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Virologists warn: New coronavirus variant XEC could dominate in winter

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The new coronavirus variant XEC is spreading worldwide and has recently caused an increase in cases in Europe. Experts assume this variant could play a greater role in the coming winter.British doctor Helen Wall recently warned that the XEC variant causes flu-like symptoms such as high fever, cough, aching limbs, and headaches and that affected people could feel “knocked out.” These extreme states of exhaustion appear to be a new main symptom of the variant. According to a report by Focus Online, the XEC variant shows many symptoms already known…

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“A little too early” – Christmas decorations in the city center of Vienna

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Since the beginning of this week, Vienna’s city centre has been lit up with Christmas decorations. Passers-by are surprised. While strolling through the first district on Tuesday afternoon, a Viennese noticed that Christmas decorations had already been put up in Rotenturmstraße. This was very surprising for the Viennese at this point in time.According to the Vienna Chamber of Commerce, however, Christmas lights are important to the capital’s shopping districts. “The City of Vienna and the Vienna Chamber of Commerce have therefore agreed to increase the joint funding for the operation…

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Filipinos in Austria: Embracing the Travel Trend Across Europe

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The Filipino community in Austria is growing, dynamic, and well-integrated, making significant cultural and social contributions to the country. Among the emerging trends within this community is a newfound passion for travel across Europe, with Filipinos enthusiastically exploring beautiful destinations by bus or airplane. This surge in travel interest reflects a broader shift in lifestyle and leisure preferences, driven by the desire to experience different cultures, savour new cuisines, and appreciate the natural and architectural beauty that Europe offers. Austria is home to an estimated 30,000 Filipinos, many of whom…

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The biggest full moon of the year is imminent

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But despite the fascination it causes, one small drawback could affect the observation of this natural phenomenon. Find out everything you need to know about the supermoon, its exact time, and the best time to view it.Supermoon in OctoberThe supermoon will reach its full size on October 17, 2024. However, the exact full moon position will occur at 13:26 (Central European Time), in the middle of the day, when the moon is not yet visible to the human eye. Shortly afterwards, the moon begins to wane again, but this transition…

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Time changeover 2024: When will the time change?

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Opinions differ on the time change: some favour it, others prefer to abolish it. The fact is: that the clock is turned at the end of the month. It’s not just the thermometer showing that summer is finally over—the clocks will soon be changed back to standard time, incorrectly called “winter time.” This is because winter is standard time, Central European Time (CET), and lasts five months, from the end of October to the end of March. The remaining months are summertime when the clock is set forward from two…

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Farewell celebration for Archbischop Christoph Schönborn in January 2025

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The big official farewell ceremony for Archbishop Christoph Schönborn will occur on January 18, 2025, in St. Stephen’s Cathedral in Vienna. This was announced by the Archdiocese of Vienna in a press release on Friday, 11. October 2025. It is, therefore, almost certain that Schönborn will retire soon. Pope Francis is expected to accept Schönborn’s resignation as Archbishop of Vienna around his 80th birthday at the end of January 2025, according to reports. For this reason, Schönborn and the archdiocese invite people to a service in St. Stephen’s Cathedral on…

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Everything you always wanted to know about coffee

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Do you know which country drinks the most coffee? What are the health benefits of drinking a cup of coffee every day? Here we reveal some amazing facts about one of the world’s oldest and most popular hot drinks, including how much you should drink every day and how you can roast your own beans at home. Coffee is a fruitWhen you think of coffee, you usually immediately think of coffee powder or coffee beans rather than a fruit. However, coffee is actually made from the small red berries of…

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Temperatures of up to 22 degrees expected from the middle of the week

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Vienna – The maximum temperatures in Austria will rise to 22 degrees by Wednesday. In less sunny regions, however, they will hardly exceed ten degrees, according to forecasts by Geosphere Austria. On Monday, extensive cloud fields will initially move in from the west and reach eastern Austria in the afternoon. Towards the evening, some rain is expected on the northern side of the Alps and in the north. It will be one to eight degrees in the morning and twelve to 17 degrees as the day progresses. On Tuesday, dense…

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Say-Am Festival Showcases Igorot Culture in Austria, featuring Apayao Ipasindayaw

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Vienna, Austria — The rich cultural heritage of the Igorot people took center stage at the Say-Am Festival held at the Pfarrsaal of the Parish of the Holy Apostles, Salvatorianerplatz 1, 1100 Vienna. The event, a celebration of the six provinces of the Cordillera: Abra, Apayao, Benguet, Ifugao, Kalinga, and Mountain Province, featured various regional dances, traditional attire, and music that brought the vibrant spirit of the Igorot community to life in Austria. The festival was graced by Her Excellency Ambassador Evangelina Lourdes Arroyo-Bernas, who served as the guest of…

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