“Frühlingskonzert” with Honey Vargas on May 10, 2025

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Honey Vargas, a talented Filipina singer specializing in Austrian folk music, will stage a concert at the Schutzhaus on Saturday, May 10, 2025, at the Schutzhaus am Ameisbach in the 14th district of Vienna. Known as a “Schlagersängerin” for her unique take on traditional Austrian folk music, Vargas will blend her vibrant heritage with the melodic charm of Austria’s cherished genre. Her soulful renditions of popular folk songs and charismatic stage presence left the audience in awe during her last concerts. –

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This is how the papal election will take place from Wednesday

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From May 7 to 19, 133 cardinals will elect a new pope in the Vatican. Here you can find all the information about the election process and the favorites. Following the death and funeral of Pope Francis, who died on Easter Monday at the age of 88 and was buried in Rome the following Saturday, all eyes in the Vatican are now on the future. The conclave, which is scheduled to run until May 19, begins on Wednesday, May 7. If no pope has been found by then, there will…

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Art Aqua Exhibition of Pinoy Painter Mar Balcos Opens in Vienna

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On May 5, 2025, the vibrant city of Vienna played host to a captivating new exhibition by Filipino painter Mar Balcos, titled “Art Aqua.” Held at the Gallery Vienna at Mahlergasse 11, 1010 Vienna, this exhibition delves deep into the intricate relationship between water and well-being. Balcos draws from various documents and programs from UNESCO, the UN Sustainable Development Goals, and the World Health Organization, integrating their insights into his extraordinary artistic narrative. The Essence of Water and Well-being 1. Exploring the Connection One of the core themes of the…

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Cardinals deliberate in two sessions: Will an important decision be made today?

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Preparations for the conclave to elect a successor to Pope Francis, which begins on Wednesday, are in full swing.Cardinals deliberate in two sessions: Will an important decision be made today?Two general congregations of cardinals are planned for today, Monday, to prepare for the conclave – one in the morning and one in the afternoon. Until now, the cardinals have only met once a day. Two meetings are planned for Monday, which insiders see as a signal that the purple bearers consider further talks on the profile of Pope Francis’ successor…

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Why vinegar is still the best cleaner

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One has stood the test of time and is more effective than many modern, expensive cleaning agents: vinegar, used as an all-rounder in the household. The newspaper Freundin reports this. Vinegar essence: the underestimated miracle cure What makes vinegar so special? The answer lies in its versatility and naturalness. In the 90s, households swore by vinegar essence to remove limescale, dissolve grease, and even kill mold. Whether kitchen worktops, bathroom tiles, or windows, a dash of vinegar mixed with water was enough to ensure sparkling cleanliness. This household remedy was…

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UNCAV, ENFiD-Austria & Llubja Wielitsch Society Commemorate World Press Freedom Day at the United Nations

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Vienna, Austria | 5 May 2025 — In a powerful observance of World Press Freedom Day 2025, the United Nations Correspondents Association Vienna (UNCAV), the European Network of Filipino Diaspora–Austria (ENFiD-Austria), and the Llubja Wielitsch Society gathered journalists, diplomats, youth advocates, and members of civil society at the United Nations Office in Vienna. This year’s event was held under the thought-provoking theme:“Reporting in the Brave New World: The Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Press Freedom and the Media.” The commemoration began with a minute of silence observed in memoriam: Journalists…

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Spring takes a short break: cool and wet weather this week

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Not only is the start of the new week rainy, but Geosphere Austria’s entire forecast until Friday is also rainy. Clouds, cool temperatures, and recurring precipitation will dominate the weather in Austria in the coming days. A rainy start to the week in AustriaUnder the influence of disturbances, it will be widely overcast on Monday. The sun will only appear briefly, if at all, and regionally in the south. The most precipitation will fall in the country’s south, with the least generally falling in the east and northeast. In the…

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Cardinals must hand in cell phones before conclave

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The conclave begins in Rome on Wednesday. With the exception of two cardinals, all those eligible to vote have already arrived to prepare for the papal election. They will be accommodated in single rooms and must hand in all electronic devices, such as cell phones. The windows in the room are sealed, and the shutters are closed. There is no internet or telephone reception, said Cardinal Rainer Maria Woelki from Cologne, who is taking part in a papal election for the second time. “We are then really cut off from…

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Austria: 3.7 percent of the population in private households lives in so-called “absolute poverty.”

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According to the latest data from Statistics Austria, 3.7 percent of the population in private households lives in so-called “absolute poverty.” According to the EU definition, a further 1.529 million people – around 16.9 percent – are at risk of poverty or exclusion. Particularly affected: People with a low level of education. “Every tenth person with at most a compulsory school leaving certificate does not reach the EU minimum standard of living,” according to the Statistics Austria report. Anyone who cannot afford at least seven of the 13 defined everyday…

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