The UN’s principal drug policy-making body, the Commission on Narcotic Drugs (CND), convened in Vienna on March 14, 2024, to discuss how to expedite the implementation of international agreements and assess the state of progress made in tackling the global drug problem. The 67th CND session takes place in the context of the rise of extremely nimble drug trafficking networks, record-high availability of some drugs, and a treatment gap that remains substantial, with just 25% of people with drug use disorders receiving appropriate care.According to Ghada Waly, Executive Director of…
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Ferien-Messe 2024: More program and highlights with Filipino participation
This year’s Ferienmesse from March 14 to 17 promises to be a special event in the Vienna exhibition halls. In addition, many well-known providers from the tourism industry will be presented with a wide range of program highlights and offers. A Filipino dance group from Vienna, Foklorico Filipino, will present ethnic, regional, and folk dances from the Philippines at the trade fair on Friday, March 15, 2024,14.30 hours at the at EVA AIR STAND. Program diversity and innovationsA special feature of this trade fair is the wide variety of programs.…
Read MoreTwist! A musical journey into the 1960s
“Twist!” brings the 1960s to the stage at the Metropol in Hernals from February 14. V Everything turns, everything moves – with “Twist!”, the Metropol invites its audience on an irresistible journey back to the 1960s. Under the expert musical direction of Valentin Oman, the pulsating rhythms and catchy melodies of this era are perfectly captured. Vincent Bueno and Dagmar Bernhard are among those on stage. Musical with twist dance At the turn of the 50s and 60s, what would later be called lifestyle was already being discovered. Whether it…
Read MoreHelenna Jouja, Filipina-Canadian Contemporary Artist based in Europe
One of the most sought-after Filipino artists in Austria right now is Helenna Jouja. Her calm observation and interpretation of the life she leads consistently result in rich visual representations that are well-known in the local and global art sectors. Helenna Jouja is a Filipina-Canadian artist based in Europe. The talented and intelligent artist is also known to be a multilingual lady and has undergone some formal studies in pre-medicine, nursing, computer, education, business, painting, beauty, and hair culture. Currently, Helenna Jouja lives and works in Vienna. austrianpress.com asked about…
Read MoreSinulog Festival 2024 staged in Vienna
Filipinos and Austrian devotees came in droves on Sunday, January 21, 2024, to the Filipino Catholic Chaplaincy church in Vienna’s 10th District to pay homage to the Sto. Niño and to celebrate the Sinulog Festival. The annual Feast of the Sto. Nino and Sinulog Festival is organized by the Filipino Catholic Chaplaincy and the Kapunongan ng mga Bisaya sa Austria (KBA), under the leadership of Ms. Sydney Wagner. The festival highlighted dances of the Filipinos’ pagan past and their embrace of Christianity. The Filipino Ambassador to Austria, Evangeline Arroyo-Bernas, and…
Read MoreFilipino community in Vienna will celebrate the Sinulog-Santo Niño Festival on January 21, 2024
The Filipino chaplaincy in Vienna and the Kapunungan sa mga Bisaya sa Austria will again celebrate the traditional Sinulog Festival on Sunday, January 21, 2024, at the Filipino Catholic Chaplaincy church in Vienna’s 10th district. 9 days A Novena in honour of Sto. Nino (Child Jesus) is currently taking place in preparation for the big feast. The Sinulog-Santo Niño Festival, or Sinulog for short, is an annual cultural and religious festival held in the Philippines to celebrate the Santo Niño, or Child Jesus. Traditionally held on the third Sunday of…
Read MoreNew Officers of the Verein Filipina In Österreich- inducted into office
The Verein Filipina in Österreich, a member of Babaylan Europe, held its induction ceremonies at the Philippine Embassy Hall in Vienna, Austria. The event took place on January 12, 2024. The Philippine Ambassador to Austria, Evangeline Lourdes Arroyo-Bernas, inducted the newly-elected officers led by its president, Jomari Somera. The new president of the group was so fascinated by the dedication of the members of the Verein, and this was why she accepted the position. “I’ve been a member of the Verein Filipina in Austria for quite some time now. I…
Read MoreThe search for ENFID-Austria Tala ng Austria 2024 is on!!!
ENFiD-Austria – European Network of Filipino Diaspora Austria – is looking for talented Filipino singers (or with Filipino heritage), 18 years and above and stage presence/star quality who will represent Austria in the European singing competition – Tala ng Europa – to be held on 31 May 2024. The competition will be held on 9 February 2024, 17 Hours at the UNO City, Vienna, Austria. Interested parties may contact the following persons via Facebook: Cecilia Orola Cech Johmarie Somera Ren Mangaban Zandrine Kocjan Minnie Cruz Langer Dorcas Navarrete-Aigner Nilsa Catoto…
Read MoreEpiphany: 85,000 carolers bring blessings for 2024
85,000 (SternsingerInnen) carol singers will be on the road in 2024 as the Three Wise Men in Austria to bring the blessing.Eighty-five thousand children and young people will be dressed in royal robes after Christmas and until January 7, 2023. The “Three Kings” bring peace and blessings for the New Year throughout Austria. Millions of steps, open hearts and doors, and filled donation boxes carry the blessing far and wide to people in need. The Epiphany Campaign, the relief organization of the Catholic Children’s Movement, uses donations to support around…
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