Philippines’ oldest distillery takes the spotlight at GOTA Coffee Experts, Vienna this April

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Established in 1852, Destileria Limtuaco is the oldest distillery in the Philippines. With over 170 years of tradition and craftsmanship, the distillery is known for producing some of the country’s most iconic and award-winning spirits and liqueurs. Destileria Limtuaco is featured at GOTA Coffee Experts in Vienna as part of the PH Coffee Month: Spirit of Philippine Coffee celebration this April. In this special collaboration, GOTA is serving exclusive coffee cocktails made with Philippine-grown and roasted specialty coffee, paired with two of Limtuaco’s standout products: Very Old Captain Dark Rum,…

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The Pope gave the blessing “Urbi et Orbi”

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In front of tens of thousands of people, Pope Francis gave the blessing “Urbi et Orbi” (“to the city and the world”) on Easter Sunday in St. Peter’s Square in Rome. The 88-year-old Francis appeared in a wheelchair on the loggia of St. Peter’s Basilica without nasal cannulas and blessed the pilgrims. “Happy Easter!” the Pope wished the faithful weakly. He waved to the pilgrims. The papal master of ceremonies, Diego Ravelli, then read the Pope’s Easter message, in which the Holy Father once again pleaded for peace in Ukraine…

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Warning for credit card holders: fake call can cost you a fortune

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There is currently an increasing number of fraudulent fake calls in the name of the credit card company Card Complete. Criminals are using spoofing to pretend that the calls are legitimate. Watchlist-Internet.at is currently issuing another warning about a brazen scam. Fraudsters pretend to be employees of the card company on the phone. These phishing attacks aim to steal sensitive data. The criminals use “spoofing” to simulate a trustworthy domestic number. This makes it look like the call comes directly from Card Complete. They try to trick you into revealing…

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Happy Easter from AustrianPress.com

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To all our valued readers and supporters, As Easter arrives, we want to thank each of you for being part of the AustrianPress.com community. Your trust, engagement, and continued support drive us to do what we do daily. Easter is a time of reflection, renewal, and hope — values that feel especially meaningful in today’s world. Whether you’re celebrating with family, enjoying a quiet weekend, or simply resting, we hope this season brings you peace and clarity. We remain committed to bringing you honest, independent reporting and stories that matter.…

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What happened at Easter?

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What does Easter mean?At Easter, the church celebrates Jesus Christ’s resurrection from the dead. It is the main festival of the Christian faith. According to the apostle Paul, the Christian faith would be invalid without Easter: “But if Christ has not been raised, then our preaching is empty, and your faith is empty too” (1 Cor 15:14). The word “Easter” probably comes from the Greek word “eos,” the Latin word “aurora,” or “Austro” (Old Germanic), which all mean “dawn.” The resurrection took place in the early morning of Easter Day. What…

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25 degrees at Easter – but then rain sweeps across the country

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Easter 2025: Sunshine and up to 25 degrees on Sunday, but a threat of rain and thunderstorms on Monday. Discover the changeable Easter weather in Austria. April does what it wants. This saying could also apply to the weather at Easter. In 2013, for example, a massive cold snap caused wintry conditions with snowfall down to low altitudes. In 2000, on the other hand, temperatures rose to a summery 29 degrees in Salzburg. Once again this year, sunshine will dominate on both days. Up to 25 degrees will be possible…

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Watch out! Fuel is cheapest on this day

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Fuel prices remain a constant annoyance for motorists. If you need to fill up your car around Easter, you should choose the day carefully. Because if you fill up (too) early, you will pay more than you have to. Once again this year, the ÖAMTC recommends planning your refueling well around the Easter holidays. Experience shows that Good Friday is the most expensive day of the entire Easter weekend. But even though this critical day is already behind us, caution is still advised. Analyses of the past five years show…

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What are the common Austrian traditions during Easter

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Austria celebrates Easter with a rich tapestry of traditions that blend Christian rituals, local customs, and festive family activities. Here are the most common Austrian Easter traditions: Key Austrian Easter Traditions Palm Sunday (Palmbuschen and Palmesel) On Palm Sunday, Austrians craft and decorate Palmbuschen—bundles of evergreen twigs (such as catkins, boxwood, or holly) often adorned with colorful ribbons and sometimes a painted egg in the center. These are blessed in church and then placed at home, believed to protect the household In some regions, particularly near Salzburg, the Palmesel procession reenacts Jesus’ entry…

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Importance of Black Saturday During Holy Week

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Black Saturday, also known as Holy Saturday, is the final day of Holy Week, observed by Christians worldwide as a day of profound significance. It falls between Good Friday, which commemorates the crucifixion and death of Jesus Christ, and Easter Sunday, which celebrates His resurrection. Key Significances Commemoration of Jesus Lying in the TombBlack Saturday marks the day when Jesus Christ’s body lay in the tomb after His crucifixion. This period is remembered as a time of mourning and silence, reflecting on the reality of His death and the grief…

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