Day: January 25, 2025

Fear, hatred, fanaticism: Pope castigates social web!

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In a time “marked by disinformation and polarization,” Pope Francis has called for reality not to be reduced to slogans. A few centers of power control an unprecedented amount of data and information, explained the 88-year-old Francis, without, however, referring specifically to platforms such as X or Facebook. “All too often, communication today does not generate hope but fear and despair, prejudice and resentment, fanaticism, and even hatred. All too often, it simplifies reality to provoke instinctive reactions,” warned the head of the Catholic Church on Friday in view of…

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UNWG “Music for Peace” Concert at the United Nations

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Vienna, Austria, 22 January 2025 – The United Nations Women’s Guild (UNWG) hosted a heartwarming “Concert: Music for Peace” at the United Nations Vienna to celebrate the Chinese Lunar Year. This unique event brought together music and culture, featuring performances by 17 talented children aged 6 to 13. The young performers enchanted the audience with a repertoire of classical and modern pieces on the piano and violin and through vocal renditions. The evening was a testament to the universal language of music as a tool for fostering peace and unity.…

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Eating whole grains three times a day lowers blood pressure

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A whole grain-based diet can help to lower high blood pressure. According to Peter Walger, a doctor of internal medicine and intensive care medicine, the risk of heart attack,stroke, heart failure, and kidney failure can be minimised. The doctor explains that three portions of whole grain products daily, such as unground wheat, wild rice, barley, or oatmeal, are required to have a health-promoting effect. Whole grains work, as well as taking medicationThe finding is not new; the scientific study from the UK to which Walger refers proved the positive effect…

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Already from February 2: Deposit for returnable beer bottles increases from 9 to 20 cents

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A deposit system for disposable plastic bottles and cans was introduced in Austria at the turn of the year. Now something is also happening for returnable containers: the deposit of 9 cents per bottle, which has been in place for 40 years, is being raised to 20 cents, according to the Austrian Brewers’ Association. The “classic 0.5-litre beer bottle,” which makes up 90 percent of these returnable containers, will be most affected. The changeover will occur “in the night from 1 February to 2, 2025.”. The “Standard” recently reported on…

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