Category: Sports

The first Christmas market, the one on Franz-Jonas-Platz in Vienna-Floridsdorf, will open on Thursday this week. The City of Vienna’s Market Office announced this in a press release on Wednesday. The Christmas market on Rathausplatz will also open on November 15, followed a day later by the traditional illumination of the Christmas tree, which this year comes from Lower Austria. All other markets open on November 16. According to the Market Office, a total of 796 stalls, including 190 food stalls, will then provide a pre-Christmas atmosphere in the federal…

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Vienna, 4 November 2024 — In anticipation of the United Nations Women’s Guild (UNWG) International Festival and Charity Bazaar set for 30 November 2024, an essential planning meeting and venue inspection was held for participating Embassies, Permanent Missions and organizations, including the Vienna International Centre Club Filipino (VIC Club Filipino). This gathering ensured that all representatives were well-prepared for the highly anticipated event at the Austria Center Vienna. During the meeting, Ms. Kalpana Scholtes Dash, Newsletter Chair/Bazaar Site Manager, provided a comprehensive overview of all event logistics, procedures, and the program details, addressing each aspect…

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Today, what was expected to be a seamless journey from our hotel in Antalya to the stunning region of Cappadocia was interrupted by an unexpected event. Our group planned to depart at 8 a.m., setting a course to reach Konya and eventually Cappadocia within six hours. The itinerary included a tour of Konya, renowned for its historical treasures such as the icons of St. Paul and Barnabas. However, the start of our day took an unforeseen turn. Due to a large-scale bicycle tour in Antalya, the main roads were closed…

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Today marked the beginning of an eagerly awaited adventure as we set off for a one-week vacation in the breathtaking region of Cappadocia. Our day began at dawn, filled with anticipation as we packed our last essentials and ensured everything was ready for the journey. Breakfast was a quick but delightful affair, giving us the energy we needed for the busy morning ahead. Our son kindly drove us to the airport, where we checked in with minimal fuss. After navigating through security, we found our gate and settled in to…

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More than every fifth person living in Austria was born abroad. On January 1, 2024, 2.038 million people born abroad were living in Austria, which corresponds to 22.3 percent of the total population. Compared to the beginning of the year five years ago, the proportion has risen by 2.7 percentage points, according to a new brochure published by the Integration Fund (ÖIF). The largest group of people not born in Austria comes from Germany (265,100). The second largest group was born in Bosnia-Herzegovina (178,900), followed by Turkey (165,300). Within Austria,…

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There is an increasing number of attempted telephone scams in parts of Austria. The callers pretend to be official representatives of the authorities. Due to current events in the field of telephone fraud, the Tyrol Provincial Police Directorate feels compelled to publish a “special press release.” “Fraud calls are currently being made in the districts of Innsbruck and Innsbruck-Land. Fraudsters pretend to be police officers or court officials on the phone and try to lure out cash and valuables. Protect yourself and warn your relatives,” warns the police. Similar incidents…

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Austrians know too little about menopause. According to a survey conducted by Marketagent on behalf of Ketchum for the pharmaceutical company Gynial, 57 percent of Austrian households have never addressed the topic. Almost as many respondents (58.8 percent) believe that menopause is still a taboo subject (57.4 percent of women and 60.2 percent of men). For 24.9 percent, it is uncomfortable to talk about it. Men, in particular (33.2 percent), find the topic unpleasant more often than women (16.5 percent). Three-quarters (78.5 percent) of men do not deal with it,…

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The weather in Austria will show a different side in the coming days. While dense fog persists in some regions of Austria, the Föhn wind will ensure sunny and mild conditions in other areas. In our detailed preview, find out what the next 14 days have to offer regarding the weather.High-pressure area “WERNER” brings more stable conditionsThis week, the high-pressure area “WERNER” will have a decisive influence on the weather in Austria. Its arrival will bring typical autumn weather, although this will vary greatly from region to region. Particularly noticeable:…

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