Day: July 8, 2025

Piat’s Patroness Honored in Vienna with Solemn Feast Day Celebration

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Vienna, Austria – The Feast of Our Lady of the Visitation of Piat was celebrated with reverence and joy on July 2nd at the Pfarrkirche Floridsdorf. The Our Lady of the Visitation Piat spearheaded the event. The Through Mary to Jesus (TMTJ) Devotional Group supported the celebration. A large gathering of devotees participated in a day filled with prayer and celebration. The program included the recitation of the Chaplet of the Divine Mercy and the Holy Rosary, followed by a solemn procession and a floral offering to the newly enthroned…

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Vocalismo in Vienna: Free Concert Series Brings Choral Harmony to Austria

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Vienna, Austria – July 8, 2025 — Music lovers are in for a treat this July as the celebrated choral ensemble Vocalismo brings its uplifting performances to Austria in a series of free-entry concerts titled “Vocalismo in Vienna!” under the baton of renowned conductor Maestro Prof. Dr. Lester Delgado. The concert series begins on Tuesday, July 15, with a Mass and mini-concert at 6:30 p.m. in Salvator am Wienerfeld Church. The journey continues on Friday, July 18, with a full concert at 17:00 in the scenic town of Podersdorf am…

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For one year, Wien Energie guarantees low prices

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New “OPTIMA Entspannt plus” tariff from Wien Energie: Low electricity and gas prices for one year. Savings of up to 150 euros for households. During periods of inflation, many households struggle with rising energy costs. Wien Energie now guarantees affordable natural gas and cheap electricity for a whole year. The new “OPTIMA Entspannt plus” tariff is being offered to private customers. It promises savings of 150 euros for average households. The new electricity and natural gas tariff is intended to offer households planning security at a price level below that…

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Prohibited holiday souvenirs can be very expensive

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To ensure that your holiday fun doesn’t end quickly at customs control, you should be careful with certain souvenirs From snake wine and tiger claws to sandalwood bead sets, customs officials at Vienna Airport have seen it all. “A glance at the import regulations saves travelers trouble and often a lot of money,” emphasizes State Secretary for Finance Barbara Eibinger-Miedl. In principle, all products for personal consumption are exempt from customs duties or import taxes within the EU. However, anyone purchasing alcohol or tobacco must still comply with specific regulations…

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Acceptance of artificial intelligence on the rise in Austria

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Austrians are less enthusiastic about artificial intelligence (AI) than people in other European countries. However, acceptance has recently increased in this country as well: according to a recent study by management consultancy EY, 64 percent view AI positively, 12 percentage points more than a year ago. In Europe, the average is 70 percent, 7 percentage points more than in 2024. Almost eight out of ten respondents in Europe (78 percent) currently use AI applications, representing a six percentage point increase from the previous year. Austria is also at the bottom…

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