Over 40 percent of the population in Vienna are immigrants

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More than every fifth person living in Austria was born abroad. On January 1, 2024, 2.038 million people born abroad were living in Austria, which corresponds to 22.3 percent of the total population. Compared to the beginning of the year five years ago, the proportion has risen by 2.7 percentage points, according to a new brochure published by the Integration Fund (ÖIF). The largest group of people not born in Austria comes from Germany (265,100). The second largest group was born in Bosnia-Herzegovina (178,900), followed by Turkey (165,300). Within Austria,…

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Vienna Cybercrime Helpline: Over 2,000 cases dealt with

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The City of Vienna’s Cybercrime Helpline, which was founded two years ago as the first point of contact for cybercrime, has supported over 2,000 potential victims of fraud since its inception. This year, the helpline has been contacted more than 1,000 times. An analysis has shown that cyber fraud was the reason for consultations in around 55 percent of situations. This mainly involves the loss of money and information online. Phishing and blackmail emails are the next two biggest factors in the requests for help, each accounting for around eleven…

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Inner clock: How to help your body with the time change

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We all have an internal clock inside us; it influences our daily lives without our conscious realization. This internal clock, also known as the circadian rhythm, controls various processes in our body and ensures that we feel awake and focused or tired and exhausted. The science behind this internal timer is called chronobiology. We show you how to increase your well-being and improve your health with simple tricks from chronobiology, not just around the six-monthly time change. 24-hour rhythm The term “circadian” means “approximately one day” and refers to the…

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Everything will be more expensive in 2025

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Driving will be more expensive in 2025. As announced on Thursday, the new vignette will cost 103.80 euros—a whopping 7.7 percent increase. Those who prefer to travel by train will also have to pay significantly more. The price of the Austria-wide climate ticket will be increased by law from January 1st. The joint annual ticket for all public transport in the country will then cost EUR 1,179.30 instead of the previous EUR 1,095. The discounted Youth, Senior and Special tickets will be available for EUR 884.20 instead of the current…

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Celebrating 35 Years of Kapunungan sa mga Bisaya sa Austria: A Legacy of Community and Compassion

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Thirty-five years ago, in March 1989, a small gathering took place in front of a restaurant in Vienna, Austria, that would begin a transformative journey for the Filipino Visayan community abroad. Excited by the prospect of connecting with others from their homeland, a handful of Visayans joined together and envisioned a formal organization. “Bay, kadaghan god diay nga Bisaya sa Vienna. Unsa kaha no, magtukod ta og Kapunongan,” one of them suggested, noting the growing number of fellow Visayans in the city. With these words, the idea for the Kapunungan…

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Up to 19 degrees: Autumn will be mild again next week

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As the meteorologists from Geosphere Austria forecast on Sunday, we can expect calm and, above all, mild fall weather in the coming week. Although most days start with fog or high fog, this will usually clear quickly and allow the sun to shine. Daytime highs will be in the double digits throughout, with temperatures of up to 19 degrees possible. Monday will start with fog and high fog again over the lowlands valleys and basins. Away from the fog, it will be quite sunny. As the day progresses, however, the…

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Support Typhoon Kristine Victims: A Call for Help from Bikol Society Austria and Filipino Catholic Chaplaincy and Philippinische Gottesdienst Gemeinde (PCGG)

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The recent Typhoon Kristine has left a trail of devastation across the Philippines, particularly in Polangui, Albay, where families are displaced and facing severe hardship. In response, the Bikol Society Austria (BSA), in collaboration with the Filipino Catholic Chaplaincy (FCC) and the Philippine Gottesdienst-Gemeinde, is contacting our community here in Austria and beyond to gather urgent relief for those affected. Together, we can provide much-needed support to our kababayans during this challenging time. How Your Donation Can Make a Difference Your generosity, whether big or small, will have a meaningful…

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National Holiday in Austria on October 26 – Message of the Austrian President Van der Bellen

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In his TV address on National Day, Federal President Alexander Van der Bellen called on us to work together to find solutions to the many challenges we currently face. To do this, we must “let go of old recipes” and “dare to try something new,” he said in his speech on Saturday evening. He also recommended “new approaches” in terms of approach, style, and results for the future federal government. At the same time, he swore the population to painful reforms. “There is no painless way to solve the problems”…

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Action Tulong: Filipinos in Austria Unite to Aid Typhoon Victims in Nabua, Camarines Sur

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In a united call to action, the Global Save Life Foundation and the Council of Filipino Associations in Austria are launching Action Tulong to support typhoon victims in Nabua, Camarines Sur. This initiative aims to mobilize Filipinos residing in Austria to offer meaningful aid to their kababayans in the Bicol region, who have suffered devastating losses due to recent typhoons. The Action Tulong campaign underscores the Filipino spirit of bayanihan—the practice of communal unity and cooperation in times of need. The Global Save Life Foundation and the Council of Filipino…

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