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Yomiuri Shimbun
7 days ago
- Business
- Yomiuri Shimbun
Himeji Castle Forms Sister Castle Partnership with Austria's Schoenbrunn Palace; Both UNESCO World Heritage Sites
The Yomiuri Shimbun Austrian President Alexander Van der Bellen, center, and Himeji Mayor Hideyasu Kiyomoto, right, at the signing ceremony for the sister castle partnership between Himeji Castle and Schoenbrunn Palace on May 24 in Himeji, Hyogo Prefecture. HIMEJI, Hyogo — A sister castle partnership has been established between Himeji Castle in Himeji, Hyogo Prefecture, and Schoenbrunn Palace in Vienna. Schoenbrunn Palace is now the fourth sister castle of Himeji Castle. A ceremonial signing for the sister castle partnership was held at Himeji Castle with Himeji Mayor Hideyasu Kiyomoto and Austrian President Alexander Van der Bellen in attendance on May 24. Van der Bellen's visit to Japan coincided with Austria's National Day event at the 2025 Osaka-Kansai Expo. Both parties agreed to proactively promote tourism exchanges between the city and Austria. Schoenbrunn Palace is known for hosting the Congress of Vienna in 1815 after the Napoleonic Wars. It was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1996. Courtesy of Himeji city government Schoenbrunn Palace in Vienna Last spring, when Austrian government officials visited Himeji Castle, also a World Heritage Site, they proposed the idea of a partnership to Himeji officials. A basic agreement was signed in November. 'I'm confident that the partnership will help promote exchanges in a variety of fields and strengthen the ties between Japan and Austria,' Kiyomoto said. Austrian President Van der Bellen expressed his hope to further strengthen the friendship between the two countries.
The Mainichi
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Mainichi
Japan rock star Hyde serving as tourism ambassador meets Austrian leader at Osaka Expo
OSAKA -- Rock musician Hyde, who has been serving as a tourism ambassador for Austria since January 2024, met Austrian President Alexander Van der Bellen at the European country's pavilion during a recent visit to the World Expo in Osaka. The ex-L'Arc-en-Ciel singer was appointed as tourism ambassador in recognition of his contributions to the music industry over the years, and last June he filmed a music video in the capital of Vienna. He has been actively promoting the country through his social media accounts and other means. After meeting with Van der Bellen during the May 23 visit, Hyde said, "Vienna is a city with beautiful scenery and friendly people. I want to try going to other parts of the country as well." Astrid Steharnig-Staudinger, CEO of Austria Tourism, commented, "I hope that people will get to know Austria, which has many other attractions besides classical music, such as beautiful nature and a modern side." Outside the pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Austrian glass producer Swarovsky is displaying a hat it has made for the singer.
The Mainichi
14-05-2025
- Business
- The Mainichi
Bulgarian, Austrian presidents to visit Japan for World Expo
TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Bulgarian President Rumen Radev and Austrian President Alexander Van der Bellen will each visit Japan later this month to attend the World Exposition in the western city of Osaka, the Japanese Foreign Ministry said Wednesday. During their respective five-day visits -- starting Saturday for Radev and next Wednesday for Van der Bellen -- they are scheduled to meet with Emperor Naruhito and Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, the ministry said. Last year, Japan and Bulgaria marked the 115th anniversary of the start of official exchanges and the 85th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations, which had been severed for 15 years from 1944, according to the ministry.
Qatar Tribune
07-05-2025
- Politics
- Qatar Tribune
Amir, Austrian president discuss bilateral relations, regional and global developments
DOHA: His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani has discussed with Federal President of the Republic of Austria HE Alexander Van der Bellen ways to foster cooperation avenues between the two nations. This came during a phone call HH the Amir received from the Federal President of the Republic of Austria. HH the Amir and the Austrian President also exchanged views on regional and international developments of shared concern.
Barnama
23-04-2025
- Politics
- Barnama
World Leaders Expressed Their Desire To Attend Pope Francis' Funeral
MOSCOW, April 23 (Bernama-Sputnik/RIA Novosti) -- Leaders of world powers, including Austria, Netherlands and Spain, are expected to attend the funeral of Pope Francis, which will take place on April 26 at St Peter's Basilica in Vatican City. Austrian President Alexander Van der Bellen and Chancellor Christian Stocker will attend the funeral, according to Austrian broadcaster OE24. Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof and Foreign Minister Caspar Veldkamp are also set to travel to Rome on Saturday for the funeral of Pope Francis, NOS reported, as cited by Sputnik/RIA Novosti. Spanish King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia will lead the Spanish delegation on Saturday, the RTVE broadcaster reported. However, the full composition of the delegation has not yet been disclosed by the country's government.
