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Winter time begins: clocks are set back on October 26

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This coming Sunday, October 26, 2025, it will be that time again: in large parts of Europe, the clocks will be set back one hour—from daylight saving time to winter or standard time. For Austria, this means that on the night from Saturday to Sunday, the clocks will change from Central European Summer Time (CEST) to Central European Time (CET) — i.e., from UTC+2 to UTC+1.  This means that we have – at least mathematically – one more hour of sleep that night. At the same time, it means that…

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A Day in Tuscany: From Lucca’s Ancient Walls to Pisa’s Leaning Tower

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Morning in Lucca: Where History Lives Within the Walls Our Tuscan journey began beneath a soft morning sun as we set out for Lucca, one of Tuscany’s best-preserved treasures. Enclosed by its magnificent Renaissance-era walls, Lucca feels like a step back in time. Once an independent republic, the city still carries an air of quiet dignity — its cobbled streets lined with elegant palazzi, shaded courtyards, and quaint cafés. As we walked along the wide tree-lined ramparts, our guide unfolded Lucca’s fascinating story — from its Roman roots to its golden age…

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Charity Event: PREDA Filipino Youth group presents Musical Drama „ONCE WE HAD A DREAM“

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A moving musical drama by the PREDA Youth Group about the rights and dignity of the world’s children (in German)! In this musical, Filipino youths provide a moving insight into their lives, their experiences, and their often tragic circumstances.  Through dance and song, those affected express their pain and give voice to their fate. The play shows the severity and global extent of child abuse and exploitation from the perspective of some of those affected.  At the same time, it conveys a powerful message: hope, solidarity, resilience, and determination can…

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𝗩𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗻𝗮 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗴𝗻𝗶𝘇𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝘀 𝗮 “𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗲𝗿 𝗣𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿” 𝗶𝗻 𝗟𝗮𝗯𝗼𝗿 𝗠𝗶𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗚𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲

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Vienna, Austria – The Philippines established itself as a global leader in ethical and strategic labor migration governance during the recently concluded 10th Vienna Conference. It received widespread international praise for its comprehensive, innovative, and rights-based approach to managing overseas labor. In a high-level panel titled “Armchair Conversation: Migration as an Engine of Development in Countries of Origin – What Is Needed?”, Secretary Hans Leo J. Cacdac of the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) discussed with representatives from governments, international organizations, and civil society. He highlighted the Philippines’ strong and…

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Austrian Lotteries warns of email scam

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There has been an increase in manipulated emails circulating that are supposedly sent on behalf of Austrian Lotteries and ask recipients to provide personal information for an alleged prize payout. Cybercrime helpline: Over 2,000 cases handled In these fraudulent messages, which purport to come from Austrian Lotteries, recipients are tricked into disclosing personal information, including bank details, in order to receive an alleged prize payout. Austrian Lotteries provide tips on how to avoid email scams The Austrian Lotteries emphasize that these emails do not come from them and are clearly…

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The next five days will see highs between 14 and 16 degrees

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The weekend is just around the corner – but what will the weather be like? Weather in Vienna After the cold front moves away on Friday, Austria will experience a windy and changeable spell of weather. Highs over the next five days will be between 14 and 16 degrees Celsius. Regional rain showers are always possible, according to Thursday’s Geosphere forecast. After the significant precipitation area has moved eastward by Friday morning, there will be some sunny spells, especially in the south, the far east, and the inner Alps. However,…

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Super solar storm: ESA warns of current threat from extreme solar activity.

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Cyberattacks, blackouts, pandemics—we’re all familiar with these threats. But an invisible danger lurks above our heads: an extreme solar storm. What sounds like science fiction has long been reality according to the European Space Agency (ESA) – and is highly dangerous. The reason for the fears: the sun is currently more active than expected. Its eruptions hurl plasma into space with enormous force. If such a coronal mass ejection hits the Earth, it can paralyze everything in three destructive waves: GPS, power grids, satellites – all within hours. The situation…

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A Rainy Journey Along the Ligurian Coast

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We started our day early, leaving the hotel at eight in the morning with sleepy smiles and coffee still warming our hands. The sky was already gray, a sign of the rain that would follow us for most of the day. Our route took us along the 22 kilometers of the Versilian coast, one of the most beautiful stretches in Tuscany. As the bus rolled out of Viareggio, our tour guide began to tell us about the town’s history. Once a small fishing village, Viareggio grew into a famous seaside…

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Snow and storms on the way: Cold front brings first signs of winter

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A stormy cold front will bring snow to higher elevations, rain to the south, and strong winds starting on Thursday—especially in the mountains. Slush is also expected on several mountain passes. A cold front will move across Austria from the west on Thursday afternoon, bringing winter weather to the mountains. Stormy winds and heavy rain are also expected. “In addition, it will snow on some mountain passes for the first time this fall,” said meteorologist Simon Hölzl in Wednesday’s Geosphere forecast. Stormy cold front brings winter weather to the mountains…

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