Austria
In the shadow of the Holocaust, survivors kept Passover alive in 1946 - opinion
The first post-Holocaust Passover brought survivors together to reclaim dignity, remember loss, and celebrate survival.
Danish Eurovision contestant addresses pro-Israel Instagram story backlash
Iranian diplomats in Australia, Denmark seek asylum as war rages on in their home country - report
Sex toys in a kitchen, racist insults: Shocking details emerge in luxury Austrian hotel abuse case
Vienna experiences 'depressing' increase in antisemitic incidents post Oct-7
A total of 808 antisemitic incidents were recorded between 1 January 2024 and 30 June 2024, whereas in the same time frame in 2023, 311 incidents were recorded.
Yad Vashem exhibit at Austrian parliament rolls out fate of Jews in post-Anschluss Vienna
The seed for the current project was sown last year when a similarly-themed exposition was given pride of place at the Bundestag, the German parliament building in Berlin.
Austria heading for stormy Kristallnacht ceremony with new parliament president - analysis
Some Jewish representatives have already announced that they will boycott the event due to the presence of far-right Freedom Party (FPÖ) member Dr. Walter Rosenkranz's presence.
Austrian parliament elects first far-right speaker over left's objections
This comes after the Jewish community's leader said he was not suitable for the job.
Will a new conservative-led government in Austria keep pro-Israel policy? - analysis
Austria's President, Alexander Van der Bellen, announced that he asked the ÖVP leader - out-going Chancellor Karl Nehammer - to lead negotiations for the constitution of a new government.
EU won't pull back UN troops from south Lebanon, Austrian minister says
Sixteen EU countries, including Austria, contribute to UNIFIL
Holocaust exhibit opens in Austrian parliament, Yad Vashem's Dayan meets top officials
Dayan met with Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer, President Alexander Van der Bellen, and Wolfgang Sobotka, President of the Austrian Parliament, along with Jewish community leaders.
FBI returns Nazi-looted Monet to Jewish owners' heirs 84 years later
The FBI got involved in 2021, after the commission discovered that a New Orleans-based art dealer had acquired the painting in 2017 and sold it to private collectors in 2019.
The success of the Austrian far-right is a threat to the Jewish community
Austrian Jewish leader warns of far-right Freedom Party's election victory, citing Nazi sympathies and threats to Jewish life.
Israel should not interfere in Austria's internal deadlock - analysis
Israel is boycotting the Freedom Party due to its past and present Nazi connections.
