Celebrating Philippine Food Month at Europe’s Best Coffee Shop

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The Philippine Food Month is a vibrant celebration rooted in culture, flavors, and heritage. This year, the festivities take on a unique twist as the Philippine Embassy in Vienna proudly launched this culinary celebration on 4 April 2025 at GOTA Coffee Experts—recognized as Europe’s best coffee shop and the third-best in the world. This momentous occasion not only highlights the rich gastronomic heritage of the Philippines but also facilitates cultural exchange, an essential element within the coffee community. A Warm Welcome from the Ambassador Ambassador Evangelina Arroyo-Bernas warmly received an…

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Tara Let’s! Filipino Art Exhibition Opens at the Philippine Embassy in Vienna

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Vienna, Austria— The Philippine Embassy in Vienna has opened its doors to celebrate contemporary Filipino artistry with the exhibition Tara Let’s!, a visual arts showcase by Filipino artists. Hosted by the Sige! Artists Group and Bastedor Art Project, the exhibition runs from 31 March to 8 April 2025, highlighting the diverse and vibrant artistic expressions from the Philippines across Europe. During the vernissage, Philippine Ambassador to Austria Evangelina Lourdes Arroyo-Bernas expressed her strong support for Filipino artists, emphasizing the embassy’s commitment to promoting Philippine art beyond Vienna. “The Philippine Embassy…

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Celebrate Philippine Coffee Month with Europe’s Top-Ranked Café

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Kick off Philippine Coffee Month with a special Coffee in Good Spirits night, hosted by GOTA Coffee Experts—recently named the #1 coffee shop in Europe by the World’s 100 Best Coffee Shops. Mariahilfer Str. 192, 1150 Vienna 4 April 2025, 6 PM – 9 PM Enjoy handcrafted coffee cocktails made with Philippine specialty coffee from Wide Awake Specialty Coffee and Kape de Filipina, blended with local spirits from Destileria Limtuaco. Come raise a glass to great coffee and Filipino flavors. Visit the link https://forms.gle/WRaodhtzvNwh3rnq5 or scan the QR code to register and…

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Online earlier and earlier: Smartphone boom among children in Austria

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Children in Austria are getting their own smartphones earlier and earlier, on average at the age of nine. Parents worry about safety, bullying, and excessive use. Children in Austria are getting their own smartphones earlier and earlier: on average, they get their first cell phone at the age of nine, according to the mobile phone provider “Drei.” Günter Lischka, CEO of the company, announced this at a press conference in Vienna on Friday. It is based on a survey commissioned by “Drei” and conducted by the Marketmind Institute among more…

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Sky High Bites: What You Should Know About Eating on Board

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Lena was halfway through her first long-haul flight when she ate her in-flight meal. Something was off. The pasta tasted bland, the bread felt dry, and the soda fizzed aggressively on her tongue. It wasn’t her imagination—airplane food really is different. “Your taste buds go numb at 35,000 feet,” the flight attendant smiled, placing a cup of tomato juice on the tray table beside her. “That’s why airlines season meals differently.” Lena raised an eyebrow. “Really?” The flight attendant nodded. “Yep! The air pressure and dryness in the cabin dull…

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Tara Let’s! Filipino Art Exhibition Opens at the Philippine Embassy in Vienna

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March 31, 2025 – Vienna, Austria – The Philippine Embassy in Vienna has become a vibrant hub of contemporary Filipino artistry, opening its doors to an exciting exhibition titled “Tara Let’s!” This innovative visual arts showcase features the works of talented Filipino artists and operates under the auspices of the Sige! Artists Group, the Art Cultural Exchange Society, and the Bastedor Art Project. From 31 March to 8 April 2025, the exhibition aims to highlight the diverse artistic expressions emanating from the Philippines, fostering appreciation and recognition across Europe. Celebrating…

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

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Showering divides opinion: some swear by getting out of bed and straight into the shower to start the day refreshed and clean (and to wake up). Others swear by taking a shower before bed to wash away the dirt and ballast of the day. According to Dr. Giuseppe Aragona, general practitioner and medical advisor at Prescription Doctor, the question of whether to shower in the morning or evening is mainly a matter of personal preference and lifestyle: “A morning shower is more popular with most people because it awakens the…

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When are summer tires compulsory in Austria?

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When the first rays of spring sunshine melt the snow and the temperatures become more pleasant again, many drivers start thinking about changing from winter to summer tires. However, contrary to the widespread assumption that there is a legal obligation to change tires, in many countries, including Austria, there is no explicit summer tire obligation. Which tires are considered summer tires?Summer tires are specially designed to provide the best performance in warm temperatures and on dry or wet asphalt. They are characterized by a special rubber compound that ensures stability…

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Extreme risk of epidemics – Austria tightens measures

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Foot-and-mouth disease threatens Austria: there is a current travel warning for Hungary and Slovakia! Strict import bans are being implemented to prevent an outbreak. Easter is just around the corner—but this time, it means: don’t bring any sausage from abroad! Foot-and-mouth disease is back and, according to experts, is closer to Austria’s doorstep than it has been for 40 years. Particularly affected are Hungary and Slovakia, popular destinations for trips home over the holidays. “There is a ban on imports from Slovakia and Hungary,” clarified Simone Schmiedtbauer (ÖVP), Member of…

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