Month: May 2025

More than 30 degrees: sunny and hot weather at the weekend

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After a cool May, June is off to a very summery start. The sun should be shining brightly in most of Austria this coming weekend. The weather experts at Geosphere Austria are forecasting temperatures of up to 32 degrees on Sunday. An early summer start to June. On Friday, sunshine will dominate in the west and south of Austria during the day, and it will remain mostly dry. In Vorarlberg and Tyrol, it will also be mostly cloudless. Further north and east, there will still be some clouds and light…

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Austria Job Fair Links Thousands of Filipinos to Overseas Employment

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MANILA, Philippines — The Austria Job Fair, held on May 27, 2025, at Robinsons Galleria, brought thousands of Filipino job seekers face-to-face with over 800 job openings in Austria, spanning multiple high-demand sectors. The event was a joint effort by the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW), the Austrian Embassy in Manila, ADVANTAGE AUSTRIA Philippines, the Austrian Federal Economic Chamber (WKO), and the Austrian Business Agency (ABA). Licensed recruitment agencies offered positions in various fields, including construction, architecture, manufacturing, healthcare, household services, hospitality, and culinary arts. DMW Secretary Hans Leo J.…

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Vienna pride kicks off today

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It all kicks off on 31 May: Vienna Pride 2025 brings two weeks of color, diversity, and clear messages to the federal capital. From parties to politics – all of Vienna will be under the sign of the rainbow. More than 300,000 people are expected to attend the legendary rainbow parade on June 14, which will be taking place on Vienna’s Ringstrasse for the 29th time this year – as always, “the other way around”, i.e., against the direction of travel. The parade begins at noon at Rathausplatz. The parade…

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Celebrating Philippine National Heritage Month in Vienna

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The Philippine Embassy in Vienna organized a special event to commemorate National Heritage Month. The celebration featured a free screening of the film “K’na, the Dreamweaver,” supported by Folkorico Filipino, a cultural group based in Austria. This article aims to explore the significance of this celebration and the artistic themes encapsulated in the film and the event. Significance of National Heritage Month National Heritage Month in the Philippines signifies an appreciation for the nation’s diverse cultures and the intricate tapestry of traditions that define it. Here are several key points…

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Vienna an expensive place to live: prices for houses and apartments rose again in 2024

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Following a decline in prices in 2023, the average cost of houses and apartments in Austria rose slightly again in 2024. The median price per square meter for condominiums increased from EUR 3,991 to EUR 4,000, while the price per square meter for houses rose from EUR 2,661 to EUR 2,709, as Statistics Austria announced on Wednesday. Compared to the peak values in 2022, however, prices for apartments and houses are still lower. For example, around EUR 340 less was paid per square meter for a condominium in 2024 than…

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Watercress: The underestimated superfood for your health

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It looks like a weed that you pull out when weeding the garden. However, appearances can be deceiving, as the green leaves are not only edible but also very healthy. Watercress is a green plant that belongs to the Brassicaceae family, which includes similar plants such as cauliflower, broccoli, and cabbage. It may look inconspicuous, but the American Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has recognized it as one of the healthiest vegetables in the world. It owes this honorable title to the high concentration of vitamins and minerals…

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Critical Conversations with Ronald Llamas Inspire Filipinos in Vienna to Reflect and Act on the Future of Philippine Democracy

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Vienna, Austria – 22 May 2025 – Two powerful sessions of “Critical Conversations with Ronald Llamas” were held in Vienna on 20 and 21 May 2025, bringing together members of the Filipino community, representing various civic, religious, interest, and regional groups in a timely discussion about the political landscape in the Philippines and the road ahead towards the 2028 presidential elections. Organised by Tres, Lolit Kaszuba, Ning Lobrigo, and Marizel Rojas —a civic-minded trio of Filipino women leaders in Austria known for promoting dialogue, solidarity, and empowerment—the back-to-back conversations took…

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What Is the Significance of the Feast of the Ascension?

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The Feast of the Ascension, celebrated 40 days after Easter, marks the moment when Christians believe Jesus ascended into heaven. It’s a key event in the Christian calendar, recognised as the final step in Christ’s earthly mission. According to the New Testament, after his resurrection, Jesus appeared to his disciples over 40 days before rising into the sky, promising the Holy Spirit would come to guide them. This event holds deep theological significance. It confirms Christ’s divinity and his return to the Father while also signaling the beginning of the…

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Weather in Austria: Up to 32 degrees this weekend

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On Thursday, dense clouds with only a few clear spells will initially persist in the west, north and east. Some rain is to be expected at least occasionally. From the Tyrolean lowlands to the Vienna Woods, rain is expected again all day. Away from the mountains, the cloud cover will increasingly clear, and the sun will make an appearance. However, one or two rain showers from cumulus clouds cannot be ruled out. In the south and southeast, the day will be very sunny and mainly dry with low to moderate…

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