Embassy Chancery, 21st Floor, ARES Tower, Donau-City-Strasse 11, 1220, Vienna, Austria Vienna, 8 February 2022 At the invitation of Chargé d’ Affaires a.i. Ivan Frank M. Olea, the Young European Network of Filipino Diaspora (YENFiD), attended a meeting of Filipino Community (FilCom) leaders organized by the Embassy of the Philippines in Vienna on 8 February 2022 at the Embassy Chancery, 21st Floor, ARES Tower, Donau-City-Strasse 11, 1220, Vienna. There was a lively discussion about proposed projects and activities which can be done collectively during the year. Among these were the…
Read MoreDay of love: Why do we celebrate Valentine’s Day?
February 14 is considered the Day of love and lovers not only in Austria. But why is it so? Read all about the meaning of Valentine’s Day, its history, and customs here. When is Valentine’s Day?Every year February 14 is Valentine’s Day. In Austria and many other countries worldwide, people give flowers and chocolates, express affection or even get married on this date. Malicious tongues claim that Valentine’s Day is an invention of florists and chocolate manufacturers, but the custom goes back hundreds of years. Origin of Valentine’s Day: Who…
Read MoreWeather from Monday with changing temperatures
The weather in the coming week will be unsettled and turbulent. Vienna weather in detailMonday will be sunny and warmerHigh air pressure will ensure widespread sunshine on Monday at the start of the new working week. The sun will even shine from a bright blue sky in most parts. The last remnants of fog, which will remain a bit tougher, especially north of the Danube, should largely dissipate by mid-morning at the latest. The first denser clouds will only move in from the west towards evening. The wind will come…
Read MoreMask requirement to be dropped at all schools
After the semester break, there will be some innovations at schools on Monday. Elementary school students do not need a mask at the seat. According to reports, the mask requirement will fall in a week for all students. The school starts again in the security phase, but with relaxations in the mask requirement in elementary school. For example, elementary school students can remove their masks at their seats, and the mask requirement is dropped entirely during gymnastics. And according to the rumor, further relaxations are already coming in a week.…
Read MoreSunday: 25,951 new infections in Austria
In the past 24 hours, 25,951 new Corona infections were reported in Austria. This means there have been 2,274,664 positive test results in Austria to date. Since yesterday, an additional 12 people have died in connection with the virus. Fourteen thousand three hundred seventy-two people across Austria have thus died due to the coronavirus, and 1,935,254 have recovered. Currently, 2,081 people are undergoing hospital treatment (+49 compared to the previous day). Of these, 200 are being cared for in intensive care units (+15 compared to the last day). The new…
Read MoreVienna launches Corona vaccination campaign at elementary schools starting Monday
Last December, a pilot project on vaccination at schools was launched at eight elementary school sites in Vienna, at which time 556 vaccinations were carried out on site. As of Monday, the voluntary vaccination offer will now be rolled out across the board: This means that children at a further 176 municipal elementary schools can be vaccinated directly at their school. According to the Austrian Press Agency, there are 3,027 pre-registrations for this. The action is to run – including the second vaccination- until the end of March. For the…
Read MoreLONG LIFE: 10 rules for a longer life
Everyone wants to live a healthy and long life. Growing old healthily is no art, claims American medical guru David Agus. If you’re going to stay healthy, you should eat mainly natural foods. Health does not have to be exhausting: a glass of wine, a smile, the right questions at the right time. Become a “self measurer.“Take stock of your health. Write down how you feel in general, how well you sleep, if you have any aches or pains. More specifically, every day for three months, note the time of…
Read More“Blue Zone” diet can help ward off corona
According to two U.S. medical researchers, the so-called “Blue Zone” diet is an effective way to prevent corona vaccine breakthroughs and prevent severe courses. This is indicated by recent studies, according to scientists. A poor diet and an unhealthy lifestyle significantly increase the likelihood of a severe Covid 19 course. In turn, choosing the right foods appears to have a substantial protective effect – even to the point of preventing Covid 19 infection when fully vaccinated. The two U.S. physicians Prof. Hana Kahleova and Prof. Neal Barnard have now published…
Read MoreStart of the semester with some relaxations
On Monday, 180,000 students will start the new semester. The safety phase with several CoV tests per week remains in place. There are relaxations: In elementary schools, masks no longer have to be worn during class. Elementary school students will only have to wear masks during recess and in the hallway in the new semester. The mask requirement for gym class will also be dropped, which applies to all types of schools and grades. However, students in fifth grade and above must continue to wear mouth-nose protection in class, and…
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