In DystociaPilar Membrillo It tells the love story of two cows. It does so with delightful prose and delicacy, recounting the relationships that develop between them and dedicating pages to describing behaviors we have long believed to be exclusive to primates, such as mourning the loss of a beloved companion. Now, to the emotional complexity portrayed by this veterinarian from Banyoles in her novel, we must add a cognition far more complex than previously thought, as Veronika, a 13-year-old cow grazing in southern Austria, has shown us.

Vienna, a cultural capital for lovers of music, history, and food. It's a well-rounded destination, now even more so in the autumn and Christmas season, which embraces the entire city, as it's surrounded by nature. From a gastronomic point of view, there are two crown jewels that command much of the attention: Schnitzel and Sacher Torte. Regarding the large sheet of glazed meat, it's important to remember that it's made everywhere, and for it to be properly cooked, the glaze must bubble and the meat must be very thin and uniform. This means that whoever prepared it pressed it firmly into the pastry. As for Sacher Torte, the chocolate cake with apricot jam, you can certainly eat it at the "official" bakery, which shares the same name and where they make 360,000 cakes a year, but the dessert can be found everywhere and in any of the city's charming cafes. I would prioritize trying it that way. Right next to Sacher, for example, is Gerstner KuK Hofzuckerbäcker, a good alternative. Another option is Conditorei Sluka, on the pedestrianized, shopping, and very central Kärntner Straße. Next door is the best I tried of them all: KuK Hofzuckerbäcker L. Heiner. A wonderful choice for trying a monumental strudel, or, if apple pie doesn't appeal to you, anything that catches your eye. Everything is exquisite. You could also be adventurous and try a Viennese pastry that comes in the shape of a cube, is pink, and has a maraschino cherry on top: the punschkrapfen. This was originally a dessert made from leftovers, often flavored with rum, and has since become a distinct character and a favorite among Viennese palates. If you've noticed, two KuKs have appeared. It's an acronym for... kaiserlich und königlich, which means "imperial and royal". It means they were official suppliers to the Habsburgs.

You probably know someone who loves a film so much that it affects their life. It happens with fans of Star Wars, for example.

Sarah Kumnig is a housing policy expert and professor at the Vienna University of Economics and Business. The Austrian capital has the largest public housing stock in Europe. Rents for these public apartments are around €8 per square meter. This is half of what you have to pay in Barcelona, ​​where the price is over €16 per square meter.