Day: June 17, 2025

Filipino Community in Vienna Gears Up for Annual Barrio Fiesta

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The Filipino community in Vienna is set to host its much-anticipated annual Barrio Fiesta on July 19, 2025, at the ATV Liesing Sportplatz, located at Franz Heidergasse 14/Pellmanngasse 2, 1230 Vienna. Festivities will kick off with a Thanksgiving Mass at 10:00 AM, followed by a full day of cultural celebration, music, food, and community spirit. Organized by the Council of Filipino Associations in Austria, in cooperation with the Philippine Embassy, Vienna, this year’s event is expected to attract hundreds of participants from Vienna and its surrounding regions. The council, under…

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Partial retirement brings salary plus pension

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The Ministry of Social Affairs has finalized the draft law for introducing a partial pension. From next year, it will be possible to continue working reduced hours and, at the same time, draw a portion of the pension that has already been saved. To this end, partial retirement will be gradually restricted. In the future, it can only be used for three years instead of the previous five. The corresponding law is expected to pass the National Council before the summer. At a press conference, Social Affairs Minister Korinna Schumann…

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