March 2025 Archives

Price shock! What we’ll have to pay more for from April

March 31, 2025March 31, 2025 admin

On April 1, the first part of the government’s budget austerity package comes into force. The first part of the new government’s austerity package comes into force on 1 April. In order to restructure the ailing state budget, 6.4 billion euros are to be saved this year alone, or more is to be collected. The first measures for this, with a volume of 1.1 billion euros for this year, have already been passed in parliament and will come into force on 1 April. Until now, motor vehicles with zero CO₂…

Early summer: temperatures rise to over 20 degrees

March 31, 2025March 31, 2025 admin

The coming week promises an exciting mix of weather. While wintry influences are still noticeable at the beginning of the week, especially on the northern side of the Alps, spring will increasingly prevail from the middle of the week. On Friday in particular, according to the experts from Geosphere Austria, it will be almost early summer temperatures of up to 22 degrees. After a cloudy and wet start to the week, with maximum temperatures between five and 14 degrees, the influence of high pressure will become increasingly strong from Wednesday.…

Kräuterpaul Naturreformhaus Seeks Reliable Help in Linz

March 30, 2025March 30, 2025 admin

Linz, Austria—The Kräuterpaul Naturreformhaus at Südbahnhofmarkt is looking for friendly and committed support to join its team. The health-focused store is offering a part-time position for at least 10 hours per week, spread over two to three mornings. The role is specifically open to applicants from the Filipino community in Linz. Working hours are from 7:45 AM to 1:00 PM, with a slightly earlier finish on Saturdays at 12:30 PM. Job Responsibilities: Assisting customers with sales and service Restocking, labeling, and handling phone orders Potential for increased responsibilities and career…

Time change: It’s summertime again

March 30, 2025March 30, 2025 admin

In Austria, too, the clocks went forward to 3 a.m. at 2 a.m. on the dot, and the night was 60 minutes shorter. Last weekend in OctoberThe change to standard time (CET) will take place on the last weekend in October. What will happen with the abolition of the time changeover in the EU is still unclear, but it has already been decided. The ball is still in the EU Council of Ministers’ court; the transport ministers are responsible. Majority in favor of abolitionIn March 2019, the European Parliament voted…

Filipino Women in Austria Gain Financial Literacy at Empowerment Seminar

March 29, 2025March 29, 2025 admin

The Philippine Embassy in Vienna reported that more than 30 Filipino women in Austria enhanced their financial management skills at the Financial Empowerment Seminar for Women, which the Embassy hosted in cooperation with the Philippine Association in Niederösterreich and the City of St. Pölten. Held in St. Pölten, Lower Austria, on 22 March 2025, the event was part of the National Women’s Month celebration under the theme “Babae sa Lahat ng Sektor, Aangat ang Bukas sa Bagong Pilipinas.” The seminar featured an insightful lecture by Ms. Angelica Vuzem-dela Rosa, an…

Ambeth Ocampo’s Lecture: “The Philippines, Maps, and the Emergence of the Nation” in Vienna

March 29, 2025March 29, 2025 admin

The intersection of history and geography often shapes our understanding of nations and their identities. This was the focal point of a recent lecture delivered by Ambeth Ocampo, a distinguished Philippine historian, as part of his European lecture series. Held on 27 March at the prestigious University of Vienna, Ocampo’s talk, titled “The Philippines, Maps, and the Emergence of the Nation,” captivated attendees with a thoughtful exploration of how cartography influenced the perception and development of the Philippines as a nation. The Significance of Cartography in Philippine History Maps have…

The weekend will be fresh and rainy

March 29, 2025March 29, 2025 admin

The influence of low pressure will bring rain and fresh northerly winds to Austria towards the weekend. It will be particularly wet in the southeast, with snowfall limits between 1,200 and 1,600 meters. Geosphere Austria forecasted this on Thursday. The start of the new week will also be increasingly rainy. Low pressure from the southeast will continue to dominate the weather on Friday. During the day, except in the west, dense clouds will gather over Austria, and light rain will spread as far as Lungau and the Salzkammergut. As a…

“Subscription canceled”: Fake emails from streaming service in circulation

March 29, 2025March 30, 2025 admin

Criminals are trying to lure their victims to a fake login page with an email purporting to be from Disney+. How to recognize the scam. After Netflix and Amazon Prime, Disney+ is the third most popular streaming provider worldwide, with almost 125 million subscriptions (as of the beginning of 2025). An immense number of potential phishing victims. The website watchlist-internet.at is currently warning of a scam. Criminals are sending out fake emails claiming that Disney subscriptions have been canceled. However, it can be reactivated simply by re-entering the payment information.…

Backwards or forwards? Central European Summer Time (CEST) changeover will occur on Sunday night

March 29, 2025March 29, 2025 admin

The Central European Summer Time (CEST) changeover will occur on Sunday night. At 2.00 a.m., all radio-controlled clocks should jump to 3.00 a.m.; the others have to be turned manually. Standard time (CET) is switched back on the last weekend in October. What will happen with the abolition of the time changeover in the EU is still unclear, but it has already been decided. The ball is still in the EU Council of Ministers’ court; the transport ministers are responsible. Ingenious tricksLike every time, many people ask themselves whether to…