Philippine Embassy in Vienna Opens Special Art Exhibition in Celebration of National Arts Month

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Vienna, Austria — In celebration of National Arts Month, observed throughout February in the Philippines, the Philippine Embassy in Vienna hosted a special art exhibition featuring the works of the Members of the Filipino Visual Artists in Austria (FVAA). The exhibition ran from 25 to 27 February 2026 at the Philippine Embassy Office, Ares Tower, Donau-City-Straße, 1220 Vienna, with the official opening held on 25 February at 18:00 hours. The event highlighted the creativity, talent, and cultural contributions of Filipino artists living in Austria. It also underscored the Embassy’s commitment…

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AKH Vienna and MedUni Vienna ranked 20th in the World’s Best Hospitals 2026

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The Vienna General Hospital (AKH Wien) and the university clinics it operates together with the Medical University of Vienna have reached 20th place in the World’s Best Hospitals 2026 ranking, moving up seven spots compared to last year. The ranking is commissioned by Newsweek and compiled in cooperation with data provider Statista. Strong improvement in global comparison After placing 27th the previous year, AKH Wien/MedUni Wien has now advanced into the top 20, positioning itself among the leading hospitals worldwide. The result highlights the close integration of patient care, research,…

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Austria’s Inflation Drops to 2.0% in January Amid Sharp Slowdown

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Austria entered 2026 with a noticeable cooling of inflation, offering a rare moment of relief after years of elevated price pressures. Consumer prices rose by just 2.0 percent in January, a sharp slowdown from December’s 3.8 percent, Statistics Austria confirmed on Wednesday. Month-on-month, prices even declined by 0.7 percent. The eurozone, too, saw easing inflation, with Eurostat reporting a rate of 1.7 percent. One factor dominated the shift: electricity prices. A year ago, the end of Austria’s electricity price cap had triggered a surge in household energy bills. This January,…

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Why February Is the Shortest Month: The Strange Story Behind 28 (and Sometimes 29) Days

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Every year, February arrives like a brief pause in the calendar—swift, compact, and slightly peculiar. While other months stretch confidently across 30 or 31 days, February seems almost shy, offering just 28 days most years and a bonus 29th day only once every four years. But this oddity isn’t a mistake or a cosmic coincidence. It’s the result of ancient politics, astronomical precision, and a bit of Roman ego. A Calendar Born From Chaos To understand February’s unusual length, we need to travel back more than 2,700 years to the…

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Like Alcohol: What Smartphone Addiction Is Really Doing to Us

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A quick glance at your phone — and suddenly 20 minutes have vanished. Checking messages, scrolling through social media, watching a short video: for many people, the smartphone has become a constant companion. But where does useful connectivity end, and where does dependency begin? More and more experts are warning about the consequences of excessive phone use, from concentration problems to sleep disturbances. “Smartphone addiction” isn’t an official medical diagnosis, but it describes a pattern of behavior that is becoming increasingly visible in everyday life. According to Alfred U. Musalek…

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Switch to Daylight Saving Time: When We Need to Change the Clocks

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Every year—at least twice—the same questions come up: When does daylight saving time start again? When does standard time return? And do we move the clocks forward or back? In Austria, daylight saving time officially begins on Sunday, 29 March 2026. At 2:00 a.m., clocks will be set forward to 3:00 a.m. This means the night is one hour shorter, but evenings will stay brighter for longer. This year’s date falls one day earlier than last year, when the change took place on 30 March. The reason is simple: according…

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UNWG Leadership Joins Hungarian National Assembly President at Hungarian Reception

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12 January 2026, Vienna, Austria- The President, Ruiqing Zhou and the 1st Vice President, Maria Zelda Rojas, of the United Nations Women’s Guild (UNWG) attended the New Year’s Reception hosted by Her Excellency Edit Szilágyiné Bátorfi, Ambassador of Hungary to the Republic of Austria, on the evening of 12 January 2026. Ambassador Bátorfi, a seasoned diplomat with a distinguished career in Hungary’s foreign service, has led the Hungarian diplomatic mission in Austria since her appointment, focusing on deepening bilateral relations and cultural ties. The event was held at the historic…

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Most Vienna Residents Rarely or Never Drive a Car

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Most people aged 16 and older living in Vienna rarely or never drive a car, according to a VCÖ analysis based on data from Statistics Austria. “Car fasting” isn’t limited to the traditional fasting season in Austria. Nationwide, 34 percent of people aged 16 and over rarely or never drive. In Vienna, that number rises to 63 percent, according to the latest analysis by the Austrian Transport Club (VCÖ). Interestingly, outside Vienna, people in the western federal states drive significantly less than those in the eastern regions. 1.8 Million People…

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Police Warn: More Burglars Using Italy’s Strange “Cookie Trick”

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As the darker months set in, concerns about home break-ins rise across Europe. Police are now warning about a particularly unusual method spreading from Italy to other countries, including Germany: the so‑called “cookie trick.” What sounds almost humorous at first glance is, in fact, a simple but effective tactic used by burglars to identify empty homes. A New Burglary Method From Italy According to the Italian daily Leggo.it, authorities have reported a surge in break-ins involving this peculiar strategy. German outlets, including Ippen Media, note that similar cases have already…

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