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This is the healthiest vegetable in the world

January 19, 2025January 19, 2025 admin

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…

Celebrating Tradition: The Filipino Community in Vienna Gears Up for the Sinulog-Santo Niño Festival on January 19, 2025

January 18, 2025January 18, 2025 admin

The vibrant Filipino culture, rich in traditions and fervent religious practices, lends itself to communal celebrations that unite people. One of the most anticipated events on the calendar for the Filipino community in Vienna is the Sinulog-Santo Niño Festival, set to take place on 19 January 2025. Hosted by the Filipino chaplaincy in Vienna in collaboration with the Kapunungan sa mga Bisaya sa Austria, this event promises to deliver an enriching experience celebrating faith, culture, and community camaraderie. The Significance of the Sinulog Festival The Sinulog Festival, which is celebrated…

Where do birthmarks come from, and why are they called so?

January 18, 2025January 18, 2025 admin

Many people have birthmarks. We are usually only really interested in them when they cause problems. But there are many more exciting things to discover about these small spots on the skin, such as how they got their name in the first place. We should all keep a close eye on moles; that should be common knowledge. What is perhaps less well known is the origin of their name. Each one is differentA mole is formed from melanocytes, the cells that produce the pigment responsible for tanning the skin, which…

New research shows how slowly we actually think

January 18, 2025January 18, 2025 admin

The human brain is often considered the most complex organ in the body, yet much of its functioning remains unexplored. Despite decades of scientific research, much remains to learn about how the brain processes information and controls human behavior. New research has provided surprising insights into the brain’s ability to process thoughts and how it compares to its sensory systems. Conscious thoughts work at a slower pace.A study by the California Institute of Technology found that while the brain receives sensory information at a rate of over one billion bits…

Weather in Austria at the weekend will be sunny and relatively mild

January 17, 2025January 17, 2025 admin

An area of high pressure will ensure dry weather in Austria in the coming days. However, this means it will be very cold in the morning, with temperatures as low as minus ten degrees. However, according to the Geosphere Austria forecast, temperatures will climb back into the plus range during the day. Friday will generally continue with high pressure and plenty of sunshine. There will often be early morning fog in the lowlands, but this will usually clear. Fog or high fog will most persist in the eastern lowlands, Danube,…

Austria: Climate bonus revoked but Climate ticket will not change

January 17, 2025January 17, 2025 admin

The FPÖ and ÖVP presented the details of the budget agreement on Thursday! And there was one surprise: the climate ticket is staying. At a press conference in parliament on Thursday, FPÖ finance spokesman Hubert Fuchs and ÖVP parliamentary group chairman August Wöginger announced details of the savings plans that are currently the focus of the coalition negotiations.And there were a few surprises along the way! The climate bonus has been cancelled, but the climate ticket will remain. Only the free climate ticket for under-18s will be abolished. The previous…

New passport—how expensive it could be in future

January 17, 2025January 17, 2025 admin

Nothing has been finalized yet. On Thursday, coalition negotiators Hubert Fuchs (FPÖ) and August Wöginger did not reveal any details of their 6.39 billion euro savings package. At least Fuchs said, “The fees for passports and driving licenses have not been increased since 2011; we will make up for that.” An annual inflation increase in federal fees is actually planned, but the ÖVP finance ministers of recent years have always generously refrained from doing so. The extent to which they have followed suit has not yet been revealed. However, if…

Newly Elected Officers of CFAA Inducted at Philippine Embassy in Vienna

January 16, 2025January 16, 2025 admin

Vienna, Austria – The newly elected officers of the Council of Filipino Associations in Austria (CFAA) were formally inducted into office in a ceremony held at the Philippine Embassy in Vienna. Deputy Head of Mission and Consul General, Atty. Zoilo A. Velasco, officiated the induction and commended the strong partnership between the embassy and the Filipino community. Atty. Velasco highlighted the mutual achievements fostered by collaboration and expressed optimism for continued unity and cooperation under the new leadership. He emphasized that the embassy values its partnership with the CFAA, which…

Glamorous Pre-Valentine’s Dinner Party to Kick Off February

January 16, 2025January 16, 2025 admin

Vienna, Austria – The Marriott Hotel in Vienna will sparkle with love and glamour on Saturday, 1 February 2025, as it hosts the much-anticipated Pre-Valentine’s Dinner Party. This dazzling event promises to be a grand celebration of love, elegance, and charm, marking the arrival of February, the month of romance. Organizers Sheryl Kissa Tan, Georgie Savic-Rico, and Zandrine Kocjan invite everyone to partake in this enchanting evening. “Come dressed in your finest red attire and your most dazzling charm. Let’s dance and slay all night long!” the trio said, setting…