Taal volcano in the Philippines sends residents fleeing

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Two explosions occurred at the Taal volcano in the Philippines on Sunday morning. At least 3,300 residents of the towns of Agoncillo and Laurel near the fire mountain have since left their homes and flats, local authorities said. On Saturday, the volcano had already erupted with a three-kilometer-high cloud of fumes, gases, and ash. On Sunday, explosions in Taal’s main crater produced clouds of smoke 800 and 400 meters high, the state seismological institute Phivolcs said. For now, a level 3 warning remains in effect, said Phivolcs director Renato Solidum.…

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The coming week will be more relaxed and bring rain

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As the experts of the Central Institute for Meteorology and Geodynamics (ZAMG) predicted on Sunday, it will already become unsettled from Wednesday. Towards the weekend, it will be cold and rainy. Vienna weather in detail There will be some fog on Monday at first, but it will dissipate quickly. Then sunshine will predominate. A few harmless spring clouds will form over the mountains and hills in the afternoon. The wind will be light to moderate, mostly from southeast to west. In the morning, temperatures will range from minus four to…

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Van der Bellen: “Our solidarity, our compassion is stronger than any aggression, freedom will prevail.”

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A significant benefit concert for Ukraine occurred at Vienna’s Heldenplatz. Federal President Alexander Van der Bellen was also present. Austria’s largest solidarity rally for Ukraine took place on Sunday at Vienna’s Heldenplatz. “YesWeCare – Children on the Run” is the motto of the mega-event at Vienna’s Heldenplatz. Cult cabaret artists Maschek, singer Ina Regen, Wanda and Conchita Wurst were present. According to “Puls24,” over 100,000 people came to the concert. In addition to the concert performances, there was also a video message from Ukrainian President Volodimir Selenski directly from Kyiv…

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Family Fasting Day in Vienna held – with Filipino participation

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The Catholic Women’s Movement supports women in the Philippines with this year’s Lenten project. This year, the Catholic Women’s Movement again invited people to Family Fasting Day. Under the organization of  Women’s Club (Frauenrunde), of the parish Heart of Jesus, Töllergasse in 21st District, Vienna. This year, a big amount was collected for the Philippines’ Catholic Women’s Movement projects. With its motto, “Together for a future with each other for each other,” the Family Fasting Day had been celebrated in the parish with a Holy Mass. The Our Lady of…

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Corona figures delayed for Sunday: due to technical problems

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On Sunday, 27 March 2022, there was once again a delay in publishing the latest coronavirus new infection figures. The reason for this is a technical infirmity. There was still no data in the evening. The publication of the figures of the Ministry of Health and the Ministry of the Interior on the new corona infections in Austria was delayed on Sunday due to a technical break-down. No current corona infection figures for Austria are possible on SundayDue to technical problems, it was still impossible to publish adjusted figures on…

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How the war of aggression in Ukraine could end – the possible scenarios.

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Putin sent 250,000 soldiers, but his war of aggression is faltering violently. The most important thing would be to stop the fighting immediately. OE24.at published five possible scenarios that would stop the war in Ukraine. SCENARIO 1: Putin wins, a horror for all. Russian soldiers march into Kyiv. Ukraine President Selenskyj and Kyiv city leader Klitschko have to flee. Putin installs a puppet government. It would have to govern against the will of the Ukrainians – impossible. An underground war would be the result. But experts think a Putin victory…

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Today, 27 March 2022: 100,000 expected at benefit concert on Heldenplatz

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Starting in the early afternoon, the next big Ukraine benefit concert will be on Vienna’s Heldenplatz. The organizers expect up to 100,000 visitors. Admission is free, but donations will be collected for the victims of the war in Ukraine under the motto “YesWeCare.” The entire amount will be donated to SOS Children’s Villages and Neighbours in Need (Nachbar in Not). The main acts include Folkshilfe, Kurt Ostbahn, and Wanda, and as last time at Happel Stadium, there will also be a speech by Federal President Alexander Van der Bellen. The…

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Coronaviruses also multiply in the eye.

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One should watch the consequences of infection for the visual organs. It has long been known that coronaviruses cause infections of the respiratory tract. It has also long been known that other organs can be affected. There have been some reports of neurological impairments and visual disturbances during or after an infection. The virus could be detected in the retina in several studies on retinal biopsies of people who died of the corona. In addition, there are numerous indications that coronaviruses can enter the retina of the eye and cause…

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Expert: Infection acts as a booster in vaccinated people

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In the Omicron wave, significantly more people have been infected with the virus than in previous variants. Breakthrough infections with the Omicron variant significantly increase the immune protection of vaccinated people, according to German immunologist Carsten Watzl. According to the secretary-general of the German Society for Immunology, the current high number of infections and the accompanying immune protection may pay off in the autumn. Provided there is no new, dangerous variant, the biologist told the “Augsburger Allgemeine.“ Vaccination protection drops rapidly after the booster. Shortly after the booster, one has…

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