Austrian Embassy London
@austriainuk.bsky.social
Official Account of the Embassy of Austria in the United Kingdom
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➡️ Upcoming Events
➡️ #stayintouch
We were honoured to welcome Austrian author, journalist and political commentator Paul Lendvai to the Ambassador’s Residence, who presented his book “Blind-Spot Politics: Appeasement, Authoritarianism and Hypocrisy in Europe”. It was a fascinating talk, and we thank all who came!
December 4, 2025 at 2:54 PM
We were honoured to welcome Austrian author, journalist and political commentator Paul Lendvai to the Ambassador’s Residence, who presented his book “Blind-Spot Politics: Appeasement, Authoritarianism and Hypocrisy in Europe”. It was a fascinating talk, and we thank all who came!
Want to hear about everything we’ve been up to this season? Our 2025 Autumn / Winter newsletter is out now!
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November 28, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Want to hear about everything we’ve been up to this season? Our 2025 Autumn / Winter newsletter is out now!
You can read our newsletter and sign up to our mailing list here: bmeia.gv.at/oeb-london/u...
You can read our newsletter and sign up to our mailing list here: bmeia.gv.at/oeb-london/u...
We were honoured to host a reception for this year’s Remembering & Rethinking Forum, organised by the Association for Jewish Refugees. This conference brought together experts and stakeholders to discuss how to teach and learn about the Holocaust. © @AdamSollerPhotography
November 27, 2025 at 11:56 AM
We were honoured to host a reception for this year’s Remembering & Rethinking Forum, organised by the Association for Jewish Refugees. This conference brought together experts and stakeholders to discuss how to teach and learn about the Holocaust. © @AdamSollerPhotography
#OrangeTheWorld
25th November marks the start of the 16-day UN campaign “Orange the World” which is dedicated to ending violence against women and girls. his year, you’ll see posters around the Consulate highlighting that the Austrian Embassy is now registered as a safe space.
25th November marks the start of the 16-day UN campaign “Orange the World” which is dedicated to ending violence against women and girls. his year, you’ll see posters around the Consulate highlighting that the Austrian Embassy is now registered as a safe space.
November 25, 2025 at 4:18 PM
#OrangeTheWorld
25th November marks the start of the 16-day UN campaign “Orange the World” which is dedicated to ending violence against women and girls. his year, you’ll see posters around the Consulate highlighting that the Austrian Embassy is now registered as a safe space.
25th November marks the start of the 16-day UN campaign “Orange the World” which is dedicated to ending violence against women and girls. his year, you’ll see posters around the Consulate highlighting that the Austrian Embassy is now registered as a safe space.
On 20 Nov., the Austro-UK Science Alliance (AUKSA) is presenting the “Real World Impact Lab” event, bringing together researchers, start-ups, industry leaders, and investors to explore how excellent research can be transformed into real-world applications.
Registration: luma.com/nyd7u8k9
Registration: luma.com/nyd7u8k9
November 5, 2025 at 11:57 AM
On 20 Nov., the Austro-UK Science Alliance (AUKSA) is presenting the “Real World Impact Lab” event, bringing together researchers, start-ups, industry leaders, and investors to explore how excellent research can be transformed into real-world applications.
Registration: luma.com/nyd7u8k9
Registration: luma.com/nyd7u8k9
Are you or is someone you know passionate about combating antisemitism and educating the public about
the Holocaust? Then submit an entry for the Simon Wiesenthal Prize!
Submission deadline: 19 December 2025
Online application: www.wiesenthalpreis.at/submissions
the Holocaust? Then submit an entry for the Simon Wiesenthal Prize!
Submission deadline: 19 December 2025
Online application: www.wiesenthalpreis.at/submissions
November 3, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Are you or is someone you know passionate about combating antisemitism and educating the public about
the Holocaust? Then submit an entry for the Simon Wiesenthal Prize!
Submission deadline: 19 December 2025
Online application: www.wiesenthalpreis.at/submissions
the Holocaust? Then submit an entry for the Simon Wiesenthal Prize!
Submission deadline: 19 December 2025
Online application: www.wiesenthalpreis.at/submissions
Celebrating Austrian National Day!
Many thanks to Nick Thomas-Symonds MP for joining us as a guest of honour and for your celebration of 🇦🇹🇬🇧 friendship in your speech, and to the @rcmlondon.bsky.social for the beautiful music.
We also thank our sponsors and guests for such a joyful evening!
Many thanks to Nick Thomas-Symonds MP for joining us as a guest of honour and for your celebration of 🇦🇹🇬🇧 friendship in your speech, and to the @rcmlondon.bsky.social for the beautiful music.
We also thank our sponsors and guests for such a joyful evening!
October 29, 2025 at 1:42 PM
Celebrating Austrian National Day!
Many thanks to Nick Thomas-Symonds MP for joining us as a guest of honour and for your celebration of 🇦🇹🇬🇧 friendship in your speech, and to the @rcmlondon.bsky.social for the beautiful music.
We also thank our sponsors and guests for such a joyful evening!
Many thanks to Nick Thomas-Symonds MP for joining us as a guest of honour and for your celebration of 🇦🇹🇬🇧 friendship in your speech, and to the @rcmlondon.bsky.social for the beautiful music.
We also thank our sponsors and guests for such a joyful evening!
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Austria for United Nations Security Council 2027 – 2028:
#Partnership.
#Dialogue.
#Trust.
Videomessage by President @vanderbellen, Chancellor @_CStocker & Foreign Minister @BMeinl!
Happy United Nations Day!
m.youtube.com/shorts/phhOF...
#Partnership.
#Dialogue.
#Trust.
Videomessage by President @vanderbellen, Chancellor @_CStocker & Foreign Minister @BMeinl!
Happy United Nations Day!
m.youtube.com/shorts/phhOF...
Austria for United Nations Security Council
YouTube video by Österreichisches Außenministerium
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October 24, 2025 at 9:04 AM
Austria for United Nations Security Council 2027 – 2028:
#Partnership.
#Dialogue.
#Trust.
Videomessage by President @vanderbellen, Chancellor @_CStocker & Foreign Minister @BMeinl!
Happy United Nations Day!
m.youtube.com/shorts/phhOF...
#Partnership.
#Dialogue.
#Trust.
Videomessage by President @vanderbellen, Chancellor @_CStocker & Foreign Minister @BMeinl!
Happy United Nations Day!
m.youtube.com/shorts/phhOF...
At the Berlin Process Leaders' Summit in London yesterday, Chancellor Christian Stocker emphasised the importance of collaboration with the Western Balkan states to ensure Europe's stability. Key topics of discussion were security, economic integration and migration.
October 23, 2025 at 2:54 PM
At the Berlin Process Leaders' Summit in London yesterday, Chancellor Christian Stocker emphasised the importance of collaboration with the Western Balkan states to ensure Europe's stability. Key topics of discussion were security, economic integration and migration.
This year, our diplomats attended the
Labour, Reform UK, Conservative and Liberal Democrats conferences 🇬🇧
We discussed key UK issues, and 🇦🇹 🇬🇧 shared priorities with policymakers, parliamentarians and partners across the political spectrum🤝
Thank you for welcoming us!
Labour, Reform UK, Conservative and Liberal Democrats conferences 🇬🇧
We discussed key UK issues, and 🇦🇹 🇬🇧 shared priorities with policymakers, parliamentarians and partners across the political spectrum🤝
Thank you for welcoming us!
October 15, 2025 at 1:54 PM
This year, our diplomats attended the
Labour, Reform UK, Conservative and Liberal Democrats conferences 🇬🇧
We discussed key UK issues, and 🇦🇹 🇬🇧 shared priorities with policymakers, parliamentarians and partners across the political spectrum🤝
Thank you for welcoming us!
Labour, Reform UK, Conservative and Liberal Democrats conferences 🇬🇧
We discussed key UK issues, and 🇦🇹 🇬🇧 shared priorities with policymakers, parliamentarians and partners across the political spectrum🤝
Thank you for welcoming us!
🎉Welcome to Austria’s New Citizens! 🇦🇹
The Embassy was honoured to recently host a reception celebrating more than 100 individuals who have recently become Austrian citizens under Paragraph 58c of the Austrian Citizenship Act.
The Embassy was honoured to recently host a reception celebrating more than 100 individuals who have recently become Austrian citizens under Paragraph 58c of the Austrian Citizenship Act.
October 9, 2025 at 11:27 AM
🎉Welcome to Austria’s New Citizens! 🇦🇹
The Embassy was honoured to recently host a reception celebrating more than 100 individuals who have recently become Austrian citizens under Paragraph 58c of the Austrian Citizenship Act.
The Embassy was honoured to recently host a reception celebrating more than 100 individuals who have recently become Austrian citizens under Paragraph 58c of the Austrian Citizenship Act.
From 12 Oct 2025 the Entry/Exit System (EES) starts for non-EU nationals travelling to 29 European countries. It will record:
▪️data from travel document
▪️travel dates
▪️biometric data
ℹ️ Find out more via: travel-europe.europa.eu
▪️data from travel document
▪️travel dates
▪️biometric data
ℹ️ Find out more via: travel-europe.europa.eu
October 8, 2025 at 11:28 AM
From 12 Oct 2025 the Entry/Exit System (EES) starts for non-EU nationals travelling to 29 European countries. It will record:
▪️data from travel document
▪️travel dates
▪️biometric data
ℹ️ Find out more via: travel-europe.europa.eu
▪️data from travel document
▪️travel dates
▪️biometric data
ℹ️ Find out more via: travel-europe.europa.eu
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Besonders schmerzhaft ist, dass diese Tat ausgerechnet an #YomKippur geschah, einem der höchsten jüdischen Feiertage. Antisemitische Übergriffe nehmen in ganz Europa zu – wir dürfen das nicht hinnehmen und müssen ihnen entschlossen entgegentreten. 2️⃣
October 2, 2025 at 2:40 PM
Besonders schmerzhaft ist, dass diese Tat ausgerechnet an #YomKippur geschah, einem der höchsten jüdischen Feiertage. Antisemitische Übergriffe nehmen in ganz Europa zu – wir dürfen das nicht hinnehmen und müssen ihnen entschlossen entgegentreten. 2️⃣
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Verlieren wir den Kampf gegen Antisemitismus, verlieren wir uns selbst.
Ich bin zutiefst schockiert über den antisemitisch motivierten Anschlag in #Manchester. Hass gegen Jüdinnen und Juden darf in unserer Gesellschaft niemals Platz finden. 1️⃣
Ich bin zutiefst schockiert über den antisemitisch motivierten Anschlag in #Manchester. Hass gegen Jüdinnen und Juden darf in unserer Gesellschaft niemals Platz finden. 1️⃣
October 2, 2025 at 2:40 PM
Verlieren wir den Kampf gegen Antisemitismus, verlieren wir uns selbst.
Ich bin zutiefst schockiert über den antisemitisch motivierten Anschlag in #Manchester. Hass gegen Jüdinnen und Juden darf in unserer Gesellschaft niemals Platz finden. 1️⃣
Ich bin zutiefst schockiert über den antisemitisch motivierten Anschlag in #Manchester. Hass gegen Jüdinnen und Juden darf in unserer Gesellschaft niemals Platz finden. 1️⃣
Thank you for having us at Zumtobel's 75th anniversary at the Serpentine Pavilion! Zumtobel is an Austrian company specialising in high-quality LED luminaires and lighting management systems for professional interior lighting.
October 1, 2025 at 1:24 PM
Thank you for having us at Zumtobel's 75th anniversary at the Serpentine Pavilion! Zumtobel is an Austrian company specialising in high-quality LED luminaires and lighting management systems for professional interior lighting.
Great news for travellers!🌍
@britishairwayss.bsky.social is launching a new direct flight London-Graz, bringing Austria & UK closer together!
From 21 Nov., it will be even easier for visitors to benefit from the cultural, economic & touristic opportunities that Graz and Styria have to offer ✈️
@britishairwayss.bsky.social is launching a new direct flight London-Graz, bringing Austria & UK closer together!
From 21 Nov., it will be even easier for visitors to benefit from the cultural, economic & touristic opportunities that Graz and Styria have to offer ✈️
September 4, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Great news for travellers!🌍
@britishairwayss.bsky.social is launching a new direct flight London-Graz, bringing Austria & UK closer together!
From 21 Nov., it will be even easier for visitors to benefit from the cultural, economic & touristic opportunities that Graz and Styria have to offer ✈️
@britishairwayss.bsky.social is launching a new direct flight London-Graz, bringing Austria & UK closer together!
From 21 Nov., it will be even easier for visitors to benefit from the cultural, economic & touristic opportunities that Graz and Styria have to offer ✈️
The @ags-gbi.bsky.social kindly invited us to join their conference „German in the world“ at @ox.ac.uk.
We share the aim of fostering the teaching & learning of German as a foreign language in UK and continue to cooperate with our partners @daad-uk-ireland.bsky.social; the Cultural Forum & AGS.
We share the aim of fostering the teaching & learning of German as a foreign language in UK and continue to cooperate with our partners @daad-uk-ireland.bsky.social; the Cultural Forum & AGS.
September 3, 2025 at 3:11 PM
The @ags-gbi.bsky.social kindly invited us to join their conference „German in the world“ at @ox.ac.uk.
We share the aim of fostering the teaching & learning of German as a foreign language in UK and continue to cooperate with our partners @daad-uk-ireland.bsky.social; the Cultural Forum & AGS.
We share the aim of fostering the teaching & learning of German as a foreign language in UK and continue to cooperate with our partners @daad-uk-ireland.bsky.social; the Cultural Forum & AGS.
We had the pleasure of welcoming Premier League footballer and Austrian National Team player Kevin Danso to the Embassy
From stadiums to embassies, Kevin's story reminds us that sport is more than competition – it’s a powerful form of cultural connection that can build bridges far beyond the pitch.
From stadiums to embassies, Kevin's story reminds us that sport is more than competition – it’s a powerful form of cultural connection that can build bridges far beyond the pitch.
July 28, 2025 at 2:49 PM
We had the pleasure of welcoming Premier League footballer and Austrian National Team player Kevin Danso to the Embassy
From stadiums to embassies, Kevin's story reminds us that sport is more than competition – it’s a powerful form of cultural connection that can build bridges far beyond the pitch.
From stadiums to embassies, Kevin's story reminds us that sport is more than competition – it’s a powerful form of cultural connection that can build bridges far beyond the pitch.
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Kicking off #EUCitizensGathering 2025 in Manchester! 🎉
With more than 30 speakers and 150 participants, it’s set to be an inspiring day.
EU citizens & community leaders are uniting to shape the future of EU-UK relations 🤝
Stay tuned!
With more than 30 speakers and 150 participants, it’s set to be an inspiring day.
EU citizens & community leaders are uniting to shape the future of EU-UK relations 🤝
Stay tuned!
July 11, 2025 at 9:07 AM
Kicking off #EUCitizensGathering 2025 in Manchester! 🎉
With more than 30 speakers and 150 participants, it’s set to be an inspiring day.
EU citizens & community leaders are uniting to shape the future of EU-UK relations 🤝
Stay tuned!
With more than 30 speakers and 150 participants, it’s set to be an inspiring day.
EU citizens & community leaders are uniting to shape the future of EU-UK relations 🤝
Stay tuned!
Deputy Head of Mission Katharina Rauscher was delighted to join other EU member state representatives in Manchester this week for a full programme of events ahead of this year's EU Citizens' Gathering - the first to be hosted outside of London!
Thank you for hosting us #Manchester! 🙌
Thank you for hosting us #Manchester! 🙌
During our first day in Manchester it was great to connect w/inspiring voices & partners across the region. Thanks to the Embassies of 🇲🇹, 🇨🇾, 🇸🇰, 🇧🇬, 🇮🇹 and @austriainuk.bsky.social 🇦🇹 & EU Commissioner @michaelmcgratheu.bsky.social for joining us. See you at our #EUCitizensGathering today!
July 11, 2025 at 12:50 PM
Deputy Head of Mission Katharina Rauscher was delighted to join other EU member state representatives in Manchester this week for a full programme of events ahead of this year's EU Citizens' Gathering - the first to be hosted outside of London!
Thank you for hosting us #Manchester! 🙌
Thank you for hosting us #Manchester! 🙌
Considering a career in Austria? 🏔️ Join the free webinar series from the #ÖsterreichInstitut
📅 Sessions are in English on Zoom – completely free of charge!
🔗 Register for the next webinar on 16 July at 1pm CEST via the link below.
www.oesterreichinstitut.com/en/welcome-t...
📅 Sessions are in English on Zoom – completely free of charge!
🔗 Register for the next webinar on 16 July at 1pm CEST via the link below.
www.oesterreichinstitut.com/en/welcome-t...
July 8, 2025 at 1:03 PM
Considering a career in Austria? 🏔️ Join the free webinar series from the #ÖsterreichInstitut
📅 Sessions are in English on Zoom – completely free of charge!
🔗 Register for the next webinar on 16 July at 1pm CEST via the link below.
www.oesterreichinstitut.com/en/welcome-t...
📅 Sessions are in English on Zoom – completely free of charge!
🔗 Register for the next webinar on 16 July at 1pm CEST via the link below.
www.oesterreichinstitut.com/en/welcome-t...
✨London Pride 2025✨
We marched and we danced alongside other #diplomatsforequality on Saturday to celebrate #LondonPride! 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
It’s always an honour to join the parade and to show Austria’s solidarity with the LGBTQI+ community 🇦🇹
See our video for more: www.instagram.com/p/DLz50tntL3L/
We marched and we danced alongside other #diplomatsforequality on Saturday to celebrate #LondonPride! 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
It’s always an honour to join the parade and to show Austria’s solidarity with the LGBTQI+ community 🇦🇹
See our video for more: www.instagram.com/p/DLz50tntL3L/
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July 7, 2025 at 3:25 PM
✨London Pride 2025✨
We marched and we danced alongside other #diplomatsforequality on Saturday to celebrate #LondonPride! 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
It’s always an honour to join the parade and to show Austria’s solidarity with the LGBTQI+ community 🇦🇹
See our video for more: www.instagram.com/p/DLz50tntL3L/
We marched and we danced alongside other #diplomatsforequality on Saturday to celebrate #LondonPride! 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
It’s always an honour to join the parade and to show Austria’s solidarity with the LGBTQI+ community 🇦🇹
See our video for more: www.instagram.com/p/DLz50tntL3L/
To mark #LondonPride, we're proudly flying the 🏳️🌈 flag in solidarity with the LGBTQI+ community.
As #DiplomatsForEquality, Amb. Wrabetz signed a joint statement alongside 35 other HoMs to reaffirm commitment to defending & advancing 🏳️🌈 rights.
Swipe for the full statement!
As #DiplomatsForEquality, Amb. Wrabetz signed a joint statement alongside 35 other HoMs to reaffirm commitment to defending & advancing 🏳️🌈 rights.
Swipe for the full statement!
July 4, 2025 at 2:35 PM
To mark #LondonPride, we're proudly flying the 🏳️🌈 flag in solidarity with the LGBTQI+ community.
As #DiplomatsForEquality, Amb. Wrabetz signed a joint statement alongside 35 other HoMs to reaffirm commitment to defending & advancing 🏳️🌈 rights.
Swipe for the full statement!
As #DiplomatsForEquality, Amb. Wrabetz signed a joint statement alongside 35 other HoMs to reaffirm commitment to defending & advancing 🏳️🌈 rights.
Swipe for the full statement!
Last week, Embassy staff were warmly welcomed to
@ebrd.bsky.social in Canary Wharf.
Austria is a founding member of the EBRD & has contributed €148m+ since it joined in 1992.
With a capital share of 2.45%, year on year Austria continues to support long-term projects to improve people’s lives 1/2
@ebrd.bsky.social in Canary Wharf.
Austria is a founding member of the EBRD & has contributed €148m+ since it joined in 1992.
With a capital share of 2.45%, year on year Austria continues to support long-term projects to improve people’s lives 1/2
July 1, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Last week, Embassy staff were warmly welcomed to
@ebrd.bsky.social in Canary Wharf.
Austria is a founding member of the EBRD & has contributed €148m+ since it joined in 1992.
With a capital share of 2.45%, year on year Austria continues to support long-term projects to improve people’s lives 1/2
@ebrd.bsky.social in Canary Wharf.
Austria is a founding member of the EBRD & has contributed €148m+ since it joined in 1992.
With a capital share of 2.45%, year on year Austria continues to support long-term projects to improve people’s lives 1/2
Over the past year, these 3 dedicated young men have served at @NightingaleHammerson as part of their 'Gedenkdienst'*.
Ambassador Wrabetz was delighted to present them with their graduation certificates, celebrating their compassion & commitment alongside NH residents & staff.
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Ambassador Wrabetz was delighted to present them with their graduation certificates, celebrating their compassion & commitment alongside NH residents & staff.
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June 30, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Over the past year, these 3 dedicated young men have served at @NightingaleHammerson as part of their 'Gedenkdienst'*.
Ambassador Wrabetz was delighted to present them with their graduation certificates, celebrating their compassion & commitment alongside NH residents & staff.
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Ambassador Wrabetz was delighted to present them with their graduation certificates, celebrating their compassion & commitment alongside NH residents & staff.
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