Rowby-John Rodriguez causes darts sensation at World Matchplay

The 28-year-old Viennese (with Filipino background) threw Jonny Clayton, one of the favorites for the title, out of the tournament. One of the most important tournaments in the darts world began on Saturday evening in Blackpool, England. The World Matchplay. An Austrian is also taking part – not Mensur Suljovic, but Rowby-John Rodriguez. And he caused a sensation right from the start: The 28-year-old Viennese had to deal with the current number eight in the PDC ranking, Jonny Clayton. The Welshman was considered one of the favorites, but Rodriguez won…

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Heatwave: How hot will it be in Austria this week?

Foothills of the subtropical high causing record temperatures even in Great Britain – it’s supposed to be 38 degrees in London as early as today- are now reaching Austria. For despisers of high summer values, this does not bode well. The Central Institute for Meteorology and Geodynamics (ZAMG) announced the next heat wave on Sunday. Temperatures up to 37 degrees threaten in the middle of the week. Cooling is not in sight for the time being. From the westMonday begins already widespread sunny. In the west, it should have over…

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These symptoms point to BA.5

Around 3.5 million Britons are currently infected: These are the 20 most common symptoms from this week. One in 18 – Corona infections in the United Kingdom have risen significantly. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) estimated Friday that a total of 3.5 million people were infected in the week ending July 6, up nearly 800,000 from the previous week. The number of Corona patients in hospitals also increased again. This was said to be primarily due to the spread of omicron variants BA.4 and BA.5. “There is no sign…

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10,345 new infections in Austria

One new death was linked to Covid 19 infection. From Saturday to Sunday, 10,345 new infections were registered in Austria. This is below the 7-day average of 11,456 infections. The 7-day incidence rises to 900.90. This brings the number of active Corona cases to 123,311. Sixty-three thousand five hundred thirty-nine new PCR tests were made in the past 24 hours. This results in a positive rate of 16.28 percent. In addition, there is one new death. So far, 18,931 people have died in connection with SARS-CoV-2 infection throughout Austria. In…

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Does honey help better than antibiotics?

Honey – whether on bread or in hot tea – has many benefits and is also delicious. Researchers at Oxford University have now discovered that it can even help better than antibiotics in the case of some illnesses. Especially in the case of upper respiratory tract diseases, such as coughs or a cold, doctors often prescribe antibiotics. Determining whether viruses or bacteria cause the illness is not always possible. However, antibiotics only help with bacterial diseases. If taken too frequently, antibiotic resistance can develop, and the effect worsens. Honey, placebos…

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Study: With omega-3 fatty acids against blemished skin

The skin’s appearance is decisively influenced by nutrition. Blemished skin, pimples, and acne can also be caused by too much milk, protein, and fast food. Unsaturated fatty acids are said to improve skin blemishes decisively. It has been known for a long time that nutrition influences the skin—especially milk, protein drinks for muscle building, and fast food cause blackheads to sprout. According to a new study, so-called omega-3 fatty acids, i.e., unsaturated fatty acids, also seem to have a decisive influence. In principle, it is known that omega-3 fatty acids…

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Climate and health: “We’re heating ourselves.”

In some parts of Europe, the thermometer climbs far above 30 degrees more frequently and for extended periods. That can be fatal, experts warn. But what happens in the body when it overheats? And what does climate change have to do with it? Heat is a part of the summer feeling as eating ice cream and swimming – you wouldn’t want to miss it. But heat can become a severe risk factor for health, experts warn. An exaggeration? “No,” says Claudia Traidl-Hoffmann, an environmental physician at the University of Augsburg.…

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12,182 new corona infections in Austria on Saturday

There were 12,182 new Corona infections in Austria on Saturday in a 24-hour comparison. One thousand two hundred twenty-six people are currently hospitalized with a Corona infection. This was above the average for the past seven days (11,299) and above the figures for the past two Saturdays – 10,071 new infections had been registered on July 2 and 9,654 on July 9. The seven-day incidence (new infections per 100,000 inhabitants, note) is now 880.8. Corona new infections in the federal provincesBurgenland: 373Carinthia: 559Lower Austria: 2,378Upper Austria: 2,175Salzburg: 966Styria: 1,356Tyrol: 732Vorarlberg:…

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Barrio Fiesta 2022 in Vienna to be held on July 23, 2022

The ‘Barrio Fiesta’ is something everybody looks forward to. It means ‘neighborhood-party’ and is something that happens in every town and area in the Philip-pines. Outside of the Philippines, it is a chance for Filipinos to celebrate Philippine culture, find out more information about Filipino TV, music, food, property, balikbayan boxes, remittance, etc., and find out what Filipino businesses exist in the community, and catch up with old friends. The most important date for many in the Austrian-Filipino community is the Barrio Fiesta sa Vienna. The Council of Filipino Associations…

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