Month: June 2024

Bananas are a fruit that can be found in every household. Whether as a snack, in a cake or even as a side dish, they can be prepared in many different ways. This is fortunate because bananas are a nutrient source that offers numerous benefits. Although it is said that an apple a day keeps the doctor away, the same can be said of bananas, but there are certain rules to follow. The benefits of bananasA British study published in the European Heart Journal in 2022, which followed around 25,000…

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If you buy fresh bed linen, you should put it in the washing machine immediately. The reason is that the product may be new, but the factories and stores where they are stored can be dirty. Sometimes, insects, such as beetles or bedbugs, can be found here. This sometimes happens during production or the packaging process. The chemicals that are often used during production are also harmful. These residues then get caught in the fibres of the sheets. The result: skin irritation. If you are very sensitive to chemicals, washing…

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It’s a thorn in the side of many parents: children spend more time behind their smartphones. Teenagers spend an average of ten hours a day. The word “cell phone addiction” is often used in this context. A recent study from Israel shows just how harmful this really is. A study from Israel analyzed 84 papers on the consequences of excessive smartphone use. And the results are quite simply shocking. Numerous consequences for the health of our protégésThe analysis showed a link between cell phone addiction and the following physical and…

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There are warm days, lots of public holidays, and it’s not too long until vacation. As a result, more and more people are currently planning their vacations, which is reflected in the number of inquiries received by the trade unions. ÖGB labor law expert Michael Trinko therefore answers the most important questions on how to take a vacation correctly. Most people will already know this: In principle, you are entitled to paid vacation of at least five weeks every year. “But I can’t go on vacation whenever I want. Vacation…

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The “Long Night of Churches” attracted around 300,000 people across Austria on Friday evening, with the Archdiocese of Vienna celebrating a special anniversary with over 900 events and 120,000 visitors. According to Kathpress, around 300,000 visitors once again participated in the “Long Night of the Churches” on Friday. An estimated 120,000 people attended over 900 events in the Archdiocese of Vienna alone, according to the organizers of the major ecumenical church event across Austria on Friday evening.According to the organizers, 629 churches and other church venues were open throughout Austria,…

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The Council of Filipino Associations in Austria (CFAA) gathered on June 7, 2024 at the Top Lokal in Vienna’s first district to bid farewell to Consul General Ivan Frank Olea, who got a new diplomatic assignment in China. The evening was filled with heartfelt words of gratitude and reminiscing about the successful partnership they shared with Olea during his tenure. Under the leadership of Chairman Ray Arreza, CFAA members came together to express their appreciation for the consul general’s dedication and commitment to the Filipino community in Austria. Stories of…

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The Philippine-Austrian Cultural and Educational Society (PACES) organized on June 7, 2024, at 2 p.m. a stunning piano concert at the prestigious Mozartshaus Concert Hall in Vienna’s first district. The concert was staged due to Ambassador Evangelina Arroyo Bernas’ generous idea. Dr. Jane Abaya, the President of PACES, had extended invitations to prominent guests from Vienna’s Austrian and Filipino communities. The event star was the incredibly talented Dr. Raul Sunico, whose mesmerizing performance captivated the audience from start to finish. Dr. Sunico showcased his impeccable skills by playing a repertoire…

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