Death costs life – and a lot of money, because funerals have also become more expensive

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If you plan your funeral during your lifetime, you take the burden off the shoulders of your children or other descendants. If someone in the family dies, you are left to your own devices. The cost of a funeral is not usually considered, as a recent representative survey has shown. Many may feel ashamed of skimping on the last funeral service for a loved one. In any case, not everyone has the same choice. In rural regions, people usually go to their local mortician, while in urban centres, there has…

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What do we celebrate on All Soul’s Day?

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On All Souls’ Day, celebrated on November 2, people honour and remember the souls of deceased loved ones. Rooted in Christian tradition, this day focuses on prayer, remembrance, and the hope for eternal peace for the departed. All Souls’ Day follows All Saints’ Day, which is dedicated to canonized saints, while All Souls’ Day expands to include all faithful souls who have left this world, regardless of sainthood. The day is marked by unique traditions across cultures, but a common theme is prayer. Many people visit cemeteries to lay flowers,…

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Weather cools down at the weekend

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Geosphere Austria is forecasting a cooling on Sunday after the end of a mild October. Light frost is to be expected in Lower Austria in particular. The cool temperatures will persist in the north and east. Last October was very mild.On Friday, after the fog and high fog patches in the north, the basin locations in the south, as well as in the Rhine Valley and some inner Alpine valleys, have cleared, an extremely sunny day will set in. The sun shines from the morning onwards. A few harmless, high…

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Lisa Pangan, a remarkable artist and dedicated healthcare professional based in Vienna

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In this interview, I had the pleasure of speaking with Lisa Pangan, a remarkable artist and dedicated healthcare professional based in Vienna. Lisa brings a unique blend of creativity and compassion to both her roles—as a contemporary painter and as the lead nurse at an IVF institute where she’s worked for over 15 years. Her artwork is distinctive for its use of gouache, a medium known for its rich opacity and versatility, as well as an intriguing experimental element: coffee. She uses these unconventional materials to bring texture and depth…

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Super typhoon rages in the Philippines and Taiwan

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Super typhoon “Kong-rey” has ravaged the northern Philippines with strong winds and heavy rain, forcing thousands of people to flee their homes. According to the Pagasa weather bureau, the storm was packing wind speeds of 195 kilometers per hour and gusts of up to 240 kilometers per hour. According to the civil protection authorities, up to five million people could be affected, including residents who are only just recovering from the effects of the severe tropical storm “Trami.”Schools remained closed, and flights were also canceled in the affected areas. Most…

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Christmas magic starts next week

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The pre-Christmas period in Vienna is traditionally the time of numerous Advent and Christmas markets. This year, the first Christmas market opens on November 7, and from November 16, all Christmas markets in Vienna will be open. Hardly any other city in Europe has more Christmas markets and market-like events than the city of 2 million inhabitants. Vienna’s Christmas markets have a total of 796 stalls, including 190 food stalls, with glittering Christmas tree decorations, small and large gift options of all kinds, Christmas decorations for a wide variety of…

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Customs and events: This is how hot Halloween gets in Austria

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Halloween polarizes opinion: For some, October 31 is a day that brings centuries-old customs to life; for others, it’s just another occasion for marketing and sales. Originally strongly influenced by Celtic traditions, Halloween has changed considerably over the centuries and is now a colorful spectacle in many countries. The origins: from Samhain to modern Halloween The origins of Halloween go back to the ancient Celts in Ireland and Scotland. The Celtic festival “Samhain,” celebrated on October 31, marked the end of the harvest season and the transition to the dark…

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Fraud call from Austria: +4367762016973 lures you into a cost trap

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Calls of this kind come from various countries. The phone number +4367762016973 is currently displayed when scammers try to help you while they pull off their scam supposedly. Find out here what it’s all about and how to block the number. The number +4367762016973 belongs to the Austrian T-Mobile mobile network. Similar calls have recently been made to the number 00447543195257 from England. And the callers always claim to want to help you free of charge. What do the callers behind the number +4367762016973 want? ・Only poorly German-speaking call center…

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Cold weather awaits Austria in the coming days

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Will the long weekend bring the onset of winter to Austria? At least, past forecasts suggest so. GeoSphere Austria explains what the weather change will ultimately look like. Autumn is currently pleasantly mild. The high fog usually disappears during the course of the day and makes way for the sun. According to past forecasts, the weather should have changed significantly from All Saints’ Day. “The Alpine region is likely to be flooded with cold air from the north-east. A drop in temperature of 15 degrees is to be expected on…

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