Oktoberfest Brings Austrian and Filipino Communities Together at Kaiserwiesen

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Vienna’s Kaiserwiesen at Praterstern turned into a sea of music, laughter, and clinking beer steins this weekend as Oktoberfest returned in full swing. Thousands of visitors gathered under the festive tents, dressed in colorful dirndls and lederhosen, ready to celebrate one of Austria’s most beloved traditions. What stood out this year was the strong presence of the Filipino community. Many Filipinos living in Vienna and across Austria join the celebrations, embracing the festival with enthusiasm. Sporting traditional Austrian attire—dirndls in bright colors and intricately detailed lederhosen—they dance to live folk…

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More and more people in Austria are ill, mainly due to the new XFG coronavirus variant

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Most people have probably already noticed, whether at work, at school, among friends, or even within their own families, that many are currently suffering from a runny nose, cough, sore throat, or even fever, and are laid up. Sick leave figures have increased. This is due to the classic cold viruses (rhinoviruses), which are still dominating the infection situation at present, but also to the coronavirus. In recent weeks, a new variant called XFG “Stratus” has taken over. It is a BA.2.86 descendant of the Omicron family, which is rapidly…

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You should always unplug these 3 devices at night – everyone has them at home

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Nighttime is probably the best time to actively save electricity. That’s when you’re least likely to notice that your electrical appliances are not in use. However, it’s also particularly important to be aware that there are energy guzzlers in your household for which this method is highly recommended. Energy guzzlers in the household: Pay attention to three devices Just because you’re asleep doesn’t mean your electrical appliances are too. On the contrary, standby mode, unused plugs, and the like ensure that energy continues to flow at night. You’re sure to…

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City of Vienna seeks apprentices again

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October marks the start of the application period, which runs until December 31, 2025. The apprenticeship management team will first collect all applications centrally before distributing them throughout the city. “The professions in the Vienna city administration are as diverse as our city itself – and apprenticeship training is an important cornerstone of this, because it is often the apprentices who work for the city the longest!” says City Councillor for Human Resources Jürgen Czernohorszky. Wide range and award-winning The city highlights the wide range of jobs available in its…

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Pangasinenses in Austria Begin Preparations for Feast of Our Lady of the Holy Rosary of Manaoag

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Vienna, Austria — September 30, 2025 – The Association of Pangasinenses in Austria has begun preparations for the Feast of Our Lady of the Holy Rosary of Manaoag with a nine-day novena that started on September 26, 2025. The novena prayers and masses are being held daily at the Filipino Catholic Chaplaincy in Wienerfeld, 1010 Vienna, drawing a steady stream of devotees. The novena will conclude on Sunday, October 5, 2025, which marks the main day of the feast. Organizers say the devotion has already attracted Filipinos not only from…

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New SMS scam threatens more and more cell phone users

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“Wrong number” SMS messages are a growing scam trend. Here’s how to recognize the scam and protect yourself from significant financial losses. A short message, seemingly sent at random, appears completely harmless at first glance. But it is precisely this opening line – “Hey, are you Sarah?” or similarly banal questions – that is the start of a scam that is currently on the rise worldwide. These so-called “wrong number” text messages are not random occurrences, but part of a systematic method used by criminals to steal personal data, money,…

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Weather forecast: The first sub-zero temperatures are coming our way in the morning hours

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Do you feel the same way? It feels like just yesterday we were putting our bare feet in the grass, sand, or water—and now that summer is over, thick socks are the order of the day. At least in the morning hours, which will really give us the cold shoulder in the coming week: By Friday, we could even see the first sub-zero temperatures in northern Styria, and even in Graz, the highest temperatures will be around 2 or 3 degrees Celsius when we get up in the morning. At…

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Which Countries Have the Highest Income Taxes — And Why

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In 2025, several countries stand out for having the highest top marginal personal income tax rates, particularly in Europe. These are rates that apply only to the highest income brackets, not what everyone pays. Still, they offer a glimpse into how different nations structure tax burdens and social welfare systems. Top Countries by Highest Personal Income Tax Rates Some of the highest marginal income tax rates around the world are: Country Top Marginal Rate* Denmark 55.9% France 55.4% Austria 55% Finland 55 % Spain 54% (national + regional taxes) Belgium…

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Overview: These changes are coming to Austrians in October

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Real-time transfers, the end of Windows 10 updates, and much more: In October 2025, Austrian citizens can expect a number of changes. You can find an overview here. In October 2025, several important changes will come into effect in Austria that will affect the everyday lives of citizens. These range from innovations in payment transactions to the end of support for Windows 10 and the switch to winter time. There is also a new feature at Finanz Online. You can find the details here. New rules for bank transfers: What…

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