The Hidden Health Costs of Social Media: Why Instagram and TikTok Can Make You Sick and Unhappy

Social media was built to connect us, but mounting evidence shows it may be doing the opposite—hurting our mental and even physical health. Platforms like Instagram and TikTok are now under fire for their links to anxiety, depression, and poor body image, especially among young users. Experts say the design of these apps is part of the problem. Their algorithms feed users an endless scroll of content engineered to grab attention and trigger emotional reactions. “You’re not just seeing what your friends post,” said Dr. Melissa Grant, a clinical psychologist.…

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Driver’s license revolution: What’s changing for drivers

Driver’s license revolution: New EU rules bring digital driver’s licenses, stricter driving bans, and changes for drivers and new drivers. The EU is tightening the reins on road traffic: On Tuesday, the European Parliament will vote on new driver’s license rules – and these will bring serious changes for millions of drivers and novice drivers. Member states have three years to incorporate the requirements into national law, plus another year to implement everything. Overview of the most important planned changes: By 2030 at the latest, driver’s licenses are to become…

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Eating a banana in the morning stabilizes blood sugar levels, while eating one in the evening improves sleep

Bananas are one of the most popular fruits. They provide energy, are easy to transport, and can be eaten almost anywhere—whether as a quick snack, while exercising, or in the evening in front of the TV. But is there actually a perfect time to eat a banana? Some studies provide surprising answers to this question. The best time to eat a banana—what research shows A study by Mitsuko Itoh and Hiroyoshi Inoue shows that timing plays a role. Over a period of two weeks, 54 adults either ate a banana…

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Celebrating 36 Years of Kapunungan sa mga Bisaya sa Austria: A Legacy of Community and Compassion

The Kapunungan sa mga Bisaya sa Austria (KBA) proudly marks its 36th anniversary, celebrating more than three decades of unity, cultural pride, and service to both the Filipino community in Austria and communities back home in the Philippines. What began as a small gathering in front of a restaurant in Vienna in March 1989 has since evolved into one of the most active Filipino-Visayan organizations in Austria. Inspired by a desire to connect with others from their homeland, a few Visayans envisioned forming an organization that would bring together their…

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Mild autumn weather followed by a storm front with rain showers

The new week begins in Austria with pleasant and mild weather, partly due to the foehn wind, before a significant change sets in towards the middle of the week. From Thursday onwards, a storm front over the North Sea will spread across Central Europe, bringing rain, showers, and increasingly stormy westerly winds, as Geosphere Austria announced in its forecast on Sunday. On Monday, numerous cloud fields will move in from the west. The sun will appear intermittently, especially in the afternoon, with isolated rain showers possible in the west. Winds…

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“Das crazy” is German youth word of the year

“Das crazy” has been voted the German youth word of the year 2025. In a vote held by Langenscheidt publishers among the three terms nominated this year, “das crazy” came in first place – ahead of ‘goonen’ and “checkst du.” The winning word was announced live in front of an audience at the Frankfurt Book Fair. “Das crazy” is “an all-purpose phrase used when you are speechless or don’t feel like giving a proper answer,” according to the Deutsche Presse Agentur’s (DPA) description of the meaning behind the term. “Das…

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Cell phones instead of coffee: How Austria starts the day

Messenger, emails, and weather apps shape Austrians’ digital morning ritual, as a recent survey shows. The internet remains omnipresent in everyday life during the day as well. Austrians are online before their first coffee. Almost half of women (49 percent) and 40 percent of men check their messenger apps before breakfast. The Tyroleans lead the way here (53 percent). Private emails also have a fixed place in the morning ritual for 41 percent of those surveyed, especially among the 55-plus generation, as do checking the weather forecast (31 percent) and…

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Here comes another golden autumn weekend

So if you’re still planning a trip to the mountains, you should take advantage of this opportunity before the weather takes a turn for the worse next week. Golden autumn weekend before the weather changes On Saturday, the sun will shine across almost all of Austria. From Vorarlberg to Carinthia, the skies will be clear and cloudless. This will provide ideal conditions for walks or hikes at higher altitudes. It will also become increasingly sunny and mild in the lowlands. High clouds on Sunday On Sunday, the first high clouds…

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Filipino Community Invited to “Kumustahan with DMW Sec. Hans Cacdac” in Vienna

The Philippine Embassy and the Migrant Workers Office (MWO) in Vienna are inviting Filipinos in Austria to join the “Filipino Community Kumustahan with Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) Secretary Hans Cacdac” on Tuesday, 21 October 2025, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Lower Belvedere Room, 2nd Floor, Andaz Vienna Am Belvedere Hotel, Arsenalstraße 10, 1100 Wien. The Kumustahan aims to strengthen engagement between the Philippine government and the Filipino community in Austria. Secretary Cacdac will share updates on DMW programs, policies, and ongoing initiatives that promote the welfare…

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