Where to find the best tap water in the world

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The travel insurance company AllClear has set out to find the best-tasting tap water based on Reddit comments. Not every country is lucky enough to have high-quality tap water like Austria. But despite the high spring water from the Alps, our water is not the best in the world. At least, that was the conclusion of a study by travel insurance company AllClear.Almost 2,000 comments about tap water on Reddit were analyzed. The aim is to filter out the most popular travel destinations where tourists enjoy the best-tasting tap water.…

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15 degrees and more: the spring sun is now returning

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Tuesday: Sunny, but still coolThere will be widespread sunshine on Tuesday. In the morning, there will still be some residual clouds in the western valleys, and during the day, some spring clouds will develop, especially in the eastern half of the country. However, it will remain dry, and the clouds will disperse towards the evening. The wind will blow briskly from the east to northeast, especially in the Innviertel and around Lake Constance. After a frosty morning, temperatures will rise to 4 to 12 degrees during the day, with the…

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From today: 100 euro electricity bonus for Viennese households

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From today, 17 March, around 130,000 low-income households in Vienna will be able to apply for the EUR 100 compensation bonus from Wien Energie. This measure is intended to cushion the impact of the abolition of the electricity price brake and provide relief for directly affected customers. Who is eligible?Wien Energie electricity customers exempt from the ORF household tax are eligible. The credit will be offset directly against upcoming installments or outstanding invoices. The bonus can be claimed once per customer. There are three ways to apply: Online In person:…

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Pope Francis: “God will not abandon me”

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During the Angelus prayer on Sunday, Pope Francis declared that he was experiencing a “time of trial”. “I am in a time of trial and am united with many sick brothers and sisters who are as fragile as I am at this moment,” the Pope wrote in the Angelus prayer, which was published in written form as in previous weeks. “Our bodies are weak, but nothing can prevent us from loving, praying, giving ourselves, being luminous signs of hope for one another in faith. How much light shines in this…

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Five years after the first lockdown – traces of the pandemic in Austria

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The first nationwide coronavirus lockdown occurred in Austria on 16 March 2020. Public life was drastically restricted to contain the spread of the virus. Exactly five years ago today, on 16 March 2020, the first nationwide corona lockdown was enacted in Austria to curb the spread of the disease. Austria went into a state of emergency that was to last for several months. Nobody knew the effects at the time. Measures in AustriaThe first corona death was reported on 12 March 2020, and four days later the first lockdown was…

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Does coffee really help against drowsiness at the wheel?

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If you’re feeling tired, you probably reach for a cup of coffee here and there. But does this drink help against drowsiness? During the vacation season, many people set off on vacation by car. But they all know that moment behind the wheel when you almost nod off. Then it’s best to pull over and rest. But quite a few people prefer a different remedy: to wake themselves up again, they drink coffee (which you should never drink on an empty stomach). Whether this helps against drowsiness has now been…

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New regulations: This will soon change for all pensioners in Austria

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The government is planning far-reaching changes to the pension system starting in June 2025. In addition to increased health insurance contributions for pensioners, adjustments to the retirement age, and new regulations for additional earnings are also planned. These measures are part of the restructuring plan for the budget deficit. Government reaches into the pockets of senior citizensFrom 1 June 2025, health insurance contributions for pensions will be increased from 5.1 percent to 6.0 percent. This will lead to a noticeable reduction in net pensions. An average old-age pension means an…

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For World Sleep Day 2025: This is the best time to go to sleep

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Last Friday, 14 March 2025, World Sleep Day was celebrated under the motto “Make Sleep Health a Priority.” Scientific findings clearly show that good sleep is essential for our health. However, the right time of day is also crucial. A recent study has investigated the optimal time to go to sleep. An international team of researchers from Stanford University analyzed the sleeping habits of 74,000 people, the data of which came from the UK Biobank. The scientists investigated whether there is a connection between bedtime and mental health—with an astonishing…

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Warning about scam: Fake calls from the UK on the rise

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“Since 1 March, we have registered 250 complaints about fraudulent calls from the UK in the number misuse reporting center. This is a very high increase within a very short period of time and leads to the conclusion that the number of unreported cases is significantly higher,” says Dr. Klaus M. Steinmaurer, Managing Director of RTR for Telecommunications and Post. His tip: “If the numbers of calls begin with +44, you should ask yourself whether you are actually expecting a call from the UK. If not, don’t even pick up…

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