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“Kumain Ka Na?” – Filipino Migration and Identity Explored in New Wien Museum Exhibit

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Exhibit Dates: 12 June – 31 August 2025Opening Night: 11 June, 17:00–22:00Venue: Wien Museum Community Gallery This summer, the Wien Museum Community Gallery presents Kumain Ka Na? (Have You Eaten?), an exhibition curated by Chelsea Amada that explores the stories of Filipino migration through the lens of food, care, and identity. Running from June 12 to August 31, 2025, the exhibit focuses on the first generation of Filipino nurses who came to Austria in the 1970s and how their legacy continues through the lives of their children and grandchildren. The…

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Planning a trip? What you should know about hepatitis A and B

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If you have travel plans for the summer, it’s a good idea to check your hepatitis vaccination. Because in many popular travel destinations, holidaymakers can become infected with hepatitis A or B viruses and bring back an inflammation of the liver as an unwanted souvenir, warns the German Liver Foundation. We clarify the most important questions: What kind of disease is hepatitis A?Hepatitis A viruses are mainly transmitted via contaminated food and water. They cause flu-like symptoms such as fever, a general feeling of illness, nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain.…

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Safety index: Austria fourth safest travel destination

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According to a Swiss insurance portal, Austria remains one of the safest countries in the world to visit. It ranks fourth, after Iceland, Singapore, and Denmark, in a study conducted by the Swiss insurance comparison calculator HelloSafe, based on 35 criteria. The most unsafe countries to travel to are the Philippines, Colombia, and Mexico. The criteria are divided into five categories: natural disasters, societal violence, involvement in internal or external armed conflict, health infrastructure, and the militarization of the country. The world’s most unsafe countries encompass many old and new…

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Ticket prices rise in Lower Austria and Burgenland – Prices in Vienna remain the same

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As of July 1, 2025, new ticket prices for Lower Austria and Burgenland will be in effect in the Verkehrsverbund Ost-Region (VOR). On average, prices are expected to rise by 3%. However, there will be no price increases for Vienna. As of July 1, 2025, the VOR will adjust prices in the “Region” fare zone, specifically for Lower Austria and Burgenland. On average, single, daily, weekly, and monthly tickets will increase by around 3%. Example prices (from July 2025): Single journey: € 2.20 (previously € 2.10)24-hour ticket: € 4.30 (previously…

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Ateneo Chamber Singers Enchant Vienna Audience in Concert for a Cause

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Vienna, June 2, 2025 — The Ateneo Chamber Singers (ACS), under the masterful direction of Jonathan M. Velasco, delivered a powerful and moving performance at Canisius Church in Vienna’s 9th District on June 2. The concert, which drew both Filipino and foreign guests, featured a rich repertoire of sacred choral pieces and original Filipino compositions that captivated the audience from the first note to the last. The evening was more than just a showcase of musical excellence. It was a benefit concert in support of the Philippine-Austrian Cultural and Educational…

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Ateneo Chamber Singers Honored with Global Partner of Peace Award by Women’s Federation for World Peace

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Vienna, Austria – 2. June 2025 – The Women’s Federation for World Peace (WFWP) has awarded the Global Partner of Peace Award to the Ateneo Chamber Singers, recognizing the choir’s exceptional contribution to peacebuilding through the power of music. The award was presented after the Charity Concert of the group heröd at the Canisius Church in Vienna’s 9th District by the WFWP UN Vienna Office and presented by Renate Amesbauer, General Secretary of WFWP UN Vienna and President of WFWP Austria, alongside Merle Soquila Blaschke, head of WFWP Corinthia and…

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Ateneo Chamber Singers to Perform Choral and Sacred Music Concert in Vienna Today

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VIENNA, Austria — June 2, 2025 — The internationally acclaimed Ateneo Chamber Singers (ACS) from the Philippines will take center stage this evening at Canisius Kirche for a special concert featuring choral and sacred music. Organised in partnership with the Philippine-Austrian Cultural and Educational Society (PACES), the performance is set for 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM at Lustkandlgasse 36, 1090 Vienna. Founded in 2002, the Ateneo Chamber Singers have become global ambassadors of Filipino choral excellence. They have captured top prizes at elite international competitions, including the World Choir Games…

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A violent storm raged in Vienna’s Urban Lakeside on Sunday – hail and heavy rain included

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On Sunday evening, a severe thunderstorm swept across the capital. On Sunday, a severe thunderstorm swept over the federal capital. Within a few minutes, the sky darkened and the wind roared. What followed in parts of Vienna was reminiscent of apocalyptic scenes. A heavy hailstorm swept across the city on the Danube. The Vienna professional fire department reported that the MA 68 emergency services were in continuous operation on Sunday evening. During the storm peak, i.e. between 6 and 7 p.m., the control center received emergency calls almost every minute.…

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Shower in the morning or in the evening: Which is really better?

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For some, a morning shower is an essential ritual that gets the body and mind going. For others, warm water in the evening is the perfect end to a long day – relaxing, cleansing and sleep-inducing. But who is right? Microbiologist Primrose Freestone from the University of Leicester has looked into this everyday question, and her findings finally provide some answers.Pro evening showerShower in the morning or the evening: Which is better?A lot accumulates on our skin and hair during the day: Sweat, sebum, dust, pollen, and much of it…

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