Category: Sports

Filipinos in Austria await the celebration of Philippine Independence Day, as this year’s programme is set to showcase Filipino culture and heritage through various activities and events. Preparations for the 126th Philippine Independence Day 2024 (PID24) celebration are in full swing as the Council of Filipino Associations in Austria (CFAA)  started planning activities and programmes. This year’s celebration, slated to be held on June 15, 2024, at the Marriott Hotel Vienna, will consist of cultural shows, dance performances, and festivities that showcase the rich heritage of the Philippines. CFAA Chairman…

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Education changes the lives of children and their families. Only a good school education can improve the lives of children and their families in the long term. With this approach in mind, we have decided to open a kindergarten in Brgy. Idio, Sebaste, Antique, Philippines. The situation After the COVID-19 epidemic in 2021, we were asked if we could make the unused part of our building in the village available for a kind of kindergarten. Since the building had not been used in the past few years, we decided to…

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Daylight saving time (CEST) began on Sunday night. In Austria, too, the clocks were set to 3.00 a.m. at 2.00 a.m. on the dot, and the night was 60 minutes shorter. The changeover to standard time (CET) will take place on the last weekend in October. It is still unclear what will happen with the abolition of the time changeover in the EU, which has already been decided. The ball is still in the EU Council of Ministers’ court, and the transport ministers are responsible In March 2019, the European…

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Only every 71 years is there a chance to observe the comet Pons-Brooks in the night sky. With a waning moon and a little luck with the weather, the Easter weekend in Austria is a good time for this. It is difficult with the naked eye, but not impossible. Comet expert Michael Jäger recommends the first 90 minutes after sunset as the observation period. The comet will reach its closest point to the sun on April 21, 2024. Trip to the observatoryIf you don’t want to rely on the naked…

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For many, the motto is: pre-cook, reheat, and save time. In our busy everyday lives, the microwave is often our best friend. But be careful here! Because, as practical as it is to use up leftovers from the previous day, it can also be dangerous. Some foods develop harmful substances in the microwave and can lead to stomach problems. SpinachSpinach should not be reheated again, as spinach contains a lot of nitrate, which turns into harmful nitrite at room temperature. When eaten, carcinogenic nitrosamines can form and lead to nausea,…

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The black pin on the thermostat indicates which heating level is set—that much is clear. But that’s not its only function. If you want, you can also use it to lock your heating to a certain level. This can save you money if you have children in the household who like to fiddle with the controls. The black pin on the heater detects the controllerThe market for smart radiator thermostats is booming, especially since the last energy price crisis. No wonder; after all, clever use and setup of smart home…

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Why do we often find it difficult to let go of things even though they might not benefit us? Whether it’s a job, an object, a relationship, or a place to live, we often hold on to things even though they are not good for us or are long gone. The fact that we find it difficult to let go of old things and embrace new ones is partly due to the “fear of the consequences.” Why do we often struggle to abandon old behaviors, things, relationships, or places?Every loss…

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