EU climate change service Copernicus. Copernicus relies on a data set based on billions of measurements from satellites, ships, airplanes and weather stations worldwide. The US climate agency NOAA recently also believed 2024 would likely be a record year.…

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Pope appoints 21 new cardinals including Pablo Virgilio David, Chairman of the Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines

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Pope Francis elevates 21 men, including his deputy in charge of the diocese of Rome and the archbishops of Turin, Belgrade, Lima, Tokyo, Abidjan, and Tehran, to the cardinalate in St. Peter’s Basilica on Saturday. Except for the retired Vatican diplomat Angelo Acerbi (99), all new cardinals are under 80 and would be potential papal electors. After the consistory, the College of Cardinals will have 253 members. Of these, 140 are under 80 and could participate in a conclave. The Indian Cardinal Oswald Gracias is already celebrating his 80th birthday…

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New killer disease has reached Europe

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A completely new type of disease has been spreading in the Democratic Republic of the Congo since October. The previously unknown epidemic “Disease X” with flu-like symptoms is said to have already killed 143 people. Now, a case from Italy has come to light: A man who returned from Africa with symptoms of “disease X” has been admitted to a hospital in Tuscany in recent days. According to Italian media reports, the Italian was treated at the hospital in Lucca from November 22 to December 3. The hospital informed the…

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When to buy a Christmas tree? This is the perfect date

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Buying a Christmas tree is an integral part of the pre-Christmas season for many families. But when is the right time to get the tree? According to the “Natural Christmas Tree” association, more and more people are buying their tree before the third Advent. When is it too early to buy a Christmas tree? Buying a Christmas tree: the right timeOf course, the later the tree is cut, the longer it will stay fresh. A fresh tree can be recognized by the white cut; a grey cut indicates an older…

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Austria: Who will receive less net salary from 2025

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Rental and cell phone contracts are affected not only by inflation here but also by social security contributions. They currently make up around 18 percent of your salary but are capped. The maximum contribution for social insurance is presently 6,060 euros per month. In the coming year, this amount will rise by 6.3 percent to EUR 6,450 due to indexation, resulting in an annualized amount of EUR 90,300 instead of EUR 84,840. This affects not only the social security contributions but also the marginal earnings and additional earnings limits. Despite…

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