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Temporary Reintroduction of Border Control

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The Schengen Borders Code (SBC) allows Member States to temporarily reintroduce border control at the internal borders in the event of a serious threat to public policy or internal security. The reintroduction of border control at the internal borders must be applied as a last-resort measure in exceptional situations and must respect the principle of proportionality. The duration of a temporary reintroduction of border control at the internal borders is limited, depending on the legal basis invoked by the Member State introducing such border control. The scope and duration of…

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INVITATION: National Arts Month Exhibition – “Pilipinas”

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Vienna, Austria – February 2025 In celebration of National Arts Month this February, the Philippine Embassy in Austria and the Filipino Visual Artists in Austria (FVAA) proudly present “Pilipinas”, a special art exhibition showcasing the Philippines’ rich and diverse artistic heritage. The exhibition will take place from 25 to 27 February 2025 at Ares Tower, 21st Floor, Donau-City-Strasse 11, 1220 Vienna. The “Pilipinas” exhibition aims to highlight the Filipino people’s creativity, culture, and traditions through a collection of artworks by talented Filipino artists based in Austria. This event offers art…

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Invitation to the Online Information Session of the ALSE OF-LIFE Program

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In an increasingly interconnected world, the importance of continuous education and leadership development cannot be overstated. The Philippine Embassy in Austria, through the Migrant Workers Office (MWO) in Vienna, is extending a warm invitation to overseas Filipinos residing in Austria, Croatia, Slovenia, and the Slovak Republic for an insightful online information session about the ALSE OF-LIFE Program. Scheduled for 1:30 p.m. CET on March 1, 2025, this session aims to provide crucial details about an Executive Education Certificate Course designed to enhance essential skills pertinent to the modern workforce. Overview…

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Bread, cheese and more: these foods may contain mealworms from February 10

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According to EU regulations, mealworm powder can be used in various products but must be declared. A new EU regulation will come into force on Monday (February 10, 2025): mealworm powder may now be included in bread and cheese, among other things. However, the authorization is initially limited to 5 years. Dried yellow mealworms have already been approved as a food in the EU since 2021, and now mealworm powder, which can be added to other products, is also included in the EU’s list of “novel foods”. In the future,…

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Low pressure will bring changeable weather to Austria in the coming week.

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In terms of weather, a low-pressure influence will ensure unsettled and uncomfortable days in Austria in the coming week. At the start of the week, high, fog-like clouds will dominate the east and southeast of the country. Geosphere Austria predicts that it won’t really be wintery. Even if the sunny week has already awakened feelings of spring, this is still far off. An area of low pressure will bring changeable weather to Austria in the coming week. On Monday, the low, high fog-like clouds will persist in the south and…

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Austria: New airport train planned for eastern region

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Work on the so-called “airport link” is in full swing. This is a 26-kilometer high-capacity railroad line between northern Burgenland, eastern Lower Austria, and Vienna-Schwechat Airport. The total cost is 1.9 billion euros. “The necessary official procedures are currently being processed, including the environmental impact assessment,” says ÖBB General Director Andreas Matthä. The task now is to find appropriate solutions with local residents and citizens’ initiatives “so that we can find the best possible route for the line.” Direct connection without changing trains The airport link aims to provide direct…

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Study: We feel best at this time of day

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According to a British study, people’s moods are generally at their best early in the day and at their worst late in the evening. It’s well known that moods change with the seasons, the days of the week, and even throughout the day (diurnal). But it turns out that things “look better in the morning”, as British scientists discovered in a major study by University College London. As part of this study, 49,218 participants (76.5% of whom were women) regularly completed questionnaires and indicated the time of day, day of…

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The most hospitable travel destinations in the world

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Every year, the travel platform Booking.com analyzes where there are particularly many accommodations with so-called Traveller Review Awards. This in-house award is given for exceptional hospitality, and Booking uses it to create a ranking of the most hospitable places in the world. To arrive at its ranking, the travel platform evaluates which providers on the platform consistently receive excellent customer reviews from holidaymakers and are praised for their outstanding service. The categories analyzed include accommodation, car rental companies, and cab drivers. From coffee farms to pristine beaches or medieval hideaways…

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Dull and dry, then the rain front moves across the country

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While the sun will prevail at times in many regions, fog, patches of high fog, and dense clouds will cloud the sky. Precipitation is to be expected, especially in the western parts of the country. Temperatures will remain in the wintry range and vary depending on the region. Sunday will be divided into two parts Today, Sunday, in the early hours of the morning, there will be areas of fog and high fog in the lower-lying regions of the north, east, and south. However, these will usually clear at least…

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