This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page Please enable JS and disable any ad blocker The Malian was on the scoresheet in spectacular fashion once again as RB Salzburg defeated Austria Wien 2-0 on Sunday There is never a dull moment with the 22-year-old youth produce of Red Bull feeder club Guidars FC in his native country Needing a moment of brilliance to overcome a stubborn Austria Wien defense Nene cut inside from the left wing and unleashed a beautiful effort from distance in the 80th minute to break the resistance of the visitors Petar Ratkov added another goal late on for the hosts who remain four points back of league leaders and defending champions Sturm Graz but are now within a point of second placed Austria Wien On Friday awaits a clash that will be crucial to determine the champion when Salzburg travel to Sturm Graz at a venue where they fell to a 5-0 thrashing earlier this season Nene will need to be at his best on Friday He has four goals in his last four matches in the Championship stage and could make the difference with only three matches remaining in the campaign Nene has twelve goals and five assists in 42 matches across all competitions this season Red Bull Salzburg has kept their slim chance of reclaiming the title in the football Bundesliga alive Late goals from Dorgeles Nene (80th minute) and Petar Ratkov (89th minute) brought a well-deserved victory in a lively duel without major chances and moments bringing them within four points of leader Sturm with three rounds to go Sturm will be their opponent next Sunday in Graz does not have to bury their title hopes either as coach Stephan Helm's team is three points behind Sturm Salzburg remains the absolute nemesis for the Violets They suffered their fourth defeat in the fourth season match with their last full success dating back to May 27 Andreas Gruber and Matteo Perez Vinlöf came into the starting lineup for the suspended duo Maurice Malone and Reinhold Ranftl the completely newly formed central defense came into focus played in his second starting lineup appearance alongside the equally aged Joane Gadou The youngsters hardly encountered any problems Austria was hardly able to launch fluid actions under the pressure of the hosts while Salzburg initially did not create any real chances It was only around the half-hour mark that the game picked up pace - somewhat surprisingly with a dangerous action from Violet Gadou misjudged the high ball from goalie Samuel Sahin-Radlinger only teamwork from Mads Bidstrup and the composed Mellberg prevented the top chance for Nik Prelec from a few meters (32) Alexander Schlager's long clearance saw Abubakr Barry and Perez Vinlöf get in each other's way and beneficiary Yorbe Vertessen slammed the "hundred percent chance" against the crossbar a long-range shot from the Belgian whizzed just over the goal (35) and his captain Manfred Fischer lifted the ball over the target (36) but his low shot was too direct at Sahin-Radlinger (49) continued to neutralize Salzburg's playmaker Oscar Gloukh the recently substituted Lucas Galvao missed the far corner (64) and Fischer only managed to hit the side netting from a very tight angle (70) the hosts intensified their efforts once more and were rewarded for their power play Nene was on the spot from a good 20 meters substitute Ratkov brought about the preliminary decision with a turn This article has been automatically translated, read the original article here Page d'accueil de OneFootball Recherche Paramètres Se connecter Se connecterS'inscrireAt home against league leaders | OneFootballFC Red Bull Salzburg Austria Vienna visit on SundayOur boys face a tough challenge this weekend against FK Austria Vienna - but at the same time they have a golden opportunity to wrestle some momentum their way with the end of the season looming large on the horizon The Violets have reacted well to losing 1-3 against us (with Dorgeles Nene scoring a match-winning brace) with two wins on the bounce against SK Sturm Graz taking them to the top of the ADMIRAL Bundesliga table We are four points behind the leaders from the capital at the moment it will be about making good for our defeat last week with a victory - we took just one point in our last two matches against freshly crowned UNIQA ÖFB Cup winners WAC We had an injury blow resulting from those encounters too with Moussa Yeo suffering a knee injury when making a challenge in our most recent fixture - he will be out for several weeks Stephan Helm's side will be without the suspended Reinhold Ranftl who saw a red card in the final phase of their 1-0 win against Sturm Graz There is one thing clearly in our Red Bulls' favour - Austria Vienna are one of our favourite opponents We are unbeaten in 21 Bundesliga clashes against the Violets (17 wins and four draws) and lost just one of our past 36 Bundesliga encounters (with 26 wins and 9 draws) – and that was all the way back in May 2018 No other team in league history have managed such an impressive run against Austria Can we take that one step further? Come along to the Red Bull Arena to find out in person on Sunday! All the key info on coming to the stadium can be found in our latest matchday info with tickets for the clash still available online to the online ticket Shop Anyone not able to make it can follow all the latest from the Red Bull Arena via our live text updates on this website The match can be watched on TV with a Sky Sport Austria subscription or for free on OneFootball internationally Don't forget to enter your predictions for the championship group in the My RBS Prediction Game This gives you the chance to compete against your friends and other fans each week and win great prizes – taking part is completely free and make your predictions for the next matchday to the prediction game Not available for the match are Nicolas Capaldo (toe) Karim Onisiwo (knee) and Moussa Yeo (knee) Takumu Kawamura (collarbone) and Leandro Morgalla (broken hand) could possibly return to the squad following injuries Samson Baidoo is suspended after his red card against WAC It was definitely to be expected that Austria would be in the mix at the top to the end of the season but that doesn't mean that we should be in awe of them and it would do us well to focus on playing differently than we did against WAC We have done well in our last two matches against Austria Vienna On Sunday we will again have to give our all as a team and be at it right from the word go Two teams are facing one another on Sunday that have a very attacking style We definitely want to attack at home - also as we know from our last two matches against WAC that we want to set a few things straight as a team That's the approach we want from the first second on in this game in order to take the game by the scruff of the neck We did well the last two times against Austria so that everyone else can feel that we are giving our all for the fans and that it's a good game On Sunday 4 May it is that time again - the Wings for Life World Run is taking place Our boys will be doing their bit for a good cause too - on the pitch of the Red Bull Arena in our home match against FK Austria Vienna For every kilometre our boys run in the big match against the Violets we will donate 100 Euro to the Wings for Life Foundation Last year our Red Bulls raised 11,500 for the good cause in this way You can also still join the Wings for Life App Run and run for a good cause with the event starting at 13:00 Austrian time you will still make it to the stadium on time to support our boys The participation fee for the App Run is 25 Euro All details on the Wings for Life World Run can be found on the official website: Wings for Life World Run À lire également€11,300 raised for Wings for Life Foundation Joane Gadou is Your Player of the Month for April Matchday info for our home clash v Austria Vienna 🚨 Trent Alexander-Arnold officialise son départ de Liverpool ! 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Lovell is the president of Travel Leaders Network a company that sells luxury travel This interview has been edited for length and clarity I've visited 89 countries and lived in many cities There isn't a single country I've visited that I did not like — but some I just happen to like more than others I've been to isolated places like Tahiti home to some of the most beautiful beaches and incredible overwater bungalows I've also been to smaller countries like the Vatican and traveled to South Africa which has some of the world's best vineyards and game preserves Salzburg is at the top of my list because it's smaller and more intimate There are fewer tourists than in London or Paris so it's easier to experience the city and its culture — plus While the winters can be a bit cold for me Salzburg is rich in history and is the birthplace of the composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart It's also known for its Gothic and baroque architecture and beautiful catholic churches Salzburg is also famous because parts of "The Sound of Music" were filmed there the von Trapp family — based on a real Austrian musical family — escapes Nazi-occupied Austria where the governess Maria and the children sing "Do-Re-Mi," was shot at Mirabell Gardens and the Pegasus Fountain partly because it's a bit off the beaten path with prices typically between $100 and $850 per night Visiting won't necessarily break the bank for many travelers Salzburg is also a well-known getaway spot if you're into skiing and similar winter activities. While there's no skiing right in the city you'll find options if you're into nightclubs and dancing There are also plenty of great restaurants even though Salzburg isn't a massive metropolis I think it's a great place to get a true sense of European culture in a midsize town The people of Salzburg truly embrace travelers retired gentleman who owned a home in Austria He invited me to visit him and his wife and stay at their house They introduced me to people in the local community I fell in love with the area and have returned to that city four times I've never had a bad interaction with anyone there It's always been very positive — everyone is helpful and genuinely interested in you: where you're from It's such a nice feeling to be so welcomed Share on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInBAY CO. (WNEM) - A fire at a landscaping business was sending smoke throughout Bay County on Tuesday with firefighters prepping for a long fight ahead crews were trying to contain the flames at Salzburg Landscape Supply near W Salzburg and Flajole roads in Williams Township TV5 is still working to figure out the cause but it was confirmed that a mulch pile is on fire The wind is making the battle even tougher with crews saying all they can do is keep throwing water on the fire and try to get inside the pile to put it out Firefighters expect to battle the flames through the night Stay with TV5 as we continue to learn more Subscribe to the TV5 newsletter and receive the latest local news and weather straight to your email every day SquashSite – all about Squash it was a great final of the Mozart Open ladies on the glasscourt at EUROPARK Salzburg shopping mall between Toby Tse (HKG with the third seed Tse having the better end in a thrilling five game encounter The Hong Kongese had a strong start and went into a 2-0 lead While the first game was very close with long rallies the second game was more one sided Nevertheless Watts fought back impressively winning the third game 11/4 and even leveling to 2-all after taking the fourth game 11/9 The Kiwi showed great retrieving skills and was able to pick up most tricky shots from the skillful Tse Overall the crowd saw great performances of both players and very attracive rallies and was excited that the match went into five games In the deciding game Watts wasnt able to turn the match totally as Tse was too clinical and found back into her rhythm and won 11/5 to take the title Today the Austrian Squash Challenge moved onto the glasscourt in the EUROPARK Salzburg shopping mall for the semifinals of the Mozart Open ladies The second semifinal ended with an big upset After already taking out eight and fourth seed of the tournament Kaitlyn Watts (NZL WRL 178) took out  top  seed Hana Ismail (EGY WRL 90) and showed an another great performance She seemed to handle to change of location better than her opponent and made it into the final with a 3/0 victory Today’s quarterfinals of the Mozart Open ladies event was the last day of action at Tenniscourts Süd meanwhile the glasscourt was constructed at EUROPARK Salzburg shopping mall where the event will continue on Friday with the semifinals and the final on Saturday – and will host next week’s men’s event New Zealand’s Kaitlyn Watts continued her great run taking out another higher seeded player The Kiwi beat fourth seed Isabel McCullough in the longest match of the tournament so far 3/1 in 53min She will face top seed Hana Ismail in the semifinal The Egyptian was too strong for Akari Midorikawa from Japan and booked her semifinal spot with a convincing 3/0 victory The second semfinal will be contested between second seed Sarahi Lopez from Mexico and Toby Tse from Hong Kong Both players won their quarterfinal matches 3/1 and showed some great racket and physical skills with New Zealand’s Kaitlyn Watts producing the only upset as she downed 8th seed Olivia Besant to join the top seven seeds in the quarter-finals The first round of the Mozart Open PSA world ranking tournament took place at Tenniscourts Süd in Salzburg The tournament is part of the Austrian Squash Challenge The only Austrian representative Gioia D’Alonzo unfortunately lost her opening match meaning no home hopes are left in the competition All other seeded players made it into the second round Though Rose Lucas Marcuzzo had to fight for a great comeback from 0/2 to eventually win 12/10 in the deciding game Frans Krätzig is on the verge of a move to RB Salzburg A full verbal agreement has been reached between the Austrian Bundesliga side and the player are also largely in agreement with Salzburg If a deal is agreed it will be a permanent transfer with a fee in the region of €3.5million The 22-year-old has made 14 Bundesliga appearances for Heidenheim to date netting once and setting up 2 more goals.  Four Michigan Law students recently gathered with other top students from prestigious law schools around the country to discuss current issues of international law at the three-day Salzburg Cutler Fellows Program in Washington The core of the conference was the day-long workshop for students to share their research papers with students and faculty from peer schools and gain feedback as they refine their papers The 56 students in attendance were divided into six groups of students as well as faculty members based on the topic of their paper students heard from various speakers on topics ranging from human rights and sustainable development to international law during times of political peril.  The seminar is a chance to see our students live the values and standards of excellence that we try to inculcate at Michigan—in their presentations of their own innovative research as much as in how they engage with the projects of their peers.” Read further for specifics about the Michigan Law students and their takeaways from the conference.  With her interest in international law—specifically the investment treaty regime and investor-state arbitration—Vivian Fernandez focuses her paper on investor-state disputes where foreign investment has caused tensions between foreign companies and local communities who are often indigenous peoples.  “This field is really fascinating to me because of the fact patterns that are underlying the disputes and the various players that are involved,” she said “I have been able to immerse myself within that space through my academics and I will be able to carry over what I’ve learned into my career.”  who will work in the New York office of Gibson Dunn after graduation was part of the Salzburg conference’s international economic law group where the majority of the papers dealt with international investment and trade issues.  She said that she valued the input she received from fellow students and faculty on her paper and appreciated being able to broaden her network of others who share her interest She also appreciated the opportunities beyond working with her specific group “I really enjoyed the Knowledge Cafe,” she said “We got to talk with a variety of different mentors who have a wide range of professional experiences They were able to discuss their career trajectories and provided really insightful advice as to how to proceed with our careers.” researches the operationalizing of international rape laws in Southeast Asia particularly the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW) Her work is done through comparative international human rights law study by focusing on three countries that practice predominantly different religions: Indonesia “The goal is to see how much socioculture and religion play a role in an international law being operationalized CEDAW requires a state to train judges in gender sensitivity when it comes to dealing with gender violence I want to see to what extent this training actually worked and whether one religion is more progressive than the others.” Although she was once a corporate lawyer in Indonesia Gunawan hopes to pursue an academic career and has long been a feminist activist co-authoring the book Feminism Nusantara.  She said that one of her major takeaways from the conference where she was part of the human rights group was hearing from experts on how to publish in legal academia such as shorter blog pieces rather than long journal articles that can take years to be published She also valued the networking opportunities “It not only was a place to network with other universities,” she said “but also with the other Michigan students because we actually became really close during this event.”  Dmytro Soldatenko’s research focus on collective countermeasures and collective enforcement of international law starts from a very personal place—he is a native of Ukraine.  he is looking at the array of nonforcible means of influence by third parties on states that violate international law “An ongoing debate is Russian assets abroad,” he said “And the debate is whether Western countries can freeze those assets and seize them and some people are advocating that collective countermeasures are allowed under international law states are often hesitant to use them.”  while collective countermeasures are permissible under international law if there is no clear framework for their application states are hesitant to use this tool of enforcement.  One of the faculty members in his small group specializes in the area of countermeasures so he said he gained valuable feedback from her for his research few others in the group had a similar project but that worked to his advantage.  “It generally does not really matter whether the people are experts in this field because as long as people have a general understanding of international law “It’s even better to have the view outside the narrow topic Brooke Tatum transferred to Michigan Law last fall and was thrilled to attend the conference along with so many others who had deeper backgrounds in international law She noted that she values the input she received on her paper which focuses on the international right to health and vaccine equity across Africa She derived inspiration for the paper from her fall 2024 class on Africa and the Global Legal System “I wrote a research paper that I will now focus more on international law and the actions of international organizations,” she said The theme of the paper meshed well with the conference theme International Law: Comparative Voices and Viewpoints As part of the conference’s human rights group she received substantial feedback that helped provide a stronger framework for her paper I’ve only taken a couple of international law classes whereas some of the other students are LLMs who have already practiced international law and others are 3Ls who’ve taken more classes,” she said “So just getting substantive feedback on my executive summary was really helpful.” Four students represent Harvard Law at the 2025 Salzburg Global Cutler Fellows Program Aine Adachi LL.M. ’25, Loren Ben David ’25, Taqbir Huda LL.M. ’25, and Sean O’Connell ’25 represented Harvard Law School this year at the 2025 Salzburg Global Cutler Fellows Program. Launched in 2012, as part of the Salzburg Global Seminar, the program brings together students from 14 leading U.S. law schools to foster skills and forge connections through their common interest in international law. Mark Wu serves as the program’s academic chair and accompanied the students from HLS “International Law: Comparative Voices and Viewpoints,” convened in Washington each fellow prepared a research paper on an emerging issue in public or private international law the students and a committee of law professors reviewed each paper in a workshop setting and offered advice on how to refine the work for possible publication the Harvard Law students examined extraterritoriality and its implications for transnational legal justice; the intersection of international humanitarian law and international human rights law during the U.S.-led occupation of Iraq; the right to reparation for human rights violations and the ensuing remedial obligations of the state; and the impact of international financial institutions on the adoption of banking standards in developing countries O’Connell appreciated the opportunity to share his paper on banking standards with other law students interested in international law and with law professors who have specific expertise in international law and economics “When you are focusing on a very specialized topic getting such a broad range of feedback is particularly useful in pointing out areas where there might be gaps in your research suggesting a different way to approach a problem or argument or helping you improve your writing style,” he said This year’s program also included several panels on topics ranging from “Achieving Human Rights and Sustainable Development under International Law: African Perspectives” to “International Law under the Second Trump Administration,” as well as a Knowledge Café where the fellows found opportunities to discuss personal goals and potential career paths with mentors engaged in public service Several Harvard Law alumni participated as speakers and mentors “What was striking to me is that there are a lot of passionate and level-headed people who understand the criticisms of international law but also believe in its spirit and promise Want to stay up to date with Harvard Law Today Harvard Law School provides unparalleled opportunities to study law with extraordinary colleagues in a rigorous Harvard University © 2022 The President and Fellows of Harvard College playIs the glass half-full for Liverpool after Fulham draw (1:28)Gab Marcotti discusses Liverpool's latest form after their one man down 2-2 draw against Fulham Former Liverpool assistant manager Pep Lijnders has been sacked by RB Salzburg following a disappointing spell as head coach of the Austrian side The 41-year-old joined Salzburg in the summer after nine years at Anfield first to Brendan Rodgers and then to Jürgen Klopp Salzburg have also struggled for form in the Champions League this season and are 32nd in the 36-team league with just one win from their six European games The club confirmed his departure on Monday, with the decision coming just weeks before Lijnders' former colleague and close friend Klopp is set to take up his position as Red Bull's head of global soccer. Salzburg CEO Stephan Reiter and Managing Director of Sport Rouven Schröder what has unfortunately not been a satisfactory season so far It was clear to see that in many of our matches we have been far short of our own requirements and aims Pep Lijnders joined RB Salzburg in the summer but is leaving after a difficult start to the season. KERSTIN JOENSSON/AFP via Getty Images"We have therefore become convinced that our team needs a new impulse under new management even if we continued to hope for a turnaround until the end He put a lot of effort and passion into it and has provided important momentum for our further development "We are now very intensively looking for a new coach and will communicate as soon as a decision is made We clearly want to start training again on 3 January 2025 with our new coach in place." In 2018, Lijnders briefly left Liverpool to become manager of NEC in the Dutch second tier, however he returned to Merseyside later that year after failing to win promotion to the Eredivisie On Wednesday, Sport Bild journalists Christian Falk and Tobi Altschäffl (via @iMiaSanMia) reported that Red Bull Salzburg was “very interested” in Bayern Munich left-back Frans Krätzig who is currently on loan with Heidenheim: RB Salzburg are very interested in signing Frans Krätzig It’s about a potential permanent deal with a buy-back clause Now, Sky Sport journalist Florian Plettenberg is reporting that a full verbal agreement is in place between Krätzig and Salzburg and also that Bayern Munich is almost settled in with a fee as well: ⏳ Excl | Frans #Krätzig is on the verge of a move to RB Salzburg A full verbal agreement between RB and the player is in place FC Bayern are also largely in agreement with Salzburg it was clear that Krätzig did not have a future in Bavaria and a sale would be best for everyone involved Be sure to stay tuned to Bavarian Podcast Works for all of your up to date coverage on Bayern Munich and Germany. 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That was filmed in the gardens of the baroque Schloss Mirabell which Prince-Archbishop Wolf Dietrich built to impress his mistress Salome Alt in 1606 The opulently frescoed interior is striking but it’s the park that really has the wow factor.  Redesigned in geometric form by Archbishop Johann Ernst von Thun, the gardens weave in the romantic elements of the age – fountains, muses, parterres and fragrant rose gardens. Head across to the Tänzerin (dancer) sculpture for knockout views of Salzburg’s 900-year-old fortress, Festung Hohensalzburg Planning tip: Go at lunchtime and seek out a quiet corner of the gardens for a picnic (and perhaps a sneaky sing) Keep your eyes peeled for the Pegasus statue the steps and the gnomes of the Zwerglgarten (Dwarf Garden) that appeared in the film.  In the movie, telegram delivery boy Rolf spins and sways a loved-up Liesl around an ornate pavilion, both crooning "Sixteen Going on Seventeen" as the rain pounds against the windows. You’ll find said pavilion in the beautifully manicured park of Schloss Hellbrunn sculptures and leafy avenues in the gardens Dodge the rain and instead choose a spring or summer day when the flowers are in full bloom explore the castle itself – a sumptuous Italianate pleasure palace built for Prince-Archbishop Markus Sittikus in 1615 to escape his ecclesiastical duties and let his hair down where you should prepare to get absolutely soaked exploring the mock Roman theater Bird Grotto and water-powered Mechanical Theater Word has it that the palace is welcoming a new Sound of Music museum in 2026.  Planning tip: Rent a bike with aVelo for a pretty ride along the Salzach River with the fortress and mountains popping up as you pedal It takes only 20 minutes to reach Schloss Hellbrunn from the center of Salzburg.  Here's where you can find the less obvious sites associated with the movie all easily accessible from Salzburg on a day trip The scene in the movie when Maria and the curtain-clad von Trapp kids frolic in a rowboat on a lake and tumble into the water with whoops of laughter was filmed at Schloss Leopoldskron a handsome rococo palace with dreamy views of the fortress and mountains with its exuberantly frescoed panels and mirrors was the blueprint for the von Trapps’ grand ballroom Farewell” before trotting upstairs to bed.  the palace sees less tourist traffic than the film's other locations particularly if you avoid the tour groups by visiting early in the morning or late in the afternoon go for breakfast in the palace’s state rooms or stay the night in one of its 12 luxurious Planning tip: The palace is 3.3km (2 miles) from the south of town; that's about a 45-minute walk or you can bike it in just 10 minutes.   If you’ve always fancied hiking into the hills and giving the world the slip, Untersberg is a fine place to do just that Where the mountains pucker up on the border with Bavaria in Germany this peak is where the von Trapp family clambers up into the heights in the film’s finale to escape Nazi-occupied Austria as “Climb Ev’ry Mountain” plays in the background The views across buttercup-flecked pastures spruce forest and snow-dusted Alps are as sensational in reality as they appear on screen in 1938 the real von Trapp family fled Austria for the USA as those closing film credits would have you believe.  Planning tip: It’s a half-hour ride on bus 5 or 25 from central Salzburg to the base station of the cable car The cable car runs roughly every half hour from 8.30am to 5.30am with slightly shorter hours in winter.  where Maria and Georg von Trapp say their vows or stay overnight on the shores of Mondsee to dodge the day-trippers and experience the lake at its peaceful best.  The Tennengebirge Alps rise like a theater curtain above the Salzach River and pretty village of Werfen with doe-eyed cows clattering bells in wildflower-cloaked pastures that give way to ragged limestone peaks If ever there was a sight to make you want to skip through the meadows while singing your heart out Planning tip: Don’t rush straight off. Make a day of it and dive into the glittering chambers of Eisriesenwelt the world’s largest accessible ice caves.  With 60th-anniversary celebrations in full swing the appeal of visiting Salzburg is tenfold for Sound of Music fans in 2025 plus an anniversary bash in October in the pipeline.  Be sure to bookmark Sound of Music Salzburg – Insight and Outlook, a year-round exhibition at Schloss Leopoldskron, curated by the Salzburg Museum Bringing together movie memorabilia and photos the exhibition zooms in on the von Trapp family and the film giving a sneak preview of the museum that will open at Hellbrunn in 2026 In spring 2025, a new SmartGuide app will launch for The Sound of Music Trail in Werfen It’s a great way to take a deep dive into the film and alpine landscapes with a now 74-year-old Hammond sharing his favorite stories and behind-the-scenes moments From May to October, the red curtain will lift on The Sound of Music at the Salzburger Marionettentheater with puppeteers breathing life into the characters and songs from the movie the miniature marionette theater is just as opulent as any other venue such as the open-air The Sound of Music in the park at Schloss Leopoldskron in June and July All of this is the drumroll for the anniversary week kicking off on October 23 with insightful talks on the global phenomenon that is The Sound of Music at Schloss Leopoldskron and a gala dinner at the Felsenreitschule with performances by the Salzburg State Theater and music by the Mozarteum Orchestra Salzburg The star-studded guest list will include cast members from the film and members of the von Trapp family.  And if you’d just prefer to hit those Julie Andrews–style high notes yourself, sign up for a warble-as-you-pedal ride with Fräulein Maria’s Bicycle Tour, a half-day bike tour that rolls from palace to plaza, park to abbey. LondonMussorgsky’s apocalyptic unfinished opera is given a fierce new lease of life by the McBurney brothers Esa-Pekka Salonen and an exceptional young mezzo And not even illness can keep a great Carmen down well suited to this year’s theme of “wounds and wonders” in a compelling new production conducted by Esa-Pekka Salonen and performed by an international cast and musicians from Salonen’s homeland With sleuth-like determination over eight years and counting, he and a creative team led by the British fraternal partnership of director Simon McBurney and composer Gerard McBurney – fondly referred to in Salzburg as the McBrothers – presented a world-premiere staging of a new version of the opera Originally intended for the Bolshoi theatre first Covid and then the invasion of Ukraine put paid to any such plan Khovanshchina is steeped in the Russian psyche grappling with his country’s schismatic social and religious history taking the so-called Khovansky Affair of the late 17th century as his starting point: Old Believers rise up against the westernising reforms of a regime that would lead to the rule of Peter the Great All the physical theatre strengths of Simon McBurney are brought into playThe parallels with modern Russia are unmissable but not exact. This opera has no heroes. The sight, on the Salzburg stage, of a clean-shaven politician in grey suit, standing at a lectern in front of a replica of the Bolshoi curtain issuing diktats, needs no comment. The feudal lord Khovansky (Vitalij Kowaljow) facing death and festering in a self-indulgence of lust and drugs Every character is an embodiment of a ruthless faction seeking dominion expressed through the raw melodies that are Mussorgsky’s hallmarks liturgical chant dipping in and out of folk song and sung-speech patterns Epic and populous choruses (superbly sung by the Slovak Philharmonic Choir and others) also a key component of the composer’s better-known masterpiece hold up a mirror to the suffering of a nation in what is surely a career-making performance Resonant and strong at the top of her range rich and potent in the contralto low notes when the Old Believers determine on mass suicide she raises her arms as a shower of earth falls on her one of many moments of beauty in a production unafraid of harsh All the physical theatre strengths of Simon McBurney, best known for work with his company Complicité and a rare but probing visitor to opera (his stagings of Wozzeck for Aix-en-Provence and The Magic Flute for English National Opera, currently on at New York’s Metropolitan Opera the stage shifts from open space to steep rake to triangular compression performers and chorus moving with fearless energy Natalia Tanasii and Matthew White stood out By then its relevance may be even more acute reminded us anew of Bizet’s short-lived but enduring genius Khovanshchina is at the Salzburg Easter festival, Austria, until 21 April Carmen is at the Royal Opera, London, until 3 July This is the archive of The Observer up until 21/04/2025 The Observer is now owned and operated by Tortoise Media Here’s everything to know about planning a trip to Salzburg Lydia Mansel is a writer with more than eight years of experience editing and writing for both brands and online publications—with a particular focus on travel She’s also the founder of the travel site justpacked.com Salzburg’s coach Pepijn Lijnders gives instructions to his players during a Champions League opening phase soccer match against PSG in Salzburg Salzburg’s ead coach Pepijn Lijnders stands during the Champions League opening phase soccer match between Bayer Leverkusen and RB Salzburg at the BayArena in Leverkusen and PSG’s Nuno Mendes battle for the ball during a Champions League opening phase soccer match in Salzburg Austria (AP) — Salzburg fired coach Pepijn Lijnders on Monday with the club 10 points off the lead in the Austrian league and unlikely to advance in the Champions League That saved Jürgen Klopp having to decide his former colleague’s future “It was clear to see that in many of our matches we have been far short of our own requirements and aims,” Salzburg CEO Stephan Reiter and managing director of sport Rouven Schröder said in a joint statement “We have therefore become convinced that our team needs a new impulse under new management even if we continued to hope for a turnaround until the end.” Salzburg is fifth in the Austrian league after 16 games 10 points behind leader Sturm Graz — the defending champion who ended Salzburg’s run of 10 straight titles Salzburg has won one of its six league matches and is 32nd in the 36-team standings Salzburg will be one of 12 teams playing in the Club World Cup in the United States next year Lijnders won his last game in charge on Saturday 3-0 against Austria Klagenfurt but the team was still mired in trouble ahead of Austria’s winter break Reiter and Schröder said they want a new coach in place by the time Salzburg starts training on Jan Salzburg’s next competitive game isn’t until Jan The Austrian team isn’t the only one of Red Bull’s clubs in trouble Leipzig has lost all six of its games in the Champions League and is already eliminated from contention for the knockout stages Red Bull Salzburg have parted company with head coach Pep Lijnders after just seven months in charge Lijnders’ assistant Vitor Matos, who was previously first-team development coach at Anfield, has also left the club. Their exits come just a fortnight before ex-Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp is due to take over as Red Bull’s global head of soccer Salzburg CEO Stephan Reiter and Rouven Schroder said in a joint statement: “We began recently to analyse “It was clear to see that in many of our matches we have been far short of our own requirements and aims “We are now very intensively looking for a new coach and will communicate as soon as a decision is made We clearly want to start training again on 3 January 2025 with our new coach in place.” Red Bull and the origins of an unlikely love affair Lijnders was not short of offers when he sought to launch a managerial career of his own at the end of last season after nearly a decade of service to Liverpool Ajax, Besiktas, Porto and Stoke City were among a lengthy list of clubs to express interest but in May he decided that Salzburg was the best fit for him The mission was clear — to regain the Austria Bundesliga title with a talented young squad Given how highly regarded he was as a coach during Jurgen Klopp’s reign at Anfield He brought No 2 Vitor Matos and fitness coach Andreas Kornmayer with him Lijnders was backed in the transfer market with Bobby Clark bought from Liverpool for £10million while fellow midfielder Stefan Bajcetic made the same move on loan when Lijnders guided Salzburg through the Champions League qualifying rounds They have won just seven out of 16 league matches and been embarrassed in Europe with five losses in six Injuries have not helped but Lijnders has also been heavily criticised for his tactical approach and neither Clark nor Bajcetic have been able to hold down a place in the team Salzburg have arguably saved Klopp from a difficult conversation given the fact he takes over as Red Bull’s head of global soccer on January 1 His previous stint as a manager at NEC Nijmegen in Holland only lasted five months in 2018 From the hills of the opening scene to the mountain over which they escape here’s how to follow in the footsteps of the von Trapp family in real life Whether filmed on location or on elaborate Hollywood sets Fans can arrange the Original Sound of Music Tour where people are escorted to all the major film locations on a bus explains his unique connection to the movie We transported Julie Andrews when she came back in 1987 and the actors playing the children for the BBC’s How Do You Solve a Problem like Maria [which documented the search for the right Maria for the musical adaptation] in 2006.” along with in-depth information about the real Trapp family The shop has created a new collection of limited-edition dirndls for the 60th anniversary of The Sound of Music The new styles are based on a combination of traditional designs and fabric inspired by the Trapp family’s artwork And even if fans miss out on purchasing one of the limited-edition dirndls at least one of each will remain on display (Related: Welcome to Werfen, The Sound of Music location where nature steals the show.) including when viewers see Baron von Trapp and Baroness Schraeder drink pink lemonade Maria and the children fall out of their boat and main foyer were reproduced in Hollywood The Prince-Archbishop of Salzburg, Leopold Anton Freiherr von Firmian (1679-1744), built the palace in 1736, which was eventually transformed into a boutique hotel. If you’re not a hotel guest or have not arranged a pre-booked tour you won’t be able to access the indoor spaces where some of the movie’s iconic scenes were filmed Guests staying at Schloss Leopoldskron—once a palace now transformed into a boutique hotel—have access to the indoor spaces where some scenes of The Sound of Music were filmed A stay here also grants guests access to beautiful views like the one above. Photograph by Melanie Dreysse Laif/ReduxThe hotel also features the famous gazebo and a photography exhibition that showcases photos of the real Trapp family and original movie posters in different languages It’s a teaser to the forthcoming Sound of Music Museum scheduled to open in Hellbrunn Palace in 2026 Puppet performance and film highlightsSalzburg Marionette Theatre—a state-of-the-art institution founded in 1913—has a permanent exhibition and a 90-minute ‘Big Broadway Musical in Miniature’ performance in which puppeteers bring more than 100 puppets to life in a dance performance set to the original movie score Parents with impatient or younger children may prefer the 35-minute highlights show that contains excerpts from The Sound of Music and Mozart’s Magic Flute The view of the Salzach River and the old city center make a perfect backdrop for an Instagram-worthy snapshot While in Salzburg, visitors can experience more of the city by experiencing the healing nature of the Salzburg Mountains More than 350,000 fans visit Salzburg each year; more than double the city’s population of 160,000. Visitors can get around Salzburg via its S-Bahn rail system Renting a car or car service is your best option for exploring all points outside of the city Airport transfers to the city center are cheapest by a 20-minute bus ride or an 8-to-12-minute taxi ride—the fastest option especially for its proximity to film locations in Fuschlsee (Related: 10 of the best hotels in Salzburg, the Austrian home of The Sound of Music.) Travel with cash if you want to delve into Salzburg’s café culture. Most coffeehouses only take cash.  Visitors to Salzburg should be aware that outdoor tours stop during the winter, so you may want to consider arranging a licensed guide to see The Sound of Music sights. Bus tours and other indoor experiences are available year-round. It’s recommended to book in advance, especially when visiting during peak season because tours and other experiences fill up fast.  Wheelchair accessibility can be challenging because of the protected historical nature of Salzburg’s buildings. However, most hotels have at least one wheelchair-accessible room, and most city experiences are accessible with a motorized wheelchair. Our Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles., opens new tab , opens new tab Browse an unrivalled portfolio of real-time and historical market data and insights from worldwide sources and experts. , opens new tabScreen for heightened risk individual and entities globally to help uncover hidden risks in business relationships and human networks. © 2025 Reuters. All rights reserved We’ve detected that JavaScript is disabled in this browser Please enable JavaScript or switch to a supported browser to continue using x.com You can see a list of supported browsers in our Help Center Help Center Despite the Austrian side dominating early proceedings and creating real trouble with their high press, Real slowly took control of the action with inspiring performances from their Brazilian duo plus England midfielder Jude Bellingham The Spaniards opened the scoring with a quick counter attack by Vinicius who delivered a long pass through the box destined for Bellingham But after he failed to control the ball in his stride Rodrygo reacted quickly to slot a first-touch effort just inside the right post in the 23rd minute Rodrygo extended the home side's lead in the 34th minute curling home a shot from inside the box after a brilliant back heel flick from Bellingham in a fine one-two combination between them Mbappé took advantage of a massive blunder by Salzburg goalkeeper and captain Janis Blaswich who failed to dribble the ball past the French striker and instead gifted him the third goal in the 48th minute Vinicius started putting on a show up and down the left channel and made two magnificent runs in the 55th and 77th minutes to extend Madrid's lead First he took a great long pass by Luka Modric in his stride to beat one defender in speed and another with a cut inside before firing an unstoppable strike into the top corner Vinicius stroked in the fifth in another quick counter, receiving a Federico Valverde pass in space and dribbling past two defenders before wrong-footing the goalkeeper Mads Bidstrup scored the visitors' consolation goal in the 85th minute Real Madrid are 16th in the standings on 12 points They have secured qualification for the next round, but would need to win their last game at Brest and rely on other results to earn a top-eight finish and avoid a two-legged playoff A win that gives us a lot of confidence going forward," Rodrygo told Movistar Plus This season we are failing a bit in games that we can't fail "I truly believe that it's always going to be difficult in the Champions League to score a lot of goals and win a lot of games." eliminated from the competition with only three points from seven games Despite the Austrian side dominating early proceedings and creating real trouble with their high press, Real slowly took control of the action with inspiring performances from their Brazilian duo plus England midfielder Jude Bellingham Mbappé took advantage of a massive blunder by Salzburg goalkeeper and captain Janis Blaswich First he took a great long pass by Luka Modric in his stride to beat one defender in speed and another with a cut inside before firing an unstoppable strike into the top corner Vinicius stroked in the fifth in another quick counter, receiving a Federico Valverde pass in space and dribbling past two defenders before wrong-footing the goalkeeper Mads Bidstrup scored the visitors' consolation goal in the 85th minute They have secured qualification for the next round, but would need to win their last game at Brest and rely on other results to earn a top-eight finish and avoid a two-legged playoff A win that gives us a lot of confidence going forward,\" Rodrygo told Movistar Plus \"I truly believe that it's always going to be difficult in the Champions League to score a lot of goals and win a lot of games.\" Sign Up for Our Monthly Family Getaways Newsletter When I arrived at Das Edelweiss Salzburg Mountain Resort around dinner time I entered an expansive lobby with multiple inviting sitting areas and a long bar Lustrous wood floors in a chevron pattern set opposite rough-hewn planks in the ceiling presented a pleasing contrast of textures under soft but ample lighting from fixtures handmade in Italy The business element that is the hotel lobby’s raison d’etre — the check-in desk — was so unobtrusive I almost walked right past the Hettegger family (who have owned the Austrian resort since it opened in 1978) had taken the high route in expanding the resort last year Any design connoisseur would have been impressed When I sat down at one of the bar’s peninsulas (crafted for comfortable seating of small groups) tasted the filet of pike in one of Das Edelweiss’ four restaurants and later saw the wine list from its 30,000-bottle cellar kid-friendly resorts are like kid-friendly movies: The hosts throw in a few touches for the grownups (say a margarita bar) but compromise on comfort Above the din of screaming children at such places you can almost hear the groans of their disappointed parents Redesigned and expanded in 2023 by Tyrolean architects Kock + Bachler this year-round gem located an hour south of Salzburg (or 2.5 hours from Munich) combines a wealth of activities for children without skimping on luxury the resort added 17 new junior and family suites last year for a total of 145 guestrooms I was happily surprised by another addition: a three-story indoor waterslide which is part of the waterpark in the new Family Mountain spa This enormous cavern within the hotel was designed for kids from newborns to teens Just behind the waterslide area is 10,000 square feet of play space divided into Baby Mountain Area Prince & Princess Land for ages 3 to 6 Young Mountain Area for kids ages 6 to 12 and Cool Mountain Area a haven for teens with everything from arcade games and air hockey to a trampoline There’s also a family sauna with treatments designed just for young ones I raised two daughters and would consider this expanded space absolute tops for the quality of facilities and variety of amusements Every element a guest lays eyes on is thoughtfully designed to effect relaxation and ease from the hand-carved door at the in-house Sirloin steakhouse and the teardrop-shaped chandeliers above the indoor pool to the honeycomb-pattern wooden screen in the spa the 75,000-square-foot space features lounging areas an enormous gym and infrared and traditional saunas spacious enough to guarantee a comfortable distance from fellow guests (some even have mountain views) A multistory indoor pool space offers secluded cubbies with couches for snuggling with spouse or child; a separate area is adults-only with an additional section out of view for nude sunbathing in summer months (which can extend through September in this part of Austria allowing for high-season experience at shoulder-season prices) After the sun dropped behind the mountain in the afternoon I left the sundeck and cooled off in the indoor pool then swam through the glass gate to the connecting infinity pool and took in the view across the valley I wanted to enjoy the alpine landscape around Das Edelweiss A nearby gondola makes Das Edelweiss a ski-in/ski-out resort experts will fit guests of any age or ability with suitable equipment from high-end brands such as Atomic and Stockli I rode the gondola up the mountain one morning and took in epic views for a few hours before hiking back down I opted to rent an electric-assist mountain bike to climb the mountain on the other side of the valley a young man dressed in lederhosen served me meats and cheeses that came from local livestock The joy of arrival at Das Edelweiss can be doubled if you come at night and awake to see the surroundings that had been shrouded in darkness This feeling was enhanced my first morning when I heard the plinking of bells outside my window and emerged onto my deck to discover what must be the world’s lowest-emission lawnmower at work: a flock of sheep was gleefully employed cutting the hotel’s grass My indulgently comfortable Suite Deluxe came with a view across the valley but the jewel of Das Edelweiss is the Top Suite Deluxe — at nearly 1,100 square feet a sauna and a whirlpool spa on the enormous deck I would come back to Das Edelweiss for many reasons I have traveled to 40 countries on five continents and never have I seen such a spread There’s an entire room devoted only to breads Local cheeses and an omelet bar cater to European and American tastes alike The hotel’s kitchen is headed by family member Alexander Hettegger who sources local and seasonal ingredients I didn’t have time to take advantage of the free road tests of the newest Mercedes-Benz models I suppose there will have to be a next time Copyright © 2025 Northstar Travel Media, LLC. All Rights Reserved. 301 Route 17 N, Suite 1150, Rutherford, NJ 07070 USA | Telephone: (201) 902-2000 Austria’s souvenir Mozartkugeln will no longer be made in composer’s home city after factory bankruptcy Visitors to Salzburg can hardly escape merchandise linked to its favourite son, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, with T-shirts, golf balls and Playmobil figures in the composer’s image cluttering the gift stores and airport duty-free shops But the Austrian city has just lost its exclusive claim to the most beloved souvenir of all – bite-size foil-wrapped Mozart chocolates bearing the musical prodigy’s bewigged likeness the final Salzburg Mozartkugel (Mozart Ball) rolled off the assembly line in the suburb of Grödig The plant that produced 57m of the signature Mozartkugel chocolates annually closed at year’s end after the manufacturer Salzburg Schokolade went bankrupt, due in part to soaring cocoa prices Although the treats have many knockoffs, only the authentic “Echte Salzburger Mozartkugel” was mass-produced for export in the Austrian city The Pro-Ge trade union representing the workers called the Mozartkugel factory the “heart of the region” where staff were “proud of a product that went round the world” the chocolates’ licence has been held for several years by the US conglomerate Mondelez International maker of international brands such as Oreo cookies and Toblerone chocolate bars Following Salzburg Schokolade’s insolvency after three years of rescue attempts Mondelez said it would search within its regional manufacturing network for a new site to make Mozartkugeln Unconfirmed local media reports said the most likely destination was the Czech Republic As Austria grapples with the likelihood it will soon have its first far-right chancellor since the second world war commentators noted the disquiet triggered by the news that such a time-tested cultural touchstone might no longer be made in the Alpine republic The identity of Salzburg, Austria’s fourth largest city, is inextricably entwined with Mozart bringing outsize cultural cachet to the community of just over 150,000 and a steady windfall from hordes of tourists each year Free weekly newsletterRecipes from all our star cooks seasonal eating ideas and restaurant reviews The wunderkind himself had an ambivalent relationship with his home town, where he served in the archbishop’s court, complaining in letters that he found dull, provincial and stifling. He eventually moved in his 20s to the more cosmopolitan capital Vienna, where he found greater commercial success Saddled with debts after Mozart’s premature death at 35, his widow, Constanze, eventually moved back to Salzburg and is widely credited with preserving – and monetising – his legacy This article was amended on 23 January 2025 the main image pictured the wrong chocolates Students and faculty members from the School of Communication participated in the Salzburg Academy on Media and Global Change. Photo: Courtesy of Liana Barros The scenic Schloss Leopoldskron villa in Salzburg immortalized in the film “The Sound of Music,” served as the venue for this year’s Salzburg Academy on Media and Global Change which drew about 70 students from across the world to discuss the future of communication under the theme “Belonging in the Age of Machines: Reimagining the Role of Media.” Five University of Miami students from the School of Communication took part in the seminar The students listened to lectures and presentations from college professors and communication managers They were later divided into groups and were tasked with imagining the world of communication in 2074 and Boriana Treadwell were among the presenters in this year’s academy The Salzburg Academy on Media and Global Change was founded in 2007 with the mission of convening emerging leaders across media industries to build networks of innovation and leadership in media Participants collaborate to address social problems and design media-based solutions “I like to call it a transformative experience that makes you aware as a communicator that you need to look into the motivations and the history and background of other people so that you can understand them better,” said Chatterjee who has been on the Salzburg Academy faculty since 2008 “The motivations that create different narratives makes one a better storyteller.” Interacting with students from other cultures and life experiences broadens participants views “You may have a view on the war in Gaza you may hear a different view,” he said That was one of the takeaways for graduate student Liana Barros who is pursuing a Master of Fine Arts in documentary work “The most valuable thing was to be surrounded by people from so many different countries,” she said “I really enjoyed learning how people are raised differently what is politically different in their country how the situation in their country may change their views on media.” Working with 10 other students in a workshop she explored the future of advertising in 2074 had eschewed large corporations and instead relied on smaller diverse companies that did not emphasize overconsumption but rather were respectful of consumers’ privacy and promoted programs for the public good “We envisioned advertising as more for the public service and not just corporations taking your money,” she said “It would be educational advertising and not just consumerism.”      and as a result of increased artificial intelligence there are humanoids (beings that are half human These new beings needed and were provided with advertising that helped them develop more human emotions everyone would have access to technology.    the seminar was eye-opening because of her interaction with so many international students who had different views and experiences from her own her group—which included students from Austria and Angola—had to imagine “The Future of AI” in the year 2074 They looked at incorporating AI into a news medium so they came up with a magazine called Current certain parts of the world are swallowed by water which becomes one of the world’s most influential cities.  “Our professors told us to be aspirational and not dystopian,” she said they made Shanglulu’s society egalitarian A new species of kelp is discovered that is found to have regenerative with shapeshifting properties This material shapes itself around each human’s form a device that connects to a user’s brain to read waves and interact with the modern world citizens of Shanglulu save money on clothing and can have access to the internet People now see articles and almost all media through holograms projected from the Drop which would be offered at discounted prices and highlights styles that are eco-friendly The magazine seeks to find a healthy balance between humanity Imagining the future took hard work and long “This type of program definitely will make us better communicators,” said Coote Real Madrid thrashed Red Bull Salzburg 5-1 as they asserted their credentials as Champions League holders Madrid smelled blood and punished Salzburg in the second half, with Kylian Mbappe seizing on an error by goalkeeper Janis Blaswich in the 48th minute Vinicius Jr then cut into the box for Los Blancos’ fourth in the 55th minute and wrapped up the rout in the 77th minute The only blemish on the evening from a Madrid perspective was Vinicius Jr’s yellow card for simulation which means he will miss their last league-phase game against Brest next week and an 85th-minute consolation goal from Mads Bidstrup Dermot Corrigan and Anantaajith Raghuraman break down the key talking points How will the Champions League knockout play-offs work Rodrygo’s first Champions League goals of the season were both very well taken Salzburg had gained confidence from some bright moments in the opening stages and were lured up the pitch — only to be caught out by a counter-attack with all of Mbappe Vinicius Jr and Bellingham involved before Rodrygo arrived at exactly the right time to steer a fine first-time finish into the far bottom corner Rodrygo would seem to be the most likely player to drop out of the lineup if that were the case given his lower profile compared to Mbappe but Rodrygo did take the chance to remind his manager of just what he is capable of when given the opportunity He celebrated with a hand in front of his face imitating the wrestling star and Hollywood actor John Cena’s trademark ‘You can’t see me’ gesture Much was made of Bellingham’s mixed start to the season. It took him until November to score a La Liga goal after missing four matches due to injury and he had not found the back of the net in the Champions League until Madrid’s 3-2 win against Atalanta in December One of the few awkward moments on the night for Madrid came when Vinicius Jr was booked in the first half with referee Glenn Nyberg judging him to have dived in the Salzburg penalty area The Brazilian’s third yellow card in the group stage means he is suspended for next week’s final-round trip to France to face Brest The incident happened just before half-time, with Madrid already 2-0 up. When Vinicius Jr sprinted past Salzburg right-back Aleksa Terzic The winger pushed the ball past him and fell to the ground as the defender tried to challenge Swedish official Nyberg had no doubts about what he had seen Vinicius Jr’s first yellow in this season’s Champions League came for removing his jersey amid joyous celebrations when Bellingham scored to make it 4-2 in the 85th minute and confirm a fine comeback at home against Borussia Dortmund in October The second came during the defeat at home to Milan in November — Madrid were 2-1 down when Vinicius Jr went into the book for loudly protesting when he thought he had been fouled in the opposition area Vinicius Jr showed his clear value to Madrid after the break with two superbly taken goals taking him to seven in the competition already His first effort meant he reached the 100-goal mark for Madrid becoming only the second Brazilian to do that after Ronaldo Nazario 100 – @vinijr 🇧🇷 has reached 100 goals with @realmadriden in all competitions, becoming second Brazilian player to reach this milestone with Los Blancos after Ronaldo Nazário (104). Samba. pic.twitter.com/TWiveTSrAg — OptaJose (@OptaJose) January 22, 2025 that three arguably avoidable bookings mean they will not be able to count on him for next Wednesday’s game Madrid putting five past a struggling Salzburg team briefly lifted their goal difference to +6 They still ended the game ahead of Juventus and Celtic who also have 12 points each and goal differences of +4 and +1 respectively Bayern Munich’s 3-0 loss at Feyenoord (who are up to 11th) meant the Bundesliga side remained on 12 points too but stayed marginally ahead of Madrid with a goal difference of +6 The standings will face another shake-up next week when the league phase concludes Madrid travel to Brest without the suspended Vinicius Jr Dortmund host 27th-placed Shakhtar Donetsk Bayern meet winless Slovan Bratislava (who have conceded 24 goals Juventus entertain Benfica in Turin and Celtic travel to Aston Villa PSV and Club Brugge are just one point behind those five teams “We’ll never have a problem scoring goals with these players,” Ancelotti told his post-match press conference “It’s almost impossible (to get into the top eight) try to win and see how we are in the rankings.” Saturday, January 25: Real Valladolid (A) The play-off draw will be held on January 31 at the House of European Football in Nyon The knockout play-offs begin on February 11 and 12 with the second legs on February 18 and 19 ending with the final at the Allianz Arena in Munich (Top photo by Pierre-Philippe Marcou/AFP via Getty Images) your new go-to podcast to spice up your weekday mornings with relevant news and behind-the-scenes from Brussels and beyond From the economy to the climate and the EU's role in world affairs this talk show sheds light on European affairs and the issues that impact on our daily lives as Europeans Tune in to understand the ins and outs of European politics Dare to imagine the future with business and tech visionaries Deep dive conversations with business leaders Euronews Tech Talks goes beyond discussions to explore the impact of new technologies on our lives the podcast provides valuable insights into the intersection of technology and society Europe's water is under increasing pressure floods are taking their toll on our drinking water Join us on a journey around Europe to see why protecting ecosystems matters and to discover some of the best water solutions an animated explainer series and live debate - find out why Water Matters We give you the latest climate facts from the world’s leading source analyse the trends and explain how our planet is changing We meet the experts on the front line of climate change who explore new strategies to mitigate and adapt It’s requiem time for the beloved Mozartkugeln as the Salzburg factory has completed its final order of the Austrian chocolates The Grödig factory in southern Salzburg has been producing the Mozart Ball sweets since 1890 a century after Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s death The firm was originally created by Salzburg confectioner Paul Fürst in the late 19th century who started a small factory in the city before moving to the larger Grödig location in 1948 the company produced its last batch of the dark chocolate-covered pistachio Salzburg Schokolade went bankrupt last year, putting an end to 65 jobs and a production line that produced 57 million of Mozart Balls annually. The company has blamed the rises on cocoa prices and the knock on effect of Covid-19 for their closure The Grödig factory has now officially closed ending a chapter for the sweets that were designated the “Echte Salzburg Mozartkugeln” or “Real Salzburg Mozart Balls” Machinery to produce the sweets has reportedly been sold to firms from Egypt and Mauritius but Mondelez International the American food company which bought Salzburg Schokolade in 1975 has yet to confirm what the future holds for Mozartkugeln “We are working hard to ensure that production of Mirabell products can continue without interruption," stated Mondelez’s Austrian management "After carefully examining our production options we have found a solution in our European network that will secure the future production of our Mirabell brand.” Sites in Poland and Czechia have been suggested to continue production the chocolate has fended off imitators throughout its history most notably a Bavarian manufacturer producing “Real Reber Mozartkugeln” the company received a judgement that only Austrian producers could use the “Mozartkugeln” name forcing Reber to rename their product “Mozart-Kugeln” The Salzburg Mirabell brand is the only one allowed to produce completely round Mozartkugeln with all other brands forced to add in a flat side recognized as one of the oldest Advent markets in Europe with roots tracing back to a 15th-century "Tandlmarkt." Yet, Salzburg is also a city of contrasts. Modern architecture has made its mark blending harmoniously with its historic backdrop Modern projects like Stadt Park Lehen and Paracelsus Bad & Kurhaus showcase contemporary design while the Institute of Pharmacy and Gusswerk Extension add a fresh touch to the city's urban fabric This balance between the old and the new defines Salzburg where each architectural layer contributes to the city's dynamic Read on to discover some of Salzburg's architectural attractions Related Article Valencia Architecture City Guide: Unveiling 24 Architectural Highlights Across Spain’s Artistic Hub Leopoldskron Palace. Image © barnyz via Flickr under CC BY-NC-ND 2.0Hohensalzburg Castle HohenSalzburg Castle. Image © Rafa Esteve via Wikipedia under Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0Salzburg Cathedral  / Santino Solari Salzburg cathedral / Santino Solari. 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Update my browser now Austrian public broadcaster ORF has upgraded the audio control room at the Grosses Festspielhaus Austria (March 18, 2025)—Austrian public broadcaster ORF has upgraded the audio control room at the Grosses Festspielhaus (Grand Festival Hall) in Salzburg with Lawo technology is an opera and concert venue that opened in 1960; since then it has served as central stage for the Salzburg Festival (Salzburger Festspiele) the venue now has a Lawo mc²56 MkIII audio production console with 32 faders The system is powered by the A__UHD Core audio engine complemented by A__stage64 and A__stage80 stageboxes for high-resolution audio interfacing and A__madi6 for integration with additional audio components The Waves SoundGrid integration provides sound processing capabilities while a fully IP-based network infrastructure with redundant switches aids signal transmission The new Lawo system has been in operation since early 2024 supporting events such as the Mozart Weeks Additional musical and vocal elements are often positioned behind the scenes from microphone placement to mixing in 5.1 surround Another factor in choosing Lawo was its integration into ORF’s broader infrastructure “Our studio control rooms and OB trucks already use Lawo technology IP-based signal distribution enables us to seamlessly control productions not only in the Grand Festival Hall but also in the Felsenreitschule and the House for Mozart The stage boxes are then housed centrally in the central hub where the signals from all the venues are received and distributed via fiber optics.” Mix Staff Tags ⋅ ⋅ an international media group and leading digital publisher Monday World Subscribers only Montreal's springtime potholes are becoming political 2018."> World Subscribers only Rapper Diddy's trial for sex trafficking begins World Subscribers only Far right clinches overwhelming victory in first round of Romanian presidential election World Subscribers only Kenneth Roth: 'Human rights can be defended without the US' World Subscribers only Founder of Sant'Egidio community fears next pope could undo Francis's legacy Opinion Subscribers only 'Russian gas and Europe is an old story that ended badly Economy Subscribers only Europe's steel industry flattened by crisis World Subscribers only How European countries plan to fund defense efforts France French rail strikes: Traffic will be 'strongly disrupted' in Paris region commuter trains on Monday France Subscribers only Macron announces citizens' convention on school schedules France Subscribers only 21 charged over French prison attacks as investigation narrows in on drug traffickers France Subscribers only French mosque stabber was driven by 'morbid fascination,' prosecutor says Videos World expos: From Paris 1855 to Osaka 2025 Videos How the Trump administration is attacking scientific research in the US Videos Tesla cars set on fire in Las Vegas as calls to boycott Musk's company grow worldwide Videos Can France's nuclear deterrent protect Europe Opinion Subscribers only 'The trade war creates new opportunities for Europeans and France' Opinion Subscribers only 'It is pointless to imagine a significant wave of American academics leaving' Opinion Subscribers only 'Faced with Trump is global finance a stabilizing force or an enormous bubble on the verge of bursting?' 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It fostered meaningful connections and allowed us to build upon each other’s ideas in impactful ways. I am deeply grateful to Professor Diane Desierto and Notre Dame Law School for their unwavering support.” As a Salzburg Global Fellow Kafle is part of a network that spans the globe creating opportunities for continued collaboration and exchange of ideas Her participation in the Asia Peace Innovators Forum is a key example of how Salzburg Global’s initiatives empower individuals like Kafle to drive change in their communities Kafle’s work in Sri Lanka is just one step in her larger mission to promote human rights and justice. As she continues her studies at Notre Dame Law School, she remains a committed advocate for the rights of marginalized groups, both in Nepal and in the broader region. She recently co-led a Human Rights Lunch-n-Learn with her classmate in the LL.M. program. The Lunch-n-Learn, organized by the Klau Institute for Civil and Human Rights addressed the issue of forced disappearances in Mexico and Nepal but also contributing to the collective effort to build a more peaceful and just world Austria — Dhananjay Raval first saw The Sound of Music he traveled from his hometown of Ahmedabad in western India with his own adult son to fulfill a lifelong dream of visiting the breathtaking sites where the film was shot six decades ago in Salzburg but the story and song is forever," he said standing in front of the gazebo where Liesl and Rolf sing "Sixteen Going on Seventeen" in the musical drama "This story I show [to] my children and grandchildren so they.. This city at the foot of the Alps is gearing up for major celebrations next year marking six decades since the theatrical release of the story of a rebellious would-be nun who charmed a stern naval captain and his seven children A music special will feature new arrangements of the songs performed by stars like Baby Face Von Trapp family members and other celebrities will mingle at a gala dinner flash mobs and Leopoldskron Palace — depicted as the Von Trapp home in the film — plans a "captain's ball." In town a maker of traditional dirndl dresses will stage an exhibit on the film's costumes Nearly 3 million people from around the world visit each year this city of just 160,000 residents. The Salzburg Festival and sites related to Mozart with the city pulling in around a billion euros (a similar amount in dollars) per year from tourism The 60th anniversary of The Sound of Music's theatrical release next year won't be song and dance for everyone The special occasion could spell another peak in visitors for a city already grappling with overtourism which once transported the film's stars and crew in 1964 now brings around 140,000 people to the sites each year But Sound of Music mania has not rubbed off on locals here "We were not aware of the movie and of the impact it has to so many families until we actually were exposed to it and questioned by it through our tourists And now it's become part of our DNA," said Christine Schoenhuber Mexico and of course the United States to take in the sights many Salzburg locals haven't seen the film or feel little emotional connection to the story filled with uplifting plotlines and catchy Rodgers and Hammerstein tunes "I'm typical of the Salzburg people because I don't know anything about the film until I was an adult," said Peter Husty chief curator and head of exhibitions at the Salzburg Museum Most views of the back of the home and the scene where Maria and the children fall out of a rowboat into the lake was filmed at the rococo Leopoldskron Palace But the entrance was shot a couple miles away at a different palace built in the 17th century as the summer residence of Prince-Archbishop Max Gandolph And all the interior scenes were actually shot on sets in Hollywood It was tears cutting out of your eyes," Husty said He notes that the real family managed to escape Austria thanks to their wealth and connections while many others had no such choice during World War II "And then all the other people in the film seemed to be Nazis So a lot of small problems that were disgusting for the Salzburg people," Husty added Husty has also been named chief curator of a new museum that Salzburg plans to open in 2026 dedicated to the film near the reconstructed gazebo where Liesl and Rolf and later Maria and the captain profess their love for each other The structure is now located in the gardens of Hellbrunn Palace A larger version was rebuilt in Hollywood for the interior shots "I want to tell on one side the success of the film where it is coming from who will serve as the new museum's curator I want to inform the visitors that the background of the Hollywood film is the story of a real family in Salzburg and what have they really done and what was their life?" Elisabeth von Trapp, the daughter of Werner von Trapp — depicted as "Kurt" in the film — plans to start next year her own walking tour that will focus on highlights of Salzburg, The Sound of Music and the von Trapp family. "I think my relatives were very much about being creative and problem-solving... how to resonate together and harmonize. And when you do that not only musically but as a team building their new life — there's so many people that are being displaced around the world — it is a source of inspiration," she said. Sitting at a café near the Mirabell Gardens after getting certified as a tour guide, she pondered her family's legacy. "It just is, perchance, that my grandmother's story was chosen to come on Broadway," she said. Of the initial Von Trapp children's generation, only Johannes, 85, still lives. He's one of three children born to Maria and Georg after their marriage, bringing the family total to 10 children. Salzburg and its surroundings naturally lend themselves to cinematic grandeur, steeped as they are in tradition and alpine beauty. Leopoldskron was commissioned as a family estate in the 18th century by the Prince Archbishop of Salzburg, Leopold von Firmian, whose heart was buried in the chapel of the palace he "loved so dearly," so reads an inscription there. The site is so well preserved, that "the view that we have here is basically the same that the archbishop had in 1736 when he built this Schloss," or palace, said Martin Weiss, president and CEO of the Salzburg Global Seminar based at Leopoldskron. "You have a really stunning beauty untouched for hundreds of years." Across the lake, the Untersberg Mountains are shrouded in fog. Hollywood fiction has the family fleeing the Nazis there. But that itinerary would have landed them in Hitler's mountain retreat, the infamous Eagle's Nest. The real Von Trapps knew their geography and initially left Austria for a concert tour. From Italy, they found their way to Vermont, where their Austrian-inspired lodge remains a major tourist attraction in the town of Stowe. SGS, which Weiss describes as a "platform that brings people together," has called the palace home since 1947. Its previous owner, Jewish theater producer Max Reinhardt inspired The Sound of Music's "Uncle Max." And the palace also served as the launching pad for the Salzburg Festival, which Reinhardt cofounded with writer Hugo von Hofmannsthal and composer Richard Strauss. "It was really in this Schloss, in the Red Salon, where the three of them did their brainstorming and came up with this idea after this terrible devastation of World War One. Millions of people killed. Europe really at its knees," recalled Weiss, a Salzburg native and former Austrian ambassador to the U.S. "Their philosophy was, we have to bring people together. What language can we possibly use? Of course, the arts." The Nazi government confiscated the palace in 1938 as "Jewish property." Reinhardt was working in Hollywood at the time and never saw Leopoldskron again. Another art form also endures in Salzburg — marionettes. Anton Aicher founded the Marionette Theater here in 1913 and invented the "Salzburg cross" to manipulate the figurines, part of a technique that Austria's UNESCO commission has designated as an intangible cultural heritage. Everything is handmade, from the puppets to the costumes and sets. The theater inspired the film's "Lonely Goatherd" puppet scene, where Maria and the children put on a show for the captain, the baroness he had initially been due to marry and Uncle Max in the Venetian Ballroom. Performances now include a Sound of Music-themed show, in both original and shortened versions, in a plush hall where cherubs fill frescoes decorating an ornate stucco ceiling. "We can see it with all of our shows that from the child from three or four years on up to big, strong men, they are touched by the movement, the story and the ability, what is possible and shown on stage by the marionette," said general manager Susanne Tiefenbacher. Backstage, around 600 hand-carved wooden puppets fill a room dubbed the "holy chamber." There are characters from productions of The Nutcracker, The Magic Flute, The Carnival of the Animals, Alice in Wonderland, The Tales of Hoffmann and of a new Romeo and Juliet production that will premiere at the theater's puppetry festival in October. Each show requires multiple versions of the same character, which means 30 to 90 puppets and nine to 11 puppeteers each time. "The wood by itself is a dead piece of material. But through the art work and the empathic work of the puppeteers... with movements so delicate and so fine they move like human human beings, you will forget that it's puppets," said Tiefenbacher. She pauses to reflect on why The Sound of Music still resonates, more than half a century since the film. "There is the love, there is the family, collective singing and there is also the drama of the political background," she said. "And the political background, unfortunately, is coming up again. You can feel it worldwide and especially also in Europe that times are changing in a way, and to have to move your family from one place to another, forced by political circumstances." The broadcast version of this story was produced by Kaity Kline. The digital version was edited by Obed Manuel. Leverkusen's return to winning ways, after they were beaten 4-0 at Liverpool and drew 1-1 with Brest moves them on to 10 points while Salzburg remain on three points after suffering their fourth defeat in five matches The home side raced into an early lead with Wirtz scoring from the penalty spot in the eighth minute and Alejandro Grimaldo netting from a free kick three minutes later Wirtz scored again on the half-hour as Leverkusen threatened to run riot and Patrik Schick added a fourth goal 16 minutes after the break before Aleix Garcia rounded off the win 18 minutes from time Xabi Alonso's side could easily have been further out of sight at halftime as the Germans found it far too easy to find their way into the Salzburg area The game was two minutes old when Wirtz signalled the danger twisting and turning in the area before getting a shot away which the keeper got a hand to It took a penalty to open the scoring, with Salzburg's Samson Baidoo punished for a handball and Wirtz sending keeper Schlager the wrong way They doubled their lead when a foul on Wirtz just outside the area led to the free kick and Schlager could only stand and watch as Grimaldo's strike sailed into the opposite corner Wirtz then scored his fifth goal in five games in the competition when he collected Grimaldo's pass on the edge of the area before dribbling past two defenders and sending his low shot into the far corner Schlager pulled off saves from Grimaldo, Jeremie Frimpong, Exequiel Palacios and Granit Xhaka and Salzburg manager Pep Lijnders probably felt relieved when he took a glance at the scoreboard before walking off at the break Leverkusen's intensity dropped a little after the restart but it was still all too simple to create chances and when Frimpong sent a perfect ball into the area Schick had the simplest of tap-ins and it was one of the substitutes Aleix Garcia who got on the end of a Wirtz cross to send a powerful shot into the net to finish off the scoring Up next for Leverkusen is another home game when they face Inter Milan while Salzburg host Paris St Germain Leverkusen's return to winning ways, after they were beaten 4-0 at Liverpool and drew 1-1 with Brest The home side raced into an early lead with Wirtz scoring from the penalty spot in the eighth minute and Alejandro Grimaldo netting from a free kick three minutes later Wirtz scored again on the half-hour as Leverkusen threatened to run riot and Patrik Schick added a fourth goal 16 minutes after the break before Aleix Garcia rounded off the win 18 minutes from time It took a penalty to open the scoring, with Salzburg's Samson Baidoo punished for a handball Schlager pulled off saves from Grimaldo, Jeremie Frimpong, Exequiel Palacios and Granit Xhaka and Salzburg manager Pep Lijnders probably felt relieved when he took a glance at the scoreboard before walking off at the break 2025 (BSS/AFP) - At a small high-end confectionery in Vienna chefs put the finishing touches to one of Austria's signature souvenirs: Mozart chocolate balls filled with marzipan Family-owned Leschanz still painstakingly makes the Mozartkugel chocolates by hand before putting them in their signature wrapping featuring a portrait of Austria's 18th-century composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart But Leschanz is in the minority these days the chocolate balls beloved by tourists and locals alike are often no longer even produced in Austria which owns one of the most recognisable brands moved its production from the Austrian city of Salzburg -- Mozart's birthplace -- to Eastern Europe last month reigniting a heated and long-running marketing debate because Mozart balls are an Austrian product," head confectioner and owner Wolfgang Leschanz 10 time-honoured steps are required to make one single Mozartkugel and about 20,000 of the delicacies are freshly made to order each year Fuerst's great-great-grandson Martin now owns the business which produces around 3.5 million handmade balls annually still in Salzburg and still using the traditional recipe Fuerst chocolates can now be ordered online for delivery across the European Union But with rising popularity have come imitators and an array of knockoffs names -- and also competing claims and legal disputes The Fuerst family had to fight for years for recognition of their "Original Salzburger Mozartkugel" wrapped in silver foil with blue print -- including in the courts -- because their progenitor made the mistake of not protecting his creation in the first place Mozart chocolates do not have protected designation of origin status a European protection for food-related products from certain geographical areas which produces 500,000 balls daily just across the border from Salzburg is allowed to call its Mozart balls "authentic" even if it cannot use the term "original" declined to reveal where within its "European network" it began manufacturing the newly launched "Authentic Mirabell Mozartkugeln" in April the group's chocolates had been made at a plant in Salzburg -- but the facility closed last year after teetering on the brink of bankruptcy for years Citing high cocoa prices and rising costs for energy Mondelez said its Mirabell brand was "a real gem" but the weight of the products had to be reduced slightly "to remain competitive" Mondelez's Mozart balls currently sell for about $0.50 apiece while one of Leschanz's handmade confections costs more than seven times that amount representing more than 60 workers laid off when the Salzburg plant closed criticised Mondelez's "lack of transparency" about its new production site "The supply chain of an egg can be traced better than that," it said Viennese chocolatier Heindl also voiced concern about Austria's emblematic confection being produced "somewhere in Eastern Europe" "The Mozartkugel is a flagship product of Austria just like the Sachertorte chocolate cake or the apple strudel or the poppy seed strudel," managing director Andreas Heindl they want to take Austrian products home with them especially when it's Mozartkugeln," said Heindl He said he could not imagine moving production abroad to save money even with cocoa prices tripling hitting businesses hard Leschanz likened Mozart balls produced outside Austria to a "souvenir cup emblazoned with Mozart's portrait" that is bought in haste only for the purchaser to discover it says "Made in China" on the bottom Managing Director and Chief Editor : Mahbub Morshed