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According to experts: Why you should never turn off the heating at night

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In the current energy crisis, we are trying to save money wherever possible. When we leave a room, we turn off the lights, we only wash our laundry at low temperatures, and we only turn on the heating when it is really necessary. However, we are making a mistake when it comes to heating by turning off the heating at night. In this article, you will find out why. Turning off the heating at night: Not a good idea Heating is becoming increasingly expensive. This is due to rising electricity,…

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Igorot Austria Marks 25 Years of Heritage and Community in Vienna

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Vienna, Austria – October 3, 2025 – The Igorot Austria organization celebrated its 25th founding anniversary with a vibrant and heartfelt gathering on October 3, 2025, at the Salvatorianer Parish Hall in Vienna’s 10th District. The milestone event drew members, friends, and supporters from across Austria, including leaders of various Filipino communities and representatives from the Philippine Embassy in Vienna. The evening was both a reunion and a cultural showcase, as the group reflected on its journey over the past quarter-century. In her address, former president and now adviser Marjorie…

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Civil defense test alarm on October 4: Sirens and AT-Alert will be tested again today

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On Saturday morning, sirens will sound throughout Austria: The annual civil defense test alarm not only checks the technology, but also aims to raise awareness of warning signals. At the same time, the digital warning system AT-Alert will be tested. Many people are unfamiliar with the warning signals On Saturday, October 4, 2025, the annual civil defense test alarm will be conducted throughout Austria between 12:00 p.m. and 12:45 p.m. Following a siren test, the three official civil defense signals “warning,” “alarm,” and “all clear” will also be broadcast. The…

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No smartphones in bed: Evening cell phone ban improves sleep and good grades

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Strict smartphone rules pay off: when young people are not allowed to use their cell phones in the evening, they sleep an average of 40 minutes longer and perform better at school. This is shown by a new study from the University of Geneva. “Parents therefore play a key role. Their commitment directly influences the health and success of their children,” said lead author Kevin Mammeri in a statement released by the University of Geneva on Wednesday. For the study, published in the journal Discover Public Health, researchers examined responses…

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Police warn all bank customers about new scam

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Fake calls: Scammers use real bank numbers for telephone fraud. Sparkasse and the police are warning of new scams such as phishing and crypto fraud. Fraudsters never sleep: new scams are constantly emerging to put people under pressure and extract money or personal data from them. Sometimes they come via text message, sometimes via social networks – and increasingly often directly via the telephone. Now Sparkasse is also warning all its customers. The real phone number of the bank then appears on the mobile phone or landline display. This is…

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Pangasinenses in Austria Set Feast of Our Lady of Manaoag

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VIENNA, Austria — The Association of Pangasinenses in Austria has launched preparations for the Feast of Our Lady of the Holy Rosary of Manaoag with a nine-day novena that began on September 26, 2025, at the Filipino Catholic Chaplaincy in Wienerfeld, 1010 Vienna. Daily novena prayers and masses are drawing Filipino devotees from Vienna and nearby regions. The novena will end on Sunday, October 5, coinciding with the main day of the feast. Organizers said the devotion continues to be a vital link for Pangasinenses abroad, noting that the image…

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October is the month of the Orionids

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While some people still mourn the long summer nights, stargazers rejoice in October’s longer nights, which give them more time to observe the starry sky. And it’s worth it. Thanks to the moon, the Orionid meteor shower is likely to provide some special wow moments this year. The Orionids are a meteor shower whose path crosses the Earth from October 2 to November 7. The Orionids are known for their brightness, and many of them are so-called fireballs, meaning they leave a trail behind them. This makes them easy to…

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Cold front approaching: snow and rain expected

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The mild autumn is coming to an end sooner than expected. The next cold front is due to arrive next week. It will bring not only rain but also snow. The weekend will be cloudless and mostly sunny once again, until the cold front moves in from the west and brings sleet to the mountains. Bright sunshine is expected in most parts of the country on Friday. Only in Vorarlberg and Tyrol will thick clouds roll in around noon, but there will be no rain. Temperatures will rise from minus…

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Austria: September one of the 20 warmest on record

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More precipitation—up four percent—and less sunshine—down six percent—yet this year’s September was one of the 20 warmest in recorded history, Geosphere Austria reported on Wednesday. Incidentally, there were significant regional differences. Especially around September 20 and 21, temperatures exceeded 30 degrees Celsius in some regions. The highest temperature was recorded by the Innsbruck University weather station on September 20, at 32.4 degrees Celsius. It was not until the end of the month that temperatures were roughly in line with the average for September in the recent past (climate period 1991-2020)…

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