The International Christian School of Vienna (ICSV) has been accepted as an official IB World School Candidate for the Diploma Program. The ICSV is pursuing authorisation as an IB World School for the school year 2014/15. Mr. James Devenish, Director of the ICSV said: “We are excited about this new development and the fact that […]
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Only 32 percent of Austrians regard the bank secrecy as personally important. This is the result of a survey of the Gallup institute for the “WirtschaftsBlatt”. 71 percent think that Austria is no tax haven. The results were identical nationwide in all age groups and professions. It is also remarkable that even big income earners […]
It is often hard to diagnose and treat diseases that were caused by glands. As these endocrinological diseases occur quite often, a special centre was opened in the hospital of Innsbruck, Tyrol (Western Austria). Every fifth Austrian citizen suffers from a disease caused by glands. Obesity, diabetes or osteoporosis are only a few examples of […]
The Eurovision Young Musicians Competition will open the Vienna Festival (Wiener Festwoche) this week on the 11th of May. The Eurovision Young Musicians Competition is one of the most important international contests for classical music, which since 1982 has been taking place every two years. The competition wants to extend cultural exchange beyond national borders […]
“Gogol, the closest” in Vienna
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By Fidan Aliyeva The presentation of the 2010-released movie “Gogol, the closest” directed by Soviet and Russian actress and film director Natalia Bondarchuk was held last week in the city’s Burg Kino. The evening was devoted to Ukranian-born Russian dramatist and novelist Nikolai Vasiliyevich Gogol, with the participation of the Russian and Austrian embassies, and […]
Stage stars reach for Nestroy Awards
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Burgtheater star Joachim Meyerhoff and the Volkstheater’s Marcello de Nardo are among nominees for this year’s Nestroy Award. Meyerhoff is nominated for his role as Dr Bernhardi in “Professor Bernhardi” by Arthur Schnitzler. The play is currently drawing the crowds at the Burgtheater. The Nestroy Award jury acknowledged de Nardo’s performance as Puntila in “Herr […]
Manker fined 3,200
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An appeal court has confirmed a fine issued to director, actor and author Paulus Manker. A theatregoer took the controversial artist to court for taking her mobile phone during a performance of “Alma – A Show Biz ans Ende” at the former Viennese telegraph office. The Russian woman said she had been unaware of the […]
Wright on Redford and Congo conflict
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Robin Wright has praised Robert Redford’s abilities as a director. The actress, who stars in the Hollywood legend’s new film “The Conspirator”, told Austrian magazine Live: “He’s not the kind of director who says a few adjectives before the shooting of a scene to describe how he wants it to be. He sits down with […]
“The Sound of Music” musical will have its Austrian premiere at the Salzburger Landestheater, Salzburg, on 23 October 2011.The city made famous for its rich film and musical production will play host to the legendary musical with Wietske van Tongeren performing as Maria and Uwe Kröger playing Baron von Trapp.In the words of Carl Maldeghem, […]
Noever quits over birthday bashes dispute
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One of Austrias most controversial museum chiefs has stepped down after it emerged that private birthday parties he held at the attraction could have caused damages of several thousands of Euros.Peter Noever announced yesterday (Weds) he decided to resign as director of Viennas Museum for Applied Art (Museum für angewandte Kunst, MAK). Noever has headed […]