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Filipino-Croatian “Supertalent” Winner at Croatian President’s Inauguration

February 21, 2025February 22, 2025 admin

In an event that beautifully exemplifies the unifying power of music, Ms. Chriztel Renae Gamboa Aceveda, a 14-year-old singer with Filipino and Croatian roots, captivated audiences at the inauguration ceremony of President Zoran Milanović of Croatia. This significant occasion, held on 19 February 2025 at the Presidential Office in Zagreb, marked a poignant moment not just in the political landscape of Croatia but also in the realm of cross-cultural representation. A Cultural Journey – From Angeles City to Zagreb Born in Angeles City, Pampanga, Philippines, Ms. Aceveda’s journey took a…

Security risk: You should delete these apps from your cell phone immediately

February 21, 2025February 21, 2025 admin

According to a recent study, certain apps for Android and iOS have security vulnerabilities. Experts warn of potential dangers for users.Symantec, a company specializing in cyber security, has found apps in the Google Play Store and Apple Store that deliver unencrypted login data for cloud services. According to experts, these apps allow unauthorized access to storage areas with highly sensitive user information. Delete apps with huge security vulnerabilities immediatelyThe following Android apps with security risks have been identified: Pic Stitch, Meru Cabs, Sulekha Business, Saludsa, Chola Ms Break In, EasSleepRIDE,…

Extreme change in the weather at the weekend: Up to 16 degrees after frost

February 21, 2025February 21, 2025 admin

In Austria, the cold is increasingly giving way to spring-like weather, especially in the west, with temperatures of up to 16 degrees. Initially, the sun will shine more brightly before dense clouds move in on Sunday. According to the forecast from Geosphere Austria, widespread rain is expected on Tuesday. The working week will end on Friday with sunny weather in the west and southwest. In the rest of the country, dense clouds will be present in the morning, but it will remain dry for the most part. The sun will…

High FINJA brings us spring-like weather

February 20, 2025February 20, 2025 admin

While the sun will often prevail, especially in the east, there will be occasional clouds in the west. Read here in detail how the weather will develop in the coming days. In the middle of the week, the weather will remain largely calm under the influence of high-pressure FINJA. In the morning, the day will begin in East Tyrol and from the Mürztal valley to Burgenland with compact fields of cloud, which will mostly clear by midday. Away from these regions, the day will often start sunny. Towards midday, thicker…

Should you put the toilet lid down when flushing? Study reignites debate

February 20, 2025February 20, 2025 admin

Does putting the toilet lid down when flushing really help to prevent infection? A study sheds light on this question. A new topic that can break up couples and friendships has entered our social discussions: the toilet lid issue. Some claim that putting the toilet lid down when flushing can drastically reduce the risk of infection. However, a new study published in the AJIC has shown that flushing the toilet plays a major role. Toilet lids: should we follow the general recommendation?The logic seems inexorable: closing the toilet lid and…

Study proves it: People who wear glasses are more intelligent

February 19, 2025February 19, 2025 admin

Many people who wear glasses have been teased or labelled as smarty pants because of their glasses – and rightly so, as a British study shows.What sounds like a cliché has now been proven in a study. People who wear glasses are said to appear smart or intellectual. However, it has now been found that people who wear glasses are actually more intelligent than those who do not need visual aids. The link between intelligence and visual impairmentIn the study, which was published in the journal Nature Communications, researchers from…

Schönbrunn Palace is the most beautiful film location in Europe

February 19, 2025February 19, 2025 admin

In an online vote by film fans, Schönbrunn Palace was voted the best film/series location in Europe. The HBO mini-series The Regime, starring Kate Winslet, was filmed here in 2023. VIENNA: There is good news for all film fans in Vienna and Europe. Schönbrunn Palace has been voted the most beautiful film location in Europe by the public. This was voted for in the annual election for the best film/series location of the European Film Commission Network (EUFCN). The jury chose the Norwegian island of Frøya in Trøndelag with its…

Austria: Fees for documents such as passports, driving licenses and ID cards are likely to rise by 44%.

February 18, 2025February 18, 2025 admin

Official documents such as ID cards and passports are generally valid for ten years. After that, they must be renewed if you want to travel abroad with them (in some countries, documents that have been expired for up to six months are accepted). At the moment, it may be particularly worthwhile to check the expiration date of your passport. The “current government” and government negotiators recently announced that they would be increasing federal fees – drastically – due to the large budget shortfall.Due to the fee freeze, the Ministry of…

Charge your smartphone battery correctly: You should avoid this typical mistake

February 18, 2025February 18, 2025 admin

Huawei explains that there is a specific procedure for charging a cell phone. What should be done first: connecting the smartphone to the cable or plugging the charger into the socket? Charging the cell phone: First, the plug, then the cell phoneEven though smartphone battery performance has improved significantly, especially in recent years, and cell phones no longer need to be plugged in quite so often, charging remains an (almost) daily ritual. You can’t do much wrong here—or can you? Smartphone manufacturer Huawei has addressed the issue and explained the…