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“Global Disarmament, a necessary condition for human survival – Special focus on the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons”, an Information and Discussion Meeting Successfully Convened at Vienna International Center

On June 26th, 2025, “NGO COMMITTEE ON PEACE – VIENNA” organized an information and discussion meeting at Vienna International Center (VIC) on “Global Disarmament, a necessary condition for human survival – Special focus on the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons”. Two speakers were invited to the meeting, including Dr. Klaus Renoldner, IPPNW – International Physicians for the Prevention of Nuclear War, Medical doctor and sustainability researcher, and Ambassador Alexander Kmentt, Director of the Disarmament, Arms Control and Non-Proliferation Department of the Austrian Foreign Ministry. Author of the book “The Treaty Prohibiting Nuclear Weapons: How it was Achieved and…


The Significance of Education for Today’s Global Security, an Online Talk with Madame Helga Zepp-LaRouche

On July 3, 2025, SINOPRESS held an online dialogue with Ms Helga Zepp-LaRouche, Founder and chairwoman of Schiller Institute in Germany, concentrating on the topic of “The Significance of Education for Today’s Global Security”. As a decade-long activist for historical investigation, world economic modules and dialogue of cultures, Ms Helga Zepp-LaRouche has, not without controversy, been devoting herself to the intercultural talks with people from different regions holding different mentalities. Open-minded, she is by all means a person of courage.  The talk with her will focus on education as the most sustainable policy to secure the global peace, in contrast…


Who Decides on the Next Dalai Lama? 

The succession of religious leaders varies greatly across major world religions. In the Catholic Church, for example, a new Pope is elected through a conclave of cardinals, emphasizing the legitimacy and continuity of the institution. In Buddhism, Islam, and other traditions, successors may be selected by senior monks, chosen from family lineages, or designated by previous leaders. Among these, Tibetan Buddhism’s reincarnation system is unique: after a high lama passes away, believers seek his reincarnation in a young child, who is identified through spiritual signs, tests, and ritual recognition. This process has shaped the religious and political landscape of Tibet…


Mental Health and Gun Law, A Brief Reflection on the Graz Shooting Case

The vicious school shooting in BORG Gymnasium in Graz on 10 June 2025 which claimed 11 lives, has undoubtedly cast a suffocating shadow over Austria’s peaceful, tranquil, and safe image. When the headlines of the world’s media point to the territory of this small, politically neutral country, not because of its music and art, or landscape and hidden champions, but terrorist incidents, how big is the challenge it is facing? One can discuss about the campus culture in the Austrian secondary schools, where the relationship between the pupils as well as that of between pupils and teachers has always been…


UPF Conference on “Family-Orientated Policies for Sustainable Development” Successfully Held in Vienna

In 1993, the United Nations General Assembly adopted a resolution to celebrate May 15th as “International Day of Families” worldwide. To mark the occasion, the Universal Peace Federation (UPF) Austria, together with the Family Federation for World Peace, the Austrian Women’s Federation, and the Iranian Wisdom House Vienna, organized a conference on May 17th addressing the topic of “Family-Orientated Policies for Sustainable Development”. The conference, held at the venue of Seidengasse 28 in Vienna and moderated by MC Marinela Stefanc, saw an international crowd as well as renowned speakers who presented and discussed the importance of the concept of family…


SHANGHAI RESTAURANT in Vienna: The Art of Exquisite Cuisine with Matching Wine

Tim’s SHANGHAI RESTAURANT, located at the heart of Vienna, has been an established institution for high-end dining and wining since years. The classic interior decoration with the defining red tone reflects a good-old-time Shanghai flair. Boasting of an ambience of both elegance and coziness, this “Herzstück” in the city center is regularly frequented and cheered by its customers. The exquisite Chinese food with a touch of nouvelle cuisine and fusion offers a perfect combination of optical charm and palate joy.  But Tim is not just a restaurant owner. He is a wine expert, too. To challenge the pairing of Chinese…


Secretary-General António Guterres’s Remarks to the Human Rights Council

Mr. President of the General Assembly, Mr. President of the Human Rights Council, High Commissioner,Excellencies, ladies and gentlemen, We begin this session under the weight of a grim milestone — the third anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, in violation of the UN charter. More than 12,600 civilians killed, with many more injured. Entire communities reduced to rubble. Hospitals and schools destroyed. We must spare no effort to bring an end to this conflict, and to achieve a just and lasting peace in line with the UN Charter, international law and General Assembly resolutions. Conflicts like the war in Ukraine…


Climate Change, Its Impact on Tibetan Plateau and the Corresponding Educational System

While global warming is causing fatal disasters in Europe, America, Asia and other continents, the climate issue needs urgent acknowledgement, responsible discussion, and quick action-taking. Yet, there is enough discrepancy in opinions around the world, be it political, economic, ecologic, or social. People from different cultural backgrounds would naturally react to changes in different ways. The global problem of the climate crisis, however, cannot be solved without the global consensus holding onto the agreed principles. Complication wins the stage when geopolitics comes into play, unfortunately. For instance, when Tibet becomes a key word in discussion, the focus is often automatically…



Announcement of Online Forum on “Climate Change and Its Impact on Tibetan Autonomous Prefectures”

We are proud to announce the upcoming forum on 20. December 2024 on the topic of „ Climate Change and Its Impact on Tibetan Autonomous Prefectures”, an event co-organized by URBAN FORUM and SINOPRESS.  Agenda: While global warming is causing fatal disasters in Europe, America, Asia and other continents, the urgent climate issue needs acknowledgement, discussion, and action-taking around every corner of the world. The Tibetan regions are not to be ignored, either. Likewise, the wildlife there is threatened due to disappearing Himalayan glaciers. And the prevailing temperature trends are affecting human life. There are, furthermore, concerns shown for Tibetan Autonomous…