BY WOLFGANG GEISSLER First published on December 8, 2021 – Revised on September 5, 2024 Introductory Remark English boys, so a dear friend from England tells me, grew up in the 1950s with certain unwavering beliefs: Richard was good, John was bad, and the tales of Robin Hood were as much a part ... Weiterlesen >
Rückblick auf den Vortrag von Dr. Stefanie Krisper „Sinn und Unsinn parlamentarischer Untersuchungsausschüsse“ in der Diplomatischen Akademie am 12. September 2024 Fotos: Wolfgang Geißler, Wolfgang Buchta, Wolfgang Menth-Chiari Von Wolfgang Geißler Parlamentarische Untersuchungsausschüsse (PUA) sind ein wichtiges Kontrollinstrument des österreichischen Parlaments. Sie dienen der Aufklärung politischer Missstände und ermöglichen es den Abgeordneten, die Exekutive ... Weiterlesen >
How Emojis Dominate the World of Communication by Jochen Ressel In the digital world, where our communication is increasingly shifting to the virtual, emojis have taken on a central role. What once began as a simple way to express emotions in text messages has evolved into a global language that transcends cultural boundaries ... Weiterlesen >
A Delicate Relationship BY Jochen Ressel The world is on the move, and so are its citizens. In Europe, nearly every country is now home to people from a diverse range of geographical regions. These individuals bring with them various value systems, distinct lifestyles, and associations with behaviours that may seem entirely straightforward ... Weiterlesen >
Identity, History, and the Influence of the Habsburgs BY WOLFGANG GEISSLER "Honesty blinds every lie." — Sir Kristian Goldmund Aumann, Poet One of the least endearing features of the average Austrian is the eagerness with which they put Austria down in front of foreigners whom they believe to be their betters. These perceived ... Weiterlesen >
The Assassination of Austrian Chancellor Engelbert Dollfuß 90 Years Ago BY JÓCHEN RESSEL Engelbert Dollfuß was a central figure in Austrian history, whose determination to prevent the National Socialist dictatorship led to his death and permanently changed the political climate in Austria. 90 years ago today, on 25 July 1934, the then Chancellor ... Weiterlesen >
Rückblick auf die Prince George Birthday Party am 22. Juli 2024 im Café Ministerium Fotos: Wolfgang Geißler, Wolfgang Buchta, Wolfgang Menth-Chiari Von Wolfgang Geißler Wir feiern zum zwölften Mal den Geburtstag eines Prinzen, der erst elf Jahre alt ist. Klingt verwirrend? Willkommen bei der „Prince George Birthday Party“, einer Tradition, die genauso charmant und ... Weiterlesen >
A Reminder for our Time! BY JOCHEN RESSEL Today, on the anniversary of the failed assassination attempt on Adolf Hitler by Count Claus Schenk von Stauffenberg on July 20, 1944, we remember the brave men and women who were prepared to risk their lives to overthrow the Nazi regime. This historic day marks ... Weiterlesen >
ORF for Everyone BY WOLFGANG GEISSLER Auntie Beep It's natural for the Austro – British Society to draw parallels between the BBC and the ORF. The BBC, affectionately known by the Brits as "Auntie Beeb," and the ORF, humorously referred to as the "Orferl," are both significant public broadcasters. The BBC is more ... Weiterlesen >
Der Traum vom "Coming Home" ist geplatzt. England verlor gegen Spanien im Finale der Fußball-Europameisterschaft in Berlin mit 1:2. Nach einer vorsichtigen und unspektakulären ersten Halbzeit, wurde es in der zweiten Hälfte zu einem attraktiven Fußballspiel mit zahlreichen Torchancen auf beiden Seiten. Letztlich waren die Spanier aber auch in diesem Spiel überlegen und haben als einzige Mannschaft ... Weiterlesen >
