Song Weavers Philippines Bring Their Award-Winning Voices to Vienna in a Charity Concert Series

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Vienna, Austria — Music lovers in Vienna are in for an unforgettable experience this November. The Song Weavers Philippines, a multi-award-winning choir from Manila, will bring their world-class harmonies to the Austrian capital for three special charity concerts. Under the baton of Alfred Allan Samonte, artistic director of the world-renowned Philippine Madrigal Singers, the Song Weavers will perform a vibrant mix of classical choral works, beloved Filipino folk songs, and modern arrangements. Their performances are more than concerts—they are heartfelt celebrations of unity and culture. With their signature warmth and…

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E-card to become much more expensive—but not for everyone

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E-card fee to rise to €25 from November 2025. Not everyone will pay more: exceptions for those in need and pensioners explained. In November 2025, things will become more expensive again for many Austrians: the fee for the e-card will also rise sharply, from around €13.80 to a whopping €25. This corresponds to an increase of around 80 percent. According to the Chamber of Labor, the so-called service fee for 2026 will be collected on November 15—either directly from the employer or from the contribution-paying agency, such as the Public…

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Those who make illegal turns in Austria will have to pay in the future

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In the future, access roads to city centers in Austria will be monitored by cameras. The new amendment to the Road Traffic Regulations is set to come into force in May 2026. Heavy traffic is a problem in many cities, including in Austria. A new law is now intended to remedy this situation and restrict access to exceptionally protected areas such as city centers, school surroundings, and residential areas. The amendment to the Road Traffic Regulations (StVO) was presented by Transport Minister Peter Hanke in Vienna on October 16, 2025,…

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“Digital addiction”: What to do when social media becomes an addiction?

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We’ve all been there: out of boredom, we reach for our smartphones and get sucked into social media. What’s new on Facebook? What are our friends posting on Instagram? Another new TikTok trend? Before we know it, an hour or more has passed on our smartphones. Social media has become an integral part of our everyday lives: we like, read, share, and post! It accompanies us every step of the way in the form of smartphones, which we almost always carry with us and which give us quick access. But…

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Supermoon: Largest full moon of the year in the first week of November

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So-called supermoons occur several times a year. In such cases, the full moon phase coincides with the moon being at its closest point to Earth in its orbit. On Wednesday, November 5, 2025, it will happen again, and what makes it special this time is that the full moon will be at its closest point to Earth this year, making it the largest in 2025. The supermoon of supermoons, so to speak. The moon will reach its full state over Austria on Wednesday at 2:19 p.m. At 11:16 p.m., it…

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Researchers discover ultra-fast “Twilight” asteroid

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“Planet killer” asteroid discovered: Researchers find 2025 SC79, the second fastest “twilight” asteroid in the solar system—current research. It has the second-fastest orbit in our solar system and has been hidden from the world’s view in the glare of the sun. Nevertheless, astronomer Scott S. Sheppard of the Carnegie Science Center discovered the nearly record-breaking asteroid in September. 2025 SC79 is only the second known object with an orbit entirely within Venus. On its 128-day journey around the Sun, it even crosses the orbit of Mercury, the innermost planet. Sheppard…

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Global Save Life Foundation Hosted Spooky Halloween Party for a Cause in Vienna

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Vienna, Austria – October 31, 2025 — The Global Save Life Foundation (GSLF) marked Halloween with a thrilling twist this year, hosting its annual Spooky Halloween Costume Party at Salvatorianerplatz 1, 1100 Vienna. The event combined frightful fun with heartfelt purpose, bringing together community members for an evening of music, dancing, and generosity. Guests arrived in their creepiest, funniest, and most creative costumes, filling the venue with laughter and Halloween spirit. A highlight of the night was the Best Costume Award, where one lucky participant took home a fabulous prize…

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What is the significance of All Soul’s Day?

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All Souls’ Day, celebrated on November 2, is a solemn reminder that love and prayer reach beyond the grave. In the Catholic faith, it’s the day we remember and pray for all the faithful departed—those who have died and are being purified in purgatory before entering the fullness of heaven. It’s not a day of fear or sadness but of hope, mercy, and deep connection. The Church teaches that death does not end our relationships; it changes them. Our loved ones who have died are still part of the communion…

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Regional climate tickets are becoming more expensive: Where annual tickets cost more

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Not only is the Austria-wide climate ticket becoming significantly more expensive, but most regional climate tickets and annual tickets in the federal states will also soon cost more. The price increases are particularly high in Upper Austria and Vienna. At the Verkehrsverbund Ost-Region (VOR) in Salzburg, Styria, and Vorarlberg, fares are rising by single-digit percentages, while in Carinthia, there will be no increase at all. The price of the nationwide Klimaticket Austria was increased from €1,095 to €1,300 in September and will rise again to €1,400 at the turn of…

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