Category: Austria

Stefan Zweig’s Former Home, Paschinger Schlössl, Is Again For Sale in Salzburg

The New York Times – Music:
The former home of Stefan Zweig, the Jewish Austrian writer, is unexpectedly for sale.
The 2026 Salzburg Festival Navigates Uncertain Times Without an Artistic Director

The New York Times – Music:
The renowned classical music festival is at a turning point after ousting its artistic director as it prepares for a disruptive $600 million renovation project.
How Energy Prices Are Driving Demand for Solar Panels and Heat Pumps

The New York Times – Business:
Already having faced an energy crisis five years ago, more European consumers believe they are “one Trump-ignited war away” from crushing costs.
5 Country Hotels where You Can Celebrate Spring

The New York Times – Business:
From a high-design pavilion in upstate New York to a horse-farm-turned-hotel on a Swedish island, these new or renovated getaways revel in nature.
Countries Scramble to Shore Up Global Oil Supplies as Ships Are Attacked

The New York Times – Business:
The United States and Israel launched more strikes against Iran, where crowds mourned military commanders killed in the war. Israel also bombed targets in Lebanon, where the death toll climbed.
Royal Opera: A Verdi Masterwork, Lost in Italian Translation, Returns

The Royal Opera will revive “Les Vêpres Siciliennes,” a French work experts say has long been overshadowed by an Italian version Verdi did not produce.
Austria’s Hills Are Still Alive, 60 Years Later

In Salzburg, an anniversary of “The Sound of Music” looks grand through a child’s eyes, even if the locals are gazing elsewhere.
In This Pet Kibble, the Bugs are a Feature

Could insect meal and lab-grown meat be a more sustainable, ethical way to feed our cats and dogs?
Alfred Brendel, Bravura Pianist Who Forged a Singular Path, Dies at 94

With little formal training but full of ideas, he focused on the core classical composers, winning over audiences (though not every critic) worldwide.
Did that Clint Eastwood Interview Happen? Yes, Kind of.

Eastwood, 95, accused a small Austrian publication of running a “phony” Q. and A. with him. It turns out the quotes were aggregated from previous interviews.
Austria Wins Narrow Victory Over Israel in Eurovision Song Contest

Austria’s entrant, JJ, took the prize after a tense count that was neck-and-neck until the last votes were revealed.
JJ hits some high notes for Austria.