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Israeli amb to Romania blasts remarks against Holocaust education

Israeli Ambassador to Romania David Saranga condemned statements by nationalist lawmakers that “minimized the tragedy of the Holocaust.”

Israeli amb to Romania blasts remarks against Holocaust education

French Jewish community leader awarded the Legion of Honor

Francis Kalifat, president of the Representative Council of French Jewish Institutions, has been made a Knight of the Legion of Honour.

French Jewish community leader awarded the Legion of Honor

Art looted by Nazis in France returned to Jewish owner's heirs

Paintings and drawings looted by the Nazis from a private art collection have been restituted to heirs of an Egyptian Jewish businessman.

Art looted by Nazis in France returned to Jewish owner's heirs

26-year old Orthodox Jew makes run for Zurich Council seat

If elected, Jehuda Spielman would become the only Orthodox Jew on a city council in Switzerland.

26-year old Orthodox Jew makes run for Zurich Council seat

German police find 'Nazi altar' and weapons in man's apartment

Responding to a routine call from an intoxicated man, police in eastern Germany are shocked to discover Nazi items and illegal weapons.

German police find 'Nazi altar' and weapons in man's apartment

Attacker to London Jewish man: 'I want to find a Jew to kill'

A Jewish man was brutally attacked in a London, UK store by a man who screamed "You are Jewish. I am going to kill you.”

Attacker to London Jewish man: 'I want to find a Jew to kill'

Jewish artist asks controversial Swiss museum to remove her work

Painter and sculptor Miriam Cahn denounces Zurich museum for "whitewashing" Nazi links of a large permanent collection of paintings.

Jewish artist asks controversial Swiss museum to remove her work

EU lawmakers: Facebook needs to do more to remove antisemitism

European Lawmakers are taking Facebook to task for not doing enough to remove antisemitic content form its platform.

EU lawmakers: Facebook needs to do more to remove antisemitism

Kosher food shortage may mean the end of Jews in N. Ireland

Trade issues between UK and EU have led to “cupboards nearly bare of kosher foods” for Northern Ireland's Jewish community.

Kosher food shortage may mean the end of Jews in N. Ireland

London boy, 9, abducted by gang targeting Jewish children

Jewish boy carried off by teenage Stamford Hill gang that has been harassing Jewish children for over a year.

London boy, 9, abducted by gang targeting Jewish children

UK report warns of teens grooming other teens into neo-Nazis

Report warns that teens are being groomed into neo-Nazis by peers their own age, and not as previously assumed by older far right leaders.

UK report warns of teens grooming other teens into neo-Nazis

Diplomats: Iran's positions 'inconsistent' with terms of deal

Diplomats from western European countries holding talks with Iran: We are losing precious time.

Diplomats: Iran's positions 'inconsistent' with terms of deal

London theater loses sponsors over anti-Semitism scandal

Royal Court Theatre has lost two major sponsors over a play that contained a scheming billionaire character with a Jewish sounding name.

London theater loses sponsors over anti-Semitism scandal

Half a million anti-Semitic tweets sent per year in the UK

New British study finds that an astonishing half million overtly anti-Semitic tweets are sent every year in the UK.

Half a million anti-Semitic tweets sent per year in the UK

Report: Berlin Jews face three anti-Semitic incidents a day

Report finds that anti-Semitism in Berlin increased significantly in the first six months of 2021, with record high numbers.

Report: Berlin Jews face three anti-Semitic incidents a day

Russia agrees to return pre-WWII Greek Jewish archives

Russia has agreed to return to Greece the pre-World War II archives of the Jewish communities stolen by the Nazis.

Russia agrees to return pre-WWII Greek Jewish archives

Jewish senior attacked in his Paris home by anti-Semites

Elderly Jewish man tied to chair, beaten and robbed in his Paris apartment by anti-Semitic assailants looking for where he kept the "gold."

Jewish senior attacked in his Paris home by anti-Semites

Vandal erases Israel from UK Natural History Museum sign

The British Natural History Museum has responded to complaints that the word “Israel” was erased with a red marker from a display caption.

Vandal erases Israel from UK Natural History Museum sign

UK rabbi ‘will never surrender to darkness’ after menorah defaced

Police are investigating the destruction of a menorah in northwest London as a hate crime.

UK rabbi ‘will never surrender to darkness’ after menorah defaced

UK rabbis blast government's 'damaging' asylum reform proposals

Letter signed by 28 prominent British rabbis expresses “deep concern and dismay” over the government’s proposed bill for asylum seekers.

UK rabbis blast government's 'damaging' asylum reform proposals

Spanish Jews denounce anti-Semitic graffiti painted on town hall

Spanish Jewish community condemns anti-Semitic graffiti in Castrillo Mota de los Judíos, a town known until 2015 as “Camp Kill-the-Jews.”

Spanish Jews denounce anti-Semitic graffiti painted on town hall

Israel joins Horizon Europe Research & Innovation Program

Agreement bringing Israel into Horizon Europe program takes effect today.

Israel joins Horizon Europe Research & Innovation Program

Marine Le Pen places memorial wreath at Warsaw Ghetto monument

French far right leader stirs up a barrage of outrage for appearing at the monument to the victims of the Warsaw Ghetto in Poland.

Marine Le Pen places memorial wreath at Warsaw Ghetto monument

Scottish Conservative Party offices defaced with swastikas

Two offices of the Conservative Party in Aberdeen, Scotland were defaced with swastikas.

Scottish Conservative Party offices defaced with swastikas

Europe frustrated with Iran's demands at nuclear talks

As indirect talks between US and Iran adjourn, European officials voice dismay over Iran's new demands.

Europe frustrated with Iran's demands at nuclear talks

Outdoor menorah in Ukrainian city torn down by anti-Semites

A large outdoor menorah in Dnipro, a city in eastern Ukraine, was torn down by anti-Semitic vandals on the first night of Hanukkah.

Outdoor menorah in Ukrainian city torn down by anti-Semites

Bus full of UK Jewish teens celebrating Hanukkah attacked by mob

Violent youths attempt to smash bus windows while hurling anti-Semitic abuse, spitting and making Nazi salutes.

Bus full of UK Jewish teens celebrating Hanukkah attacked by mob

Italy introduces guidelines to combat anti-Semitism in schools

Updated guidelines for combating anti-Semitism in schools have been presented to Italy’s Minister of Public Education Patrizio Bianchi.

Italy introduces guidelines to combat anti-Semitism in schools

Germany gives life sentence to ISIS member over Yazidi genocide

German court sentences an ex-Islamic State member to life in prison for involvement in the the mass murder of the Yazidis in Iraq.

Germany gives life sentence to ISIS member over Yazidi genocide

Liliana Segre awarded Legion of Honor by French president

Italian senator for life and Holocaust survivor Liliana Segre has received the National Order of the Legion of Honour from France.

Liliana Segre awarded Legion of Honor by French president

Sweden reelects first female PM for 2nd time in less than a week

Sweden's first female prime minister who resigned on Wednesday after less than eight hours in office has been reelected with a minority gov.

Sweden reelects first female PM for 2nd time in less than a week

UK gov human rights agency compares Israel to North Korea and Iran

British agency lists Israel as having ‘concerning’ human rights situation, alongside Iran, Iraq, North Korea and Pakistan.

UK gov human rights agency compares Israel to North Korea and Iran

EU high court overturns ruling that removed Hamas from terror list

Europe's highest court ruled that the EU's listing of Hamas as a terrorist group was done legitimately, overruling a lower court finding.

EU high court overturns ruling that removed Hamas from terror list

German Jewish leader: 'Targeted action' needed against Jew hatred

Central Council of Jews in Germany President Josef Schuster reacts to a report documenting the May surge in anti-Semitism in Berlin.

German Jewish leader: 'Targeted action' needed against Jew hatred

1/4 European Jews consider leaving, survey finds

Jewish leaders increasingly concerned about antisemitism, with 23% of Jews saying the are considering emigrating.

1/4 European Jews consider leaving, survey finds

Jews warn: Europe could be 'Juden Frei' in ten years

European Jewish Association brings ministers, lawmakers to Auschwitz and Krakow to mark 83rd anniversary of Kristallnacht.

Jews warn: Europe could be 'Juden Frei' in ten years

European countries condemn Israeli construction

Foreign Ministries from 12 European countries say Israeli construction plans in Judea and Samaria violate international law.

European countries condemn Israeli construction

Israel accepted to European Horizon R&D program

Negotiations completed on Israel’s accession to the Horizon Europe program for 2021 – 2027 largest R&D program in the world.

Israel accepted to European Horizon R&D program

Anti-Semitism is 'very much alive and kicking' in Europe

Israel Hayom journalist Eldad Beck speaks to Arutz Sheva about the state of anti-Semitism in the EU in 2021.

Anti-Semitism is 'very much alive and kicking' in Europe

'Jews exploit Holocaust,' many Europeans say

Europe-wide survey unveils disturbing findings on anti-Semitism ahead of EJA conference.

'Jews exploit Holocaust,' many Europeans say

New coronavirus variant on its way to Israel?

'We'll need to see if the new variant is dangerous to us,' Health Min. Director General says.

New coronavirus variant on its way to Israel?

EU medical watchdog approves COVID booster shots

European Medicines Agency approves 3rd doses of Pfizer, Moderna vaccines for all adults 6 months after 2nd shot.

EU medical watchdog approves COVID booster shots

WJC slams EU court ruling upholding religious slaughter ban

EU Court of Justice ruling allows Belgium – and by extension other EU states – to ban religious ritual slaughter without pre-stunning.

WJC slams EU court ruling upholding religious slaughter ban

EU court: Employers may ban kippot, headscarves at work

European rabbis decry 'step backwards from religious freedom', as top European Union court rules employers may ban religious clothing.

EU court: Employers may ban kippot, headscarves at work

Transylvanian synagogue vandalized on anniversary eve of pogrom

Police are searching for the suspects who smashed the windows of the 100-year old Synagogue of Orăștie.

Transylvanian synagogue vandalized on anniversary eve of pogrom

Across Europe, mass protests against Israel

"Rape the Jews' daughters": Anti-Semitic motorcade drives through Jewish neighborhood in London as anti-Israel protests held across Europe.

Across Europe, mass protests against Israel

Europe COVID death toll crosses 1 million

World Health Organization reports Europe has seen over one third of global COVID-19 deaths, still sees high infection rate.

Europe COVID death toll crosses 1 million

Europe surpasses one million coronavirus deaths

The death toll stands at 1,000,288, the highest of any global region.

Europe surpasses one million coronavirus deaths

Germany, France and Italy stop use of AstraZeneca vaccine

Growing list of countries temporarily stops use of one vaccine over reports of rare blood clots. WHO says the vaccine is safe.

Germany, France and Italy stop use of AstraZeneca vaccine

Europe: Synagogues sold for next to nothing

In Eastern Europe, historic synagogues are sold for the price of a used car.

Europe: Synagogues sold for next to nothing

The ICC’s European puppet masters

Europe had the power to prevent or end the ICC’s bigoted treatment of Israel at every point and instead ensured it would continue. Op-ed.

The ICC’s European puppet masters

Report: Luxembourg, EU snubbed Pompeo

Sources: Secretary of State cancelled his Europe trip after Luxembourg’s foreign minister and top EU officials declined to meet him.

Report: Luxembourg, EU snubbed Pompeo

The new era in Europe

The common European model of leadership, policies and decision-making will inevitably be impacted by key-member UK's departure.. Op-ed.

The new era in Europe

Providing a Hanukkah light for European Jewry

Delivery of menorahs organized all over Europe every year to Jewish communities. This year packages sent to COVID orphans.

Providing a Hanukkah light for European Jewry

22% of hate crimes in Europe were against Jews, report shows

Jews make up less than 1% of the population of Europe and yet are the victims of more than 1/5 of all hate crimes on the continent.

22% of hate crimes in Europe were against Jews, report shows

Europe's coronavirus death toll tops 250,000

A total of 250,030 deaths have been recorded out of 7,366,028 registered cases in Europe.

Europe's coronavirus death toll tops 250,000

Coronavirus in Europe: 23 of 27 EU states are 'red'

Not a single EU member state is "green" and only four are "amber."

Coronavirus in Europe: 23 of 27 EU states are 'red'

US official reveals extent of Hezbollah terrorism in Europe

At AJC program, State Department Coordinator for Counterterrorism says Hezbollah weapons caches have been discovered across Europe.

US official reveals extent of Hezbollah terrorism in Europe

Europe: 13 Jewish schools get financial boost during crisis

Jewish schools in Europe get added $2.7 million in donations to help them through coronavirus crisis.

Europe: 13 Jewish schools get financial boost during crisis

Skies open to 'green' countries today

First flight to Bulgaria to take off from Ben Gurion today as travel to and from Europe without quarantine resumes in limited format.

Skies open to 'green' countries today