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In terms of communication, 2025 was a year between “wow” and “ouch.” Between artificial intelligence, genuine empathy, and a whole lot of misunderstandings. Talking has never been so easy – and understanding so difficult. In this humorous review, communications expert Stefan Häseli takes a closer look: How did people communicate, which trends are casting their shadows ahead, what has developed in which direction…

“Effizient faul” by Uwe Seebacher is aimed at anyone who is under constant pressure – whether in the hospitality industry, in everyday agency life, or in management. Instead of classic self-optimization, Seebacher focuses on strategies that enable real efficiency.

The content is based on over 30 years of research and consulting practice – including for international companies and institutions. Particularly relevant are the concrete tools for decision optimization and energy distribution.

Another plus point is the transfer to everyday working life – this is not a theoretical work, but a practical guide to a new, mindful form of success.

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Efficiently lazy – Minimal effort. Maximum success.
Author: Uwe Seebacher
Publisher: edition a, Vienna
304 pages, hardcover
ISBN: 978-3-99001-804-0
Price: €28.00

With the publication of the extended ranking from 51 to 100, Latin America’s 50 Best Restaurants provides insights that are attracting worldwide attention. Few regions currently offer as much diversity, energy, and culinary innovation as Latin America—a continent where tradition and modernity collide in fascinating ways.

This year’s list includes 26 cities and 13 new entries. It tells the story of extraordinary personalities, fresh concepts, bold ideas, and culinary centers that are continuing to expand their role in the global gastronomic system.

A cookbook that tells stories and connects people: With “Apropos: Favorite Recipes!”, the Salzburg street newspaper Apropos has now compiled a selection of its popular recipe column between two covers. Since the beginning of November 2025, the book has been available for €9 exclusively from sellers on the streets of Salzburg – half of the sales price goes directly to them.

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Apropos: Favorite Recipes!
Publication date: November 3, 2025
Scope: 23 recipes on 88 pages
Print run: 5,000 copies
Price: €9
Distribution: Exclusively from Apropos vendors in Salzburg
Proceeds: Half of the sales price goes to the vendors

In November 2025, an extraordinary gastronomic event will take place in the legendary setting of the Ikarus restaurant in Red Bull Hangar-7 in Salzburg: Under the motto Tim Mälzer & Friends – A Duel, A Promise – Mission Ikarus, four of the biggest names in German-speaking cuisine have come together to cook with and against each other. At the center: Tim Mälzer, Tim Raue, Alexander Herrmann, and Lukas Mraz – complemented by the Ikarus team led by executive chef Martin Klein.

Espresso just like at the bar – 18 bar, 13,500 mAh, heats and brews at the touch of a button. Perfect for chalets, glamping, and mobile setups.