Founder, Fund of Excellence, Erste Group “Human capital is the oil of the 21st century. Ten years ago, it was all about big data. Now it’s about talent.” Natalia Corrales-Diez is a human angel. Attractive and poised, she easily turned …
Director, Die Wiener Volkshochschulen “When the world is spinning faster than you are, you need help to keep moving forward – so you don’t go off course.” The German word Quereinsteiger is tough to translate into English. Literally, it’s “someone …
Stepping out to Warda Network’s rooftop balcony reveals a panoramic view of Vienna’s picture-perfect 8th district. This, apparently, is the city from the perspective of a self-made man. Eugen Prosquill, CEO and founder of the company wears a black jumper …
The new director of the Austrian Cultural Forum in New York on diversity, connecting artists and putting discovery over instruction.
Austrian culture is not just monuments, artworks, and great literature — it is, above all, who we are. To a newcomer, Austria may not seem like a strange country. Stunningly beautiful but with people who, at first encounter, can seem …
Austrian Culture – What It Means to be a typical Austrian Read More »
“In war, culture is anything but irrelevant. Destroying someone’s cultural identity is just as painful as any physical wound.” Friedrich Schipper often travels without insurance – the destinations are considered too high risk. The places he and his colleagues travel …
“Coffee culture is booming. Which also means that these days, we even have to compete with the fancy espresso machines people have at home.” Café Weidinger is off the beaten path, a corner café on the far side of the …
Austrians like to show off their serious appreciation of classical music. But if you want them to erupt into joyful singing, you’ve got to play them some Austropop. And you may learn some Dialekt, too It was two o’clock on …
With the platform Own Austria, founders Martin Foussek and Thomas Niss aim to help people make better investments through trust and familiarity Few Austrians invest in the stock market. Most estimate it between 4% and 6%, the lowest in the …
Martin Foussek & Thomas Niss of Own Austria are Making Everyday Investors Read More »
“When I go back to my buildings and see how people interact with it – that’s the best present I could ask for.”
“Some of the most famous architects in the world – Zaha Hadid, Kazuyo Sejima – are non-Western, non-European women. That says a lot about how ‘emancipated’ we are here in the West.”
We spoke to Wolf Prix, one of the founders of the Deconstructivist movement. At Coop Himmelb(l)au, Wolf Prix’s 5th district Architecture studio, the walls are lined with what hundreds of prints, renderings and models of dreamlike structures. Most are glass …
“The relationship with the horse is often even better than the one with a spouse. We have to both work together and have fun together.”
Ahead of his state visit to Austria on June 5, the first since his reelection, Russian President Vladimir Putin gave ORF news anchorman Armin Wolf an exclusive interview.
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] The rector of the Danube University Krems on education reform, collaboration along the river and the benefits of studying in the countryside.
“We lead the world in organic standards because we’re a small country. The agricultural infrastructure is still on a small scale, so farmers can still give each of their cows a name.”
“Our children might graduate from school with the knowledge of how to fly to the moon, but they don’t have a clue about how important food production is.”
“If time is supposedly money, try buying some more of it once your time’s up. Quality of life is about enjoying it right here and right now.
Art can be a solitary craft, but for inspiring masterpieces to reach us, they need to go through many hands.
[vc_row][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text] Light artist Waltraut Cooper’s installations have broken ground for decades. We spoke about digitizing the UN, the Biennale and world peace.
They have made democracy their business, whether as a software developer, university professor, museum director or in the parliamentary administration.
[vc_row][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text] For Heinz Fischer, loving his country means caring about peacekeeping, education and reviving the lessons of history.
Vienna’s origins date back to Roman times (perhaps longer) and over the centuries, the city has accumulated plenty of legends. They deal with classic themes like jealousy, revenge, intrigue, lust, and – as is the case with the story of …
[vc_row][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text] Leonard Bernstein’s nephew explores the icon’s love for the city of Beethoven, Brahms and Mahler and how it helped him overcome Austria’s Nazi past.
We talked to four guardians of our collective consciousness in the world of photography, hospitality, urban history and children’s books
We talked to four guardians of our collective consciousness in the world of photography, hospitality, urban history and children’s books
We talked to four guardians of our collective consciousness in the world of photography, hospitality, urban history and children’s books
Growing up with a diverse cultural background can be a challenge, but also a gift. These four people have made diversity their ally
Wine, food and music are essential ingredients for the good life, but so are a roof over your head and people who care about you. With our four interviewees, you are in good hands
Wine, food and music are essential ingredients for the good life, but so are a roof over your head and people who care about you. With our four interviewees, you are in good hands
Design is not just a profession, it’s a way of life. Whether it’s on the runway, backstage, on the go or online, these designers both live and love what they do
Whether it’s the official “I do”, or playing games with gender and sexuality, her life’s work celebrates love, sexuality and femininity
She gets high on people daring to say “I do”. This bubbly expat has dedicated her livelihood to capturing celebrations of love
[vc_row][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text] Julian Wiehl is the mind behind Vienna’s “progressive men’s magazine”, Vangardist, showcasing the savoir vivre of the gay community
Whether she’s playing games with gender and sexuality, or just celebrating love, music, fashion, this drag queen is an expert on being fabulous
Aside from manual dexterity, facility with numbers and a polished appearance, croupiers need skill with people and a mix of both ease and reserve.
From the moment her feet hit the pavement, Pamela Forster took the streets of Vienna by storm.
Reporting from conflict zones is just as important as it is dangerous. Two women tell their stories.
[vc_row][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text] We spoke to the Austrian-born serial entrepreneur and venture capitalist Hermann Hauser about betting on the market, reading a team and digging into new technologies.
[vc_row][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text] Vienna’s most prominent cancer specialist, Christoph Zielinski, on precision medicine, unhappy doctors, and why social equality is the key to successful health care.
Whether they’re uncovering drug cartels, teaching how to protect secrets, improving the image of the police department or fighting corruption, skepticism is their speciality
Nychos is a rising star of the Viennese and international graffiti scene. He gave us a look into his life as a street artist from a beach in Maui, because even outlaws need a vacation
Sofia-born artist, Plamen Dejanoff lives and works quite comfortably in Vienna
As we enter or leave this world, there are those seldom-thanked individuals that accompany us. We spoke to people who think and talk about living and dying every day
As we enter or leave this world, there are those seldom-thanked individuals that accompany us. We spoke to people who think and talk about living and dying every day
Austria has a new chancellor and with him comes a new minister. Thomas Drozda is in charge of Arts and Culture, and while he is new to the job, we asked him about the international outlook.
We met Sharon Booth, an inpirational Canadian-born, Juilliard-educated dancer who found her way to Vienna, now teaching contemporary dance at the Staatsoper
The best of Business news, in your inbox.
