Day: June 27, 2025

Third warmest June in Austrian measurement history

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According to Geosphere, it is already clear by the end of the month that this will be the third warmest June in Austria’s recorded history. “Taking into account the forecast for the last days of the month, June 2025 is 2.9 degrees above the average for the 1991 to 2020 climate period in Austria’s lowlands and 3.7 degrees on the mountains,” explained Geosphere climatologist Alexander Orlik in a press release on Friday. This puts Austria’s lowlands in third place in the series of warmest June months in the 259-year measurement…

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Philippine Madrigal Singers to Stage Concert at the Musikverein, Vienna

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The world of choral music is about to witness an exceptional event, as the internationally acclaimed Philippine Madrigal Singers (Madz) prepare to grace the iconic Musikverein in Vienna, Austria. On July 3, 2025, the singers will perform in the illustrious Brahms Saal, a venue renowned for its superior acoustics and rich musical heritage. This concert promises to be a memorable celebration not only of choral artistry but also of cultural heritage as it coincides with the commemoration of the 127th Anniversary of the Declaration of Philippine Independence. A Legacy of…

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Hand luggage fees – EU adopted new regulations

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The European Parliament has decided that, in the future, no extra fees may be charged for hand luggage. In a maze of hand luggage regulations, it is no longer so easy to keep track of everything. Many low-cost airlines, in particular, charge exorbitant prices for small carry-on bags. While some allow passengers to take a trolley bag and a handbag into the cabin for the booked category, others only allow one personal item. In a sea of different fares, it is essential to familiarize yourself with the regulations before each…

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Vienna doctor warns of new illness among young people

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Despite the growing number of complaints caused by the use of electronic devices, many people are not taking the initiative to combat this problem. A typical scene on public transport: most people are now looking at their smartphones. They all tilt their heads down so far that their chins rest on their chests. People who look at their cell phones during work hours often unconsciously lower their gaze to the screen. The discomfort is not immediately noticeable, but it gradually builds up over time. Sports physician, traumatologist, and orthopedist Martin…

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Start of summer vacation in eastern Austria

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More than half a million children and teenagers in Vienna, Lower Austria, and Burgenland will start their nine-week summer vacation on Friday after receiving their report cards. For students in other provinces, vacation will begin a week later. School will start again on September 1 in the east and September 8 in the west. As usual, the end of the school year will also cause heavy traffic on the roads—in addition to eastern Austria, the holidays also begin in the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Slovenia, and the German states of Thuringia,…

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