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Price shock in Austria: Everything will become more expensive in December

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The new month brings further price increases. Currently, hardly a month goes by without a new price shock. In July, for example, fees for passports, ID cards, and driver’s licenses were drastically increased as part of the current austerity program. This was followed in August by a price increase for the Klimaticket. In December, beer drinkers will be asked to pay up. A total of 18 beer brands and over 100 types of beer from Brau Union will become more expensive on December 1. Gösser, Zipfer, and others will cost…

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Myths about healthy eating that are complete nonsense

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Despite the flood of wellness advice online, many popular beliefs about nutrition are simply wrong. Experts say it’s time to separate fact from fiction and stop letting outdated myths dictate our diets. The Myth of “Carbs Make You Fat” Carbohydrates have been demonized for decades, but the truth is more nuanced. Complex carbs like whole grains, beans, and vegetables are essential sources of fiber, vitamins, and energy. Weight gain comes from excess calories overall, not carbs alone. “Coconut Oil Is a Superfood” Coconut oil has been marketed as a miracle…

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AK warns: Be careful when buying vignettes online

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Anyone buying a digital vignette online needs to pay attention to the small details. Not only must all the data be correct, but where you buy it is also essential. The annual vignette for 2026 can be purchased from December 1. Drivers should act in a timely manner and not be naive. The digital vignette has several advantages: no sticking on the new vignette or scraping off the old one, no hassle if the windshield breaks, and it covers up to three vehicles with interchangeable license plates. In addition, there…

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Timpuyog Ilokandia iti Austria Celebrates Thanksgiving and Christmas in a Spirit of Unity and Generosity

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The Timpuyog Ilokandia iti Austria, a vibrant Filipino community organization composed of members from Ilocano-speaking provinces in the Philippines, gathered for a heartfelt Thanksgiving and Christmas celebration on November 29, 2025, at the Marriott Hotel Vienna. The event brought together families, friends, and supporters for an evening filled with cultural pride, gratitude, and festive joy. In her warm and inspiring welcome message, President Ms. Florencia-Oliva Rosal Steiner highlighted the deeper essence of the Christmas season. “Christmas is more than lights, songs, and gifts,” she said. “Christmas is about sharing —…

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Filipino Visual Artists in Austria (FVAA) Celebrates its 6th Anniversary With a Vibrant Art Exhibition in Vienna

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November 29, 2025 – Vienna, Austria – The Filipino Visual Artists in Austria (FVAA) proudly celebrated its 6th anniversary on November 29, 2025, with an inspiring and well-attended event at Youinion Hall in Vienna’s 9th District. Art lovers, Filipino community leaders, and friends gathered to honor six years of creativity, collaboration, and cultural advocacy within the Filipino-Austrian community. The celebration also marked the official opening of FVAA’s latest group exhibition, featuring the works of talented member-artists: Alma Laurian Pajer, Anna Yacat, Benedikt Valdres, Cecilia Prinz, Gerry de Guzman, Gizelle Khan,…

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Microplastics in the body: Small particles, big impact

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Plastic as packaging for our food. Plastic is in our kitchen appliances, which we use to prepare our meals. Plastic in the air from furniture abrasion. Plastic is in our cosmetic products. Plastic in fine dust. Plastic is all around us – and inside us too. We ingest microplastics and nanoplastics every day, mainly through breathing and eating. Around five grams, the weight of a credit card, enter the gastrointestinal tract every week. “We have found, for example, that hyper-processed foods such as ready meals contain more micro- and nanoplastics…

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2026 savings plan: Austria is tightening austerity measures, raising age limits, cutting pensions, and increasing the price of the climate ticket

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2026 savings plan: The federal government is tightening austerity measures, raising age limits, cutting pensions, and increasing the price of the climate ticket—all the details. The three-party coalition of the ÖVP, SPÖ, and Neos has been in office since March and has implemented extreme austerity measures since taking office. This was necessary because there is a massive hole in the domestic treasury – a whopping 15 billion euros are missing. The federal government, therefore, had to make cuts – this year alone, numerous areas have seen reductions, subsidies have been…

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Light, Folklore, and Festivity: Austria’s Advent Traditions Shine Before Christmas

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Vienna, November 29 – As the first candle flickers on Austria’s Advent wreaths, the country enters a season that blends quiet reflection with vibrant folklore and bustling markets. The wreath, a circle of evergreen branches adorned with four candles, has become the centerpiece of Advent in Austrian homes and churches. The Wreath of Anticipation The Advent wreath tradition began in 1839 when German theologian Johann Heinrich Wichern created a wooden ring with candles to help children count down to Christmas. Austria quickly embraced the custom, weaving wreaths from fir branches…

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Intelligent people often have the same favorite color

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Blue, red, or yellow? According to a study, people with high IQs tend to like a particular color. Does your favorite color say something about your character? Yes, say certain studies, which go one step further: it can even influence how confident and intelligent you are perceived to be. Among all colors, blue stands out, as it is associated with calmness, concentration, and reliability. A Korean study called “Intelligence and Color Preferences: Is There a Connection?” examined the relationship between color preferences and intelligence. Nine hundred participating students were asked…

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