Month: June 2024

126th Commemoration of Philippine Independence, staged in Vienna

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Filipinos in Austria celebrated the 126th Philippine Independence Day with a range of activities highlighting their rich cultural heritage and national pride. The celebration provided a platform for the Filipino community in Austria to come together, fostering a sense of unity and cultural connection while commemorating the historic day when the Philippines declared its independence from Spanish rule on June 12, 1898. Organized by the Council of Filipino Associations in Austria (CFAA) in cooperation with the Philippine Embassy, the event took place on June 15, 2024, at the prestigious Marriott…

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The deadline ends soon: How to get the 2024 climate bonus into your account

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Anyone who wants to have the 2024 climate bonus transferred to their account must enter their current account details on FinanzOnline in good time. The deadline for this is coming up soon. The climate bonus will bring significantly more money into your account this year than last year. Up to 290 euros will be paid out to all eligible persons in Austria. The payment is made either directly to the account or by letter and voucher. To receive the 2024 climate bonus to your account, you must enter your current…

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35 degrees – weather expert predicts heatwave

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Next week is going to be hot; the first heatwave of the year is on the horizon. Especially in the east, temperatures could rise to 35 degrees. The peak of the heat will be reached on Friday, as ORF meteorologist Marcus Wadsak writes via Platform X. Sunday’s weatherAccording to the GeoSphere Austria weather service, on Sundays, widespread residual clouds and lingering rain showers will be observed, especially in the mountains. As the clouds clear, the sun will shine at times, especially in the afternoon. In the northern and eastern parts…

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Humans are heating the earth faster than ever before

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According to a report published by the University of Leeds on Wednesday, global temperatures have risen by 0.26 degrees Celsius in the past ten years—more than at any time since records began. The current decade could bring a reversal – depending on how politicians and society decide. According to a report, man-made global warming is increasing faster than at any time since instrumental records began. In the past decade alone (2014–2023), the temperature has risen by around 0.26°C due to human activities, writes a team in the “Indicators of Global…

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Far too few people know this: The notch on the fuel cap is your handy helper when refuelling

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Almost every driver is familiar with the two indentations on the vehicle’s fuel filler cap. However, only very few know what purpose they serve. If you fill up your car regularly, you will probably have noticed the two indentations on the tank cap. At first glance, their purpose is not obvious. However, the notches can be extremely useful when refuelling. Notches on the fuel filler cap: this is their purposeIn short, these notches allow you to attach the fuel filler cap to the fuel filler flap. You clamp the cap…

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Eating pasta every day: These are the consequences for our body

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Pasta is a real must-have on the menu and is very popular with both children and adults. Pasta is quick and easy to prepare and is ideal if you want to cook something tasty but are not necessarily a professional chef. Nevertheless, there are a few preparation tips that you should keep in mind in order to experience the ultimate indulgence. For example, it is important to know whether pasta needs to be rinsed after cooking or not. Pasta is also very affordable, which makes it a popular choice if…

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Meteorologist predicts: Hot summer is coming – but when?

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Meteorologists are expecting temperatures of at least 27 degrees next week, with temperatures in Austria potentially reaching as high as 30 degrees. Despite these high temperatures, stable summer weather is not yet in sight. Summer will not be able to assert itself fully for the time being. Forecasts for June continue to point to changeable weather with lots of precipitation. This rainfall does not typically occur in high-pressure areas, which indicates that low-pressure areas will also continue to influence the weather. This means that there will be a constant change…

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Innovation for Wiener Linien tickets from July 2024

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From July 1, the seven-day and 31-day tickets, which have only been available digitally since 2022, will also be available as transferable paper tickets in future. Passengers will then also be able to choose the validity period freely. The ticket range is being standardized. The new transferable season tickets will replace the existing weekly and monthly tickets, Wiener Linien announced in a press release on Tuesday. In future, the period of validity can be freely selected, and the validity according to calendar weeks or months will no longer apply. After…

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Travel: Climate change brings new challenges

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Due to climate change, conditions in vacation destinations are sometimes changing, which can significantly dampen vacation enjoyment and endanger health. This is because temperature and weather have an impact on possible diseases in the destination country. A number of pathogens – transmitted by ticks or mosquitoes – are increasingly penetrating new habitats. You don’t have to fly to faraway countries for this. Changes are already noticeable on vacation in Austria. For example, ticks are on the move much earlier – even as early as January – and are now almost…

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