“Must not happen”: Austrian President warns on TV

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Austrian President Alexander Van der Bellen addressed the nation on National Day. He pleaded for cohesion and warned against the consequences of divisive politics. Federal President Alexander Van der Bellen gave his traditional National Day speech on Thursday evening. October 26, he said, was a day to celebrate all of Austria. Democracy, equality, human rights and peace are all reasons to celebrate. The latter gains importance in times like these: “We cannot be grateful enough for this peace. Because we live in a world in which this peace is anything…

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Looking forward to the weekend: It will be sunny and mild

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Those who have planned an outdoor excursion this weekend can rejoice! The weather will again be friendly, sunny and mild. Furthermore, it is possible for temperatures to reach 21 degrees at the beginning of November. But before the sunny weekend can start, it will rain again today, Friday, in the east and south of Austria under the influence of low pressure. Particularly in the south, even partly heavy showers are to be expected. Although Friday will also start cloudy in the west, the sun will be the first to appear…

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The best sources of vitamin D when the sun doesn’t shine much

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Feeling tired, run down and exhausted? Then, it may be because your body is deficient in vitamin D. Vitamin D is both a nutrient and a hormone. It is essential for the human organism. It contributes to the mineralization of bones and plays a vital role in producing certain messenger substances that regulate activity, mood and stress levels. It is not uncommon for an undersupply of vitamin D to be associated with increased susceptibility to infections, hair loss and the so-called “winter depression.” A deficiency can also have an impact…

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Philippine Embassy in Vienna promotes MSC-Certified Philippüine Yellowfin Tuna to the Austrian Market

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The Philippine Embassy in Vienna hosted a four-course gourmet Filipino dinner on 18 October 2023 in Das Mezzanin Restaurant in Vienna to promote MSC-certified Philippine yellowfin tuna in the Austrian market. Chef Margarita Fores prepared a special dinner menu, highlighting the freshness and quality of the Marine Stewardship Council-certified yellowfin tuna imported from the Philippines and featuring innovative Filipino haute cuisine. An additional serving of tuna sashimi was paired with sinuglaw marinade as dipping sauce from the fresh tuna served to guests within 48 hours of landing in the Philippines…

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Intercultural Achievement Award for the President of the Philippine Center for Islam Democracy

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Ms. Amina Rasul Bernardo, President of the Philippine Center for Islam Democracy, accepted the Intercultural Achievement Award in the media category from the Austrian Federal Ministry for European and International Affairs in Vienna on 10 October 2023 for the “She Talks Peace” podcast. “She Talks Peace” is a podcast series highlighting women peacebuilders worldwide’s role in bringing lasting peace and security to their communities. It is hosted by Ms. Rasul Bernardo, who served in the cabinet of President Fidel V. Ramos as National Youth Affairs Adviser and Chair of the…

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UN registers record number of 114 million refugees

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According to UN figures, the number of refugees worldwide has reached a new high of around 114 million people. “At the moment, the world is rightly looking at the humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza. But around the world, too many conflicts are spreading or escalating,” the head of the UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), Filippo Grandi, said Wednesday in Geneva.In the first half of the year, he said, the wars and conflicts in Ukraine, Sudan, Myanmar and the Democratic Republic of the Congo drove people to leave their homes. He…

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Austrian National Day today: program despite heightened terror alert level

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The ceremonial program for the national holiday today, October 26, will go ahead in full despite the heightened terror alert level. In addition to the Austrian Armed Forces performance show on Vienna’s Heldenplatz, the Chancellery and Parliament will once again open their doors to the public. Federal President Alexander Van der Bellen will also receive visitors at the Hofburg.As far as the heightened terror alert level is concerned, the security situation is being monitored and assessed hourly, as stated in advance. Should the situation require it, the corresponding security measures…

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After the pandemic, this infection is on the rise

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The latest annual report for 2022 shows that the number of invasive cases of bacterial pneumonia is only slightly lower than the record year of 2019. Therefore, maintaining vaccination protection according to Austria’s vaccination recommendation is essential, the Austrian Vaccine Association warned in a release Wednesday. The decline in invasive pneumococcal disease (IPE) has been temporary due to hygiene measures. With 562 reported IPE cases, we have almost returned to pre-pandemic levels. In 2018, 611 cases were registered, and in 2019, 615. The steadily increasing trend recorded since the national…

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Start of autumn vacations in Austria will be foggy and wet with windy national holiday

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Somewhat unsettled weather continues this week, with brief sunny spells alternating with rain showers. A brisk westerly flow will flutter the flag especially vigorously on National Day. Today, Wednesday – Temporary calming of the weather. In the south, the significant rain will soon be over; in Hermagor, more than 90 liters per square meter have fallen since yesterday. However, the weather will remain unstable; showers are possible at this time. In East Tyrol, Upper and Central Carinthia, the Salzburg Tauern area and Styria around the upper Murtal, it will even…

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