A violent storm raged in Vienna’s Urban Lakeside on Sunday – hail and heavy rain included

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On Sunday evening, a severe thunderstorm swept across the capital. On Sunday, a severe thunderstorm swept over the federal capital. Within a few minutes, the sky darkened and the wind roared. What followed in parts of Vienna was reminiscent of apocalyptic scenes. A heavy hailstorm swept across the city on the Danube. The Vienna professional fire department reported that the MA 68 emergency services were in continuous operation on Sunday evening. During the storm peak, i.e. between 6 and 7 p.m., the control center received emergency calls almost every minute.…

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Shower in the morning or in the evening: Which is really better?

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For some, a morning shower is an essential ritual that gets the body and mind going. For others, warm water in the evening is the perfect end to a long day – relaxing, cleansing and sleep-inducing. But who is right? Microbiologist Primrose Freestone from the University of Leicester has looked into this everyday question, and her findings finally provide some answers.Pro evening showerShower in the morning or the evening: Which is better?A lot accumulates on our skin and hair during the day: Sweat, sebum, dust, pollen, and much of it…

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Is cash threatened with extinction?

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Central banks and experts estimate that cash worth hundreds of billions of euros is being hoarded rather than spent. “Cash paradox”In March, according to figures from the European Central Bank, a total of €1.564 trillion in cash was in circulation in the eurozone. That was almost €30 billion more than in spring 2022 and even €300 billion more than at the start of the coronavirus pandemic five years earlier. Although the growth rate has slowed significantly since 2022, the amount of cash in circulation continues to increase rather than decrease.…

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Drinking sugar is unhealthier than eating it

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Drinking sugar significantly increases the risk of developing type 2 diabetes. However, this correlation was not found for whole fruit, which is said to reduce the risk. Alarming resultsResearchers wanted to know what the risk of developing type 2 diabetes was based on dietary sugar or two sugary drink sources. The results? Alarming. Each additional serving of fruit juice (240 ml) increased the risk of diabetes by 5 percent. For sugary drinks such as soda or energy drinks, the risk is even higher, up to 25% per serving. “Healthy” fruit…

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Why Popcorn Is a Must-Have When Watching Movies in Cinemas

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Why Popcorn Is a Must-Have When Watching Movies in Cinemas Recently, I watched Mission: Impossible—The Final Reckoning. While waiting for the film to begin, I noticed something curious—almost every moviegoer had a small to large pack of popcorn in hand. I’ve watched plenty of movies before, but I never really thought about buying popcorn myself. That moment got me thinking: why is popcorn such a big part of the movie experience? Curious, I decided to dig a little deeper, and what I found explains a lot. Popcorn’s place in cinema…

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Feast of Santacruzan staged in Vienna

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Vienna, Austria. 31. May 2025 – The Feast of Santacruzan, a cherished Filipino tradition, was celebrated in Vienna, Austria, by the Fr. Daberto Memorial Foundation (EDABEM), a group rooted in Antique, Philippines. Held in the 10th District of Vienna, the event featured a short but meaningful procession to the hall of the Salvatorian Parish, bringing a touch of Filipino heritage to the heart of Europe. Santacruzan commemorates the legendary finding of the Holy Cross by Queen Helena (Reyna Elena), mother of Roman Emperor Constantine. Introduced to the Philippines during Spanish…

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More than 30 degrees: sunny and hot weather at the weekend

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After a cool May, June is off to a very summery start. The sun should be shining brightly in most of Austria this coming weekend. The weather experts at Geosphere Austria are forecasting temperatures of up to 32 degrees on Sunday. An early summer start to June. On Friday, sunshine will dominate in the west and south of Austria during the day, and it will remain mostly dry. In Vorarlberg and Tyrol, it will also be mostly cloudless. Further north and east, there will still be some clouds and light…

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Austria Job Fair Links Thousands of Filipinos to Overseas Employment

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MANILA, Philippines — The Austria Job Fair, held on May 27, 2025, at Robinsons Galleria, brought thousands of Filipino job seekers face-to-face with over 800 job openings in Austria, spanning multiple high-demand sectors. The event was a joint effort by the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW), the Austrian Embassy in Manila, ADVANTAGE AUSTRIA Philippines, the Austrian Federal Economic Chamber (WKO), and the Austrian Business Agency (ABA). Licensed recruitment agencies offered positions in various fields, including construction, architecture, manufacturing, healthcare, household services, hospitality, and culinary arts. DMW Secretary Hans Leo J.…

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Vienna pride kicks off today

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It all kicks off on 31 May: Vienna Pride 2025 brings two weeks of color, diversity, and clear messages to the federal capital. From parties to politics – all of Vienna will be under the sign of the rainbow. More than 300,000 people are expected to attend the legendary rainbow parade on June 14, which will be taking place on Vienna’s Ringstrasse for the 29th time this year – as always, “the other way around”, i.e., against the direction of travel. The parade begins at noon at Rathausplatz. The parade…

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