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First Filipina Granted Knighthood in the Order of the Golden Spur

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On Saturday, September 13, 2025, Maria Zelda Magistrado Rojas was formally accepted into the Order of the Golden Spur (Ritterorden zum Goldenen Sporn) during a solemn ceremony held at the historic St. Michael’s Church in the heart of Vienna. The event, steeped in centuries-old tradition and guided by the motto “Avitus et famam tuetur” brought together distinguished members of the Order, esteemed guests, and honorees from around the world. The investiture began with a ceremonial procession, followed by a Holy Mass celebrated by Military Chaplain MMMag. Christoph Gmachl-Aher. The Grand…

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Cold front until late summer: This is what the weather will be like in the coming days

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The weather will be varied in the coming days: The week will start with plenty of sunshine and pleasant temperatures, but will become mixed again in the middle of the week. A cold front will bring heavy rain in some areas as early as Tuesday, and clouds will prevail in many places on Wednesday as well. According to Geosphere Austria, friendly weather will return across the board from Thursday onwards, with temperatures reaching 27 degrees and a late summer atmosphere towards the weekend. On Monday, a temporary high-pressure system will…

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Beware of scammers on the phone: answering can be expensive

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Scammers are becoming increasingly creative and brazen when it comes to getting their hands on their victims’ money. Currently, calls from alleged “police officers” are making the rounds. Fraudsters are striking again and again in Austria. They use a wide variety of methods to get their hands on their victims’ data and money: from fake online offers to emails and phone calls, they use every trick in the book. They usually pretend to be well-known companies or institutions in order to appear trustworthy. They don’t even stop at the authorities:…

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Exclusive interview with the Pope: Leo XIV makes people sit up and take notice

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Excerpts from the interview were published on Sunday, the Pope’s 70th birthday. Leo XIV talks at length about his experience as the first US-born pope and the first pope with Peruvian citizenship. He jokes about which team he would cheer for in a soccer World Cup and shares his views on the papacy and current issues, such as peace in Ukraine and the polarization that divides many parts of the world. “The Latin American perspective is very valuable to me.” “I am, of course, North American and feel very much…

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Hallstatt: the second most beautiful village in the world

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The travel company “Unforgettable Travel Company” has named the most beautiful villages in the world for Forbes magazine. Particularly pleasing: an Austrian village secured a place on the podium. In the middle of the beautiful Salzkammergut region lies a village that is causing a stir around the world. We are talking about Hallstatt, a picturesque town whose streets and houses date back to the 16th century. A particularly prominent tourist hotspot is the Salzwelten, a former salt mine with an underground lake. Every year, the Austrian town attracts between one…

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Coffee in the morning puts you in a good mood

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People who regularly consume caffeine are usually in a better mood after a cup of coffee, especially in the morning. This has been confirmed by a new study conducted at Bielefeld University and the University of Warwick in the UK. The researchers explain the mood-lifting effect as follows: Caffeine blocks the adenosine receptors in the brain, making you feel more alert and energetic. Receptors are a kind of tiny antenna—and they often dock with a substance that makes us tired, namely adenosine. The scientists also investigated whether coffee has different…

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Sun, rain, sun again: This is what the weather will be like next week

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The weather over the next few days will be varied: the week will start with lots of sun and pleasant temperatures, but will become mixed again in the middle of the week. On Tuesday, a cold front will bring heavy rain in some areas, and on Wednesday, clouds will prevail in many places. According to Geosphere Austria, pleasant weather will return on Thursday, with temperatures reaching 27 degrees Celsius and late summer conditions expected for the weekend. On Monday, a temporary high-pressure system will bring sunny weather to many places.…

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First Filipinska Barrio Fiesta 2025 in Prague

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Prague, September 13, 2025 – The Filipino community in Prague made history this year with the staging of the Filipinska Barrio Fiesta 2025, the first large-scale outdoor Filipino fiesta ever held in the Czech Republic. The celebration drew hundreds of Filipinos from across the country, transforming the venue into a vibrant showcase of Filipino tradition, food, music, and camaraderie. The event was made possible through the support of the Philippine Embassy in Prague and the active Filipino organizations based in the Czech Republic. Their collaboration ensured that the community could…

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Worth up to €3.300,000! Maybe you have these €2 coins in your wallet

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They lie innocently in your wallet, yet some of them are worth up to €100,000. It’s worth taking a closer look, because some 2-euro coins turn out to be real treasures. Misprints and rare editions are particularly sought after. The “fried egg” misprint, for example, is worth up to 100 euros. This misprint is a 1 or 2 euro coin whose interior is oval rather than round. The actual value of the coin depends on the size of the misprint. Coin featuring Grace Kelly worth up to €3,300 A “stamp…

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