Austria celebrates neutrality

Young beautiful tourist or student with national flag of Austria

October 26 has been the Austrian National Day since 1955. At that time, the last Allied troops withdrew. Source: Moment RF / SimpleImages/Getty Images

Yesterday, October 26, Austria celebrated its national holiday. Dominik Grossalber is Deputy Head of Mission at the Austrian Embassy in Canberra. He explains, what this day means for Austrians and why there is confusion with May 1st.


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Dominik Grossalber ist Deputy Head of Mission bei der Österreichischen Botschaft in Canberra. Credit: Michael Gruber/BMEIA/ Michael Gruber
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