Category: Sports

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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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Picture: Philippine Ambassador to Croatia Evangelina A. Bernas (second from left) and Director General Ante Ločar of the Croatian Employment Service (third from left) take a group photo with DMW Undersecretary Felicitas Bay (on screen) and Philippine and Croatian officials after the hybrid signing of the Implementing Guidelines for the Pilot Project on the Recruitment and Employment of Filipino Hotel Workers. ZAGREB, CROATIA – July 17, 2025 – The Philippines and Croatia have taken a significant step in strengthening their labor cooperation by signing the Implementing Guidelines for a pilot…

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Researchers took swabs from the interior surfaces and turntables of 30 microwaves. The analysis revealed the full extent of the bacteria. Extremophiles are organisms that not only survive but also thrive in the harshest environments, such as those found in red-hot hydrothermal vents, the extreme cold of Antarctica, and even in the presence of microwaves. For a long time, it was believed that microwaving food killed the germs in the appliance and the food. A team of researchers from the University of Valencia in Spain has put this assumption to…

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The World Health Organisation (WHO) has warned of a global epidemic of the mosquito-borne viral disease chikungunya. The disease has already been detected in 119 countries, “putting 5.6 billion people at risk,” said WHO spokeswoman Diana Rojas Alvarez. “We are sounding the alarm early so that countries can prepare in time.” Chikungunya is a mosquito-borne viral infection that is prevalent in tropical and subtropical regions. The disease causes high fever and severe joint pain, which can last for weeks or months in many affected individuals. Severe cases are rare, but…

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Vienna, Austria – The Feast of Our Lady of the Visitation of Piat was celebrated with reverence and joy on July 2nd at the Pfarrkirche Floridsdorf. The Our Lady of the Visitation Piat spearheaded the event. The Through Mary to Jesus (TMTJ) Devotional Group supported the celebration. A large gathering of devotees participated in a day filled with prayer and celebration. The program included the recitation of the Chaplet of the Divine Mercy and the Holy Rosary, followed by a solemn procession and a floral offering to the newly enthroned…

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The Ministry of Social Affairs has finalized the draft law for introducing a partial pension. From next year, this will enable continued work at a reduced rate while drawing a portion of the pension that has already been saved. To this end, partial retirement will be gradually restricted. In the future, it can only be used for three years instead of the previous five. The corresponding law is expected to pass the National Council before the summer. At a press conference, Social Affairs Minister Korinna Schumann (SPÖ) expressed her delight…

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