Category: Sports

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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Around 4.6 million people in Austria are Roman Catholic. However, the number of people leaving is increasing. In 2023, 85,000 people left the church. The church’s contribution is likely to be the reason for many people leaving.In 2023, the Catholic Church recorded a slight increase in church contribution income – we are talking about an increase of almost 11 million euros in one year. The majority of the church’s income comes from church contributions. In 2023, this amounted to 511.03 million euros, compared to 499.98 million euros in the previous…

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Vienna, Austria, 14 September 2024—Devotees of Our Lady of Peñafrancia gathered at St. Francis of Assisi Church, Mexikoplatz, to celebrate a special Mass in honour of the Patroness of Bicolandia, lovingly referred to as Ina. Fr. Ron Sandoval, Chaplain of Philippinische Gottesdients Gemeinde (PGG), officiated the Mass, which was attended by a large number of devotees from all walks of life. This celebration is an important milestone, especially since this year marks the 100th Years of the Canonization of the Coronation of Our Lady of Peñafrancia in the Philippines. It…

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Is it already fall, or is it still summer? While some people are already pulling out their thick sweaters and sipping pumpkin spice lattes, others are still enjoying every last ray of sunshine. But who is “right” now? There are actually two answers to the question of when fall begins. Because there is a meteorological event and a calendar starts to fall. The meteorological start of autumn always falls on September 1, whereas the calendar start can vary. In 2024, autumn begins on September 22, according to the calendar. We…

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