Everything will be more expensive in 2025

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Driving will be more expensive in 2025. As announced on Thursday, the new vignette will cost 103.80 euros—a whopping 7.7 percent increase. Those who prefer to travel by train will also have to pay significantly more. The price of the Austria-wide climate ticket will be increased by law from January 1st. The joint annual ticket for all public transport in the country will then cost EUR 1,179.30 instead of the previous EUR 1,095. The discounted Youth, Senior and Special tickets will be available for EUR 884.20 instead of the current…

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Celebrating 35 Years of Kapunungan sa mga Bisaya sa Austria: A Legacy of Community and Compassion

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Thirty-five years ago, in March 1989, a small gathering took place in front of a restaurant in Vienna, Austria, that would begin a transformative journey for the Filipino Visayan community abroad. Excited by the prospect of connecting with others from their homeland, a handful of Visayans joined together and envisioned a formal organization. “Bay, kadaghan god diay nga Bisaya sa Vienna. Unsa kaha no, magtukod ta og Kapunongan,” one of them suggested, noting the growing number of fellow Visayans in the city. With these words, the idea for the Kapunungan…

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Up to 19 degrees: Autumn will be mild again next week

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As the meteorologists from Geosphere Austria forecast on Sunday, we can expect calm and, above all, mild fall weather in the coming week. Although most days start with fog or high fog, this will usually clear quickly and allow the sun to shine. Daytime highs will be in the double digits throughout, with temperatures of up to 19 degrees possible. Monday will start with fog and high fog again over the lowlands valleys and basins. Away from the fog, it will be quite sunny. As the day progresses, however, the…

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Support Typhoon Kristine Victims: A Call for Help from Bikol Society Austria and Filipino Catholic Chaplaincy and Philippinische Gottesdienst Gemeinde (PCGG)

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The recent Typhoon Kristine has left a trail of devastation across the Philippines, particularly in Polangui, Albay, where families are displaced and facing severe hardship. In response, the Bikol Society Austria (BSA), in collaboration with the Filipino Catholic Chaplaincy (FCC) and the Philippine Gottesdienst-Gemeinde, is contacting our community here in Austria and beyond to gather urgent relief for those affected. Together, we can provide much-needed support to our kababayans during this challenging time. How Your Donation Can Make a Difference Your generosity, whether big or small, will have a meaningful…

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National Holiday in Austria on October 26 – Message of the Austrian President Van der Bellen

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In his TV address on National Day, Federal President Alexander Van der Bellen called on us to work together to find solutions to the many challenges we currently face. To do this, we must “let go of old recipes” and “dare to try something new,” he said in his speech on Saturday evening. He also recommended “new approaches” in terms of approach, style, and results for the future federal government. At the same time, he swore the population to painful reforms. “There is no painless way to solve the problems”…

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Action Tulong: Filipinos in Austria Unite to Aid Typhoon Victims in Nabua, Camarines Sur

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In a united call to action, the Global Save Life Foundation and the Council of Filipino Associations in Austria are launching Action Tulong to support typhoon victims in Nabua, Camarines Sur. This initiative aims to mobilize Filipinos residing in Austria to offer meaningful aid to their kababayans in the Bicol region, who have suffered devastating losses due to recent typhoons. The Action Tulong campaign underscores the Filipino spirit of bayanihan—the practice of communal unity and cooperation in times of need. The Global Save Life Foundation and the Council of Filipino…

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Austria celebrates the national holiday today

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In 1965, the government and parliament discussed what the national holiday should commemorate in the future. They finally decided on perpetual neutrality. This and the declaration of neutrality are commemorated in Austria today. The “National Holiday” has only existed since 1965. From 1955 to 1964, October 26 was called “Flag Day.” The State Treaty, which restored Austria’s sovereignty, was signed on May 15, 1955. This important day in Austria’s history has always been celebrated. Every year, visitors can look forward to a colorful program from the army, politics, and police.…

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Time changeover in Austria again on Sunday

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At night, from Saturday to Sunday, the time will change again in Austria. Specifically, the clocks will be set back by one hour. As a result, many people will probably wake up earlier than usual on Sunday. Darkness will also return much earlier in the evening. From Sunday until March 30, 2025, Austria will be back on standard time. This is because daylight saving time has only been in place since 1980, having previously been in place from 1916 to 1920 and from 1940 to 1948. One of the reasons…

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October was and remains far too warm

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The first stage of the 2024/25 school year is already over on Friday, and the week-long fall break is just around the corner. The school-free days bring calm weather with high fog and sunshine. Perfect conditions also prevail in the mountains. A reason to get out your boots and go hiking. The weather couldn’t be more typical for fall. In the lowlands, high fog often makes for dull hours, and the sun first has to prevail against the grey. But the mountains and hills, on the other hand, will collect…

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