Austria welcomes Philippine nurses

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The shortage of skilled nursing staff in Austria is precarious. Local staff or workers from EU member states cannot cover this shortage in the medium and long term. This emerging shortage of skilled nursing staff throughout Austria paved the way for Filipino nurses to work in healthcare institutions in Austria. On October 4, 2023, the  PH Embassy in Vienna, led by Ambassador Evangeline Arroyo-Bernas, in cooperation with the Philippine Overseas Labor Office (POLO) in Milan, welcomed another batch of Filipino healthcare professionals to Austria. It was in October 2022 when…

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Are all-season tires sufficient to use in winter?

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It’s the same question every year: Should we change our tires? Anyone who relies on all-season tires does not have to deal with this issue. And demand for these practical all-rounders is growing. But how do they fare during the winter? Their numerous sipes can identify winter tires, which provide sufficient grip in snowy and icy conditions. They are made of softer rubber than summer tires to ensure driving stability and a short braking distance even in sub-zero temperatures. Summer tires do not have fine sipes, but several wide longitudinal…

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Ghosts and pumpkins: This is why we celebrate Halloween

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Soon, it will be that time again. Children go around the houses to collect sweets. But where does Halloween come from? Irish tradition gave rise to Halloween as we know it today. The Celtic festival “Samhain” is celebrated there, which means “end of summer.” At that time, it was believed that on this night, the gates to the underworld were open, and the spirits of the deceased returned to visit their relatives. Lights were used to show the way to the spirits. Later, the Irish changed their needs and began…

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WhatsApp: How to save important messages

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WhatsApp is one of the most downloaded apps in the world. This Meta software has developed into a practical, quick, accurate, and well-designed communication tool. The app is packed with more or less useful features, but many users are unaware of them. S Of course, it depends on who you talk to and how subjective it is, but WhatsApp conversations can go on forever. Who hasn’t found themselves in one of those group chats that endlessly hail memes, GIFs, and messages? In such cases, finding a specific message can be…

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Temporarily much cooler – then the southern wind arrives

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Temporarily, it will be significantly cooler in Austria, adapted to the season. However, the southern front will soon bring about a rise in temperatures again; on Sunday, Geosphere (formerly ZAMG) predicted the weather for the following week. Initially, some low residual clouds, fog and high fog will persist on Monday in the Northern Alps and the western Danube region’s mountainous region. Otherwise, the day will start sunny. In the west and south, however, high cloud fields soon cover the sky and cloud the sunshine significantly; it is sunniest in the…

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Philippine Embassy in Austria celebrates 30 years of Bilateral Relations with Slovenia

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On October 11, 2023, in Ljubljana, the Philippine Embassy in Vienna held a reception to mark the 30th anniversary of the beginning of diplomatic relations between the Philippines and Slovenia. The reception was attended by key officials from the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs (MFEA) led by Secretary-General Renata Cvelber Bek, the Ministry of Labour, Family, Social Affairs, and Equal Opportunities, business leaders, and representatives of the Filipino community in Slovenia. The MFEA Secretary-General Cvelbar Bek and the Philippine Ambassador to Slovenia, Evangelina Lourdes A. Bernas, acknowledged in their…

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Rice: health risks and more

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Rice helps with weight loss. It contains dietary fiber, a non-digestible component of carbohydrates that aids in regular bowel movements, may lower cholesterol, and can aid in weight loss.Rice is effective in reducing cancer. It contains antioxidants that help keep free radicals from damaging cells.Rice allergy is rare but may develop with symptoms similar to wheat and gluten allergies. Rice is an excellent source of carbohydrates for celiac individuals because it is gluten-free.Rice is rich in B-complex vitamins, an excellent option for vegan individuals, which have a positive effect on…

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“Call police immediately!” – Acid warning for the whole of Vienna

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Vienna police warn of a dangerous and reckless burglary scam. Unknown persons use acid on doors, which injures residents. For months, the Vienna Provincial Criminal Police Office has been investigating several burglaries throughout the city, in which the as-yet-unknown perpetrators use corrosive acid to access apartments. The most recent such burglaries occurred in Leopoldstadt, Brigittenau and Floridsdorf, according to the Vienna Provincial Police Directorate. Due to the high level of danger, police are issuing a warning to the entire population and are asking for special attention: “If you find any…

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Cold front changes weather situation in Austria completely

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Beginning with the weekend, the weather is on its erratic but warm side. But this will finally end on Sunday. At the beginning of the weekend, the weather situation changed a bit. The high “Tora” is initially still weather-determining, but it gradually loses its influence and retreats to the Mediterranean. On Saturday, the cold front of the low “Simon,” which has its center over northern Sweden, finally makes landfall, bringing a sharp drop in temperature across the Alpine region. The cold front finally moves through on Sunday, and “Verena” is…

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