Exclusive interview with the Pope: Leo XIV makes people sit up and take notice

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Excerpts from the interview were published on Sunday, the Pope’s 70th birthday. Leo XIV talks at length about his experience as the first US-born pope and the first pope with Peruvian citizenship. He jokes about which team he would cheer for in a soccer World Cup and shares his views on the papacy and current issues, such as peace in Ukraine and the polarization that divides many parts of the world. “The Latin American perspective is very valuable to me.” “I am, of course, North American and feel very much…

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Hallstatt: the second most beautiful village in the world

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The travel company “Unforgettable Travel Company” has named the most beautiful villages in the world for Forbes magazine. Particularly pleasing: an Austrian village secured a place on the podium. In the middle of the beautiful Salzkammergut region lies a village that is causing a stir around the world. We are talking about Hallstatt, a picturesque town whose streets and houses date back to the 16th century. A particularly prominent tourist hotspot is the Salzwelten, a former salt mine with an underground lake. Every year, the Austrian town attracts between one…

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Coffee in the morning puts you in a good mood

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People who regularly consume caffeine are usually in a better mood after a cup of coffee, especially in the morning. This has been confirmed by a new study conducted at Bielefeld University and the University of Warwick in the UK. The researchers explain the mood-lifting effect as follows: Caffeine blocks the adenosine receptors in the brain, making you feel more alert and energetic. Receptors are a kind of tiny antenna—and they often dock with a substance that makes us tired, namely adenosine. The scientists also investigated whether coffee has different…

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Sun, rain, sun again: This is what the weather will be like next week

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The weather over the next few days will be varied: the week will start with lots of sun and pleasant temperatures, but will become mixed again in the middle of the week. On Tuesday, a cold front will bring heavy rain in some areas, and on Wednesday, clouds will prevail in many places. According to Geosphere Austria, pleasant weather will return on Thursday, with temperatures reaching 27 degrees Celsius and late summer conditions expected for the weekend. On Monday, a temporary high-pressure system will bring sunny weather to many places.…

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First Filipinska Barrio Fiesta 2025 in Prague

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Prague, September 13, 2025 – The Filipino community in Prague made history this year with the staging of the Filipinska Barrio Fiesta 2025, the first large-scale outdoor Filipino fiesta ever held in the Czech Republic. The celebration drew hundreds of Filipinos from across the country, transforming the venue into a vibrant showcase of Filipino tradition, food, music, and camaraderie. The event was made possible through the support of the Philippine Embassy in Prague and the active Filipino organizations based in the Czech Republic. Their collaboration ensured that the community could…

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Worth up to €3.300,000! Maybe you have these €2 coins in your wallet

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They lie innocently in your wallet, yet some of them are worth up to €100,000. It’s worth taking a closer look, because some 2-euro coins turn out to be real treasures. Misprints and rare editions are particularly sought after. The “fried egg” misprint, for example, is worth up to 100 euros. This misprint is a 1 or 2 euro coin whose interior is oval rather than round. The actual value of the coin depends on the size of the misprint. Coin featuring Grace Kelly worth up to €3,300 A “stamp…

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How healthy are “healthy” foods really?

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What is celebrated as “healthy” today will be outdated tomorrow. A food is praised in one study and demonized in the next, leaving many people confused, uncertain, and searching for guidance. This is exactly where nutritionists Achim Sam and Professor Christian Sina come in. Their joint book aims to dispel half-truths, trends, and nutritional dogmas. The two provide clear answers to dietary questions that concern many people. Nuts—the perfect snack? Studies attest to their impressive effects: they can lower blood pressure, promote concentration, reduce cholesterol levels—and even extend life expectancy.…

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Coffee after a meal: Why drinking coffee after eating is not a good idea

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On average, 2.5 cups of coffee are consumed per day. This makes coffee one of the most popular beverages in this country. However, it is better to avoid coffee immediately after a meal. Whether for breakfast, at lunchtime in the office, or in the afternoon at a café, coffee is undoubtedly one of the most popular beverages of all. We also like to treat ourselves to a cup of coffee after a meal. After all, coffee stimulates digestion and dispels tiredness. But is it really true that coffee is good…

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Study: Social media can enrich romantic relationships

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Romantic relationships are increasingly influenced by social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. Social media often fuels envy and jealousy. But social media can also have a positive effect on romantic relationships. On Instagram, TikTok, and other platforms, influencers and private individuals give their followers insights into their lives and relationships. Even though these insights are usually embellished, users take them as an opportunity to measure the quality of their own relationship and their partner’s behavior against social media content. Social media can negatively influence romantic relationships by…

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