Category: People and Places

Vienna, 20 April 2026 — The vibrant flavors of the Philippines took center stage on Monday as the Philippine Embassy in Austria, in partnership with Plus43 Bar, launched Philippine Cocktail Week 2026. Supported by Destileria Barako, Tanduay Rum, and Destileria Limtuaco Official, the event showcased five exceptional Filipino-made spirits at Plus43 Bar on Westbahnstrasse 10, Vienna’s 7th district. The celebration marks the beginning of a week-long promotion of Filipino mixology and craftsmanship, running from 20 to 25 April 2026. Five Signature Cocktails Inspired by Filipino Flavors For this year’s edition,…

Read More

VIENNA, Austria — Filipino and Austrian cultures merged over wooden boards, cowrie shells, stones and glass marbles on 18 April 2026 at the RAMBAK Austria Sungka Workshop 2026 . Held in collaboration with the Austrian-Philippine Society, the event brought together migrants, locals, and academics for an afternoon of heritage gamin. It opened with an informative presentation on ancient Sungka and the Mancala family of games, delivered by Dr. Johann Stockinger. Attendees then shared childhood memories of Sungka—comparing rule variations passed down through generations in Philippine provinces versus those adapted by the diaspora.…

Read More

Vienna, Austria — Filipinos in Austria will have another opportunity to register for overseas voting as the Philippine Embassy in Vienna brings its mobile registration services to the Pinoy Food Festival at SV Donau on Saturday, 18 April 2026, from 11:00 to 15:00. The Embassy announced that it will set up a dedicated booth at the festival grounds located at Weissauweg 1, 1220 Vienna, to accommodate overseas voting registration, reactivation of records, and transfer of registration for the 2028 Philippine National Elections. Embassy officials encourage eligible Filipinos to take advantage…

Read More

Vienna, Austria — April 11, 2026. The Association of Pangasinenses in Austria (APA) celebrated a major milestone as it marked its 20th founding anniversary with a vibrant gathering in Vienna’s 22nd District. Members, supporters, and friends of the organization came together to honor two decades of community service, cultural pride, and solidarity among Pangasinenses and the wider Filipino community in Austria. The event’s guest speaker was Mr. Delmer Cruz, Labor Attaché and head of the Migrant Workers Office (MWO) in Vienna under the Philippine Embassy. In his keynote message, Mr.…

Read More

Vienna, Austria — A beloved Filipino pastime is taking center stage this spring as RAMBAK and the Philippine-Austrian Society team up to host “Let’s Play Sungka — or is it Mancala?”, an evening dedicated to culture, community, and friendly competition. The event will take place on April 18, 2026, from 17:30 to 20:00 at gretl Margareten, Einsiedlerplatz 7, 1050 Wien. Admission is free, with voluntary donations warmly welcomed. Sungka, a traditional Filipino board game played with shells or stones, is part of the broader global family of mancala-style games. While…

Read More

Filipina tennis sensation Alexandra Eala delivered an impressive performance in her debut at the Upper Austria Ladies Linz tournament, defeating Austria’s Julia Grabher in straight sets, 6–4, 6–3, on Tuesday, April 7. Backed by a lively crowd of Filipino supporters who traveled from across Austria and neighboring countries, Eala showcased composure and precision beyond her years. The 20-year-old controlled the tempo of the match with consistent baseline play and timely winners, overcoming early resistance from Grabher to secure the victory in just under two hours. The atmosphere inside the venue…

Read More

Alex Eala is gearing up for her first clay‑court appearance of the season as she heads to Austria for her debut today, Tuesday at 18 Hours at the Linz Open. Fresh off her stint at the Miami Open, the Filipina rising star faces a challenging draw in her return to the European circuit. Eala opens her campaign against Austria’s Julia Grabher, and a victory would set up a second‑round clash with 2017 French Open champion Jelena Ostapenko. Despite the tough road ahead, the 18‑year‑old enters the tournament with confidence, having…

Read More

Alex Eala is stepping onto one of the trickiest surfaces of her young career — and she knows it. Clay has never been her most comfortable terrain, with no tournament last year seeing her advance beyond the second round. But this time, she arrives with renewed confidence after a productive training stint at the Rafael Nadal Academy, where she hit alongside former world No. 1 and four‑time French Open champion Iga Świątek. The 20‑year‑old Filipina, an alumna of the academy, is looking to reset her season after her ranking slipped…

Read More

In celebration of International Women’s Month, the Philippine Embassy in Austria proudly presents a FREE special screening of the acclaimed Filipino film SONATA. Starring two of the Philippines’ most celebrated actors—Cherie Gil and Richard Gomez—SONATA is a moving story of rediscovery, healing, and the transformative power of human connection. The film will be screened with English subtitles, making it accessible to a wider international audience. 🎬 FREE FILM SCREENING: SONATA📅 March 27, 2026🕕 6:00 PM📍 Gasometer Megaplex, Vienna This cultural event is part of the Embassy’s ongoing commitment to highlight…

Read More