Category: Sports

Over the past three years, the climate bonus has increased to 1,010 euros for all eligible persons in Austria. However, tens of thousands have not received it. We explain what still needs to be done. Up to 500, up to 220, up to 290 euros. These were the three payment amounts of the climate bonus from 2022 to 2024. After the last wave was completed at the end of March, letters were sent to all those whose account details were unknown to the ministry. Since then, the bonus payment has…

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Vienna will witness a compelling fusion of art and advocacy as Filipino artist Mar Balcos presents his works at the Art Gallery Vienna, located at Mahlerstrasse 11, 1010 Vienna. The exhibition, titled ‘Art Aqua’, will run from May 5 to May 31, 2025, with its grand opening set for May 5 at 5 PM. The event will feature the presence of esteemed guests, including Ms. Fran Eve Wright, Acting President of UNESCO Club Vienna, and Ms. Anastasia Yatsko, Programme Director of the Earth Charter Austria (affiliated with Earth Charter International).…

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​Filipino-Austrian musician Robin Roda, a descendant of Johann Strauss, will perform a commemorative concert on 6 April 2025 at 3:00 p.m. at the Yamaha Music School, Schleiergassegasse 20, 1100 Vienna. The event marks the 200th anniversary of Strauss’s legacy and serves as a fundraiser for the projects of the European Network of Filipino Diaspora-Austria.​ Special guests include Annabelle Roda, Angelique, Angelo and Angelyn Climaco, Frances Bela, Rubert and Jaimee Palang, Mia Oezetman, Hope Sto. Domingo and very young emcee Alice Ocfemia Tzakovski.​ Tickets can be reserved by contacting Mariozel Rojas…

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Every six months, the groundhog greets the groundhog: on the last Sunday of the month, on the night of 30 March, summertime starts again this year. The hands will move forward by 2.00 to 3.00 a.m. in Europe. A proposal to end this procedure has been on the table in the EU for seven years, but there is still no agreement. After all, Brussels and the European capitals seem to have quite different concerns. The corresponding Commission proposal from 2018 was already approved by the EU Parliament in spring 2019.…

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Vienna, Austria – In celebration of Filipino Food Month this April, the Philippine Embassy and the Ilonggo Community in Austria invite film enthusiasts and cultural aficionados to a free screening of the Hiligaynon movie Azucar. The event will occur at Cinecenter, Fleischmarkt 6, 1010 Wien, on April 11, from 18:00 to 20:00. Directed by Kurt Soberano, Azucar is a poignant 41-minute film that offers a glimpse into the rich culture and heritage of the Ilonggo people. Following the screening, a short panel discussion hosted by the Ilonggo Community in Austria…

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Mails or text messages that lure victims to fake tax office websites are currently being sent out. The police issue a warning and give tips on how to protect yourself. Fraudsters pretend to be bank employees and ask for remote access apps to be installed.Victims suffer financial losses due to unauthorized transfers at home and abroad. Since the beginning of March 2025, people have again been receiving an increasing number of text messages and emails that, at first glance, resemble a message from the tax office. The contents of the…

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Inflation Austria 2025: Electric, butter, and coffee prices rise by over 30%. Find out which expenses will put the biggest strain on your budget. Inflation continues to rage through Austria. In February 2025, the consumer price index rose to 127.1 points—prices were, therefore, 3.2% higher on average than in the previous year. An increase of 0.6 percent was also recorded compared to January. “The higher inflation at the beginning of 2025 is persisting,” said Statistics Austria Director General Tobias Thomas. “The flash estimate for February was still 3.3 percent. Electricity…

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Austrian Post is decisively raising postage costs for letters starting in May. Standard items will now cost 5 to 15 cents more, depending on the format, with the classic stamp set at 1 euro. Austrian Post AG is making this crucial adjustment in light of the recent amendment to the Postal Market Act. The new standard will be the new standard for the former “Eco-Brief” service, which guarantees delivery within two to three days. From May onward, the price for the smallest letter format will increase from EUR 0.95 to…

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Religions come in many forms – from the oldest traditional beliefs to modern, often humorous or philosophical movements. Some religions focus on spiritual enlightenment and nature worship, while others are based on pop culture, satire or alternative science. What they have in common is that they provide their followers with a sense of purpose, community or a unique philosophy of life. Some of these beliefs, such as voodoo and Rastafarianism, have deep historical roots and have often been misunderstood by the outside world. Others, such as Pastafarianism and Dudeism, were…

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