Month: August 2025

Sustainable nutrition significantly reduces cancer risk

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Sustainable nutrition is associated with a statistically significant reduction in cancer risk and a statistically significant reduction 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 non-communicable 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…

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Day 5 – From Kalsdorf bei Graz to Unterpurkla: Flat Roads, Farm Scents, and Forward Dreams

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Friday, August 22, 2025 – Our night at Hotel Pendl in Kalsdorf bei Graz was restful. The evening before, we had ventured out in search of something special for dinner. A quick walk brought us to Restaurant Auszeit, about a kilometer from our hotel, famous for its ribs and wings. The garden terrace was fully packed, and we ended up at a table inside. To our disappointment, we learned that the specialty ribs were no longer available that evening. We settled on another dish, filling enough but not quite the…

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1st PACC “Pista sa Nayon” Brings Filipino Spirit to Velden am Wörthersee

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Velden am Wörthersee, Austria — August 16, 2025 — The Philippines-Austrian Community in Carinthia (PACC) proudly celebrated its first-ever “Pista sa Nayon” (Barrio Fiesta) in Velden am Wörthersee, marking a milestone of cultural pride, unity, and joyful togetherness. The event was a resounding success, bringing together Filipinos, Austrians, and friends from across communities to experience the warmth and vibrancy of Filipino traditions. The celebration featured colorful cultural highlights, delicious Filipino food, music, and games that delighted both young and old. One of the major attractions was the Nipa Hut photo…

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Day 4 – Bruck an der Mur to Kalsdorf bei Graz: Chasing Weather, Finding Rhythm

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August 21, 2025 – Thursday – We had officially reached the halfway mark of our bike tour: more than 280 kilometers pedaled since leaving Muhr. Today’s stage would take us from Bruck an der Mur to Kalsdorf bei Graz, just 10 kilometers shy of the Styrian capital itself. The morning began with a touch of doubt. The forecast had warned of rain, and over breakfast we debated whether the skies would cooperate. In the end, we decided not to let the weather dictate our plans. We packed our bags carefully,…

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Day 3 – From Judenburg to Bruck an der Mur: Castles, Circuits, and Slopes

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August 20, 2025 – Our night in Judenburg was restful, and after a filling breakfast at Hotel Schwerterbräu, right in the heart of town, we set off once again. Before rejoining the Murradweg, we made a short stop at St. Magdalena Church. Built in 1350, its Gothic walls hold centuries of history, and we paused for a quiet moment of personal prayer before continuing our journey. Today’s route would lead us nearly 80 kilometers south to Bruck an der Mur. Just like the day before, the terrain offered steady slopes…

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Eurovision Song Contest 2026 in Vienna will be “frugal but spectacular”

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No detailed information was disclosed about the total budget for the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 in Vienna. It was only mentioned that it will be lower than this year’s event in Basel, according to ORF Director General Roland Weißmann on Wednesday. Nevertheless, he emphasized: “We are economical, but spectacular. That is the motto we have set ourselves.” Eurovision Song Contest 2026 in Vienna will be cheaper than ESC 2025 in Basel Currently, the budgeting phase for 2026 is underway. A “maximum budget” has been set for the ESC, emphasized the…

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Day Two: Finding Our Rhythm on the Murradweg

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August 19, 2025 – Ramingstein to Judenburg – Our stay at Gasthaus Durigon was comfortable, and after a solid night’s rest, we woke up refreshed and ready for the road ahead. A sumptuous breakfast of bread, cheese, eggs, and coffee gave us the fuel we needed for the second leg of our tour: Ramingstein to Judenburg, a distance of about 86 kilometers. By 9:15 a.m., we were back on our bikes, spirits high as we followed the Murradweg. The terrain was slightly sloping, which kept our legs busy but also…

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Bank card: If you do this, your PIN can be read via cell phone

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The Slovakian security software company ESET has uncovered a campaign in which criminals use a new type of Android malware to steal data from bank cards—including PINs—and forward it to a second, prepared cell phone. The aim is to make cash withdrawals directly at ATMs. Money gone because of Android malware: How the scam works For potential victims of the Android malware, it all starts with a text message in the name of the bank, as ESET explains in a press release. The hook often used is a tax refund.…

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Pedals in Motion: The Journey Begins

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August 18, 2025 – We woke up before sunrise, the air still cool and quiet. Excitement pushed away any trace of sleepiness as we double-checked our bags: helmets, water bottles, snacks, maps, and just enough clothes for a week on the road. Loading the bikes onto the car rack felt like a small ritual, the true beginning of our journey. By 8:00, we were rolling down the highway, the mountains slowly drawing nearer with every kilometer. After nearly four hours of driving, we reached Muhr, a tiny town tucked into…

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