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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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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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Around 80,000 people have taken part in the “ORF fragt” survey in recent weeks, providing insight into their concerns, expectations, and media wishes. While the majority are satisfied with their own life situation, fears of war, inflation, and a looming two-tier healthcare system dominate. Around 80,000 people responded to the call for the second edition of “ORF asks” and took part in an online survey on a wide range of topics. This shows that 73 percent are generally satisfied with their own life situation, but there is little optimism, the…

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Renovation work will take place on Vienna’s Southeast Tangent this weekend. As part of the comprehensive renovation of the Prater Hochstraße, renovation work will be carried out this weekend on Vienna’s Southeast Tangent (A23) between Prater and Kaisermühlen. Restrictions due to the renovation of Vienna’s Southeast Tangent According to Asfinag on Thursday, individual lanes on Vienna’s Southeast Tangent will have to be closed in both directions over the weekend, but one lane will always remain open. The bypass ramp at the Prater junction heading north will also be closed. Furthermore,…

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The sun is a rare sight in many places these days. Rain showers and thick clouds dominate. But the weather is set to improve towards the weekend, although there is also a chance of fresh snow in the mountains on Saturday. According to the forecast by Geosphere Austria, it will remain mainly dry and sunny at times in the west and south on Wednesday, while the sky will be cloudy in the north and east. The odd rain shower is also possible in these areas. Temperatures will reach between 10…

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Eighty-three thousand four hundred eighteen people were reported sick to the Austrian Health Insurance Fund (ÖGK) due to flu-like infections in calendar week 41 (October 6 to October 12, 2025). 4,033 tested positive for COVID-19. This is significantly less than in the same period a year ago, when 15,252 people were on sick leave with COVID-19. By comparison, flu-like infections accounted for 95,140 sick leave notifications a year ago. Since COVID-19 is no longer a notifiable disease as of July 1, 2023, and tests must be paid for privately, it…

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The Philippines and Croatia have reaffirmed their commitment to closer labor cooperation and stronger protection for overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) through a newly signed joint statement between the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) and Croatia’s Ministry of Labour, Pension System, Family and Social Policy. The signing ceremony was held on October 14, 2025, at the DMW Central Office in Mandaluyong City, following the inaugural Joint Committee Meeting on the Memorandum of Cooperation in the Field of Labour Market. The Joint Statement outlines several key initiatives, including the adoption of a…

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Vienna, Austria — The Kapunungan sa mga Bisaya sa Austria (KBA) has reached out to support earthquake-affected families in the Visayan region, showing solidarity and compassion for their fellow Filipinos back home. In the wake of the recent tremors that struck parts of Northern Cebu, KBA mobilized its members and supporters to gather donations for those most affected. Through the generosity of Filipinos and friends in Austria, the group collected essential goods and financial aid to send back to the Philippines. Local contacts in Cebu coordinated with KBA to pack…

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A date has finally been announced for the launch of the long-delayed EU Entry/Exit System (EES). Europe’s new digital border system for non-EU citizens will officially go live on October 12 this year. “The launch is another step towards making the EU the most advanced travel destination in the world,” said Henna Virkkunen, Vice President for Technical Sovereignty, Security, and Democracy, in a statement. “Working closely with Member States and the transport sector, we are creating a secure, efficient, and travel-friendly framework that reflects Europe’s commitment to security and technological…

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