The Genetic Origins of the Filipino People: Dr. Maximilian Larena Honored in Vienna

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By Hector Pascua Vienna, Austria — A captivating lecture on “The Genetic Origins of the Filipino People” shed new light on the deep and diverse ancestral roots of the Philippines. The event, hosted by the Austro-Philippine Society in collaboration with the Philippine Embassy in Austria, featured Dr. Maximilian Larena of Uppsala University, Sweden — a leading population geneticist known for his groundbreaking research on human history in the Asia-Pacific region. In recognition of his outstanding contributions to Philippine and Southeast Asian research, Dr. Larena was awarded the Ferdinand-Blumentritt Medal by…

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Travel with Ryanair: only digital boarding passes will be accepted

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For anyone who likes to travel with Ryanair, there is now a significant change: From now on, only digital boarding passes will be accepted. Flying on vacation can be pretty stressful: packing suitcases, organizing flights and hotels – there is a lot to consider. And from November 12, there will be a significant change for travel enthusiasts that could be a big adjustment for many. Ryanair: What’s new The big, announced Ryanair change came into effect on Wednesday. From now on, the low-cost airline will only accept digital boarding passes…

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“Probability increases” – “Spring” in November

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Unusually mild weather in Austria: In November, temperatures are rising to up to 21 degrees Celsius, with sunshine instead of frost and more hours of sun. While people in many places are still drinking mulled wine in their winter coats at the first Christmas markets, the next heat wave is on its way. Temperatures in the west will rise to 18 degrees Celsius, with up to 21 degrees possible on Thursday and Friday – especially in Vorarlberg, the Lower Inn Valley, Tennengau, the Alpine foothills, and Upper Styria. No sign…

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Paskong Pinoy in Wien 2025: A Filipino Christmas Pop-Up Market and Celebration of Filipino Creativity, Community, and Christmas Spirit

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Vienna, Austria — The Filipino Christmas season is coming early to Vienna! Organizers of the Paskong Pinoy are inviting everyone to join the Marikit Markt on Saturday, 29 November 2025, from 10:00 AM to 11:00 PM, at Hotel am Brillantengrund (Bandgasse 4, 1070 Vienna). This year’s celebration features:🌟 Mini Parol-Making Workshop — Craft your own traditional Filipino Christmas lantern.📚 Book Table — Browse and purchase inspiring works by Filipino authors, including: 🎟️ Free Entry!Donations are kindly appreciated to help fund the Parol Workshops and support future RAMBAK activities. Whether you’re…

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2025 will be the second or third hottest year

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According to the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), 2025 is expected to be the second or third hottest year since records began. In addition, the concentration of greenhouse gases in the Earth’s atmosphere has risen by an unprecedented 2.3 percent. “The alarming series of extraordinary temperatures has continued in 2025,” the WMO said Thursday when it presented the data ahead of the COP30 world climate conference in Belem, Brazil. According to the United Nations sub-organization, 2024 was the hottest year ever recorded. With the data expected for 2025, the WMO says…

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Naturalizations in Austria: Number continues to rise

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According to Statistics Austria, 17,649 people obtained Austrian citizenship in the first three quarters of 2025. This represents an increase of 11.5 percent compared to the same period last year (15,824). Of these, 10,885 people (61.7 percent) live in Austria, while 6,764 people (38.3 percent) reside abroad. Almost all of the naturalized citizens living abroad were Nazi victims and their descendants: 99.7 percent of this group do not live in Austria. With a share of 38.2 percent (6,745 persons), they once again formed the largest group of newly naturalized citizens.…

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Traffic jam alert for the weekend: construction work, events, and Vienna Christmas markets

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According to the ARBÖ information service, the coming weekend will be marked by several traffic-intensive events in both Vienna and Tyrol. Extensive construction work is planned on the Southeast Tangent (A23), which is likely to cause significant delays. At the same time, two concerts at the Wiener Stadthalle, which are expected to be sold out, and the opening of numerous Christmas markets will attract tens of thousands of visitors. In Innsbruck, the “SENaktiv” trade fair will cause heavy traffic on the access roads around the exhibition grounds. On the Southeast…

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A Symphony of Hope: A Night of Music, Culture, and Education in Vienna

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Vienna, Austria — November 2025 — The Philippine-Austrian Cultural and Educational Society (PACES) will hold a benefit concert featuring outstanding Philippine-Austrian musicians on Saturday, 15 November 2025, at 18:00H, at Kattus Sektkellerei, Billrothstrasse 51, 1190 Vienna. The event, which is now fully booked, will blend classical elegance with contemporary flair in a celebration of music’s power to unite cultures and inspire hope. Proceeds from the concert will go toward PACES’ scholarship programs supporting Filipino students pursuing STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) and TVET (Technical and Vocational Education and Training)…

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Cost of Living in Austria: How Much Money Do You Really Need to Live On?

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By Hector Pascua In Austria, as across much of Europe, the question of “how much is enough?” has become more pressing than ever. Prices are up, wages haven’t kept pace, and even the once-stable essentials — housing, groceries, and transport — are taking bigger bites out of household budgets. The Pressure of Everyday Expenses The cost of living in Austria has risen steadily over the past few years. While inflation has cooled compared to its 2022 peak, everyday life remains significantly more expensive than before the pandemic. According to Statistics…

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