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Austria: Last chance to get a climate bonus

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Despite the planned abolition of the climate bonus, many Austrians can still benefit from a final payment of up to 290 euros. Find out who is eligible and how you can still receive the bonus. Savings package from Blau-SchwarzAccording to the current austerity plans of the FPÖ and ÖVP, the climate bonus will be a thing of the past as early as this year. The measure, which is still in coalition negotiations and has not yet been decided, is expected to save around two billion euros in the budget by…

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Social media and streaming are threatening the life satisfaction of young people in Austria

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It is well known that mental problems among young people are on the rise. A new study now reveals that the increased use of social media and streaming services is negatively contributing to this. Social media and streaming threaten the life satisfaction of young people in Austria. Although a study for the “Mental Health Days,” in which responses from around 14,500 young people were evaluated, revealed a high level of life satisfaction in general, individual aspects such as depression are widespread. The online content consumed could play a role here,…

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Changeable week in Austria with frost, fog and snowfall

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With icy temperatures in the lowlands and milder weather in the mountains, Geosphere Austria announces a changeable week with fog, sunshine, rain and snowfall. The weather in the coming week will be cold in the lowlands and mild in the mountains. On Monday, fog and high fog will persist regionally in the north and east, while from the early morning hours, some high and medium-high cloud fields will move across the sky from the south. The sunniest weather is expected to remain from Vorarlberg to Upper Austria. It will be…

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Filipino Devotees in Vienna Celebrate Feast of Sto. Niño and Sinulog Festival

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On Sunday, 19 January 2025, the Filipino community in Vienna gathered at the Filipino Catholic Chaplaincy Church in the 10th District to honor the Sto. Niño and celebrate the vibrant Sinulog Festival. The annual event, organized by the Filipino Catholic Chaplaincy and the Kapunongan ng mga Bisaya sa Austria (KBA), showcased Filipinos’ rich spiritual and cultural heritage in Austria. The celebration began with a solemn Holy Mass officiated by Vienna’s Auxiliary Bishop Franz Scharl, with Filipino priests as co-celebrants. The Auxiliary Bishop blessed the devotees’ Sto. Niño images and icons…

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Parents have favorite children

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Even if they are rarely talked about, many parents have favorite children. According to a new meta-study, older siblings, girls, and particularly dutiful and sociable children are preferred. However, the tendency is only slightly pronounced, and the results should be interpreted cautiously in view of the complexity of family processes, says an expert who was not involved in the study. “Researchers have known for decades that unequal treatment of parents can have lasting consequences for children,” said lead author Alexander Jensen from Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah, in a…

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Filipina Singer Honey Vargas Shines in Vienna with Austrian Folk Music

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Vienna, Austria — Honey Vargas, a talented Filipina singer specializing in Austrian folk music, captivated audiences during her successful concert on 18 January 2025 at the Schutzhaus am Ameisbach in the 14th district of Vienna. The event marked her first performance of the year, drawing an enthusiastic crowd of Austrian and Filipino fans. Known as a “Schlagersängerin” for her unique take on traditional Austrian folk music, Vargas seamlessly blended her vibrant heritage with the melodic charm of Austria’s cherished genre. Her soulful renditions of popular folk songs and her charismatic…

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Interesting facts about flying in an airplane

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Have you ever wondered what pilots eat on a flight or how many km/h a plane will take you on vacation? We have compiled 20 interesting, surprising, and helpful facts about flying for you. The captain and co-pilot get different meals on board most airlines to be prepared in case of food poisoning. The sensitivity of the taste buds can be reduced by around a third due to the air on board. There is an average of around 200,000 flights worldwide daily—the number has been rising for years! Due to…

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Cardinal Christoph Schönborn bids farewell as archbishop with thanksgiving service

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Cardinal Christoph Schönborn was bid farewell after almost 30 years as Archbishop of Vienna at a thanksgiving service in St. Stephen’s Cathedral on Saturday. He was honoured by Federal President Alexander Van der Bellen as “Pontifex austriacus”. In his sermon, Schönborn appealed to “have a heart for refugees” and emphasized “the good coexistence of religions” in Austria. Schönborn will turn 80 on January 22, when the Pope is expected to finally accept his resignation. Around 3,000 people attended the service in St. Stephen’s Cathedral, including Van der Bellen, who celebrated…

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This is the healthiest vegetable in the world

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Healthy eating is not easy. Luckily, studies give us an overview of what we should focus on—including vegetables. In one study, scientist Jennifer Di Noia compared different foods and their nutrients.The healthiest vegetables in the worldAccording to this study, only one vegetable achieves the recommended daily intake of 17 essential nutrients with just 100 calories: watercress. This rather unknown green vegetable scores with its spicy taste and incredible nutrient density. A small portion covers the daily dose of the most important vitamins and minerals—with minimal calories. Watercress goes perfectly in…

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