Österreichisch-Britische Gesellschaft / Austro-British Society (ABS)

06/10/2026

Sir Barry Gibb celebrated his 80th birthday on September 1, 2026. He was one of the members of the Bee Gees.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gVtBm42zsEA

Disco and pop legend Sir Barry Gibb celebrates his 80th birthday! A...

05/10/2026

📸 Die ABS zu Besuch beim Fotofestival La Gacilly-Baden - ein Spaziergang durch Baden, der zum Staunen, Nachdenken und Inspirieren einlädt.

Die imposante Ausstellung des Fotofestivals La Gacilly-Baden verwandelt die Stadt in eine einzigartige Open-Air-Galerie. Großformatige Fotografien begegnen einem an den unterschiedlichsten Orten und schaffen eine besondere Verbindung zwischen Kunst, Stadt und Natur.

Wir von der ABS waren begeistert von dieser außergewöhnlichen Ausstellung und den vielen fotografischen Blickwinkeln.

05/10/2026

The new Miss Marple novel is titled Murder at the Grand Alpine Hotel by bestselling thriller author Lucy Foley, marking the first authorized full-length Miss Marple book in 50 years. She had to follow strict rules writing the book to ensure the profile of Miss Marple is the same as it was in the novels written by A. Christie.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/0063376695?lv=shuf&channelId=500&plpRedirect=mhFallback

Murder at the Grand Alpine Hotel: The New Miss Marple Mystery – A Classic Whodunit of Deception and Suspense in an Isolated Alpine Retreat

04/10/2026

Sir Rod Stewart has announced that his 2027 UK and European trek, titled "The Final Encore," will be his final major rock and roll tour after more than six decades on the road.

https://faroutmagazine.co.uk/rod-stewart-retire-touring-final-2027-shows/

Rod Stewart has unveiled details of his 'The Last Encore' tour across the UK and Europe in 2027, which he says will be his final tour before retirement.

03/10/2026

When legendary US country singer Dolly Parton passed away the Buckingham place guards paid tribute to her....

The Band of the Coldstream Guards played the track during the Changing of the Guard ceremony, drawing crowds of tourists who stopped to listen.

02/10/2026

The discussion who will be the new James Bond actor continues. Maybe the decision was taken meanwhile....?

Gary Oldman says that Amazon has selected the next James Bond and has his fingers crossed its his Slow Horses co-star Jack Lowden

01/10/2026

The Prince of Wales has attended the funeral of King Harald V of Norway in Oslo.

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cp301rw6kvro

The Prince of Wales will represent the King at the funeral of Harald V in Oslo next week.

30/09/2026

Car manufacturer Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) has confirmed it is opening a voluntary redundancy programme, a year on from a cyber attack which brought production to a halt for more than a month.

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4gkr3p0ql7o

The firm says it needs to save about £1.7bn over the next two years.

29/09/2026

Harry Styles is extending his record-breaking Together, Together tour in 2027, with 25 more shows, including a return to Wembley Stadium next August.

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ckgwenl0g0wo

The pop star will play 25 more dates on his Together, Together tour, including three in the London.

28/09/2026

Students and politicians have been welcoming a change in legislation that will mean girls in Northern Ireland are to be given the legal right to wear trousers in school.

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/czxzw9117k5o

Guidelines stipulate that school uniform policies for the 2027/28 school year onwards must include the option for girls to wear trousers.