Newsletter: Vienna International News

Meet Prof. Dr. Mustafa Kibaroğlu, the Turkish Representative to the UN in Vienna

Prof. Dr. Mustafa Kibaroğlu has now officially assumed his post as Turkey’s new Permanent Representative to the United Nations in Vienna. Kibaroğlu had already been serving as Minister Plenipotentiary at his country’s Permanent Mission in Vienna since March 2025.

Spectacular Comeback at the Mountain Lake: Mariazeller Bergwelle Celebrates Its Acclaimed Return

With a sold-out double concert featuring Folkshilfe and Caro Fux, the popular event series celebrated its spectacular comeback at the Mariazeller Bürgeralpe. In addition to musical highlights, the revival of the legendary water and laser show was a major source of excitement for the audience.

Austria Remembers Roma, Sinti, and Yenish People Murdered Under National Socialism

Government and church commemorative ceremonies were held in Vienna and Burgenland to honor the victims of the genocide against the Roma, Sinti, and Yenish. In addition to the Parliament, the churches in particular sent a strong message with a historic first at St. Stephen’s Cathedral in Vienna.

Meet Edwin Afande, the Kenyan Ambassador to Austria and to the United Nations

Edwin Afande, an experienced diplomat, has been serving for some time now as Kenya’s new Permanent Representative to the United Nations in Vienna and as Ambassador of the Republic of Kenya to the Republic of Austria.