Category: Sports

From October, the new tram line 27 will connect Floridsdorf with Aspern Nord. Six new stops, climate-friendly planning, and quick transfers are set to ease the burden on thousands of passengers. Groundbreaking ceremony for line 27 The new tram line 27 will go into operation in Vienna on October 6. It connects Floridsdorf with Donaustadt, creating a new cross-connection in the northeast of Vienna. From Strebersdorf, the 27 runs along the existing route of line 26 to Prinzgasse, then continues on a 2.4-kilometer-long new section to the new terminus at…

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Millions of people spend most of their time online, new global data shows. In a survey of 24 countries—including ten in Europe—an average of 28% of people said they use the internet almost constantly. The findings come at a time of growing concern about screen addiction, as studies have found that excessive screen time can increase the risk of emotional and behavioral problems in children. The proportion of those who are online almost constantly was highest in Japan (56%) and South Korea (49%) and lowest in Nigeria (13%) and Greece…

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Initial models show that the chances of sunny, calm days are not too bad—even if there are still some uncertainties. High pressure could bring stability From the beginning of October, a large area of high pressure could build up over northern and northeastern Europe. For Austria, this would mean calm and largely dry weather. Although no warm Mediterranean air will be flowing our way, we could still see pleasant days with temperatures around or just above 20 degrees Celsius. Nights, on the other hand, would be rather cool, with temperatures…

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Although life expectancy is increasing, there is a maximum age limit that we cannot exceed. Why? Dutch researchers have investigated this question. How old we get depends mainly on a variety of factors, but can be roughly divided into four categories: genetics, lifestyle, environmental conditions, and chance. And one thing is sure: we will all grow old. However, depending on your budget, there are a number of beauty treatments that can make you look younger. One person who takes this to the extreme is millionaire Bryan Johnson. By analyzing records…

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When people talk about saving the planet, what they usually mean is saving humanity. The Earth itself doesn’t need us. In fact, the question isn’t whether Earth could survive without humans—it’s whether Earth might thrive if we disappeared. The Resilience of Nature Earth has endured asteroid strikes, ice ages, volcanic winters, and mass extinctions long before humans arrived. Each time, life rebounded in new forms. Dinosaurs vanished, but mammals rose. Species come and go, yet ecosystems rebuild over millions of years. Humans are a blip in this long timeline. What…

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Vienna, Austria — Igorot Austria proudly celebrates a remarkable milestone this year as it marks its 25th anniversary with the Festival of Festivals on Friday, October 3, 2025, Salvatorianerplatz 1, 1100 Vienna. Since its beginnings in 1999 and its official organization in 2000, Igorot Austria has become a vibrant home away from home for Igorots in Austria, uniting members while keeping the rich heritage of the Cordillera alive. For a quarter of a century, the organization has been a beacon of cultural pride and community spirit. Through countless cultural showcases,…

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Vienna — On September 19, 2025, the city’s streets once again transformed into a playground for wheels and lights as thousands of cyclists and skaters gathered for Friday Night Skating, a weekly summer tradition organized by the Green Party. Starting each year in May and running until the end of September, the event aims to promote sustainable mobility, encourage fitness, and show how enjoyable car-free streets can be. Together with my son and daughter, I joined the September 19 more or less 35 kilometers ride. The meeting point was the…

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VIENNA, September 20, 2025 — Around 300 devotees of Our Lady of Peñafrancia gathered at the Danube River on September 20, 2021, to celebrate the beloved Marian feast with a fluvial procession, prayer, and Holy Mass. The day began at 7:30 a.m. with the short procession of the image of Our Lady of Peñafrancia to the ship, followed by the praying of the Holy Rosary and the singing of Marian hymns led by the Our Lady of Peñafrancia Choir. At 9:30 a.m., the community celebrated the Holy Mass, with Fr.…

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Prague, September 13, 2025 – The Filipino community in Prague made history this year with the staging of the Filipinska Barrio Fiesta 2025, the first large-scale outdoor Filipino fiesta ever held in the Czech Republic. The celebration drew hundreds of Filipinos from across the country, transforming the venue into a vibrant showcase of Filipino tradition, food, music, and camaraderie. The event was made possible through the support of the Philippine Embassy in Prague and the active Filipino organizations based in the Czech Republic. Their collaboration ensured that the community could…

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