Articles from Vienna

Vienna Philharmonic Captivates Beijing Audience with Masterpieces of Classical Music
Trending News
2 months, 1 week ago

Vienna Philharmonic Captivates Beijing Audience with Masterpieces of Classical Music

China Daily  

The Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra's recent performances in Beijing showcased the beauty and artistry of classical music. The evening featured a diverse program of compositions, including Beethoven's Piano Concerto No 3 in C Minor, Op 37, Richard Strauss' Ein Heldenleben, Op 40, and Josef Strauss' waltz My Life Is Love and Joy. The orchestra's performance was met with enthusiastic applause, with …

Culture Music Performance Vienna Vienna
El Partido de la Libertad nombra un nuevo presidente del Parlamento austriaco
2 months, 2 weeks ago

El Partido de la Libertad nombra un nuevo presidente del Parlamento austriaco

Associated Press  

Un legislador del ultraderechista Partido de la Libertad fue elegido como nuevo presidente del Parlamento austriaco. Walter Rosenkranz se convierte en el primer miembro del Partido de la Libertad en ser elegido presidente del Parlamento, una de las posiciones de mayor nivel en términos de protocolo. Rosenkranz, abogado y antiguo líder del grupo parlamentario de su partido, obtuvo el apoyo …

Government Politics Law Party Vienna
Austria's Trust in Intelligence Sharing Under Threat from Russia
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Austria's Trust in Intelligence Sharing Under Threat from Russia

Associated Press  

Tens of thousands of Swifties trading friendship bracelets in Vienna are concerned about the potential impact of the country's links with Russia. The country's political parties have maintained an openness to Russia for decades, but the far-right Freedom Party, which secured the largest share of the vote in last month's national elections, has raised concerns about the possibility of intelligence-sharing …

Vienna
Austria's Far-Right Freedom Party Faces Tough Task in Forming Government
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Austria's Far-Right Freedom Party Faces Tough Task in Forming Government

Al Jazeera  

Austria's President Alexander Van der Bellen has tasked Chancellor Karl Nehammer with forming a government over the objections of the far-right Freedom Party (FPO). The FPO won last month's general election but would need to assemble a coalition to command a majority in parliament and form a government. Other parties have ruled out governing with FPO, and Van der Bellen …

Government Politics Law Social Issues Vienna
Freedom Party Makes Historic First Far-Right National Election Win in Austria
3 months, 1 week ago

Freedom Party Makes Historic First Far-Right National Election Win in Austria

The Hindu  

The Freedom Party secured the first far-right national election victory in Austria since World War II on Sunday, finishing ahead of the governing conservatives. However, its chances of governing were unclear due to the lack of coalition partners. The far right has benefited from frustration over high inflation, the war in Ukraine and the COVID-19 pandemic, and has also built …

Politics Law Far Right Austria Vienna
Austria's Far Right on the Brink of Historic Victory in Sunday Elections?
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Austria's Far Right on the Brink of Historic Victory in Sunday Elections?

Al Jazeera  

Austria's far-right Freedom Party of Austria (FPO) appears set to win the upcoming elections, with polls showing strong support for the party. However, the FPO's stance on immigration and the war in Ukraine remains a major concern for the EU. The party's leader, Herbert Kickl, supports a constitutional amendment recognizing two sexes and a return to greater racial homogeny, which …

Politics Law Society International Relations Vienna