Month: June 2025

More microplastics found in glass bottles than in plastic bottles

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Drinks from glass bottles may contain more microplastics than drinks from plastic bottles. This is the surprising result of a doctoral thesis presented by the French Food Safety Authority on Friday. According to the study, the particles in the glass bottles mostly come from the paint on the crown caps. “We expected the opposite result,” said doctoral student Iseline Chaïb. She conducted the study, funded by the food authority and the Hauts-de-France region, in a laboratory in Boulogne-sur-Mer, northern France. According to the results, drinks sold in glass bottles contain…

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Up to 37 degrees: tropical heat is coming

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A hot air current from southwestern Europe is expected to spread across large parts of western Europe over the weekend. Initially, it will be very hot in France and Germany in particular—this weather situation will also affect Austria at the weekend. Extreme heat rolls in: over 35 degreesHeat peak. The heat will also reach Austria at the beginning of next week. The temperature rise is noticeable throughout the country, with temperatures exceeding 30 degrees expected in many areas. Eastern Austria is particularly affected—temperatures could even rise to 37 degrees on…

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Retired Filipino Nurses Association in Austria Pays Courtesy Call to Philippine Embassy in Vienna

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VIENNA, Austria – June 18, 2025 — The Retired Filipino Nurses and Association in Austria (RFNAA) paid a courtesy call to the Philippine Embassy in Vienna on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, marking a moment of pride and recognition for the Filipino healthcare community abroad. Led by RFNAA President Dorcy Aigner, the delegation was warmly received by Philippine Ambassador to Austria, H.E. Evangeline Arroyo-Bernas. The group formally introduced the association to the embassy, outlining its mission to support and bring together retired Filipino nurses and midwives who once served in Austria’s…

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Banda Kawayan Pilipinas to Perform at 14th International Youth Music Festival in Slovakia and Vienna Tour

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The renowned Filipino music ensemble Banda Kawayan Pilipinas (BKP) is set to showcase its uniquely Filipino sound on the international stage this July, as it participates in the 14th International Youth Music Festival in Bratislava, Slovakia, from July 1 to 4, 2025. Known for their dynamic performances using bamboo instruments, BKP will be among talented youth groups from around the world, bringing their distinct brand of cultural harmony to the historic city. For those in Europe who wish to witness the group’s artistry, BKP’s full itinerary for the Bratislava festival…

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Price explosion for vehicle inspection stickers! Here it’s still affordable

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Car repair shops already were and are becoming even more expensive. Anyone who needs a §57a inspection for their vehicle already pays up to 151 euros. Repairs, service, and vehicle inspection stickers are becoming increasingly expensive. Drivers now have to pay an average of around 92 euros for the sticker check, with significant differences between brands and repair shops. Depending on the brand, type, damage, and repair shop, the average hourly rate for repairs is almost 191 euros for gasoline or diesel cars and around 215 euros for electric vehicles.…

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Danube Island Festival (Doinauinselfest) kicks off – These stars rock Vienna

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With free admission, visitors can enjoy the Strauss crossover project by Camo & Krooked and the Vienna Symphony Orchestra, as well as acts such as No Angels, Kim Wilde, Josh, and Out of Order, until Sunday. EsRap, Jazz Gitti, Conchita Wurst, and cabaret artist David Scheid will perform on other stages. On Friday, shortly before 10 p.m., a sea of lights is planned in front of all stages for the victims of the rampage in Graz. Organized by the Vienna SPÖ, the festival offers a total of 16 stages and…

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The Significance of the Corpus Christi Celebration: A Deep-Rooted Tradition in Austria

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The Feast of Corpus Christi, known in Latin as “Festum Sanctissimi Corporis et Sanguinis Christi,” is one of the most important religious observances in the Roman Catholic calendar. Celebrated on the Thursday following Trinity Sunday, this feast honors the real presence of the body and blood of Jesus Christ in the Eucharistic celebration. It is a celebration of profound spiritual meaning and is observed with unique reverence and vibrant traditions in many countries, particularly in Austria. Historical Origins The feast of Corpus Christi was established in the 13th century following…

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New pension in Austria: how the exit will change from 2026

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With the new pension package, the federal government is planning a more flexible exit from working life: employees can reduce their working hours and draw a pension simultaneously through partial retirement. The federal government has agreed on a comprehensive pension package, which is to be passed by the National Council in July. The core of the reform is the introduction of partial retirement, which will supplement partial retirement in the future and enable a more flexible exit from working life from 2026. This will allow individuals to continue working at…

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“Second sun” changed climate on earth

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Strange star HD 7977: influence on Earth’s climate discovered millions of years ago. A new study reveals possible serious consequences of cosmic encounters. Planets, moons, suns—our solar system is anything but a static structure. Time and again, strange stars cross our path. According to a new study, such a “stellar flyby” could even have influenced the Earth’s climate. Specifically, it is about a temperature maximum 56 million years ago. At that time, global temperatures suddenly shot up by up to eight degrees. The cause remains unclear today, but US researchers…

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