Why Writer Josef Winkler Stays in Carinthia Despite FPÖ Conflict and Family Feuds

Josef Winkler, the acclaimed Austrian author, continues to reside and write in Carinthia despite facing legal complaints from the Freedom Party (FPÖ) and severe personal threats from family members. Winkler’s commitment to his home region serves as the backdrop for his latest novel, which returns to the setting of his native village to explore themes … Read more

No Phones for 3 Weeks: An Austrian Teacher’s Smartphone-Free Classroom Experiment

The Great Disconnect: Austrian Students Rediscover the Physical World in Massive Smartphone Experiment In my years covering the Olympic Games and the FIFA World Cup, I have seen firsthand how elite focus and discipline define the world’s greatest athletes. But for the next generation, the battle for focus isn’t happening on the pitch or the … Read more