Not many people know this: This is how often you should change your toothbrush

Many people assume their dental hygiene is under control, but small mistakes can easily creep into everyday life. How you use and care for your toothbrush can greatly impact your oral hygiene—and experts have clear recommendations. The Huffington Post reports. Electric toothbrush Did you know that you shouldn’t “scrub” your teeth with an electric toothbrush? Instead, the brush head should glide gently over each tooth without moving it up, down, or sideways. According to experts, there is a risk of damaging the bristles and reducing the toothbrush’s effectiveness if too…

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Numerous victims of “phishing traps”: Police warn of fraud scam

The perpetrators obtain personal data via text messages and deceptively genuine-looking bank websites. A group of criminals operating throughout Austria is believed to have tricked several men and women with “phishing traps” at the beginning of January. One of them is a 36-year-old woman from southeastern Styria. On 7 January, she reported that she had been lured to a deceptively real-looking bank website via text message and entered personal data using a QR code. The police said on Friday that money was then withdrawn from her account in Vienna. It…

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Austro-Filipino Countertenor JJ represents Austria at the Eurovision Song Contest

It is now clear which red-white-red act will be in the ESC race. According to media reports, Johannes Pietsch will represent Austria at the 69th Eurovision Song Contest in Basel under his stage name JJ. The 23-year-old Austrian-Filipino countertenor has already caused a sensation in the world of classical music. The countertenor, Johannes Pietsch, will represent Austria under JJ’s stage name at the 69th Eurovision Song Contest in Basel. This was confirmed by ORF on Thursday morning. The 23-year-old, who has been successful on the State Opera stage to date…

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When are you full? How much your stomach can take?

Our stomach is a stretchy muscle that can take a lot. But at some point, it comes to an end. If your waistband pinches after a meal, it’s because your stomach has expanded and demands space. But how far can the stomach actually expand? While the stomach is usually the size of a 0.5-liter beverage can, it can expand to the size of a 2-liter bottle. “The size of the stomach can quadruple or more,” Dr. Arthur Beyder, professor of medicine and physiology at the Mayo Clinic, told Live Science.…

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Rain and snow: cold front brings winter back

The unusually spring-like temperatures will be over again starting next weekend. A cold front across Austria will bring rain and fresh snow in some federal states. A maximum of eight degrees is expected for the weekend. The cold front from the northwest will reach the whole of Austria on Friday. It will remain cloudy throughout the morning. However, it should remain dry in the east and south. Otherwise, isolated rain showers may occur. The maximum daily temperatures will be between three and eleven degrees at most. Many dense clouds will…

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Charge your smartphone battery correctly: You should avoid this typical mistake

Huawei explains that there is a specific procedure for charging a cell phone. What should be done first: connecting the smartphone to the cable or plugging the charger into the socket? Even though smartphone battery performance has improved significantly, especially in recent years, and cell phones no longer need to be plugged in quite so often, the charging process remains an (almost) daily ritual. You can’t really do much wrong here—or can you? Smartphone manufacturer Huawei has addressed the issue and explained the correct sequence. Of course, this also applies…

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Babaylan Austria’s Generous Donation Supports Kindergarten Project in Idio, Antique

Babaylan Austria, a dedicated Philippine women’s organization based in Austria, continues to empower Filipino women in educational, economic, cultural, and social spheres. With a deep commitment to uplifting communities, the group also assists women and children in need in Austria and the Philippines. In November 2024, Babaylan Austria organized a grand masquerade ball, a spectacular event that brought together supporters and advocates of Filipino empowerment. The event celebrated Filipino culture and solidarity and served a noble cause. A portion of the proceeds from this vibrant gathering was earmarked for a…

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Retired Nurses and Midwives Association in Austria Plans First Anniversary Celebration

Vienna, Austria – January 29, 2025— The Retired Nurses and Midwives Association in Austria (RNMAA) recently held a planning meeting for its first-anniversary celebration, which will take place on 30 August 2025 at the Marriott Hotel in Vienna. The event will also honour Filipino nurses from Batch 1975 and recognise their contributions to the healthcare sector. The meeting, attended by key members, focused on finalizing details of the anniversary program, guest list, and logistical arrangements. The RNMAA expects distinguished guests from the Philippine Embassy in Austria and the Austrian government,…

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Austrian Academic Discovers Mislabeled 1887 Letter from Jose Rizal at Vienna City Library

In an intriguing turn of events, Dr Johann Stockinger, a noted Austrian academic and the Vice President of the Austro-Philippine Society, uncovered a mislabeled letter written by Dr Jose Rizal, the Philippines’ national hero, at the Vienna City Library. The discovery, made in September 2023, shines a light on Rizal’s historical correspondence and highlights the intricate web of relationships he maintained with international figures during his time. This article explores the significance of this discovery, the historical context surrounding the letter, and the implications for understanding Rizal’s connections with Austria.…

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