Rudolf Striedinger

UK Embassy in Vienna Celebrates Trafalgar Night with Dignitaries from the Austrian Ministry of Defence

The traditional Trafalgar Night Dinner at the British Embassy in Vienna was a special sign of the bond between Austria and Great Britain. The celebrations honored the legendary victory of the British Navy in the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805 and its hero, Admiral Lord Nelson. Ambassador Lindsay Skoll and Defense Attaché Ewan Harris welcomed Austria's Defense Minister Klaudia Tanner and senior representatives from the Austrian Ministry of Defense.

November 3, 2025

Austria's Security Situation: Publication “Risk Report 2025” Presented

The Federal Ministry of Defense presented the publication “Risikobild 2025 - Gewählt! Democracy and the free world”. This annual analysis highlights the greatest security policy challenges facing Austria and Europe in the coming months. With contributions from numerous experts, the publication provides a comprehensive overview of risks such as the erosion of the rules-based world order, hybrid threats, and the consequences of the so-called “super election year 2024”.

January 27, 2025

Vienna Prepares for Mass Testing

The City of Vienna prepares to test its population for Covid-19. The responsible city departments, emergency organizations, and the Austrain Armed Forces have taken measures to provide test capacities for the period from December 4 to December 13. Within this period, every Viennese resident above the age of 10 is eligible for testing.

November 30, 2020
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