19th Century Masterpiece by Filipino Painter Juan Luna to be Auctioned at Dorotheum Vienna

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Vienna, Austria – October 8, 2025 – The Dorotheum, one of the world’s oldest and most prestigious auction houses, is currently hosting a live auction at Palais Dorotheum featuring a remarkable 19th-century painting by celebrated Filipino master Juan Luna y Novicio. The auction, which runs until October 22, 2025, includes Luna’s exceptional oil on canvas titled “Lady in a Red Dress with a Manila Shawl (Una Manola)”, signed and dated Luna Paris (1886). Measuring 112 x 61.5 cm and originating from a European private collection, this rare artwork is expected…

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New rules for bank transfers in effect as of today

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The rules for bank transfers are changing as of today, Thursday. Banks within the eurozone are now required to offer real-time transfers. There are also new security measures in place: before completing the transfer, banks check whether the IBAN and the recipient’s name match. This is intended to prevent fraud and combat it more effectively. A kind of traffic light system has been introduced for IBAN name matching. Before the customer approves the transfer, this system checks whether the IBAN and the recipient’s name match. If the two parameters match,…

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City of Vienna warns of new scam

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The City of Vienna warns of a scam involving fake collection emails for “parking fines.” The City of Vienna has received reports of emails in which a collection agency called COEO-Inkasso demands alleged “parking fines” on behalf of the city. Among other things, recipients are offered a “settlement with a 50% discount” if they acknowledge the claim. City of Vienna provides tips against scam MA 67 – Parking Space Monitoring emphasizes that there is no cooperation between the City of Vienna and “COEO-Inkasso.” The emails mentioned are fake messages. The…

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Women, Youth, and Civil Society Unite to Advance UN SDGs for 2030: Ensuring No One Is Left Behind

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Vienna, Austria / 30 September 2025 — The Women’s Federation for World Peace (WFWP) successfully hosted an international online event titled “What Women, Youth, and Civil Society Can Bring to the Table to Support the UN SDGs for 2030 – Ensuring No One Is Left Behind.” Bringing together women leaders, youth representatives, and civil society partners from across the globe, the event served as the 10th edition of WFWP’s “Meet & Greet” series. It highlighted the power of collaboration, dialogue, and shared action in advancing the United Nations Sustainable Development…

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British magazine names Vienna the friendliest city in Europe

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Readers of the British luxury travel magazine Condé Nast Traveller voted Vienna the friendliest city in Europe. This was announced by Vienna Tourism on Tuesday. And Vienna’s charm even scores well in the magazine’s global ranking. The Austrian capital comes in second place behind the Ecuadorian capital, Quito. A total of more than 180,000 responses were received in the poll. Among other things, respondents were asked which destinations they would visit again. In the “Friendliest Cities” category, Vienna came out on top in the European ranking among British respondents. Florence,…

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WhatsApp without a cell phone number: This is what’s changing for everyone

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A massive step for WhatsApp users: The messenger app is planning a significant update. In the future, phone numbers could become obsolete. WhatsApp is facing a radical change! The popular messenger app is planning a mega update that will completely change the registration and usage process. Cell phone numbers will soon be obsolete. Instead, individual user names will be introduced—more data protection, more anonymity, and more control for all users, as has been suggested. WhatsApp is breaking with a decades-long tradition. Until now, the cell phone number has been at…

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Cell phone addiction: Why smartphones cause pain

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Our “hinge” between the head and body is exposed to massive strain when we use our cell phones frequently. This puts pressure on the so-called “atlas vertebra.” People stare at their smartphones for hours on end. Whether on the subway, in a café, or at home on the couch—their gaze is directed downward, their head tilts forward, and their posture becomes tense. Doctors are sounding the alarm because this habit can have serious consequences. The atlas vertebra, known as C1 in technical terminology, is the topmost vertebra in the cervical…

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City warns all citizens about new online scam

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Fake debt collection agency: The city of Linz is currently warning residents about phishing scams via email and text message. Police provide tips on how to protect yourself from online scams. More and more Linz residents are currently receiving dubious emails claiming that they have an outstanding debt, usually for parking fines. The senders claim to be the debt collection agency “Coeo-Inkasso” and say they are acting on behalf of the city of Linz. They provide a link that supposedly allows the debt to be paid directly. However, the city…

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Filipino Basketball Teams Unite in Warsaw for “Ligang Pinoy sa Europa” 2025 – DABARKADS AUSTRIA emerged as champion

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On October 5, 2025, at Hala Sportowa OSiR Praga Południe in Warsaw, Filipino basketball teams from across Europe gathered for a day of competition, camaraderie, and celebration of Filipino pride. Before the games began, organizers reminded all participants of the tournament’s deeper purpose: “Play with heart, fight with courage, and never forget that true victory is not only in winning but in giving your best and glorifying God in everything you do. Let’s make this tournament a showcase of teamwork, discipline, and faith. May this be a journey of growth,…

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