Austria – First World War Centenary News Archive

March 4, 2013 CN Editorial Team

Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra to mark centenary of Archduke’s assassination with concert in Sarajevo, Bosnia

The Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra is to mark the 100 year anniversary of the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand, heir apparent to the throne of the Austro-Hungarian Empire.

June 7, 2013 CN Editorial Team

Remains of two Austro-Hungarian First World War soldiers to be buried in Italy

Following the discovery of the remains of two Austro-Hungarian soldiers from the First World War in September 2012, a remembrance and burial service will take place.

June 21, 2013 CN Editorial Team

Archduke Franz Ferdinand’s blood stained shirt to go on display in Vienna

The shirt Archduke Franz Ferdinand was wearing on the day he was assassinated on June 28th 1914, will go on display at the Austrian Military Museum in Vienna.

June 28, 2013 CN Editorial Team

Centenary Countdown: one year to the 100th anniversary of Archduke’s assassination

Today marks exactly one year before the 100th anniversary of the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand.

July 1, 2013 CN Editorial Team

International Conference held on ‘European-Jewish Literatures and World War I’, Graz

Dr. Jillian Davidson reports on an international conference focusing on “European-Jewish Literatures and World War I”, held at Graz University.

July 1, 2013 CN Editorial Team

International Conference held on ‘European-Jewish Literatures and World War I’, Graz

Dr. Jillian Davidson reports on an international conference focusing on “European-Jewish Literatures and World War I”, held at Graz University.

Author: Dr. Jillian Davidson

July 28, 2013 CN Editorial Team

Centenary Countdown: Austria-Hungary declares war on Serbia

One year until the Centenary anniversary of Austria-Hungary's declaration of war on Serbia.

July 28, 2013 CN Editorial Team

Centenary Countdown: Austria-Hungary declares war on Serbia

Today marks exactly one year before the 100th anniversary of the Austro-Hungarian Empire’s declaration of war on Serbia.

End Date: 28 Jul 2013

December 31, 2013 CN Editorial Team

Austrian National Library to mark First World War Centenary

The Austrian National Library will mark the Centenary of the First World War with a large scale digitisation project and a major exhibition.

January 4, 2014 CN Editorial Team

Conference: ‘The Collapse of the Ottoman and Austro-Hungarian Empires: Patterns and Legacies’, Vienna

A conference held at the Institute for East European History, University of Vienna, will examine the social and political causes for the collapse of two of the Central Powers.