Philip Thom

Politico, Digital Diplomat, Foodie, Flaneur, Speaking for myself

[U.S. Embassy Vienna @usembvienna]

This week, Ambassador Art Fisher officially assumed his responsibilities as the new U.S. Ambassador to Austria. 

He is committed to strengthening the 🇺🇸🤝🇦🇹 partnership, promoting peace and prosperity for our two nations and around the world. 

What parts of Austria should Ambassador Fisher explore first? Share in the comments!

[U.S. Embassy Vienna @usembvienna]

🇦🇹⚽👏 Congrats, @oefb1904 Nationalteam on this impressive qualification!

🇺🇸🇨🇦🇲🇽🏆 See you in North America for next year’s World Cup — the biggest sporting event in history!

2️⃣5️⃣0️⃣✨ The tournament coincides with America’s 250th anniversary, making it a landmark moment to showcase U.S. excellence in hosting major sporting events while driving economic growth and tourism through the world’s beautiful game.

🛂🔜 Want to experience the World Cup in the United States in person? Make sure to apply for your visa or ESTA as early as possible!

#AUTBIH

[U.S. Embassy Vienna @usembvienna]

🇺🇸🤝🇦🇹 Herzlich willkommen in Österreich! This morning, Ambassador-designate Art Fisher arrived in Vienna.
"It’s a great honor to arrive in Vienna to begin service in representing President Trump and the American People as United States Ambassador to the Republic of Austria. Serving our great nation to such an important place as Austria is the honor of a lifetime, and it is with deep reflection and respect that we look forward to strengthening the longstanding relationship and friendship between our two countries. I’m eager to get started and explore this beautiful country after presenting my credentials to President Van der Bellen on November 19.”

[The Spectator Index @spectatorindex]

World's best-connected airports

1. 🇹🇷 Istanbul
2. 🇩🇪 Frankfurt
3. 🇫🇷 Paris Charles de Gaulle
4. 🇳🇱 Amsterdam Schiphol
4. 🇺🇸 Chicago O’Hare
6. 🇦🇪 Dubai
7. 🇺🇸 Dallas Fort Worth
8. 🇨🇳 Shanghai Pudong
9. 🇺🇸 Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
10. 🇮🇹 Rome Da Vinci Fiumicino

(Cirium)

[Reuters @Reuters]

Saudi Arabia and nuclear-armed Pakistan signed a formal mutual defense pact, in a move that significantly strengthens a decades-long security partnership amid heightened regional tensions https://t.co/KPWb32uPru

[UberFacts @UberFacts]

If the entire history of the universe were squeezed into one calendar year, modern humans would appear at 11:54 PM on December 31st

[The Spectator Index @spectatorindex]

BREAKING: Microsoft says 'Multiple international subsea cables were cut in the Red Sea'

[Global Index @TheGlobal_Index]

How couples met in between 1903 to 2024

[Admirim @admirim]

UK Foreign Secretary Lammy will host a high-level summit on peace and security in the Western Balkans on October 8.

The Foreign Ministers of the following countries will participate: 🇽🇰 🇦🇱 🇭🇷 🇲🇪 🇧🇬 🇬🇧 🇩🇪 🇫🇷 🇧🇦 🇲🇰 🇦🇹 🇮🇹 🇵🇱 🇸🇮 🇩🇰 🇬🇷 🇷🇸

[Velina Tchakarova @vtchakarova]

Modi will visit China and meet with Xi Jinping while attending the SCO summit. This is going to be the second personal meeting between the two leaders in the last year after a five years break. It’s not happening ad hoc but follows the normalization of China-India ties in 2024.

[Embassy of Austria in the United States @AustriainUSA]

🚨Deadline is coming up for the Austrian-American Media Fellowship Program for US-based journalists! Apply by Jul 23, 2025. ✈️

Explore 🇦🇹 culture, meet key decision-makers in politics & diplomacy, and deepen your expertise.

🔗 → https://t.co/vRswdWuLU2

#AAMFP #AustriainUSA

[Marko Mihkelson 🇪🇪🇺🇦🇪🇺 @markomihkelson]

Estonia 🇪🇪 will never surrender. A tenth of the population sang today in Tallinn about love for the homeland. The Song Festival tradition has lived on since 1869.

[JETZT.AT @JETZTAT]

Karl Habsburg wurde mutmaßlich zum Opfer russischer Spione in Wien. Ja, es geht um den Habsburg, Enkel des letzten österreichischen Kaisers. Im November 2021 brachte Habsburg sein Auto wegen einer Reparatur in die Werkstatt. Der Mechaniker entdeckte im Innenraum eine Wanze.

[U.S. Embassy Vienna @usembvienna]

At the Embassy’s official 4th of July celebration this week, on the road to the 250th anniversary of the United States next year, Chargé d’affaires Kami Witmer reflected on the excellent 🇺🇸🤝🇦🇹 partnership we enjoy.

"America is a great nation. As Secretary Rubio has said, “America First does not mean America alone.” Our greatness stems not only from what we’ve achieved within our own borders, but also from the enduring friendships we’ve built around the world. America is not just a strong country — it is also a great partner.

This year marks several major anniversaries in Austria’s history — including 80 years since the liberation from Nazism, and 70 years since the signing of the Austrian State Treaty. In 1955, President Eisenhower sent a message to President Theodor Körner, saying:

“The American people are proud and happy at the prospect of Austria being able to play her full part in world affairs with dignity, self-respect, and freedom.”

That message still holds true today.

America was proud to stand with Austria then — and we are proud to stand with you as a partner now."

We enjoyed celebrating the 4th of July with all our partners and sponsors. Thanks to all for making this unforgettable evening possible!

[Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya @Tsihanouskaya]

My husband Siarhei is free! It’s hard to describe the joy in my heart.

Thank you, 🇺🇸 @POTUS, @SPE_Kellogg, @JohnPCoale, DAS Christopher W. Smith, @StateDept & our 🇪🇺 allies, for all your efforts.

We’re not done. 1150 political prisoners remain behind bars. All must be released.

[U.S. Embassy Vienna @usembvienna]

🇺🇸🕯️🇦🇹 During these national days of mourning, the @usembvienna's flag will fly at half-mast to remember the victims of the school shooting in Graz. We stand with the people of Austria at this devastating time.

[Football Meets Data @fmeetsdata]

Austria 🇦🇹 off to a good start to WC qualifiers.

To win Group H:

86% 🇦🇹 Austria
12% 🇧🇦 BiH
2% 🇷🇴 Romania

Romania 🇷🇴 in trouble... Only 32% to finish Top 2, but they have UNL route to WC playoffs to fall back to!

👉 Check our 📊 Simulator (in bio) to test how potential future results affect probabilities in WC qualifiers

[Gabriel Felbermayr @GFelbermayr]

In Dtld. lief mit BIP + 0,4% das erste Quartal besser als erste Schätzungen erwarten ließen.
Am 6. Juni kommen die Zahlen der @STATISTIK_AT. Die @WIFOat Schnellschätzung lag bei +0,2%, auch besser als Prognose. Vorsichtiger Optimismus scheint angesagt.
https://t.co/CvbXmIOQY5

[sas @smy1924]

Chile's TFR in the last 7 years

[U.S. Embassy Vienna @usembvienna]

🇺🇸🖋️🇦🇹 To this day, the United States remains proud to have played a key role in restoring Austria’s sovereignty in 1955. CDA Kami Witmer was honored to attend today’s celebrations marking the 70th anniversary of the Austrian State Treaty.