Important warning about storing eggs in the fridge

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An everyday situation: you come home with a carton of eggs, put them in the fridge, and don’t give them a second thought. But you may have already made your first mistake. According to nutrition experts, many egg storage habits are dangerous, even if the eggs appear to be in perfect condition on the outside. If they are left unrefrigerated for too long or stored in the wrong place in the fridge, harmful bacteria, especially Salmonella, can develop. This is especially true if they are exposed to changing temperatures. According…

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Ateneo Chamber Singers to Perform Free Concert of Choral and Sacred Music in Vienna

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Vienna, Austria – The Ateneo Chamber Singers (ACS), a distinguished choral group from the Philippines, will grace the stage at Canisius Kirche on Monday, June 2, 2025, for an evening of choral and sacred music. Organized in collaboration with the Philippine-Austrian Cultural and Educational Society (PACES), the event promises an inspiring repertoire performed by a globally acclaimed ensemble. The concert will run from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM at Canisius Kirche, located at Lustkandlgasse 36, 1090 Vienna. Admission is free, but with limited slots available, attendees are encouraged to register…

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Majority of Austrians clueless about AI

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According to a survey, most respondents know little about artificial intelligence and are critical of the technology. A special survey by Statistics Austria shows that around 73 percent of people in Austria have little to no knowledge of artificial intelligence (AI). Only five percent of respondents said they knew a lot about AI, while a further 22 percent described their knowledge as “a lot.” Amazingly, five percent have never heard of AI. Only 43 percent rate AI as applicable for their job. Almost nine out of ten see no need…

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Eurovision Star JJ Aims for Victory: “Nothing Can Stop Us Anymore!”

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Basel, Switzerland – Austria’s Eurovision hopeful JJ has stormed into the grand final of the 69th Eurovision Song Contest with his powerful popera anthem “Wasted Love,” cementing his status as one of the top favorites to win. The 24-year-old countertenor, who boasts Filipino-Austrian heritage, delivered a show-stopping performance in Thursday’s second semi-final, securing one of ten coveted spots in Saturday’s ultimate showdown. From Semi-Final Triumph to Final AmbitionsStarting in sixth position—a lucky omen reminiscent of Austria’s 2014 winner Conchita Wurst—JJ captivated audiences and jurors alike with his soaring vocals and…

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Free Screening of Filipino Film K’na the Dreamweaver in Vienna Highlights Philippine Culture

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Vienna, Austria — In celebration of National Heritage Month, the Philippine Embassy in Vienna invites the public to a free special screening of the acclaimed Filipino film K’na the Dreamweaver. The event will occur on May 23, 2025, from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM at Village Cinema 7, in Wien Mitte at Landstraßer Hauptstraße 1B, 1030 Wien. Written and directed by Ida Anita Del Mundo, the film explores the indigenous culture of the T’boli people of South Cotabato, Mindanao. It tells the story of K’na, a young dreamweaver whose talent…

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Young Voice, Big Ideas—ENFiD-Austria Tackles AI from a Gen Z Perspective at the UN

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Vienna, Austria, 15 May 2025  – The monthly Welcoming Coffee of the United Nations Women’s Guild (UNWG), held on 14 May 2025 at the UN in Vienna, turned into a platform for youthful insight and digital empowerment, thanks to compelling presentations delivered by ENFiD-Austria under the banner of Education & Learning and Empowering Euro-Filipino Youth—two of the core E-pillars of the European Network of Filipino Diaspora (ENFiD). In a room filled with an international audience, the spotlight was on Sarah Jozelle Rojas, ENFiD-Austria Public Relations Officer and ENFiD Director, who…

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Just 7,000 steps reduce cancer risk

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Physical activity can protect against cancer if you take around 7,000 steps a day. This resulted from a recent study involving around 85,000 British test subjects with a mean age of 63. Alaina Shreves from the US National Cancer Institute and her co-authors from the UK and Portugal analyzed people’s data from the UK Biobank. The analysis was based on physical activity in daily life, not sporting activity. The subjects were 85,394 people aged around 63 years. They all wore a device to measure their physical activity for one week…

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E-Card now almost twice as expensive

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While we still had to pay 13.80 euros for the e-card last year, the fee will rise to 25 euros this year. The reason for this is the government’s cost-cutting measures. Some Austrians probably don’t even know they are paying a fee. We are talking about the annual fee for the e-Card. This is due every year in mid-November and is deducted from the following year’s salary. In most cases, the Christmas bonus is also paid out with it, so the slight deviation—last year, the fee amounted to 13.80 euros—is…

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False Austrian Health Insurance (ÖGK) mail lures with 450 euro repayment!

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ÖGK warns of phishing mail: Fraudsters promise a 450-euro refund. Many policyholders are unsettled—tips to protect against data theft on the website. A “Heute” reader had recently submitted documents to the Austrian Health Insurance Fund (ÖGK). She was waiting to hear back and expected a refund. When an email arrived shortly afterwards with the subject “Refund: 450.40 euros,” everything seemed logical to her: logo, transaction number, official tone of voice, and a button for payment—everything looked genuine. But the message was fake. The fake email seemed particularly credible because she…

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