Vienna, Austria – October 12, 2024 – A momentous event unfolded at the Filipino Catholic Chaplaincy in Vienna’s 10th District as the Ceremonial Acceptance of the Image of Santo Niño de Cebu took place, drawing together a diverse congregation from across Europe. The ceremony was graced by the presence of distinguished delegates from Cologne, Germany, as well as Padova, Bergamo, and Milan in Italy, highlighting the deep and enduring devotion to the Santo Niño among Filipino communities in Europe. The event was a significant spiritual and cultural gathering, uniting Filipinos…
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733 million people go hungry
According to a study by Welthungerhilfe, the global fight against hunger is making little progress. The organization announced in Berlin at its new Global Hunger Index presentation that 733 million people are still affected worldwide. Sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia have the highest hunger rates.“It is unacceptable that the global community is not sufficiently fulfilling its obligation to end hunger,” says Marlehn Thieme, President of Welthungerhilfe. “We know that global crises have an immediate impact with serious consequences for the nutritional situation of families, exhausting their ability to cope with…
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Finding a suitable vacation home on the Airbnb booking platform quickly leads to a certain amount of booking euphoria. But you shouldn’t be naive. You should be particularly careful if you are supposed to contact the alleged landlord by email, as Airbnb supposedly does not accept requests. The consumer protection portal “Watchlist Internet” warns that this could be a scam. According to the portal, anyone who responds to the email will receive a reply stating that the accommodation is available but that there are technical problems with the Airbnb calendar.…
Read MoreWhy you need to change your tires every winter
Winter tires are essential in the cold season to ensure safety on the road.As soon as the temperatures drop and the roads become dangerously slippery due to snow and ice, winter tires offer decisive advantages over summer tires. Thanks to their special rubber compound and deeper tread, they adapt better to cold conditions, resulting in a shorter braking distance and better grip. In certain weather conditions, the use of winter tires is even required by law, as they increase not only your safety but also that of other road users.According…
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