Day: June 16, 2025

Austrians satisfied with security but pessimistic

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People in Austria feel safer, but less so than they did five years ago. This is the result of a representative study presented on Monday by the Association of Austrian Security Companies (VSÖ). The association surveyed around 1,400 private individuals between the ages of 16 and 75 and more than 600 security officers online about their perception of security before the shooting rampage in Graz. 55% stated that the security situation in Germany had developed in the wrong direction since 2020. Nevertheless, the feeling of security is “extremely high” in…

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More walking, less back pain

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People who walk every day have a lower risk of developing lower back pain. According to an extensive Norwegian long-term study, the risk of chronic back pain is 23% lower in individuals who walk more than 100 minutes a day compared to those who walk less than 78 minutes a day. For the study published in the journal “JAMA Network Open,” the team led by Rayane Haddadj from the Norwegian University of Science and Technology drew on data from the HUNT study—a large-scale health survey with tens of thousands of…

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Filipino Catholic Community in Linz celebrated its 20th anniversary

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The Filipino Catholic Community in Linz celebrated its 20th anniversary with a joyful and faith-filled gathering that honored two decades of unity, worship, and cultural pride. The celebration brought together members of the community, both longtime and new, as well as special guests from the Diocese of Linz. Fr. Ely Dalanon of the Filipino Catholic Chaplaincy joined the celebration and presided over the Thanksgiving Mass. His message reflected on the journey of the Filipino Catholic Community, highlighting their enduring faith and the importance of nurturing spiritual and cultural identity, especially…

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