Finland remains the country with the happiest people in the world. The country in the far north of Europe secures the top spot in the global happiness rankings for the eighth year in a row, according to the latest World Happiness Report. It is followed by Denmark, Iceland, Sweden, and three other northern countries, as in the previous year. Austria slipped from 14th to 17th place. The Netherlands is back in the top five, in fifth place, while Costa Rica (6) and Mexico (10) make it into the top ten…
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Pope Francis leaves hospital after five weeks
Pope Francis left the hospital after pneumonia and returned to the Vatican after five weeks. Doctors continue to recommend rest and therapy. After more than five weeks of hospital treatment, Pope Francis is allowed to return to the Vatican. According to the doctors treating him, the 88-year-old head of the Catholic Church will be discharged from the Gemelli Clinic on Sunday. Francis’ condition has steadily improved recently. He can, therefore, live in his residence in the Vatican again, said the doctor Sergio Alfieri. He will continue to receive medical care…
Read MoreCash, cell phone or card? This is how Austrians prefer to pay
How do Austrians prefer to pay? According to a recent survey by bank99, in which 400 people took part, cash remains the preferred payment method, especially for smaller amounts (75 percent), trade services (66 percent) and restaurant visits (60 percent). Nevertheless, debit cards also play an important role, for example, at petrol stations (49%), clothing stores (47%) and supermarkets (43%). Payment behaviour: Women prefer cash, and men prefer digital payment methodsHowever, there are differences between the sexes: Women prefer cash more often, while men increasingly use credit cards or smartphone…
Read MoreOnline Voting Registration for Overseas Filipinos Underway for 2025 Elections
The Commission on Elections (COMELEC) and the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) actively encourage overseas Filipino voters to register for online voting before the 2025 elections. This initiative simplifies Filipinos’ voting process abroad, allowing them to participate without visiting embassies or consulates. To register, overseas Filipinos should visit their nearest Philippine embassy or consulate to complete the pre-voting enrollment. This step is mandatory before they can cast their votes online. The online voting period is scheduled from 13 April to May 12, 2025, concluding at 7 p.m. Philippine Standard…
Read MoreFrom west to east: rain showers on Sunday
In the rest of the country, sun and clouds will alternate. Isolated rain showers may also spread to the eastern lowlands by the evening. The wind will freshen briskly from the south to southeast along the main Alpine ridge and in the foehn valleys on the northern and eastern edge of the Alps. Otherwise, it will remain rather weak. Temperatures will be between 1 and 9 degrees in the morning and 12 and 19 degrees during the day. Unsettled start to the new weekThe unsettled weather situation continues. The start…
Read MoreDaylight saving time starts again at the end of March
Every six months, the groundhog greets the groundhog: on the last Sunday of the month, on the night of 30 March, summertime starts again this year. The hands will move forward by 2.00 to 3.00 a.m. in Europe. A proposal to end this procedure has been on the table in the EU for seven years, but there is still no agreement. After all, Brussels and the European capitals seem to have quite different concerns. The corresponding Commission proposal from 2018 was already approved by the EU Parliament in spring 2019.…
Read MoreHiligaynon Film ‘Azucar’ to Screen for Free in Vienna on April 11
Vienna, Austria – In celebration of Filipino Food Month this April, the Philippine Embassy and the Ilonggo Community in Austria invite film enthusiasts and cultural aficionados to a free screening of the Hiligaynon movie Azucar. The event will occur at Cinecenter, Fleischmarkt 6, 1010 Wien, on April 11, from 18:00 to 20:00. Directed by Kurt Soberano, Azucar is a poignant 41-minute film that offers a glimpse into the rich culture and heritage of the Ilonggo people. Following the screening, a short panel discussion hosted by the Ilonggo Community in Austria…
Read MoreUnstable weather at the weekend in Austria
Changeable and cloudy weather will follow high-pressure weather, but temperatures will remain relatively mild. Geosphere Austria forecasts that temperatures could even exceed 20 degrees at the weekend. Dense cloud fields at the weekendToday, Saturday, a disturbance zone from the southwest with many, sometimes dense, cloud fields will move across Austria. Rain showers are expected, especially south of the main Alpine ridge. The snow line will be above 1,600 meters above sea level. The sun will usually only appear occasionally between the dense clouds, with the longest spells in the west.…
Read MoreFake “Finanzamt” messages lure victims to fake websites, warns the police
Mails or text messages that lure victims to fake tax office websites are currently being sent out. The police issue a warning and give tips on how to protect yourself. Fraudsters pretend to be bank employees and ask for remote access apps to be installed.Victims suffer financial losses due to unauthorized transfers at home and abroad. Since the beginning of March 2025, people have again been receiving an increasing number of text messages and emails that, at first glance, resemble a message from the tax office. The contents of the…
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