PHILIPPINE EMBASSY ADVANCES ETHICAL RECRUITMENT OF FILIPINO DRIVERS IN SLOVAKIA

Šamorín, Slovakia | 25 September 2025 — The Philippine Embassy in Vienna reports that they promoted ethical recruitment practices for skilled Filipino drivers and transport professionals together with the Migrant Workers Office (MWO) Vienna during the CESMAD Road Transport Conference held on 25 September 2025 in Šamorín, Slovakia. According to CESMAD Slovakia, the country faces a shortage of around 16,000 drivers in its transport sector. Filipino drivers are increasingly in demand due to their strong technical skills, professionalism, and proficiency in English. At the conference, the Philippine delegation set up…

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Sunshine and mild temperatures are expected over the weekend

Austria can expect calm and mild autumn weather for this time of year over the next few days. According to Thursday’s forecast by Geosphere Austria, high pressure will bring mostly sunny and dry conditions, with local fog and high fog patches clearing quickly in most areas. Only in the north and east will there be occasional thicker clouds, with rain possible in some areas. Temperatures will remain above average, reaching up to 21 degrees in some places. On Friday, the weather in the south and west will be mostly sunny…

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19th Century Masterpiece by Filipino Painter Juan Luna to be Auctioned at Dorotheum Vienna

Vienna, Austria – October 8, 2025 – The Dorotheum, one of the world’s oldest and most prestigious auction houses, is currently hosting a live auction at Palais Dorotheum featuring a remarkable 19th-century painting by celebrated Filipino master Juan Luna y Novicio. The auction, which runs until October 22, 2025, includes Luna’s exceptional oil on canvas titled “Lady in a Red Dress with a Manila Shawl (Una Manola)”, signed and dated Luna Paris (1886). Measuring 112 x 61.5 cm and originating from a European private collection, this rare artwork is expected…

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New rules for bank transfers in effect as of today

The rules for bank transfers are changing as of today, Thursday. Banks within the eurozone are now required to offer real-time transfers. There are also new security measures in place: before completing the transfer, banks check whether the IBAN and the recipient’s name match. This is intended to prevent fraud and combat it more effectively. A kind of traffic light system has been introduced for IBAN name matching. Before the customer approves the transfer, this system checks whether the IBAN and the recipient’s name match. If the two parameters match,…

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City of Vienna warns of new scam

The City of Vienna warns of a scam involving fake collection emails for “parking fines.” The City of Vienna has received reports of emails in which a collection agency called COEO-Inkasso demands alleged “parking fines” on behalf of the city. Among other things, recipients are offered a “settlement with a 50% discount” if they acknowledge the claim. City of Vienna provides tips against scam MA 67 – Parking Space Monitoring emphasizes that there is no cooperation between the City of Vienna and “COEO-Inkasso.” The emails mentioned are fake messages. The…

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Women, Youth, and Civil Society Unite to Advance UN SDGs for 2030: Ensuring No One Is Left Behind

Vienna, Austria / 30 September 2025 — The Women’s Federation for World Peace (WFWP) successfully hosted an international online event titled “What Women, Youth, and Civil Society Can Bring to the Table to Support the UN SDGs for 2030 – Ensuring No One Is Left Behind.” Bringing together women leaders, youth representatives, and civil society partners from across the globe, the event served as the 10th edition of WFWP’s “Meet & Greet” series. It highlighted the power of collaboration, dialogue, and shared action in advancing the United Nations Sustainable Development…

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British magazine names Vienna the friendliest city in Europe

Readers of the British luxury travel magazine Condé Nast Traveller voted Vienna the friendliest city in Europe. This was announced by Vienna Tourism on Tuesday. And Vienna’s charm even scores well in the magazine’s global ranking. The Austrian capital comes in second place behind the Ecuadorian capital, Quito. A total of more than 180,000 responses were received in the poll. Among other things, respondents were asked which destinations they would visit again. In the “Friendliest Cities” category, Vienna came out on top in the European ranking among British respondents. Florence,…

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WhatsApp without a cell phone number: This is what’s changing for everyone

A massive step for WhatsApp users: The messenger app is planning a significant update. In the future, phone numbers could become obsolete. WhatsApp is facing a radical change! The popular messenger app is planning a mega update that will completely change the registration and usage process. Cell phone numbers will soon be obsolete. Instead, individual user names will be introduced—more data protection, more anonymity, and more control for all users, as has been suggested. WhatsApp is breaking with a decades-long tradition. Until now, the cell phone number has been at…

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Cell phone addiction: Why smartphones cause pain

Our “hinge” between the head and body is exposed to massive strain when we use our cell phones frequently. This puts pressure on the so-called “atlas vertebra.” People stare at their smartphones for hours on end. Whether on the subway, in a café, or at home on the couch—their gaze is directed downward, their head tilts forward, and their posture becomes tense. Doctors are sounding the alarm because this habit can have serious consequences. The atlas vertebra, known as C1 in technical terminology, is the topmost vertebra in the cervical…

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