United Nations Women’s Guild Elects New Board for 2026

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Vienna, 12 November 2025 – The United Nations Women’s Guild (UNWG) held its Annual General Meeting today at the United Nations in Vienna, during which members elected the new Board for 2026. Among those re-elected was Filipina leader Maria Zelda (Marizel) Rojas, who will serve a second term as First Vice President of the UNWG. Rojas is a well-known figure in Vienna’s international and Filipino communities. She currently serves as Chairperson of the European Network of Filipino Diaspora (ENFiD), Board Member of the United Nations Correspondents Association Vienna (UNCAV), and…

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Price of E-card fee almost doubled

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Starting November 15, the service fee for the e-card will be collected. This fee is increasing significantly this year. Instead of €13.80, €25 will be charged for the first time. The adjustment is part of the austerity measures at the Ministry of Health, which must make significant savings by 2026. Cuts will be made in administration, subsidies, and communication measures, among other areas.The service fee is due in mid-November each year for the following year. The fee is collected by employers or by the agencies that pay unemployment benefits or…

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Song Weavers Philippines Wrap Up Successful Concert Series in Vienna

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The Song Weavers Philippines concluded their successful concert run in Vienna on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, capping off a busy and well-received cultural tour in the Austrian capital. The group spent several days performing across the city, drawing crowds of Filipinos and international friends who came to watch and support their music. The group, known for its vocal harmony work and dedication to promoting Filipino choral music abroad, is composed of community-based singers who blend traditional, liturgical, and contemporary Filipino pieces in their performances. Their mission is to showcase Filipino…

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Weather in Austria: Autumn shows its full spectrum

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The countdown to the weekend is on. But what kind of weather can we expect over the next few days? Autumn will show its full spectrum over the coming days. After a sunny Friday, experts at Geosphere Austria forecast increasing clouds and rain over the weekend, with a wet disturbance zone dominating on Monday before Tuesday brings friendlier but significantly colder weather. On Friday, the weather will be sunny and dry under the influence of high pressure. Thin veil clouds decorating the sky locally will not have any significant impact.…

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New long-term effect of COVID-19 discovered: Study reveals what many people don’t even notice

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Do you remember the early days of the pandemic, when “I can’t taste anything anymore!” suddenly became a typical phrase after a positive test? Loss of smell and taste was considered one of the most evident signs of a COVID-19 infection. For most people, these senses returned after a while, or at least they thought they did. But now an extensive US study shows that many people still have a reduced sense of smell without even realizing it. As part of the RECOVER-Adult research project, 3,525 adults were examined over…

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If your toilet is in your bathroom, this hygiene rule applies to you

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We rarely think about it, but this daily gesture can have a significant impact on our health. If your toilet is in the same room as your shower/bathtub, sink, and personal care products, a recent study recommends rethinking one habit: flushing the toilet without closing the lid. An invisible but very real phenomenon Researchers at the University of Colorado analyzed the so-called “toilet plume,” a microscopic cloud of particles that escapes from a toilet when it is flushed with the lid open. This phenomenon, which is entirely invisible to the…

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The Genetic Origins of the Filipino People: Dr. Maximilian Larena Honored in Vienna

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By Hector Pascua Vienna, Austria — A captivating lecture on “The Genetic Origins of the Filipino People” shed new light on the deep and diverse ancestral roots of the Philippines. The event, hosted by the Austro-Philippine Society in collaboration with the Philippine Embassy in Austria, featured Dr. Maximilian Larena of Uppsala University, Sweden — a leading population geneticist known for his groundbreaking research on human history in the Asia-Pacific region. In recognition of his outstanding contributions to Philippine and Southeast Asian research, Dr. Larena was awarded the Ferdinand-Blumentritt Medal by…

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Travel with Ryanair: only digital boarding passes will be accepted

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For anyone who likes to travel with Ryanair, there is now a significant change: From now on, only digital boarding passes will be accepted. Flying on vacation can be pretty stressful: packing suitcases, organizing flights and hotels – there is a lot to consider. And from November 12, there will be a significant change for travel enthusiasts that could be a big adjustment for many. Ryanair: What’s new The big, announced Ryanair change came into effect on Wednesday. From now on, the low-cost airline will only accept digital boarding passes…

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“Probability increases” – “Spring” in November

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Unusually mild weather in Austria: In November, temperatures are rising to up to 21 degrees Celsius, with sunshine instead of frost and more hours of sun. While people in many places are still drinking mulled wine in their winter coats at the first Christmas markets, the next heat wave is on its way. Temperatures in the west will rise to 18 degrees Celsius, with up to 21 degrees possible on Thursday and Friday – especially in Vorarlberg, the Lower Inn Valley, Tennengau, the Alpine foothills, and Upper Styria. No sign…

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