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Cash is king—this motto applies more in this country than in others. Austria remains at the top of the European rankings when it comes to cash payments. One reason often cited for this loyalty to cash is that it is considered safer and more anonymous than card or smartphone payments. Many people believe that the money trail is lost after withdrawing cash from an ATM: after all, the bank cannot see how many bottles of wine you buy at the supermarket or spend in shady nightclubs. A recent report by…

Austria’s population is growing, and this is exclusively due to migration. The central thesis of Statistics Austria’s yearbook on migration and integration is reflected in all the figures. Currently, around 9 million people live in Austria, 2.5 million of whom have a migration background. This number is growing year after year, across all federal states. Vienna also rose by 1.12 percent last year, or around 22,500 people in absolute terms. This is also evident when looking at migration patterns. A total of 178,574 people moved to Austria from abroad last…

Vienna, Austria — The Philippinische Gottesdienst Gemeinde (PGG) proudly announces its 25th Foundation Anniversary with a vibrant celebration of music, faith, and community spirit through a special charity concert titled “Awit ng Pasasalamat: PGG at 25”. The concert will take place on Saturday, 20 September 2025 at 2:00 PM at Stefan-Fadinger-Platz 1, 1100 Vienna. This milestone event marks a quarter-century of worship, service, and unity among the Filipino Catholic community in Austria. Featuring heartfelt renditions of Original Pilipino Music (OPM), the program will showcase performances by PGG’s own choirs and…

Some organisms need only air to survive. As a Swiss research team has demonstrated, certain bacteria can obtain energy directly from the air. This means they do not depend on sunlight or other energy sources. A team led by biochemist Christoph von Ballmoos from the University of Bern has successfully replicated the theoretical process of extracting energy from hydrogen in the air in the laboratory, as announced by the Swiss university on Monday. The results, which have just been published in the journal “PNAS,” provide proof that the process takes…

July will be among the four rainiest Julys in the 168-year record period – “it may even be the third wettest” month, according to Alexander Orlik, climatologist at Geosphere Austria, on Monday in response to a query from the APA. In addition, preliminary data show that “significantly too little sunshine” has been recorded so far. About a quarter of the normal value is missing. July 2025: 50 percent more precipitation than in an average July According to Geosphere’s forecast, rain is still expected in the last days of July, especially…

VIENNA, AUSTRIA — Mark your calendars for a unique cultural celebration as the Filipino Food Festival returns on Sunday, September 7, 2025, at SV DONAU, Weissauweg 1, bringing together food, family, and full-throttle laughter. Headlining this year’s event are the dynamic comedy duo Donita Nose & Tekla, ready to light up the stage with their sharp wit and chemistry in “Laughter in Tandem.” Set in the heart of Vienna’s Filipino community, this all-day outdoor festival promises an authentic taste of the Philippines, with traditional dishes, tropical drinks, and a dose of good-natured chaos only Donita and…

For weeks, the coalition struggled to agree on new tipping rules—now an agreement has been reached. Tips will remain tax-free, but a uniform nationwide flat rate will be applied for social security contributions, replacing the previous regional patchwork. There was no agreement on the flat rate for a long time, but a solution has now been found, as reported by “Heute.” The flat rate is significantly lower than the initially proposed rate. Representatives of the restaurant industry had previously demanded a complete exemption from social security contributions for tips. The…

The latest Henley Passport Index, which ranks global passports based on visa-free or visa-on-arrival access, has confirmed that Singapore holds the most powerful passport in the world, with its holders enjoying entry to 193 destinations without a visa. Top of the World: Singapore Leads, Asia Dominates Singapore holds the crown, offering visa-free access to 193 countries. Japan and South Korea share the second position, with access to 190 destinations. A cluster of European nations—including Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Finland, Ireland, and Denmark—claim the third tier, each granting entry to 189…