January-February 2006

From the editor

Administrator — Fri, 21 Jul 2006 14:21:08 +0000

When Margot Wallström, Vice President of the European Commission, was asked whether there was such thing as a common European identity, she said: “There are at least twenty-five different identities, maybe more... People feel like Catalans and Tyroleans, but this does not exclude us from being Europeans who are united their diversity.”

Outstanding Members

Administrator — Fri, 21 Jul 2006 14:00:48 +0000

The European Union is leading in the fields of financial services, architecture, energy, education and the soft drink industry, to name just a few. And it’s the member states that make it happen.

Euro Quiz

Administrator — Fri, 21 Jul 2006 13:59:08 +0000

During Austria’s six months’ EU Presidency, Austrian Information will present an ongoing quiz with the idea of sharpening your knowledge of facts and figures as well as testing your ability to differentiate between correct and artfully fabricated statements.

The Sound of Europe

Administrator — Fri, 21 Jul 2006 13:07:30 +0000

On January 27-28, the Austrian Presidency of the Council of the European Union, in cooperation with the Bertelsmann Foundation, hosted an international conference in Salzburg, Austria, bringing together personalities from the world of politics, science, the arts and the media.

Austrian Summer Schools 2006

Administrator — Fri, 21 Jul 2006 13:06:29 +0000

Enjoy summer in Austria while attending summer programs ranging from music and German lanaguage to several academic offerings. May we suggest a few?

Game Theory - An Austrian Invention

Administrator — Fri, 21 Jul 2006 13:05:31 +0000

Karl Menger, son of the renowned economist, Carl Menger, wanted to study physics at the university but was cast under the spell of mathematics by a lecture given by the inspiring mathematician, Hans Hahn, on the meaning of the concept of a “curve.”

The ‘Reel’ Vienna-Hollywood Connection

Administrator — Fri, 21 Jul 2006 13:04:53 +0000

With international interest in New Austrian Film reaching an impressive level that recalls the influence of Austrian cinema in the early and mid-twentieth century, it is enlightening to explore Hollywood’s unique relationship with Vienna.

EU Presidency 2006 in Silver

Administrator — Fri, 21 Jul 2006 13:03:00 +0000

The Austrian Mint issued a silver coin in honor of Austria assuming the Presidency of the European Union. Austria’s term runs from January 1 to June 30, 2006.

Lisel Salzer (1906 - 2005)

Administrator — Fri, 21 Jul 2006 13:00:04 +0000

Lisel Salzer, Austrian-born artist, died on December 6, 2005 at the age of ninety-nine. Recognition became her due when she was rediscovered at the age of ninety-six. She was not only honored with a museum exhibition in Austria but received the Cross of Merit in Gold.