“Digital addiction”: What to do when social media becomes an addiction?

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We’ve all been there: out of boredom, we reach for our smartphones and get sucked into social media. What’s new on Facebook? What are our friends posting on Instagram? Another new TikTok trend? Before we know it, an hour or more has passed on our smartphones. Social media has become an integral part of our everyday lives: we like, read, share, and post! It accompanies us every step of the way in the form of smartphones, which we almost always carry with us and which give us quick access. But…

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Supermoon: Largest full moon of the year in the first week of November

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So-called supermoons occur several times a year. In such cases, the full moon phase coincides with the moon being at its closest point to Earth in its orbit. On Wednesday, November 5, 2025, it will happen again, and what makes it special this time is that the full moon will be at its closest point to Earth this year, making it the largest in 2025. The supermoon of supermoons, so to speak. The moon will reach its full state over Austria on Wednesday at 2:19 p.m. At 11:16 p.m., it…

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Researchers discover ultra-fast “Twilight” asteroid

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“Planet killer” asteroid discovered: Researchers find 2025 SC79, the second fastest “twilight” asteroid in the solar system—current research. It has the second-fastest orbit in our solar system and has been hidden from the world’s view in the glare of the sun. Nevertheless, astronomer Scott S. Sheppard of the Carnegie Science Center discovered the nearly record-breaking asteroid in September. 2025 SC79 is only the second known object with an orbit entirely within Venus. On its 128-day journey around the Sun, it even crosses the orbit of Mercury, the innermost planet. Sheppard…

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Global Save Life Foundation Hosted Spooky Halloween Party for a Cause in Vienna

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Vienna, Austria – October 31, 2025 — The Global Save Life Foundation (GSLF) marked Halloween with a thrilling twist this year, hosting its annual Spooky Halloween Costume Party at Salvatorianerplatz 1, 1100 Vienna. The event combined frightful fun with heartfelt purpose, bringing together community members for an evening of music, dancing, and generosity. Guests arrived in their creepiest, funniest, and most creative costumes, filling the venue with laughter and Halloween spirit. A highlight of the night was the Best Costume Award, where one lucky participant took home a fabulous prize…

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What is the significance of All Soul’s Day?

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All Souls’ Day, celebrated on November 2, is a solemn reminder that love and prayer reach beyond the grave. In the Catholic faith, it’s the day we remember and pray for all the faithful departed—those who have died and are being purified in purgatory before entering the fullness of heaven. It’s not a day of fear or sadness but of hope, mercy, and deep connection. The Church teaches that death does not end our relationships; it changes them. Our loved ones who have died are still part of the communion…

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Regional climate tickets are becoming more expensive: Where annual tickets cost more

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Not only is the Austria-wide climate ticket becoming significantly more expensive, but most regional climate tickets and annual tickets in the federal states will also soon cost more. The price increases are particularly high in Upper Austria and Vienna. At the Verkehrsverbund Ost-Region (VOR) in Salzburg, Styria, and Vorarlberg, fares are rising by single-digit percentages, while in Carinthia, there will be no increase at all. The price of the nationwide Klimaticket Austria was increased from €1,095 to €1,300 in September and will rise again to €1,400 at the turn of…

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Major change for ALL drivers in Austria

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Situational winter equipment requirements will apply again in Austria starting November 1. Anyone still driving with summer tires risks penalties and more. Winter is just around the corner—and with it the situational winter tire requirement: From November 1, cars may only be driven in snow, slush, or ice with suitable tires. Snow chains are only permitted on snow-covered roads. “Even if you are still allowed to drive with summer tires in mild weather, it is advisable to make an appointment for a tire change early on,” recommends ÖAMTC technician Steffan…

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Thoughts on All Saints’ Day

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All Saints’ Day, celebrated on November 1st, is one of the most beautiful solemnities in the Catholic Church. It is a day dedicated to honoring all the saints—known and unknown—who now share in the fullness of God’s glory in heaven. This feast reminds us that sainthood is not reserved for a select few but is the universal call of every Christian. The saints were ordinary people who lived extraordinary lives of faith, courage, and love, and their example inspires us to follow Christ more closely in our own lives. From…

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Inflation remains at four percent in October

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According to preliminary estimates, inflation in Austria remained unchanged at four percent in October. The service sector remains the strongest price driver. Inflation in the eurozone fell to 2.1 percent. At 1.3 percent, inflation for industrial goods was slightly less pronounced than in September, when it stood at 1.4 percent. Food, tobacco, and alcohol, on the other hand, rose by 3.9 percent, following a 3.8 percent increase in September. The strongest price driver continues to be the service sector, where prices rose by 4.6 percent, following a 4.7 percent increase…

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