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New wave of fraud hits: SMS scams explode before Christmas

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In the run-up to Christmas, it’s not just parcel volumes that increase—fraudulent SMS messages are also on the rise again. RTR warns against fake messages from parcel services, banks, or authorities. With the start of the intensive online shopping phase before Christmas, Rundfunk und Telekom Regulierungs-GmbH (RTR) is once again seeing a significant increase in fraudulent text messages. In October, just under 700 complaints were received, slightly fewer than in the previous month, but the authority expects a sharp increase soon. The reason is apparent: the high number of parcel…

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RAMBAK Austria Brings Holiday Spirit to Vienna’s 15th District

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RAMBAK Austria held its Christmas get-together on Saturday, November 22, 2025, filling the Jugendzentrum 5erHaus in Vienna’s 15th District with colour, music, and community energy. Supporters and members of the Filipino community gathered for an afternoon packed with activities. Families and friends took part in a Parol Making Workshop, shaping bright lanterns that are a core part of Filipino holiday tradition. The event also featured an exchange gift activity and a Filipino potluck where guests shared home-cooked dishes from across the Philippines. Music rounded out the celebration and kept the…

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Shared moments of happiness reduce stress hormones in couples

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Moments of happiness as a couple can have a measurable positive effect on health: when older couples experience positive feelings together, their levels of the stress hormone cortisol decrease. This was reported by a team of researchers led by psychologist Tomiko Yoneda from the University of California, Davis, in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology. “We know from numerous studies that positive emotions such as happiness, joy, love, and excitement are good for our health – they are even associated with a longer life,” explains Yoneda, according to a…

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This many steps per day are enough for good health

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More physical activity is definitely better than a sedentary lifestyle. But the old “unofficial” goal of 10,000 steps per day does not have to be achieved. An international team of scientists has found that the most critical positive health effects occur even with 7,000 steps a day: lower mortality, fewer cardiovascular diseases, and much more. “Although 10,000 steps per day may still be a feasible goal for those who are more active, 7,000 steps per day is associated with clinically significant improvements in health outcomes and may be a more…

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Philippine Embassy to Hold Seminar on “Migrating for Love” in Support of Anti-VAW Campaign

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As part of the Philippines’ annual 18-day campaign to end Violence Against Women (VAW), the Philippine Embassy—together with the Commission on Filipinos Overseas (CFO) and Austrian-based organization LEFÖ—announced a hybrid seminar aimed at helping Filipinos identify and prevent domestic abuse, especially in the context of migration and marriage. The event, titled “Migrating for Love and Avoiding the Pitfalls,” is open to all married Filipinos and those preparing for marriage who reside in Austria, Croatia, Slovenia, and the Slovak Republic. It will take place on 25 November 2025 (Tuesday) from 10:00…

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A kiss transfers 80 million bacteria

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A passionate kiss between two lovers is not just an expression of passion. It also has tangible biological consequences. According to a new study, a ten-second kiss transfers an average of 80 million bacteria. If the two kiss at least nine times a day, their bacterial worlds become similar. This is reported by a team led by biologist Remco Kort from the University of Amsterdam. Genetics and lifestyle The study: “Shaping the oral microbiota through intimate kissing” by Remco Kort and colleagues was published on November 17 in the journal…

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Austria represented three times: These are Europe’s top winter cities

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Icelandic airline Icelandair (https://www.icelandair.com/de-de/) has published an analysis of European cities with a special winter atmosphere, in which Hallstatt in the Salzkammergut region came out on top and Austria is represented by a total of three cities. When the first frost sweeps across the land and the scent of mulled wine wafts through the streets, many people start looking for the ideal winter travel destination. Interest in this has risen significantly in Germany recently: 13,000 Google searches for the term “winter trip” last month represent an increase of 45 percent…

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English skills of Viennese people are the second best in a global comparison

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Only in Copenhagen is the global language spoken better than in Vienna. There are various reasons for this. Every year, the EF English Proficiency Index publishes a ranking that compares countries and regions according to their average level of English proficiency. 2.2 million adults took a test that measures reading, writing, speaking, and comprehension. The results show that the English skills of Viennese people are the second best in a global comparison (countries where English is the national language are not tested). Vienna ranks behind Copenhagen but ahead of Stockholm,…

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Probably first snow in Vienna this weekend

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Snow in Vienna: This weekend, there will be a light snowfall for the first time, with up to 1 cm of fresh snow and frosty nights in the suburbs. Things will get a little more exciting on Friday morning, according to Ubimet meteorologist Nikolas Zimmermann: Then “light snowfall is temporarily in sight again, this time with the southwest of Vienna having the best chances. With a little luck, it may also briefly dust the ground in the direction of Rodaun and Kalksburg.” Depending on the intensity, the snow line will…

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