The Philippine Embassy in Austria and the University of Applied Arts Vienna (Angewandte) signed a donation agreement on 24 August 2023 in Vienna to establish a Philippine Research Initiative under the latter’s strategies department, considered the first of its kind in Austria. Angewandte is the leading competence centre for artistic and scientific research in Austria. The Embassy of the Republic of the Philippines is donating 3 million Philippine Pesos–approximately fifty thousand Euros–to the University of Applied Arts Vienna for studies centred on Filipino culture and heritage. The initial offering will…
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KUBŌ – Arts and Culture Festival of the Filipino diaspora
From September 1 to 3, the Seestadt Kultur Garage, Am-Strom-Park 18, 1220 Vienna, will host an impressive spectacle with a colourful programme. It is a colourful cultural offer coming to the Danube City at the beginning of September. From September 1 to 3, the Filipino Diaspora Art and Culture Festival will be held at the Kulturgarage Seestadt for three days. Under the motto “Evolving Filipino Heritage”, visitors can expect impressive performances, colourful presentations of Filipino culture, exciting workshops and panel discussions, and a taste of the culinary delights of the…
Read MoreWho has priority when entering the traffic circle?
When did this start, that traffic circles have become the state of the art of traffic routing? No matter. They keep traffic flowing. And although the rules that apply there should have gotten around by now, there are still ambiguities. Or is it rather the ignorance of many drivers that is annoying? Some turn left when entering a traffic circle, others don’t turn left when leaving it, and who has the right of way anyway? Lack of clarity about how to behave appropriately before or in a traffic circle increases…
Read MoreiPhone 15: All details that are already known
In mid-September, Apple presents its latest iPhone generation, including the new iOS operating system. The iPhone 15 is expected to bring many innovations and changes. We have summarized all rumours and leaked information for you from new materials, controls, camera changes, and ports and partly a new front design. There will undoubtedly be 4 iPhone models again: iPhone 15iPhone 15 PlusiPhone 15 ProiPhone 15 Pro Max The details of the iPhone 15 models at a glanceiPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus Display size: 6.1 and 6.7 inchesDynamic Island for all…
Read MorePrices of goods and services will increase starting September 2023
How quickly time flies: Friday marks the start of the ninth month in 2023, bringing a lot with it. Here are eight minor and significant changes with implications for everyday life. The music streaming service Spotify is raising its prices. Instead of 9.99 euros per month, 10.99 euros per month will be due for the Individual Premium subscription in the future. According to the email, those who do not agree to the new price will be downgraded to the free subscription with advertising. Existing customers still have until September 30…
Read MoreDoes alcohol have a faster and more intense effect at high temperatures?
It is often said that alcohol has a faster and stronger effect at high temperatures. We’ll tell you what’s true. If you drink a few beers on the beach and jump into the cold water to cool off, they say you’re putting your life in danger. Consuming alcoholic beverages before swimming carries some risks: Anyone who goes swimming drunk, for example, is risking their life. Even small amounts of alcohol can significantly impair coordination. Bathers then quickly overestimate their abilities. Those who go into cool water heated and intoxicated also…
Read MoreHow too much screen time harms our children
The first contact usually takes place in the first year of life. Even the youngest children like to look at photos or videos on their parents’ smartphones. Among three- to six-year-olds, it is already 81 percent who are on the Internet every day, says Marietheres van Veen, who works as a Safer Internet trainer at schools. “I know how difficult it is for parents to counteract this,” says van Veen, partly because the parents’ generation has not experienced primary digital education. But Van Veen doesn’t want to recommend maximum screen…
Read MoreHeat record in Austria set
The heat wave continues in the east of Austria; in the west, it is ending – but it does not leave without new records. In Vienna, an incredible 36 degrees were measured on Friday. Because of the sultry weather, the perceived temperature is even higher. Also, the rest of the weekend continues with temperatures beyond 30 degrees; only on Monday is it expected to cool down. In the west of Austria, for example, in Innsbruck, the heat wave ends on Saturday. But even on Friday, values of 32 degrees were…
Read MoreSoon, the 2023 climate bonus will begin to be paid out
Soon, the 2023 climate bonus will begin to be paid out, and this year’s amount will be significantly lower than last year’s. This year, the climate bonus comes in a slimmed-down version. On the one hand, the anti-inflation bonus of €250 will be eliminated entirely. On the other hand, the climate bonus will be paid out regionally this year (maximum €220; last year, €250 for everyone). So anyone expecting another €500 cash injection this year will be disappointed. But how does the climate bonus work? On the one hand, there…
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