Benjamin Wolf
Born 1991, studied Journalism, History and International Affairs. After stints with Cafébabel in Paris and Arte in Strasbourg, he is now working as a free journalist in Vienna and finishing his Master's degree in Global History. Fields of expertise are politics, economics, culture, and history.Photo: Visual Hub
Empire to Republic | A Bohemian Rhapsody: 10 Things to See & Do in...
In their anthem, Czechs wistfully praise the beauty of their land. And indeed, from orchards decked in spring's array to technological prowess bustling away, Czechia may truly be a magic garden in the heart of Central...
7 Austrian Expressions that Sound Hilarious in English
Translating expressions word for word into another language seldom makes sense, as anyone who ever tried it can attest. Chances are you will be met with befuddled looks or cackling laughter, like a human...
Empire to Republic | 100 Years Later, 10 Nations Reckon With Their Austro-Hungarian Past
For the 100th anniversary of the demise of the Habsburg Empire and the forming of new states and territories in its place, we are embarking on a year-long reporting project.In autumn 1918, after four...
Opinion | #Reichenhetze: When Harrassing the Rich Meets Daily Racism
“How are you doing today?” the paramedic asks with a smile, as the ambulance hurtles towards the hospital. “I’m not talking to a Neger (negro),” the patient spews back.“Pardon me?“ he says. “You heard...
Ahoj Fešák!: Czechia
How well do you know your neighbors? We looked into the Alpine Republic’s special relationship with each of themCzechs (and Slovaks) have a particular name for Austria: Rakousko, derived from an obscure border castle....
Special Report | How Vienna is Bidding to Become the new Home of the...
Following the Brexit vote, two EU agencies are poised to leave London. Amidst cutthroat competition, Vienna is a prime contenderAs the Brexit negotiations drag on, the downside for Britain only becomes clearer. Now, two London-based agencies – the European...
The Illusionist Philipp Oberlohr can Read Your Mind, and he Knows You’re Coming to...
Baffling and bewildering, illusionist Philipp Oberlohr knows everything about youAs I walked through the 16th district, I suddenly got a queasy feeling. I was on my way to The Game, a performance by illusionist...
Opinion | Will Austria’s new Government Find Friends in the “Right” Places?
He did it. Sebastian Kurz, head of the conservative People’s Party (ÖVP), won the Austrian election.
His shift to a more populist stance on immigration and the EU may have been decisive, and reflects a broader trend in the region, with...
Special Report | The Austrian Election: A Soap Opera
On October 15, Austrians will head to the polls to elect a new parliament – in the most elaborate piece of theater the Alpine Republic has on offerIt’s late September and posters of high...
