"Fiercely contested, wildly disputed, you lie at the heart of the Continent..." (Austrian National Anthem, 2nd verse) Europe Vienna Vienna in comparison to Europe: The South-East Gradient — The Austrian Imperial Chancellor Klemens von Metternich once remarked: "The Balkans begin at Rennweg." For those unfamiliar with Vienna, it should be added that Rennweg is a … Continue reading Vienna. The Heart of Europe
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The Christmas Present
Slupetzky sat at his old typewriter and looked through his skylight at the pre-Christmas evening sky. At noon he had been near the main train station for an appointment. As he stepped off the subway to the pedestrian zone, he saw an old man who had fallen onto the street. He was lying on his … Continue reading The Christmas Present
Das Europa der Zukunft
Hier eine bezeichnende Geschichte für das Schicksal Europas: https://wien.orf.at/stories/3318759/ (West)Europa hat die Digitalisierung völlig verschlafen, weil wir viel zu lange auf das analoge Erfolgsmodell des vergangenen Maschinenzeitalters gesetzt haben. Noch dazu wurde dieser veraltete Weg bürokratisch bombenfest einzementiert. Jetzt haben wir, aufgrund von Ressourcenmangel, Inflation und Krieg kein Geld mehr, diesen Nachteil auch nur ansatzweise … Continue reading Das Europa der Zukunft
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May 8, Victory in Europe
To the President of Ukraine Mr. Volodymyr Zelenskyy Embassy of Ukraine Naaffgasse 23 AT-1180 Vienna Honourable President, dear Volodymyr Zelenskyy! Today is May 8, 2023. In Western Europe this day is celebrated as VE-Day, the day of Victory in Europe. Last night, 78 years ago, General Alfred Jodl, Chief of the Operations Staff and designated … Continue reading May 8, Victory in Europe
Helmut Newton – Legacy
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Farewell, Hans! (a Christmas story)
Hans Klestorfer (Photo: Andreas H. Bitesnich) dear hans, i still remember exactly how we celebrated christmas together five years ago. i was enthusiastically in love and you were profoundly calm as always. we just had a joint project "in progress", as it happened so often. it was the project "recipes and animals - a book … Continue reading Farewell, Hans! (a Christmas story)
Leb’ wohl, Hans! (eine Weihnachtsgeschichte)
Hans Klestorfer (Foto: Andreas H. Bitesnich) lieber hans, ich erinnere mich noch genau, wie wir das weihnachtsfest vor fünf jahren gemeinsam gefeiert haben. ich war gerade frisch verliebt und du warst hintergründig ruhig, wie immer. wir hatten gerade ein gemeinsames projekt "in arbeit", wie so oft. es war das projekt "rezepte und tiere - ein … Continue reading Leb’ wohl, Hans! (eine Weihnachtsgeschichte)
The Abuse of God: The Fall of Klosterneuburg Monastery
Photo: Klosterneuburg Monastery On December 3, 2021, the treasurer of Klosterneuburg Monastery, Walter Simek, died at the age of 87. Under his economic leadership Klosterneuburg Monastery became one of the wealthiest Abbeys in Europe. Using this example, I would like to show how the Roman Catholic Church works behind the scenes: Walter Simek was my … Continue reading The Abuse of God: The Fall of Klosterneuburg Monastery
Vienna Calling 