Category: People and Places

Anna Kiesenhofer has won the first Austrian medal at the Tokyo Olympics – and it’s shining gold. The 30-year-old from Lower Austria sensationally took gold in the women’s cycling road race on Sunday after surprising all the favorites with an attack at the start. For the mathematics graduate, who does not pursue the sport professionally, it is by far the greatest success of her career. For Austrian cycling, it is the first gold medal since that of Adolf Schmal in the track 12-hour race at the first Games of the…

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On July 1, 2021, Princess Diana would have turned 60. When did she die? Info on the date of death, birthday and statue at a glance. She was considered the “Queen of Hearts” and for the press there was no bigger star: the late Princess Diana would have turned 60 today, July 1, 2021. Her relationship with the British royal family was difficult, her death caused worldwide grief and dismay. Still, the life of Lady Di and her relationships are of great interest.In honor of her milestone birthday, a new…

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Vienna, Austria.  123 years ago Philippines has been freed from the clout of Western power.  Filipinos, wherever they may be never forget to look for different ways to celebrate the country’s independence. Filipinos all over the world usually hold grand celebrations of the Philippine Independence prior to the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) pandemic. Since people’s movement remains restricted due to the Covid-19 pandemic, many opted to celebrate Independence Day through online platforms. In Vienna, Austria, a Floral Offering Ceremony at the garden of the Vienna City Capitol  has been initiated…

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The Philippines celebrates today  its 123rd Independence Day to commemorate its independence from colonial Spain.  Also known as “Araw ng Kasarinlan” or “Araw ng Kalayaan,” it is an annual national holiday in the country observed every June 12.  The theme for this year is “Kalayaan 2021: “Diwa ng Kalayaan sa Pagkakaisa at Paghilom ng Bayan” (Spirit of Freedom for National Unity and Healing). The philippine government  calls on everyone to celebrate the history and values that bind us as Filipinos and unite as we begin the road to recovery from…

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The 37-year-old mother of ten had actually expected “only” eight babies – two came as a surprise afterwards. If the case can be officially confirmed, the South African woman will be the new world record holder.The previous record for the most healthy babies is held by a woman from the USA, who had eight in 2008. Nadya Suleman, dubbed “Octomum” by the media, has now held the title for 13 years without anyone attempting to challenge her. But now the auditors from the Guinness Book of World Records are having…

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Vienna breathes a sigh of relief. Despite masks.For months, the Austrian capital suffered from the toughest lockdown measures in Europe. Now the restaurants, hotels, department stores, galleries and museums are reopening. A wistful stroll through an awakening city. Vienna, which lay empty, pale but dignified during the lockdown, is opening up. But not in a bad mood, with bureaucratic paperwork under its arm as in other neighboring european countries, but fine and solemn. Stores, department stores, museums and galleries have been open again since May 19, as have outdoor restaurants.…

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Former United Nations Under Secretary General (UN USG) for the Office for Internal Oversight Section (OIOS) Heidi L. Mendoza joined the celebration of Women’s Day this year, the European Network of Filipino Diaspora Austria (ENFiD-Austria). Vienna, 15 March 2021 – In the margins of the celebration of Women’s Day this year, the European Network of Filipino Diaspora Austria (ENFiD-Austria) organized the #aspire2inspire virtual presentation of former United Nations Under Secretary General (UN USG) for the Office for International Oversight Section (OIOS) on “WIFE ON THE EDGE: a deliberately funny but…

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Vienna, 21 March 2021 – In an unprecedented action, Bikol Society Austria (BSA) conducted its Annual General Meeting (AGM) virtually, in view of the current CoViD-19 pandemic restrictions in Austria. This was also in accordance with BSA Executive Board decision and instructions received from the Landespolizeidirektion Wien (LPD Wien).At the AGM, outgoing BSA President, Maria Zelda Magistrado ROJAS, delivered a presentation on the activities, events and projects undertaken by BSA in 2020. This included the:✓ Annual General Meeting (AGM 2020), 31 July✓ BSA Booth at the Filipino Food Festival, July-August✓…

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The National Task Force Against COVID-19 (NTF) has revised its earlier memorandum regarding pandemic-related restrictions on international travel. In Memorandum Circular No. 6 dated March 18, 2021, the NTF clarified that all Filipino citizens, including those that are not overseas Filipino workers (OFWs), will be allowed to enter the Philippines, amid the government’s continued battle against a resurgence of coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) cases. The entry of certain foreigners to the country, however, is still suspended from March 22 to April 21, according to the circular. NTF’s new circular revised a…

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