Month: April 2025

Foot-and-mouth disease outbreak in Hungary and Slovakia: this is what needs to be considered now

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At the open border crossings in Burgenland, epidemic carpets are deployed. While the Austrian Armed Forces began an assistance mission in Burgenland on Friday evening to ward off the foot-and-mouth disease outbreak in Hungary and Slovakia – including the construction of so-called epidemic carpets – the Ministry of Health has published a new ordinance with further measures. The new ordinance from the Ministry of Health: The existing import ban on fresh meat, raw milk, venison, and hunting trophies will be extended to include straw and plant-based animal feed from affected…

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How long does meat stay fresh in the freezer?

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It may seem trivial to many, but freezing meat requires careful thought and planning. Many use the freezer to reduce food waste. Freezing food can significantly extend its shelf life. However, there are limits to how long food can be kept in the freezer before it loses quality. Beef and veal can be kept in the freezer for up to eight months, while chicken should be eaten within three months to avoid losing quality. Minced meat has an even shorter shelf life of just two months, as the larger surface…

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Celebrating Philippine Food Month at Europe’s Best Coffee Shop

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The Philippine Food Month is a vibrant celebration rooted in culture, flavors, and heritage. This year, the festivities take on a unique twist as the Philippine Embassy in Vienna proudly launched this culinary celebration on 4 April 2025 at GOTA Coffee Experts—recognized as Europe’s best coffee shop and the third-best in the world. This momentous occasion not only highlights the rich gastronomic heritage of the Philippines but also facilitates cultural exchange, an essential element within the coffee community. A Warm Welcome from the Ambassador Ambassador Evangelina Arroyo-Bernas warmly received an…

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Celebrate Philippine Coffee Month with Europe’s Top-Ranked Café

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Kick off Philippine Coffee Month with a special Coffee in Good Spirits night, hosted by GOTA Coffee Experts—recently named the #1 coffee shop in Europe by the World’s 100 Best Coffee Shops. Mariahilfer Str. 192, 1150 Vienna 4 April 2025, 6 PM – 9 PM Enjoy handcrafted coffee cocktails made with Philippine specialty coffee from Wide Awake Specialty Coffee and Kape de Filipina, blended with local spirits from Destileria Limtuaco. Come raise a glass to great coffee and Filipino flavors. Visit the link https://forms.gle/WRaodhtzvNwh3rnq5 or scan the QR code to register and…

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Traffic closures on the marathon weekend in Vienna

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The 42nd Vienna City Marathon will cause traffic delays starting today. Drivers must expect restrictions on the Ringstraße, for example. The area between Stadiongasse and Schottengasse will be closed from 8.00 p.m. The finish area between Rathausplatz and Burgtheater will be completed starting Friday. For this reason, the ring road between Stadiongasse and Schottengasse will be closed from 8 p.m. The first races in the city center will occur on Saturday, including the Vienna 5K and the children’s races. From 12.45 p.m. until around 7.30 p.m., the Ringstraße in the…

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Weather change imminent: snow returns once again in Austria

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Austria is facing a change in the weather this coming weekend: After spring-like temperatures prevail on Friday, the snow line will drop significantly on Saturday, and wintry conditions will return to some regions. The coming weekend will change the weather: According to the Geosphere forecast, a cooling trend will set in on Saturday, causing the snow line to drop to up to 500 meters above sea level. On Friday, however, spring-like weather will dominate with sunshine and a few spring clouds in the afternoon, especially in the mountains. The wind…

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Foot-and-mouth disease: small border crossings on the brink of closure

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Borders with Hungary and Slovakia were affected. Following a new case of foot-and-mouth disease, Austria is closing small border crossings to Hungary and Slovakia.Due to the rampant foot-and-mouth disease, small border crossings in Austria are to be closed. A spokesperson for the responsible State Secretary Ulrike Königsberger-Ludwig (SPÖ) in the Ministry of Health confirmed a report by the free newspaper “Heute” (online) to APA on Wednesday. A corresponding ordinance is currently being drafted for the Ministry of the Interior. This would authorize the Ministry of the Interior to close the…

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Price shock for food in Austria: Coffee became 72 percent more expensive

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In the wake of the latest inflation data for March, which showed an increase in prices of 2.9 percent compared to the same month last year, the Chamber of Labor has once again compared the prices of the cheapest food products. Depending on the product, prices have risen by up to 72 percent within a year, with an average increase of 10 percent. Prices have virtually exploded since March 2024 for coffee beans (+72%), orange juice (+45%), tea butter (+36%), and milk chocolate (+33%).Price explosion for coffee beansIn its price…

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Online earlier and earlier: Smartphone boom among children in Austria

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Children in Austria are getting their own smartphones earlier and earlier, on average at the age of nine. Parents worry about safety, bullying, and excessive use. Children in Austria are getting their own smartphones earlier and earlier: on average, they get their first cell phone at the age of nine, according to the mobile phone provider “Drei.” Günter Lischka, CEO of the company, announced this at a press conference in Vienna on Friday. It is based on a survey commissioned by “Drei” and conducted by the Marketmind Institute among more…

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