June 2025 Archives

Filipino Culture Comes Alive in Vienna: Paaralan sa Pasuguan 2025 Opens Enrollment

June 23, 2025June 23, 2025 admin

Vienna, Austria — June 23, 2025 – The Philippine Embassy in Vienna is calling on Filipino families to enrol their children in Paaralan sa Pasuguan 2025, a cultural and educational program aimed at connecting the youth to their roots. Designed for children aged 7 to 17, this year’s edition of Paaralan sa Pasuguan will run from July 11 to 19, 2025, offering sessions every Friday (2:00 PM–5:00 PM) and Saturday (9:00 AM–12:00 PM) at the Philippine Embassy located on the 21st Floor, Ares Tower, Donau-City-Strasse 11, 1220 Vienna. Participants will…

Attention drivers in Vienna: Old parking tickets will soon no longer be valid

June 23, 2025 admin

In January 2025, the city of Vienna increased parking fees to €1.30 per half hour. Parking tickets purchased in Vienna before January 1 of this year remain valid for the time being. However, this will soon come to an end, as the transition period is set to conclude on June 30, 2025. This means that old short-term parking tickets will no longer be valid and may not be used. It is not possible to exchange or return old parking tickets. The ÖAMTC automobile club has criticized this several times in…

Air travel: Preventing ear problems

June 23, 2025June 23, 2025 admin

Most of us are familiar with the unpleasant “pressure in the ear” when flying. However, sometimes it can lead to pain and sometimes even to what is known as barotrauma. An ENT doctor explains the cause and gives helpful tips. Air travel, as well as activities like diving or riding a cable car, can cause ear pressure. This is because while the air pressure in the external environment changes, the pressure in the middle ear remains relatively constant. These pressure differences are usually compensated for by the Eustachian tube, which…

Pope: “Stop war before it reaches the point of no return!”

June 23, 2025June 23, 2025 admin

In light of the recent escalation in the Middle East, Pope Leo XIV has called for responsibility and reason. “Every member of the international community has a moral responsibility: to stop the tragedy of war before it becomes an irreparable abyss,” Leo XIV said on Sunday in St. Peter’s Square, according to Kathpress. He also warned that the daily suffering of the population, especially in Gaza and elsewhere, could be forgotten. However, he said, the call for responsibility and reason must not be drowned out by the noise of weapons…

CFAA Holds Preparatory Meeting for 2025 Barrio Fiesta in Vienna

June 23, 2025June 23, 2025 admin

Vienna, Austria – June 23, 2025 — Officers and members of the Council of Filipino Associations in Austria (CFAA) convened a preparatory meeting over the weekend to finalize arrangements for the upcoming Barrio Fiesta. The annual cultural event will take place on July 19, 2025, at ATV Liesing, Franz-Heidergasse 14 / Pellmanngasse 6, 1230 Vienna. The primary focus of the meeting was on distributing booths to participating groups, organisations, and entrepreneurs. These booths will serve as spaces for selling Filipino products and showcasing regional cultures from across the Philippines. Barrio…

Through Mary to Jesus (TMTJ) Devotional Group and Foundation Joins Youth Mass at Parish of the Heart of Jesus

June 23, 2025June 24, 2025 admin

Vienna, June 22, 2025 — The religious group Through Mary to Jesus (TMTJ) joined the Youth Mass at the Parish of the Heart of Jesus on Sunday, gathering with parishioners to express their devotion and deepen their faith. Following the Mass, members shared in an Agape meal, strengthening their community ties through fellowship. TMTJ, established five years ago, is dedicated to fostering faith in Jesus through an intense devotion to Mary. The group has steadily grown in Vienna, attracting Marian devotees who seek to live their spirituality through service and…

A glass of milk a day reduces the risk of bowel cancer

June 22, 2025June 22, 2025 admin

A comprehensive British study supports the notion that milk and certain dairy products may reduce the risk of colon cancer. According to the survey, just one glass of milk (200 grams) per day reduces the risk of the disease by an average of around 14 percent. Fifty grams of yoghurt a day would reduce the risk of colon cancer by eight percent, probably mainly due to the calcium it contains, the researchers report in the journal “Nature Communications.” Whole-grain products, fruit, and individual vitamins are also likely to have a…

Why non-alcoholic beer is healthier but not healthy

June 22, 2025June 22, 2025 admin

According to a new study, non-alcoholic beer may be a healthier choice, but it is not entirely harmless in terms of its effect on metabolism. The consumption of alcohol should be kept as moderate as possible, as it is considered a neurotoxin. It not only affects the brain and nervous system but also the entire health of the body. Excessive consumption can lead to liver damage, cancer, or neurological diseases. If you still don’t want to give up the pleasure, you can turn to non-alcoholic alternatives—non-alcoholic wine or beer. And…

Austria: New table shows when you can retire

June 22, 2025June 22, 2025 admin

The Ministry of Social Affairs has finalized the draft law for introducing a partial pension. From next year, this will enable continued work at a reduced rate while drawing 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 (SPÖ) expressed her delight…