Month: July 2025

Inflation in Austria: 3.3 percent in June

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Consumer prices rose by 3.3 percent year-on-year in June, as Statistics Austria announced on Thursday. The last time the average price level rose so sharply was in May 2024. With this inflation rate, Austria was once again significantly above the eurozone’s inflation rate, which stood at only 2 percent. Compared to the previous month, domestic prices rose by 0.5 percent in June. Housing and energy were the strongest price drivers. Daily shopping became 5.6 percent more expensive The price level of the micro basket, which reflects daily shopping and mainly…

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Which Languages Have the Most Speakers Worldwide?

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Languages shape how we connect, trade, and share ideas across borders. But which ones have the largest global reach? 1. EnglishEnglish dominates with over 1.4 billion speakers, including native and second-language users. It’s the main language of business, science, and international media. Its global spread is due to colonial history and the dominance of the U.S. in culture and economics. 2. Mandarin ChineseMandarin is the most spoken native language, with around 940 million native speakers and over a billion total speakers. As the official language of China—the world’s most populous…

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Migration Report 2025 in Austria: Criticism of coexistence continues to grow

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Since 2015, the proportion of migrants in the Austrian population has risen by around 38 percent. With this increase, criticism of coexistence between locals and migrants has also grown. However, most immigrants feel a powerful sense of belonging to Austria. This is according to data presented on Wednesday by Integration Minister Claudia Plakolm (ÖVP) and Stephan Marik-Lebeck from Statistics Austria. According to this data, an average of around 2.51 million people with a migrant background lived in Austria in 2024. This includes “first-generation” persons (born abroad) and “second-generation” persons (born…

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Sustainable nutrition significantly reduces cancer risk

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Sustainable nutrition is associated with a statistically significant reduction in cancer risk and a corresponding decrease in cancer mortality. This was the finding of an extensive systematic review of the scientific literature evaluating data from 2.2 million people. The researchers involved came from Germany, Austria, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom. Sustainable nutrition is increasingly recommended as a strategy for reducing noncommunicable diseases and promoting health worldwide. Current unhealthy dietary patterns are considered to contribute to the global cancer burden, while certain types of production further exacerbate environmental problems. “Investigating the…

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Counterfeit fifty euro notes: Police warn of professional counterfeiters

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It started slowly and went unnoticed for a long time. Since March, counterfeit euro notes have been circulating, initially passing through cash registers and into the hands of customers like ordinary cash. It was only when bank employees became suspicious and checked a few suspicious notes that suspicions arose, which were later confirmed by an official report from the National Bank. Companies in the town of Zwettl and the municipalities of Ottenschlag and Martinsberg are particularly affected. Counterfeit notes in denominations of five, twenty, fifty, and one hundred euros were…

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Golden shower for Eurovision Song Contest star! JJ receives gold record

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ESC winner Johannes “JJ” Pietsch received two honors on July 15: the Golden Rathausmann and a gold record. What an exciting day for ESC winner Johannes “JJ” Pietsch (24)! On July 15, the countertenor received the Golden Rathausmann – an honor from the city of Vienna, which was presented to him by Mayor Michael Ludwig in the presence of his family. And that wasn’t the only golden highlight of the day. In the morning, JJ’s parents, his sister, and his grandfather gathered in the Red Salon of Vienna City Hall.…

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VOCALISMO Charms Vienna with Filipino Songs and Classics

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Vienna, July 16, 2025 – The Filipino choir group VOCALISMO left an indelible mark on Vienna last night with a stirring performance at the Filipino Catholic Chaplaincy Church (1100 Vienna), winning over an enthusiastic audience on July 15. The choral group opened with beloved original Filipino compositions, delivering heartfelt renditions that resonated deeply with expatriates and music lovers alike, including those from Vienna. They were met with warm applause, celebrating Filipino heritage in the Austrian capital. VOCALISMO then shifted gears, surprising the crowd with international hits. Their version of “I…

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Study: Microplastics can promote cancer

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Scientists at the Medical University of Vienna have demonstrated for the first time that microplastics and nanoplastics can promote the development of cancer. They investigated how plastic interacts with different types of lung cells. They examined polystyrene, a widely used plastic found in food packaging and disposable items, such as yogurt cups, among other things. The result: healthy lung cells absorb tiny particles of microplastics and nanoplastics much more strongly than cancer cells. They also react with biological changes that highlight the health risk. According to the study, contact with…

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Eurovision Song Contest winner JJ honored with Golden Vienna City Hall Man

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ESC winner JJ has added another statuette to his collection: Vienna’s mayor, Michael Ludwig, awarded the young countertenor the Golden Vienna City Hall Man on Tuesday as a “visible sign of appreciation.” “He is a Viennese who represents our city. We are very proud of him,” said Ludwig. JJ, whose real name is Johannes Pietsch, was honored in the Red Salon of City Hall in the presence of his family: “I am speechless.” The award is only given to “special personalities,” Ludwig reminded the audience. He decides who will be…

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