The Tangente, Vienna’s most considerable parking lot, is once again in need of renovation work and will therefore be closed from Friday (October 10) at 10:00 p.m. until Monday (October 13) at 5:00 a.m. More specifically, the Kaisermühlen junction ramp heading south will be closed entirely. Only one lane heading south will remain open at night, while during the day, there will be two lanes heading towards Inzersdorf. There will be three lanes heading north. The reason for this is construction work between the Kaisermühlen junction and the Prater. Vösendorf…
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Start of free vaccinations against shingles and pneumococci
Starting in November, vaccinations against shingles (herpes zoster) and pneumococcus will be free for people aged 60 and older, as well as for younger risk groups. The current free vaccination program for adults, which includes vaccinations against influenza, COVID-19, and HPV, will be expanded as announced, according to Health Minister Korinna Schumann (SPÖ) at a press conference on Friday afternoon. The vaccines against shingles and pneumococcus will be available directly from doctors. Free vaccinations against shingles and pneumococci are medically sensible and economically efficient. The vaccination against shingles protects against…
Read MoreCoronavirus wave – these are the 5 symptoms of “Stratus”
New coronavirus variants are constantly emerging. “Stratus” (XFG) is currently responsible for most infections, and you need to know about it. Since the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic, the SARS-CoV-2 virus has repeatedly produced new variants. “Stratus” (XFG) now dominates in Austria, causing rising infection rates and the first coronavirus wave of the season. After the classic cold viruses (40 percent), this variant is responsible for 21 percent of infections, or rather, it is the leading cause. It first appeared in the data of epidemiologists in Canada at the end…
Read MorePHILIPPINE EMBASSY ADVANCES ETHICAL RECRUITMENT OF FILIPINO DRIVERS IN SLOVAKIA
Šamorín, Slovakia | 25 September 2025 — The Philippine Embassy in Vienna reports that they promoted ethical recruitment practices for skilled Filipino drivers and transport professionals together with the Migrant Workers Office (MWO) Vienna during the CESMAD Road Transport Conference held on 25 September 2025 in Šamorín, Slovakia. According to CESMAD Slovakia, the country faces a shortage of around 16,000 drivers in its transport sector. Filipino drivers are increasingly in demand due to their strong technical skills, professionalism, and proficiency in English. At the conference, the Philippine delegation set up…
Read MoreSunshine and mild temperatures are expected over the weekend
Austria can expect calm and mild autumn weather for this time of year over the next few days. According to Thursday’s forecast by Geosphere Austria, high pressure will bring mostly sunny and dry conditions, with local fog and high fog patches clearing quickly in most areas. Only in the north and east will there be occasional thicker clouds, with rain possible in some areas. Temperatures will remain above average, reaching up to 21 degrees in some places. On Friday, the weather in the south and west will be mostly sunny…
Read More19th Century Masterpiece by Filipino Painter Juan Luna to be Auctioned at Dorotheum Vienna
Vienna, Austria – October 8, 2025 – The Dorotheum, one of the world’s oldest and most prestigious auction houses, is currently hosting a live auction at Palais Dorotheum featuring a remarkable 19th-century painting by celebrated Filipino master Juan Luna y Novicio. The auction, which runs until October 22, 2025, includes Luna’s exceptional oil on canvas titled “Lady in a Red Dress with a Manila Shawl (Una Manola)”, signed and dated Luna Paris (1886). Measuring 112 x 61.5 cm and originating from a European private collection, this rare artwork is expected…
Read MoreNew rules for bank transfers in effect as of today
The rules for bank transfers are changing as of today, Thursday. Banks within the eurozone are now required to offer real-time transfers. There are also new security measures in place: before completing the transfer, banks check whether the IBAN and the recipient’s name match. This is intended to prevent fraud and combat it more effectively. A kind of traffic light system has been introduced for IBAN name matching. Before the customer approves the transfer, this system checks whether the IBAN and the recipient’s name match. If the two parameters match,…
Read MoreCity of Vienna warns of new scam
The City of Vienna warns of a scam involving fake collection emails for “parking fines.” The City of Vienna has received reports of emails in which a collection agency called COEO-Inkasso demands alleged “parking fines” on behalf of the city. Among other things, recipients are offered a “settlement with a 50% discount” if they acknowledge the claim. City of Vienna provides tips against scam MA 67 – Parking Space Monitoring emphasizes that there is no cooperation between the City of Vienna and “COEO-Inkasso.” The emails mentioned are fake messages. The…
Read MoreWomen, Youth, and Civil Society Unite to Advance UN SDGs for 2030: Ensuring No One Is Left Behind
Vienna, Austria / 30 September 2025 — The Women’s Federation for World Peace (WFWP) successfully hosted an international online event titled “What Women, Youth, and Civil Society Can Bring to the Table to Support the UN SDGs for 2030 – Ensuring No One Is Left Behind.” Bringing together women leaders, youth representatives, and civil society partners from across the globe, the event served as the 10th edition of WFWP’s “Meet & Greet” series. It highlighted the power of collaboration, dialogue, and shared action in advancing the United Nations Sustainable Development…
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