Category: People and Places

On 10 August 2022, the UEFA Supercup was played in Helsinki. Champions League winner Real Madrid met the winner of the Europa League, Eintracht Frankfurt. While the Madrilenians have not yet started the season, Frankfurt conceded a sensitive 1:6 defeat against Bayern Munich at the beginning of the season. On top of that, coach Oliver Glasner had to do without Filip Kostic, who is on the verge of a move to Juventus Turin. Frankfurt misses the lead.After a quiet opening, Frankfurt had the first good chances, but Lindström and Kamada…

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Croatia celebrated the opening of the 2.4-kilometer Peljesac Bridge on Tuesday, which connects the southern tip of Dalmatia, including Dubrovnik, with the rest of the country. From now on, a narrow strip of Bosnian territory can be bypassed. It is the largest infrastructure project in the country’s history, mainly financed with EU funds and built by a Chinese state-owned company. Croatian authorities have, therefore, already issued a warning. “In the morning, we noticed people walking across the bridge, probably tourists from Komarna or Brijesta. This is extremely dangerous,” Slaviša Babić,…

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The Council of Filipino Associations in Austria, in cooperation with the Philippine Embassy in Austria, would like to express our gratitude to those who have participated in making this most attended event for the Filipino community in Austria a success. Applause to the Embassy of the Philippines in Austria, led by the CDA and the Consul General, for their beautiful booth; they could have won a trophy for best booth if this year’s barrio fiesta contests weren’t paused. We were, however, grateful for this fantastic showcase initiative! To all involved…

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After two years of not celebrating the biggest outdoor Fiesta of Filipinos in Austria because of the Corona pandemic, the Council of Filipino Associations in Austria kicked off the 2022 Barrio Fiesta in Vienna on Saturday, July 23, 2022.  The event is a celebration with colorful costumes, songs, and dance at the  Sportplatz ATV Liesing, Vienna. Filipinos, Austrians, and other nationalities from Austria trooped to the venue this year, including Filipinos from Italy, Switzerland, the Slovak Republic, Germany, and the USA.  The 2022 Barrio Fiesta in Vienna simulated the mood…

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There’s something delightful about Filipino culture. It’s a lovely fusion of the Philippine ethnic groups, altogether weaving a rich tapestry of colours, dances, music, and traditions. The celebration of Barrio Fiesta in Austria is an attempt to capture this beautiful fusion’s excitement. Barrio Fiesta is a celebration that continues to be rooted in the traditions of family, community, and Filipino culture. This event is at the heart of the Filipino-Austrian community and infuses a sense of pride among Filipinos and Filipinos. Barrio Fiesta is a time to celebrate home, family,…

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The 28-year-old Viennese (with Filipino background) threw Jonny Clayton, one of the favorites for the title, out of the tournament. One of the most important tournaments in the darts world began on Saturday evening in Blackpool, England. The World Matchplay. An Austrian is also taking part – not Mensur Suljovic, but Rowby-John Rodriguez. And he caused a sensation right from the start: The 28-year-old Viennese had to deal with the current number eight in the PDC ranking, Jonny Clayton. The Welshman was considered one of the favorites, but Rodriguez won…

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The ‘Barrio Fiesta’ is something everybody looks forward to. It means ‘neighborhood-party’ and is something that happens in every town and area in the Philip-pines. Outside of the Philippines, it is a chance for Filipinos to celebrate Philippine culture, find out more information about Filipino TV, music, food, property, balikbayan boxes, remittance, etc., and find out what Filipino businesses exist in the community, and catch up with old friends. The most important date for many in the Austrian-Filipino community is the Barrio Fiesta sa Vienna. The Council of Filipino Associations…

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The newly elected officers of the Kapunungan sa mga Bisaya sa Austria (KBA)  were inducted into office by the Charge d’Affiares Irene Susan Natividad, Philippine Embassy, Vienna, Austria. Mr. Alex Chiong, long-time president of the association, said that KBA is one of the oldest Filipino associations in Austria. „The KBA has been an active Filipino organization throughout the past 33 years. It is a massive challenge for all of us to maintain our role as one of Austria’s oldest and most active Filipino organizations. We want to foster our commitment…

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Members of the Association of Pangasinenses in Austria (APA) joined the parishioners and friends of the Parish of the Sacred Heart of Jesus in Vienna’s 21st District on the celebration of the Feast of the Heart of Jesus and, at the same time, the 65th Priesthood Anniversary of the Parish Priest, P. Joseph Giggenbacher. APA has established itself as a religious group in the parish since the original image of Our Lady of Manaoag is currently enshrined at the parish church. Aside from the group‘s regular religious services in the…

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