Day: October 15, 2024

Filipinos in Austria: Embracing the Travel Trend Across Europe

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The Filipino community in Austria is growing, dynamic, and well-integrated, making significant cultural and social contributions to the country. Among the emerging trends within this community is a newfound passion for travel across Europe, with Filipinos enthusiastically exploring beautiful destinations by bus or airplane. This surge in travel interest reflects a broader shift in lifestyle and leisure preferences, driven by the desire to experience different cultures, savour new cuisines, and appreciate the natural and architectural beauty that Europe offers. Austria is home to an estimated 30,000 Filipinos, many of whom…

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The biggest full moon of the year is imminent

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But despite the fascination it causes, one small drawback could affect the observation of this natural phenomenon. Find out everything you need to know about the supermoon, its exact time, and the best time to view it.Supermoon in OctoberThe supermoon will reach its full size on October 17, 2024. However, the exact full moon position will occur at 13:26 (Central European Time), in the middle of the day, when the moon is not yet visible to the human eye. Shortly afterwards, the moon begins to wane again, but this transition…

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Time changeover 2024: When will the time change?

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Opinions differ on the time change: some favour it, others prefer to abolish it. The fact is: that the clock is turned at the end of the month. It’s not just the thermometer showing that summer is finally over—the clocks will soon be changed back to standard time, incorrectly called “winter time.” This is because winter is standard time, Central European Time (CET), and lasts five months, from the end of October to the end of March. The remaining months are summertime when the clock is set forward from two…

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Farewell celebration for Archbischop Christoph Schönborn in January 2025

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The big official farewell ceremony for Archbishop Christoph Schönborn will occur on January 18, 2025, in St. Stephen’s Cathedral in Vienna. This was announced by the Archdiocese of Vienna in a press release on Friday, 11. October 2025. It is, therefore, almost certain that Schönborn will retire soon. Pope Francis is expected to accept Schönborn’s resignation as Archbishop of Vienna around his 80th birthday at the end of January 2025, according to reports. For this reason, Schönborn and the archdiocese invite people to a service in St. Stephen’s Cathedral on…

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