Month: October 2024

Lisa Pangan, a remarkable artist and dedicated healthcare professional based in Vienna

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In this interview, I had the pleasure of speaking with Lisa Pangan, a remarkable artist and dedicated healthcare professional based in Vienna. Lisa brings a unique blend of creativity and compassion to both her roles—as a contemporary painter and as the lead nurse at an IVF institute where she’s worked for over 15 years. Her artwork is distinctive for its use of gouache, a medium known for its rich opacity and versatility, as well as an intriguing experimental element: coffee. She uses these unconventional materials to bring texture and depth…

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Super typhoon rages in the Philippines and Taiwan

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Super typhoon “Kong-rey” has ravaged the northern Philippines with strong winds and heavy rain, forcing thousands of people to flee their homes. According to the Pagasa weather bureau, the storm was packing wind speeds of 195 kilometers per hour and gusts of up to 240 kilometers per hour. According to the civil protection authorities, up to five million people could be affected, including residents who are only just recovering from the effects of the severe tropical storm “Trami.”Schools remained closed, and flights were also canceled in the affected areas. Most…

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Christmas magic starts next week

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The pre-Christmas period in Vienna is traditionally the time of numerous Advent and Christmas markets. This year, the first Christmas market opens on November 7, and from November 16, all Christmas markets in Vienna will be open. Hardly any other city in Europe has more Christmas markets and market-like events than the city of 2 million inhabitants. Vienna’s Christmas markets have a total of 796 stalls, including 190 food stalls, with glittering Christmas tree decorations, small and large gift options of all kinds, Christmas decorations for a wide variety of…

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Customs and events: This is how hot Halloween gets in Austria

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Halloween polarizes opinion: For some, October 31 is a day that brings centuries-old customs to life; for others, it’s just another occasion for marketing and sales. Originally strongly influenced by Celtic traditions, Halloween has changed considerably over the centuries and is now a colorful spectacle in many countries. The origins: from Samhain to modern Halloween The origins of Halloween go back to the ancient Celts in Ireland and Scotland. The Celtic festival “Samhain,” celebrated on October 31, marked the end of the harvest season and the transition to the dark…

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Fraud call from Austria: +4367762016973 lures you into a cost trap

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Calls of this kind come from various countries. The phone number +4367762016973 is currently displayed when scammers try to help you while they pull off their scam supposedly. Find out here what it’s all about and how to block the number. The number +4367762016973 belongs to the Austrian T-Mobile mobile network. Similar calls have recently been made to the number 00447543195257 from England. And the callers always claim to want to help you free of charge. What do the callers behind the number +4367762016973 want? ・Only poorly German-speaking call center…

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Cold weather awaits Austria in the coming days

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Will the long weekend bring the onset of winter to Austria? At least, past forecasts suggest so. GeoSphere Austria explains what the weather change will ultimately look like. Autumn is currently pleasantly mild. The high fog usually disappears during the course of the day and makes way for the sun. According to past forecasts, the weather should have changed significantly from All Saints’ Day. “The Alpine region is likely to be flooded with cold air from the north-east. A drop in temperature of 15 degrees is to be expected on…

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Halloween Traditions in Austria: Blending New Festivities with Ancient Customs

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As Halloween approaches, Austria transforms with a unique blend of ancient traditions and contemporary festivities, creating a season rich in folklore, community gatherings, and eerie celebrations. Though Halloween, as celebrated in the United States, was introduced to Austria in the 1990s, the nation has since embraced and adapted the holiday, mixing imported customs with local practices and age-old beliefs. The Influence of Catholic Observances In Austria, Halloween coincides with a more traditional holiday, Allerheiligen, or All Saints’ Day, observed on November 1. This is a time when families visit cemeteries…

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Five reasons why you shouldn’t leave your charger in the socket

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Leaving your charger plugged into the socket when it’s not in use may seem harmless, but there are a few compelling reasons to avoid this habit. Here are some of the main risks associated with leaving your charger in the socket: 1. Energy Waste and Increased Utility Bills Chargers, even when not connected to a device, continue to draw a small amount of electricity if left in the socket. Known as “phantom” or “vampire” energy, this wasted power may not seem like much at first but can accumulate over time.…

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Over 40 percent of the population in Vienna are immigrants

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More than every fifth person living in Austria was born abroad. On January 1, 2024, 2.038 million people born abroad were living in Austria, which corresponds to 22.3 percent of the total population. Compared to the beginning of the year five years ago, the proportion has risen by 2.7 percentage points, according to a new brochure published by the Integration Fund (ÖIF). The largest group of people not born in Austria comes from Germany (265,100). The second largest group was born in Bosnia-Herzegovina (178,900), followed by Turkey (165,300). Within Austria,…

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