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

October 14, 2024October 14, 2024 admin

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…

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

October 13, 2024October 13, 2024 admin

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…

Parking fee in Vienna will increase in 2025

October 13, 2024October 13, 2024 admin

Everyday life is becoming increasingly expensive; this also applies to parking in Vienna. There will be a significant increase from 2025. If you want to park in Vienna starting in 2025, you will have to dig deeper into your wallet than before: As of January 1, parking fees will increase by 5.9 percent due to a fee adjustment announced by the city. According to ÖAMTC, half an hour’s parking will cost 1.30 euros instead of 1.25 euros. The one-hour parking ticket will increase by 10 cents from 2.50 euros to…

Ceremonial Acceptance of the Santo Niño de Cebu Image Held in Vienna with European Delegates in Attendance

October 12, 2024October 14, 2024 admin

Vienna, Austria – October 12, 2024 – A momentous event unfolded at the Filipino Catholic Chaplaincy in Vienna’s 10th District as the Ceremonial Acceptance of the Image of Santo Niño de Cebu took place, drawing together a diverse congregation from across Europe. The ceremony was graced by the presence of distinguished delegates from Cologne, Germany, as well as Padova, Bergamo, and Milan in Italy, highlighting the deep and enduring devotion to the Santo Niño among Filipino communities in Europe. The event was a significant spiritual and cultural gathering, uniting Filipinos…

733 million people go hungry

October 12, 2024October 12, 2024 admin

According to a study by Welthungerhilfe, the global fight against hunger is making little progress. The organization announced in Berlin at its new Global Hunger Index presentation that 733 million people are still affected worldwide. Sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia have the highest hunger rates.“It is unacceptable that the global community is not sufficiently fulfilling its obligation to end hunger,” says Marlehn Thieme, President of Welthungerhilfe. “We know that global crises have an immediate impact with serious consequences for the nutritional situation of families, exhausting their ability to cope with…

Warning about scam on Airbnb

October 12, 2024October 12, 2024 admin

Finding a suitable vacation home on the Airbnb booking platform quickly leads to a certain amount of booking euphoria. But you shouldn’t be naive. You should be particularly careful if you are supposed to contact the alleged landlord by email, as Airbnb supposedly does not accept requests. The consumer protection portal “Watchlist Internet” warns that this could be a scam. According to the portal, anyone who responds to the email will receive a reply stating that the accommodation is available but that there are technical problems with the Airbnb calendar.…

Why you need to change your tires every winter

October 12, 2024October 12, 2024 admin

Winter tires are essential in the cold season to ensure safety on the road.As soon as the temperatures drop and the roads become dangerously slippery due to snow and ice, winter tires offer decisive advantages over summer tires. Thanks to their special rubber compound and deeper tread, they adapt better to cold conditions, resulting in a shorter braking distance and better grip. In certain weather conditions, the use of winter tires is even required by law, as they increase not only your safety but also that of other road users.According…

Weather in Austria: Changeable weekend – but it’s getting warmer

October 11, 2024 admin

The weather at the weekend will once again show its changeable side. On Friday, low pressure will bring some rain showers along the northern side of the Alps and snow or sleet showers above 1,600 meters. In the meantime, the sun will appear again and again, except in the northern congestion. Fewer showers will be to the east, while the south and southeast will remain largely precipitation-free. A brisk westerly wind will prevail in the Danube region and on the eastern edge of the Alps. Early temperatures will range from…

Austria is the “friendliest country in Europe”

October 11, 2024October 11, 2024 admin

The magazine “Condé Nast Traveller” has created a big surprise with its new reader poll: Austria is in first place for the first time. As part of its annual “Readers’ Choice Awards,” the travel magazine Condé Nast Traveller recently determined the friendliest countries in Europe. The first-placed country was surprising in many places. “With an impressive debut on our list, Austria dethrones last year’s winner, Ireland, and is voted the friendliest country in Europe by our readers,” says the Condé Nast Traveler website. As a result, the magazine explains the…