Month: August 2024

Philippine Embassy in Vienna hosts a special breakfast to celebrate Filipino excellence in foreign diplomatic missions

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The Philippine Embassy in Vienna recently hosted a delightful and heartwarming breakfast event on August 18, 2024, at the Philippine Ambassador’s residence. The event celebrated the outstanding achievements and invaluable contributions of Filipinos and Filipino-Austrians working in Vienna’s foreign diplomatic missions and households. This event is a testament to the Philippine government’s commitment to nurturing a strong global Filipino community and extending support to its citizens residing abroad. Ambassador Evangelina A. Bernas graced the gathering and delivered a heartfelt message recognizing Filipinos’ pivotal role in the success of foreign diplomatic…

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94 million bacteria! When towels need to go in the wash

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How often do you wash your towels? A UK survey reveals some shocking facts about when and why you should change them regularly. There’s nothing better than wrapping yourself in a nice, big, fresh, fluffy towel after a shower. But when is the next time you wash it? New research from the bathing experts at Showers to You has revealed that over a million people in the UK only wash their bath towels once a year, even though freshly laundered towels contain 190,000 bacteria. This number rises to 17 million…

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Children are particularly at risk from the Mpox variant, according to UNICEF

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The United Nations Children’s Fund UNICEF believes that children are particularly at risk from the new variant of the disease, Mpox. Etleva Kadilli, UNICEF Regional Director for Eastern and Southern Africa, has called for the needs of children to be given special priority in the fight against infection. She described the situation in Burundi as particularly alarming. According to the latest figures from the African health authority, CDC Africa, the number of infections has almost doubled within a week. According to Kadilli, 60 percent of cases of the disease have…

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Why do our stomachs growl?

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“Borborygmi,” the formal name for stomach growling, is the sound made when intestines move gas and liquids around. This is why it takes place: 1. Contractions of Digestive Muscles: Muscles line the stomach and intestines. These muscles contract periodically to help move food, liquid, and gas through the digestive system, a process called peristalsis.These muscles keep contracting even when your stomach is empty. This makes the contents (even if it’s just air and digestive juices) move around, making noises that sound like growling. Number 2: Signs of Hunger: The brain…

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This many cups of coffee a day could prolong life

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Whether espresso, cappuccino or cold brew, coffee is a drink that many people enjoy. Coffee is the most popular hot drink among Austrians. In this country, coffee is even drunk more often than water. Numerous studies already indicate that coffee can have positive effects on the body. The latest study also suggests this. Coffee as a longevity miracle? A Hungarian study has now jumped on the longevity bandwagon and confirmed that coffee consumption does not increase the risk of heart disease, as was previously a widespread myth. “Our results suggest…

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Taylor Swift speaks out for the first time about concert cancellations in Vienna

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Taylor Swift speaks out for the first time about concert cancellations in Vienna. Two weeks after the cancellation of her three concerts in Vienna due to terror plans that have come to light, US pop star Taylor Swift has spoken out publicly for the first time. The cancellation of the concerts in Vienna was “devastating” for her, Swift explained on her Instagram profile on Thursday night (Austrian time). The singer explained that the cancellations had filled her with “fear and enormous ‘guilt’ because so many people wanted to come to…

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Austria: Midsummer heat at the weekend

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First thunder and lightning, then summer heat While many can look forward to temperatures of around 30 degrees, local thunderstorms bring cooling – but also turbulent moments. Thursday: plenty of sunshine and rising temperaturesOn Thursday, the sun will dominate almost everywhere. Only occasional harmless patches of cloud will cross the sky. With weak to moderate winds shifting to the east, temperatures will reach between 24 and 28 degrees.The sunny weather will continue on Friday, with only harmless cumulus clouds expected even over the mountains. The wind will blow weakly to…

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Meet and Greet event by Women’s Federation for World Peace to be held on August 29, 2024

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Women have always been at the forefront of creating positive change in the world, and the upcoming online meet-and-greet event organized by the Women’s Federation for World Peace International (WFWPI) is a shining example of this dedication. Scheduled for August 29, 2024, this event carries the theme of “Women and Youth Working Together for a More Resilient and Sustainable Future for Generations to Come.” Through this event, WFWPI aims to bring together inspiring speakers who will shed light on the importance of collaboration between women and youth in building a…

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Pensions in Austria will rise by 4,6 % in 2025

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Now that Statistics Austria has published the July inflation figures, the value of the pension increase has also been determined. The SPÖ-affiliated pensioners’ association believes this is too low.As announced on Tuesday, pensions will rise by 4.6 percent in the coming year. The government recently agreed to adopt the statutory adjustment factor for the annual pension adjustment. This applies up to a maximum pension of 6060 euros per month. Anyone with a higher income will only receive the adjustment factor up to this amount. The 4.6 percent is too little…

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