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 >

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 >

AN ANALYSIS BY MELANIE SULLY Results of the 2024 UK General Election can be found on https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4nglegege1o The difference between the Conservatives and Labour in percentage terms has hardly changed in months and the campaign did little to alter this. Generally the discussion we had in the Diplomatic Academy in April proved ... Weiterlesen >