Day: June 12, 2025

Air India Plane Crashes After Takeoff, Dozens Feared Dead

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A tragic plane crash occurred in India on Thursday when an Air India flight carrying 242 people went down shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad airport in the country’s western region. The aircraft, en route to London Gatwick, crashed into a residential neighbourhood, according to police and airline officials. India’s Health Minister, Jagat Prakash Nadda, confirmed via the X platform (formerly Twitter) that there were “numerous fatalities,” though an exact number has not yet been released. Fireball Over Homes as Cause Remains Unclear Television footage captured the aircraft rapidly losing altitude,…

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Did you see it? Strawberry moon: Rare spectacle over Austria

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The so-called strawberry moon returned in all its glory on Wednesday evening. According to astronomers, the spectacle could be observed in Austria from around 9 p.m. This time, it even took on a special form. A rare phenomenon on Wednesday evening caused a long and sometimes colorful moonrise. This was because the satellite was lower on the horizon than it had been for about 18 years. The process is also called the “great moon standstill” because it can be seen longer and closer to the horizon than usual. This makes…

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127th Philippine Independence Day – personal thoughts

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As we commemorate the 127th Philippine Independence Day, I find myself reflecting not only on our nation’s history but also on what it means to be Filipino while living far from home. Here in Austria, thousands of kilometers from the Philippines, this celebration takes on a deeper, more personal meaning. It’s not just about remembering June 12, 1898—it’s about carrying our identity proudly in a foreign land. Living in Austria has opened my eyes to the richness of our heritage. We come from a country that fought for freedom with…

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Floral Offering Ceremony at the Grounds of Viennese City Hall: A Tribute to Freedom and Unity

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11 June 2025, Vienna – In a powerful display of cultural respect and remembrance, the Filipino community in Vienna commemorated the 127th Philippine Independence Day with a poignant floral offering ceremony at the city’s historic City Hall. This year’s observance was marked by a somber atmosphere, reflecting the three-day mourning period observed in Austria after the tragedy in Graz last Tuesday, which claimed 11 lives, leaving a profound impact on the participants. The event, devoid of grandiose celebrations, served as a reminder of the sacrifices made for freedom and the…

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For the victims and survivors of the violent act in Graz: Sea of lights and commemoration in Vienna’s St. Stephen’s Cathedral

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Vienna, June 11, 2025 – With candles, incense, music, and prayers, Caritas, the “Junge Kirche” of the Archdiocese of Vienna, and mourners commemorated the victims and survivors of the violent act in Graz on Wednesday evening in and in front of St. Stephen’s Cathedral. “I don’t know the answer to the question of why,” said Apostolic Administrator Josef Grünwidl, visibly moved, during the service organized by the “Junge Kirche” in the cathedral. “As long as I am on earth, I do not expect an answer from God – but I…

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Pope Leo mourns victims of the tragic shooting rampage in Graz

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The Holy Father assures families and relatives of his closeness. This is written in a press release from “Kathpress.” Pope Leo XIV has expressed his sympathy for those affected by the shooting rampage at a school in Graz, which left eleven people dead and numerous injured. “I would like to assure the victims of the tragedy at the school in Graz of my prayers,” said the Pope on Wednesday at the end of the general audience in St. Peter’s Square. “I am close to the families, teachers, and schoolmates of…

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