Day: April 8, 2025

Free Screening of Award-Winning Filipino Film “AZUCAR” Fully Booked in Vienna

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VIENNA—The award-winning Filipino film AZUCAR by Kurt Soberano will be screened free of charge on 11 April 2025 at 18:30 at Cinema 1, Fleischmarkt 6, 1010 Vienna. The event, sponsored by the Philippine Embassy in Austria and the Ilonggo Community in Austria, has reached full capacity, organizers confirmed. AZUCAR, which recently won recognition at an international film festival in Turkey, tells a powerful story rooted in Filipino culture and social issues. The film has been praised for its direction, cinematography, and compelling narrative. The screening aims to highlight Filipino talent…

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Austrians spend an average of 159 euros at Easter

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Austrians will spend an average of 159 euros on Easter gifts and festive treats this year. Retailers expect sales of 270 million euros, with chocolate bunnies and eggs once again being particularly popular as gifts alongside toys. Austrians spend an average of 159 euros per person on gifts and festive food at Easter. Retailers expect a turnover of 270 million euros. Chocolate bunnies, eggs, and toys are bought most frequently, according to a survey conducted by the Austrian Retail Association and the market research institute Reppublika, which was published on…

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Foot-and-mouth disease in the neighbouring countries: 24 border crossings closed

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Foot-and-mouth disease has been causing a stir in Austria for days, especially in Burgenland and Lower Austria. 24 border crossings to Slovakia and Hungary have had to be closed, epidemic carpets have been laid out at the borders, and thousands of vehicles have been checked. The foot-and-mouth disease virus endangers cattle, pigs, goats, sheep, and deer. It is considered highly contagious for cloven-hoofed animals, and affected animals must be killed. Fortunately, no positive cases have been reported in Lower Austria or Burgenland as of yesterday, Monday. A local inspection at…

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