Category: Sports

There are warm days, lots of public holidays, and it’s not too long until vacation. As a result, more and more people are currently planning their vacations, which is reflected in the number of inquiries received by the trade unions. ÖGB labor law expert Michael Trinko therefore answers the most important questions on how to take a vacation correctly. Most people will already know this: In principle, you are entitled to paid vacation of at least five weeks every year. “But I can’t go on vacation whenever I want. Vacation…

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The “Long Night of Churches” attracted around 300,000 people across Austria on Friday evening, with the Archdiocese of Vienna celebrating a special anniversary with over 900 events and 120,000 visitors. According to Kathpress, around 300,000 visitors once again participated in the “Long Night of the Churches” on Friday. An estimated 120,000 people attended over 900 events in the Archdiocese of Vienna alone, according to the organizers of the major ecumenical church event across Austria on Friday evening.According to the organizers, 629 churches and other church venues were open throughout Austria,…

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The Council of Filipino Associations in Austria (CFAA) gathered on June 7, 2024 at the Top Lokal in Vienna’s first district to bid farewell to Consul General Ivan Frank Olea, who got a new diplomatic assignment in China. The evening was filled with heartfelt words of gratitude and reminiscing about the successful partnership they shared with Olea during his tenure. Under the leadership of Chairman Ray Arreza, CFAA members came together to express their appreciation for the consul general’s dedication and commitment to the Filipino community in Austria. Stories of…

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The Philippine-Austrian Cultural and Educational Society (PACES) organized on June 7, 2024, at 2 p.m. a stunning piano concert at the prestigious Mozartshaus Concert Hall in Vienna’s first district. The concert was staged due to Ambassador Evangelina Arroyo Bernas’ generous idea. Dr. Jane Abaya, the President of PACES, had extended invitations to prominent guests from Vienna’s Austrian and Filipino communities. The event star was the incredibly talented Dr. Raul Sunico, whose mesmerizing performance captivated the audience from start to finish. Dr. Sunico showcased his impeccable skills by playing a repertoire…

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More and more popular tourist regions are introducing smoking bans on beaches. The aim is to put a stop to the pollution caused by toxic cigarette butts. Last but not least, non-smokers should also be protected from having to smoke passively. Smoking ban on holiday: what you need to keep in mindAlthough the reasons are understandable, the bans are still quite a damper for smokers on holiday, which can be expensive if ignored. If you want to light up a cigarette on a beach in Italy, France, or Spain, it’s…

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Summer, sun and a cigarette on the beach? Your vacation could be expensive. The strict bans in Greece, Croatia, Italy and Spain. Austrians’ desire to go on vacation remains unchallenged this year. According to an ÖAMTC survey, more than half want to spend time by the sea in the coming months, with Croatia and Italy among the top destinations. Many people still bring a cigarette with them. But be careful: cigarettes can be expensive on vacation. Smokers are probably largely aware of the laws in this country, but what about…

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With the ErnteZeit project, Caritas collects edible fruit, vegetables and herbs from gardens in Vienna and eastern Lower Austria. The donations are accepted in a total of four-day centres for people with disabilities and processed into jams, chutneys and juices. ‘We invite all people with their own garden to donate their surplus harvest. In doing so, we want to make a joint contribution to greater climate protection, waste avoidance and a more sustainable approach to our environment,’ said Klaus Schwertner, Caritas Director of the Archdiocese of Vienna, in the run-up…

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