Pangasinenses in Austria Set Feast of Our Lady of Manaoag

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VIENNA, Austria — The Association of Pangasinenses in Austria has launched preparations for the Feast of Our Lady of the Holy Rosary of Manaoag with a nine-day novena that began on September 26, 2025, at the Filipino Catholic Chaplaincy in Wienerfeld, 1010 Vienna. Daily novena prayers and masses are drawing Filipino devotees from Vienna and nearby regions. The novena will end on Sunday, October 5, coinciding with the main day of the feast. Organizers said the devotion continues to be a vital link for Pangasinenses abroad, noting that the image…

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October is the month of the Orionids

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While some people still mourn the long summer nights, stargazers rejoice in October’s longer nights, which give them more time to observe the starry sky. And it’s worth it. Thanks to the moon, the Orionid meteor shower is likely to provide some special wow moments this year. The Orionids are a meteor shower whose path crosses the Earth from October 2 to November 7. The Orionids are known for their brightness, and many of them are so-called fireballs, meaning they leave a trail behind them. This makes them easy to…

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Cold front approaching: snow and rain expected

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The mild autumn is coming to an end sooner than expected. The next cold front is due to arrive next week. It will bring not only rain but also snow. The weekend will be cloudless and mostly sunny once again, until the cold front moves in from the west and brings sleet to the mountains. Bright sunshine is expected in most parts of the country on Friday. Only in Vorarlberg and Tyrol will thick clouds roll in around noon, but there will be no rain. Temperatures will rise from minus…

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Austria: September one of the 20 warmest on record

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More precipitation—up four percent—and less sunshine—down six percent—yet this year’s September was one of the 20 warmest in recorded history, Geosphere Austria reported on Wednesday. Incidentally, there were significant regional differences. Especially around September 20 and 21, temperatures exceeded 30 degrees Celsius in some regions. The highest temperature was recorded by the Innsbruck University weather station on September 20, at 32.4 degrees Celsius. It was not until the end of the month that temperatures were roughly in line with the average for September in the recent past (climate period 1991-2020)…

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Coffee Day: We checked out some common myths about our favorite drink

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Coffee every day—that’s how we like it. But how healthy is it really? On Coffee Day, we take a look at the most interesting myths, the latest studies, and a few surprising facts. Spoiler alert: The truth is usually much more relaxed than you might think. Coffee: Myth or truth? 1. “Coffee dehydrates you” Not true. Yes, caffeine has a short-term diuretic effect, but the water in coffee easily compensates for this. So if you think you need to drink twice as much water after every cup, you can breathe…

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Oktoberfest Brings Austrian and Filipino Communities Together at Kaiserwiesen

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Vienna’s Kaiserwiesen at Praterstern turned into a sea of music, laughter, and clinking beer steins this weekend as Oktoberfest returned in full swing. Thousands of visitors gathered under the festive tents, dressed in colorful dirndls and lederhosen, ready to celebrate one of Austria’s most beloved traditions. What stood out this year was the strong presence of the Filipino community. Many Filipinos living in Vienna and across Austria join the celebrations, embracing the festival with enthusiasm. Sporting traditional Austrian attire—dirndls in bright colors and intricately detailed lederhosen—they dance to live folk…

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More and more people in Austria are ill, mainly due to the new XFG coronavirus variant

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Most people have probably already noticed, whether at work, at school, among friends, or even within their own families, that many are currently suffering from a runny nose, cough, sore throat, or even fever, and are laid up. Sick leave figures have increased. This is due to the classic cold viruses (rhinoviruses), which are still dominating the infection situation at present, but also to the coronavirus. In recent weeks, a new variant called XFG “Stratus” has taken over. It is a BA.2.86 descendant of the Omicron family, which is rapidly…

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You should always unplug these 3 devices at night – everyone has them at home

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Nighttime is probably the best time to actively save electricity. That’s when you’re least likely to notice that your electrical appliances are not in use. However, it’s also particularly important to be aware that there are energy guzzlers in your household for which this method is highly recommended. Energy guzzlers in the household: Pay attention to three devices Just because you’re asleep doesn’t mean your electrical appliances are too. On the contrary, standby mode, unused plugs, and the like ensure that energy continues to flow at night. You’re sure to…

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City of Vienna seeks apprentices again

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October marks the start of the application period, which runs until December 31, 2025. The apprenticeship management team will first collect all applications centrally before distributing them throughout the city. “The professions in the Vienna city administration are as diverse as our city itself – and apprenticeship training is an important cornerstone of this, because it is often the apprentices who work for the city the longest!” says City Councillor for Human Resources Jürgen Czernohorszky. Wide range and award-winning The city highlights the wide range of jobs available in its…

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