Category: Sports

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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The Bluetooth wireless standard is used in smartphones, laptops, and game consoles, for example. What is Bluetooth?Bluetooth is a wireless standard similar to WLAN but mainly designed for short distances. This means that no connection cables are required. You simply activate the Bluetooth function on both devices to connect them wirelessly. Unlike WLAN, no router is required—the connection is established directly between the devices (Bluetooth pairing). Examples of Bluetooth – where is it used?・Playing music from a cell phone via Bluetooth on the car radio. ・Connecting a smartphone to wireless…

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Tropical Storm Yagi has caused severe damage in the Philippines and killed at least 13 people so far. According to the disaster management authority, seven people were killed by landslides and flooding in the hilly municipality of Antipolo to the east of Manila alone, and four others are missing. “Search and rescue operations are still ongoing,” said Enrilito Bernardo, Antipolo’s disaster management officer, on Tuesday. Further fatalities were reported from the central provinces: Two people died in a landslide in northern Samar, one person drowned in Negros Oriental, and three…

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Unsurprisingly, August 2024 was another month in the “warmest months in recorded history.” It was 3.0 degrees above the average for the 1991 to 2020 climate period in Austria’s lowlands and 3.3 degrees in the summit regions, Geosphere climatologist Hans Ressl summarized in Monday’s report. August is also the fifteenth month in a row that is above average. The last relatively cool month was May 2023. August thus ranked first in the series of the warmest August months in the 258-year measurement history in the lowlands and the 174-year mountain…

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After several days of cycling through the picturesque landscapes of Upper Austria, our final leg from Kasten to Linz marked the climax of an unforgettable adventure. Covering around 80 kilometers, this stretch was a test of endurance and a celebration of the 433,25 kilometers we had already conquered over the past five days. The Journey Begins: Kasten to Schlögen We set off from Kasten with the familiar feeling of excitement and a touch of melancholy, knowing this was the last leg of our journey. The weather was perfect for cycling,…

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