Month: June 2024

Women’s Federation for World Peace: “Meet and Greet 5”

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The Women’s Federation for World Peace, based in Vienna, Austria, will host a must-attend virtual event on June 11, 2024, that you won’t miss. With the theme of “Working Together for a More Resilient and Sustainable Future for Generations to Come,” this global gathering will bring together an esteemed panel of international speakers to share their insights and inspire action. Moderated by the dynamic Merle Soquila-Blaschke, an Austrian-Filipina powerhouse, the event will also feature the captivating musical talents of Erin Silangil, another individual of Filipino heritage. This promises to be…

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Prepare broccoli correctly: How to preserve the vitamins

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Broccoli is a real powerhouse among vegetables known for its nutrient density. Proper preparation plays a crucial role in how many of the valuable ingredients are retained. According to a report by myHOMEBOOK, there are various methods of preparing broccoli that not only improve the taste but also preserve valuable vitamins and minerals. Steaming broccoli is one of the recommended methods. This is particularly beneficial as it preserves most of the nutrients and the natural color of the vegetable. When steaming, the broccoli is placed in a colander over boiling…

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10th General Assembly of European Network of Filipino Diaspora (ENFID) held in Vienna

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The 10th General Assembly of the European Network of Filipino Diaspora (ENFiD), held at the United Nations Headquarters in Vienna, Austria, was a resounding success. Attended by nearly 100 delegates from various ENFiD chapters across Europe, the event was a testament to the resilience and empowerment of the Filipino diaspora. The assembly began with a family photo shoot of the ENFiD community, followed by a guided tour of the prestigious UN building. High-level sessions commenced at 10 a.m., with ENFiD Chairperson Christian Estrada warmly welcoming the delegates and elaborating on…

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Auroras over Austria again in June

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Normally, auroras are hard to find; the bright colours in the sky shine over Iceland, Finland or Sweden. In May, however, the natural spectacle could also be observed over Austria when the sunspot AR 13664 caused 12 class X solar flares within 6 days, as reported by Futurezone. The result was auroras, or northern lights, in the sky. Particularly strong solar stormsThe colorful lights can be seen near the Earth’s poles – they occur when invisible particles emanate from the sun that is not normally visible except when they burn…

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