Month: July 2025

How many steps do you need to take each day to stay fit?

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It has become a wellness mantra: get your steps in—ideally, 10,000 per day. But how many steps do you need to take to maintain your health? And what exactly does walking do for you? New research shows that the magic number is around 7,000 steps per day. This number of steps helps to significantly reduce the risk of health problems as diverse as dementia, heart disease, depression, type 2 diabetes, and cancer. The study, published Thursday in the journal The Lancet Public Health, found that the risk of cancer decreased…

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Community Spotlight: “Girl, Boy, Bakla, Tomboy” — A Queer Filipino Identity Conversation in Vienna

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Vienna, Austria – August 7, 2025 (18:00, Wien Museum Atelier A + B) – In an intimate and inclusive gathering as part of the Kumain Ka Na? series, sige! proudly presents “Girl, Boy, Bakla, Tomboy: A Community Conversation on Queer Filipino Identity and Belonging.” This informal talk will create a welcoming space for queer Filipinos and allies to engage in shared storytelling, reflective dialogue, and intergenerational connection. The discussion is moderated by community voices Gerard Rabara and Charmaine Taus, whose lived experiences and cultural fluency promise a rich, thoughtful exploration. What to…

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Why non-alcoholic beer is healthier but not healthy

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According to a new study, non-alcoholic beer is the healthier choice, but it is not harmless in terms of its effect on the metabolism. Alcohol consumption should be kept to a minimum, as it is considered a neurotoxin. It not only affects the brain and nervous system but also the overall health of the body. Excessive consumption can lead to liver damage, cancer, or neurological diseases. Those who still don’t want to give up the pleasure can turn to non-alcoholic alternatives—non-alcoholic wine or beer. And although this approach is better…

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First death of the season after Vibrio infection in the Baltic Sea

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The Baltic Sea is increasingly becoming the perfect environment for Vibrio bacteria. The bacteria thrive particularly well in brackish water with low salinity and a water temperature above 20 degrees Celsius. This makes many Baltic Sea beaches an ideal breeding ground. This fact has now proved fatal for a 68-year-old man from the German state of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania. He became infected with Vibrio bacteria and died as a result. According to the local State Office for Health and Social Affairs (Lagus), this is the first Vibrio death this bathing season…

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Filipino Catholic Chaplaincy to Host Unique Danube River Procession Honoring Our Lady of Peñafrancia

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Vienna, Austria – The Filipino Catholic Chaplaincy in Vienna is set to host a unique religious event this September: a fluvial procession in honor of Our Lady of Peñafrancia, taking place on the Danube River. The procession, scheduled for Saturday, September 20th, 2025, promises a memorable experience for devotees. The event will begin at 7:30 AM with embarkation on the MS Admiral Tegethoff DDSG Blue Danube, located at Handelskai 265, 1020 Vienna. The four-and-a-half-hour cruise will provide a serene setting for a special Mass celebrated onboard. The ship will serve…

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Is cash really anonymous? How banknote tracking works

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Cash is king—this motto applies more in this country than in others. Austria remains at the top of the European rankings when it comes to cash payments. One reason often cited for this loyalty to cash is that it is considered safer and more anonymous than card or smartphone payments. Many people believe that the money trail is lost after withdrawing cash from an ATM: after all, the bank cannot see how many bottles of wine you buy at the supermarket or spend in shady nightclubs. A recent report by…

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Massive immigration in Vienna: Which districts attract the most foreigners

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Austria’s population is growing, and this is exclusively due to migration. The central thesis of Statistics Austria’s yearbook on migration and integration is reflected in all the figures. Currently, around 9 million people live in Austria, 2.5 million of whom have a migration background. This number is growing year after year, across all federal states. Vienna also rose by 1.12 percent last year, or around 22,500 people in absolute terms. This is also evident when looking at migration patterns. A total of 178,574 people moved to Austria from abroad last…

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Philippinische Gottesdienst Gemeinde Celebrates 25th Anniversary with Charity Concert in Vienna

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Vienna, Austria — The Philippinische Gottesdienst Gemeinde (PGG) proudly announces its 25th Foundation Anniversary with a vibrant celebration of music, faith, and community spirit through a special charity concert titled “Awit ng Pasasalamat: PGG at 25”. The concert will take place on Saturday, 20 September 2025 at 2:00 PM at Stefan-Fadinger-Platz 1, 1100 Vienna. This milestone event marks a quarter-century of worship, service, and unity among the Filipino Catholic community in Austria. Featuring heartfelt renditions of Original Pilipino Music (OPM), the program will showcase performances by PGG’s own choirs and…

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Bacteria that live solely on air

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Some organisms need only air to survive. As a Swiss research team has demonstrated, certain bacteria can obtain energy directly from the air. This means they do not depend on sunlight or other energy sources. A team led by biochemist Christoph von Ballmoos from the University of Bern has successfully replicated the theoretical process of extracting energy from hydrogen in the air in the laboratory, as announced by the Swiss university on Monday. The results, which have just been published in the journal “PNAS,” provide proof that the process takes…

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