21st March marks the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination. Austria fights against racism through our work with the UN, the EU's Fundamental Rights Agency, the Council of Europe's ECRI, and the OSCE, as well as our investment in education and integration.

Happy International Women’s Day! 👭 To mark the occasion, we’re speaking with Katharina Rauscher, Deputy Head of Mission at the Austrian Embassy in London, about women in diplomacy and the importance of representation in global decision-making.

📣 Intercultural Achievement Award: applications now open! 📣 The Austrian Federal Ministry for European and International Affairs invites individuals, non-profits and commercial organisations to apply for the Intercultural Achievement Award 🏆 🚨 Deadline: 31 March 2026 lnkd.in/eCtcppq5

‼️ Reminder: Apply for Erinnerung im Dialog! ‼️ Do you research Austrian Jewish history, exile or memory culture and have experience with oral history interviews? Austria’s Foreign Ministry and the Austrian National Fund are offering research residencies in the UK and Israel - apply by 27th February!

🚨Reminder 🚨 Reisen Sie ins Vereinigte Königreich? 🇬🇧 Berechtigte Besucherinnen und Besucher des Vereinigten Königreichs können nicht mehr ohne eine Elektronische Reisegenehmigung reisen. Weitere Informationen finden Sie unter GOV.UK und über den Link: www.gov.uk/eta

We had the pleasure of speaking to Amelia Kinu Muus, who is currently playing Catherine Parr in the hit musical SIX! 🎤🎬 In this episode, Amelia shares her journey from Vienna, Austria to the West End, and explores how her heritage has shaped her work 🇦🇹🇬🇧 Danke Amelia! 👏

We’re hosting an after work get-together (‘Stammtisch’) in Liverpool on Wednesday 18th February! For more information, please RSVP to [email protected] by Monday 16 February with the headline “Rot-weiß-roter Stammtisch Liverpool” and we’ll get back to you will all the details.

Today, on Holocaust Memorial Day, we remember the millions murdered under Nazi persecution, and those persecuted during genocides worldwide. This video shares the work of the Gedenkdiener, Austrians completing their national service in placements dedicated to Holocaust remembrance. #NeverAgain

We were delighted to welcome Owen Hatherley to the embassy, who, in conversation with Professor Esther Leslie, presented his new book: “The Alienation Effect: How Central European Emigrés Transformed the British 20th Century”.

Our UK consulate is dedicated to ensuring that Austrian citizens, and residents in the UK who require our services, receive everything they need. This year, our consular section did just that 21,537 times! We’re ready to do it all over again in 2026!

Thinking of further study? Why not Austria? 🇦🇹 The Austrian Academic Exchange Service (OeAD) offers a wide range of different grants and scholarships for the academic year 2026/27 🗓️ Check out their website for more information!

The Austrian Honorary Consulate in Belfast has ceased its operations. If you are a resident of Northern Ireland or travelling in the area and require consular services or support with regards to other issues, please contact our embassy in London directly.

We are deeply saddened by the passing of Eva Schloss, who had fled Austria from Nazi persecution, became a close friend and stepsister of Anne Frank and later co-founded the Anne Frank Trust in the UK. Our profound sympathies are with Eva's family and friends at this difficult time.

#70years after Austria’s accession to the #UN, one thing is clear: A rules-based international world order is crucial for our security. That is why we are running for a seat on the UN Security Council for 2027/2028. We must work together to ensure peace, freedom, and prosperity.

Deeply shocked by the heinous terrorist attack at a Chanukka festivity in Sydney. We will never give an inch to this terror. My thoughts are with the victims and their families, and the Australian people. We stand together with Australia in this shattering moment.

Austria has been a member state of IMO since 1975, celebrating 50 years this year! Our diplomats had front row seats at the 34th IMO Assembly once more, supporting the International Maritime Organization’s mission to guarantee the safety, security and sustainability of our seas.

We were delighted to welcome the Austrian Integration Fund to the UK! Press Attachée Anna Pernegger accompanied representatives from the ÖIF to meetings with politicians, government representatives and academics to discuss shared issues in the field of integration.

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!

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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.

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

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

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!

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...

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!

🎉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.

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

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

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

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 ✈️

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 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.

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!

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! 🙌

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...

✨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/

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!

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

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. 1/3

80 years ago, the #UNCharter was signed. It marked the beginning of a new world order based on int’l law & cooperation, where might does not make right but where the rule of law prevails. In times like these, the #UNCharter should remain our guiding beacon of hope, more than ever.

“Two Plus Two” talks to bring 2 countries closer together 🇦🇹🇬🇧 Today, Amb. Wrabetz & Head of Dpt for Central, Western & N. Europe Kornelia Weihs met their UK counterparts – Amb. Skoll & Ruth Wiseman, FCDO Head for North & Central Europe - for their regular bilateral meeting on the working level 1/2

We are deeply saddened by the passing of the great Austrian pianist, writer and thinker #AlfredBrendel.

It was a pleasure to host guests from the Anglo-Austrian Society last Friday 🌟 Thank you for joining us at the Embassy!

Österreich steht an der Seite der Ukraine. Austria stands with Ukraine.

Heartbroken by the news of the terrible plane crash in #Ahmedabad. Our thoughts are with the families of the passengers and all those affected by this tragedy. We stand in solidarity with the people of India, the UK, Canada and Portugal in this difficult moment.

Austria is engineering the green transition 🌿 From Alpine hydropower 🏔 to circular economy innovations ♻️, Austria is proving that sustainability and technology go hand in hand 🤝 See examples of Austria's green innovation in action below!⬇️ 1/2

Austria mourns the tragic loss of 11 lives & the injury of many others in #Graz yesterday. Our thoughts are with the victims, the wounded & their families in these difficult times. For those wishing to share their sympathies, a condolences book is available: www.kondolenz.gv.at/graz100625.h...