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Today, December 8, Catholics around the world celebrate the Feast of the Immaculate Conception, a solemn holy day honoring the Virgin Mary’s conception without original sin. This important feast is a central belief in the Catholic Church and highlights Mary’s unique role in salvation history as the mother of Jesus Christ. The doctrine of the Immaculate Conception, defined by Pope Pius IX in 1854, asserts that Mary was preserved from the stain of original sin from the moment of her conception. This privilege was granted through the merits of Jesus…

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A few weeks before Christmas, many retailers advertise online and offline with big discount campaigns. The aim is to attract customers with high discounts. However, consumers should be on their guard, as not every offer is worthwhile, and fraudsters also promise themselves a good deal.Seven hours to search for offersA recent survey by the industry association Bitkom of 1,180 internet users aged 16 and over shows how firmly anchored discount days have become in the consciousness of consumers. According to the survey, 98% of respondents know about Black Friday, and…

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9 November 2024, Gladbeck, Germany – Representatives of the European Network of Filipino Diaspora (ENFiD) countries came together in a splendid Charity Ball in Gladbeck, Germany, demonstrating the network’s solidarity and commitment to social responsibility across borders and their support for ENFiD-Germany. The event brought together attendees from different parts of Germany and sponsors from other countries to support fundraising efforts for various charitable projects under ENFiD Germany. The event was a testament to ENFiD’s mission to engage and empower the Filipino diaspora in Europe, encouraging them to contribute to…

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The first Christmas market, the one on Franz-Jonas-Platz in Vienna-Floridsdorf, will open on Thursday this week. The City of Vienna’s Market Office announced this in a press release on Wednesday. The Christmas market on Rathausplatz will also open on November 15, followed a day later by the traditional illumination of the Christmas tree, which this year comes from Lower Austria. All other markets open on November 16. According to the Market Office, a total of 796 stalls, including 190 food stalls, will then provide a pre-Christmas atmosphere in the federal…

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Vienna, 4 November 2024 — In anticipation of the United Nations Women’s Guild (UNWG) International Festival and Charity Bazaar set for 30 November 2024, an essential planning meeting and venue inspection was held for participating Embassies, Permanent Missions and organizations, including the Vienna International Centre Club Filipino (VIC Club Filipino). This gathering ensured that all representatives were well-prepared for the highly anticipated event at the Austria Center Vienna. During the meeting, Ms. Kalpana Scholtes Dash, Newsletter Chair/Bazaar Site Manager, provided a comprehensive overview of all event logistics, procedures, and the program details, addressing each aspect…

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Today, what was expected to be a seamless journey from our hotel in Antalya to the stunning region of Cappadocia was interrupted by an unexpected event. Our group planned to depart at 8 a.m., setting a course to reach Konya and eventually Cappadocia within six hours. The itinerary included a tour of Konya, renowned for its historical treasures such as the icons of St. Paul and Barnabas. However, the start of our day took an unforeseen turn. Due to a large-scale bicycle tour in Antalya, the main roads were closed…

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Today marked the beginning of an eagerly awaited adventure as we set off for a one-week vacation in the breathtaking region of Cappadocia. Our day began at dawn, filled with anticipation as we packed our last essentials and ensured everything was ready for the journey. Breakfast was a quick but delightful affair, giving us the energy we needed for the busy morning ahead. Our son kindly drove us to the airport, where we checked in with minimal fuss. After navigating through security, we found our gate and settled in to…

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More than every fifth person living in Austria was born abroad. On January 1, 2024, 2.038 million people born abroad were living in Austria, which corresponds to 22.3 percent of the total population. Compared to the beginning of the year five years ago, the proportion has risen by 2.7 percentage points, according to a new brochure published by the Integration Fund (ÖIF). The largest group of people not born in Austria comes from Germany (265,100). The second largest group was born in Bosnia-Herzegovina (178,900), followed by Turkey (165,300). Within Austria,…

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