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How many calories does a caffè latte have?

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Many people think that coffee has hardly any calories. However, this is only true if you drink it black and without sugar. It makes a big difference whether you drink it with milk. Nutritionist Margret Morlo explains, “If I add about 150 milliliters of whole milk to my coffee, it’s almost 100 calories.” That’s already a snack, says the expertIf you sweeten your latte with around ten grams of sugar, you consume 40 calories. Most people think of a caffè latte as a low-calorie drink without realizing that it contains…

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Pope Leo XIV – a commentary

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On May 8, 2025, Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost made history as the first American elected to the papacy, taking the name Pope Leo XIV. Born in Chicago in 1955, Prevost is a member of the Augustinian order and served extensively in Peru, where he became a bishop and acquired citizenship. His election reflects a desire for a leader capable of bridging divides within the Catholic Church and addressing contemporary global challenges. Pope Leo XIV’s leadership is committed to unity, transparency, and social justice. He aims to continue the reforms initiated…

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“Long Night of the Churches” invites visitors to 700 places of worship on May 23

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On Friday, May 23, around 700 places of worship across Austria will host the ecumenical “Long Night of the Churches” again. Around 3,000 individual program items will be offered. The event will also co-occur in parts of Switzerland, South Tyrol, Italy, and the Czech Republic. This year’s theme is “We can #open.” Once again, 300,000 visitors are expected. The Long Night of Churches is a “living sign of ecumenism in action and an open door for all those who want to experience and rediscover the church”, emphasizes the Armenian bishop…

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From JJ to Tommy Cash – ESC stars conquer the iTunes charts

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Our ESC king JJ (436 points) is ahead of the Israeli Yuval Raphael (357) and the cool Estonian Tommy Cash (356)—this is the official and, for Austria, so pleasing final result of the 69th Song Contest. The ranking looks slightly different in the iTunes charts, which are currently determined by the ESC hits.JJ’s haunting pop opera “Wasted Love” has been at number 1 for days now, that’s for sure! But behind him comes the first surprise: Italian Lucio Corsi, who only made it to 4th place at the ESC with…

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Online travel bookings: Why prices fluctuate and how you save

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In the digital era, booking travel online has become the norm. But did you know that the price of the same trip can vary depending on the device you use? A recent analysis by the Chamber of Labor (AK) shows that prices for online travel bookings can vary depending on the device, booking date, and browsing behavior. Price differences depending on device and dayThe AK conducted a comprehensive study between March 11 and 22, 2025, in which 30 price queries were carried out on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays with up…

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Pensions, health insurance and other fees will increase starting July 1, 2025

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With the presentation of the 2025/26 double budget by Finance Minister Markus Marterbauer (SPÖ), the whole truth about the government’s planned billion-euro austerity measures to restructure the state coffers is on the table. The corresponding laws are now coming. A first package was already passed in March, including the abolition of educational leave and the VAT exemption for solar installations, as well as the increase in tobacco tax and the bank levy. A second legislative package will be passed in the National Council next Thursday, May 22. This “Budget Restructuring…

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Filipino communities across Austria are celebrating Johannes “JJ” Pietsch’s historic Eurovision 2025 victory

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The 24-year-old Austrian-Filipino countertenor captivated Europe with his genre-blending ballad “Wasted Love.” JJ’s win marks Austria’s third Eurovision triumph, following Udo Jürgens in 1966 and Conchita Wurst in 2014. Born in Vienna to an Austrian father and a Filipina mother, JJ spent much of his childhood in Dubai before returning to Austria in 2016. Fluent in German, English, French, and Tagalog, he embodies a multicultural identity that resonates deeply with Austria’s Filipino diaspora. Many were moved to tears by his soaring vocals and the emotional depth of his song. Social…

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Austria Celebrates Eurovision Champion JJ Pietsch with ORF Media Blitz and Presidential Praise

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Austria’s Eurovision champion, JJ—Johannes Pietsch—returned to Vienna on Sunday, sparking a media frenzy and back-to-back coverage on ORF. The 24-year-old countertenor, fresh off his victory in Basel with the operatic-techno anthem “Wasted Love,” was greeted at Vienna International Airport by hundreds of fans waving flags, playing his song, and showering him with hugs and roses. JJ, who also performs at the Vienna State Opera, held his Eurovision trophy and thanked them for their warm welcome. His emotional homecoming quickly transitioned into a press conference at the ORF headquarters, where he…

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Austria: Temperatures are on the decline again

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The “chilly mood” regarding the weather in Austria continues: there is no sign of a sustained improvement in the new week either. Monday will be the friendliest and warmest before the next low pressure announces itself. The temperatures then plummet again on Friday. On Monday, a few more cloud fields will move across the sky from the north-east from Upper Austria to Burgenland during the day, and local, brief rain showers cannot be ruled out, as Geosphere Austria forecast on Sunday. Further west and south, on the other hand, the…

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