Europe

Floyd protests spread to Europe

Thousands of protesters gather on streets of Berlin and UK to protest George Floyd death, as NY mayor's daughter arrested during protests.

European leaders urge Netanyahu: Don't apply sovereignty

Leaders of major European countries sent personal letters to Netanyahu, urge him not to promote sovereignty over Judea and Samaria.

Latin American officials celebrate Jerusalem Day

Chairmen of Israel Allies Caucuses in 16 parliaments in Latin America and Europe celebrate Jerusalem Day.

Fear in Europe: Second coronavirus wave only a matter of time

Dr. Andrea Ammon, director of the European Center for Disease Control and Prevention, warns not to celebrate end of coronavirus crisis.

US religious freedom body funds research on Europe anti-Semitism

New research project would enhance understanding of anti-Semitism and government response to it, commission says.

European ambassadors angered over sovereignty move

A group of 10 European ambassadors warn Israel that sovereignty over Judea and Samaria would destabilize the region.

Neo-Nazis interrupt Torah lessons on 'Zoom'

On Holocaust Memorial Day, neo-Nazis break into online Torah lessons given by German rabbis.

Coronavirus: The main measures taken in Europe

A roundup of the main measures being taken in Europe to fight the spread of the novel coronavirus.

Lufthansa halts all flights to Israel over virus restirctions

Airline giant Lufthansa cancels all flights to Israel until March 28 after Israel bars entry to travelers from 5 European nations.

European ambassadors blast Israeli construction plans

Ambassadors from eight European countries meet Israel's Deputy National Security Adviser, denounce construction in Jerusalem and E1.

Survey: 1 in 5 Europeans says secret Jewish cabal runs the world

Survey presented at anti-Semitism conference shows one-fifth of Europeans say Jews exploit Holocaust victimhood and run the world.

PA to Europe: Recognize the 'State of Palestine'

PA cabinet leader trying to promote an international peace conference as an alternative to the US peace plan.

Israeli ambassadors were asked to work on Shabbat - and refused

Israeli ambassadors refuse orders to meet their countries' foreign ministers on Shabbat to discuss peace plan.

In two generations, Europe as you know it will be over

Israel's destruction is a foundation of Iranian ideology

Iranian born Jewish activist says that Iran is today 'officially' antisemitic, and eliminating Israel has become an official state policy

100 Parliamentarians gather in Auschwitz

Parliamentarians and Ministers from across Europe are being urged to concretely tighten and toughen antisemitism laws in their countries

More anti-Israel stalwarts blame Zionists, Jews for Corbyn loss

European anti-Israel activists lament defeat of British Labour party, blame 'Zionist' attacks on Jeremy Corbyn.

State Department offers $1 million to counter EU anti-Semitism

The State Department is offering a $1 million grant to combat European anti-Semitism.

Europe's future: Between Islam and post-Christian grotesque decadence

Heartfelt call to Europe's Jews: 'Europe is doomed; leave!'

Harel Noff video: 'Can't you acknowledge that Europe is rapidly changing for the worst and is no longer safe for its Jews?'

Turkish President Erdoğan threatens to let refugees into Europe

Threatens Turkey might be 'forced' to open border into Europe if it does not receive support it is requesting.

Transnistria's dying Jewish community

Transnistria is a poor breakaway state in Eastern Europe. The few Jews left there eye an escape.

Visitors to be allowed access to Jewish hospitals, synagogues

Dozens of synagogues usually closed for security reasons to open to public on 20th European Days of Jewish Culture.

Boris Wolfman disuses energy deficit and biofuels

Biofuels already account for 12% of energy consumption in Europe, changing the way energy is produced and provided.

Do we need new friends? Europe has become dangerous

Jay Shapiro thinks that the increasing alienation of Europe from Israel is problematic and dangerous.

'European leaders must wake up'

Ambassador Danny Danon at CUFI's annual summit: "European leaders must wake up to the Iranian threat".

Survey:

41 percent of young European Jews have considered emigrating

80% report strong Jewish identity, 62% a 'strong attachment' to Israel, while only 35% have same sentiment toward EU, survey finds.

Mass immigration will terminate Europe as we know it

Netanyahu: More evidence soon Iran lied all along'

PM calls on EU to act to prevent Iran from developing nuclear weapons as Islamic Republic violates nuclear deal.

Heat wave: Europe is burning

European countries experience record temperatures. 'Hell is coming,' a Spanish TV weather anchor writes on Twitter.

Vacation time is near, so Europe doesn't care if it is dying

'Labeling political parties anti-Semitic can be dangerous'

'Anti-Semitism has no political affiliation' says EU Jewish Heads about European Election Results.

Far-right making gains in European Parliament

European far right and pro-environment Greens projected to gain ground in the elections for the European Parliament.

'The strange death of Europe'

British journalist Douglas Murray explains how illegal immigration is fundamentally changing the European continent.

'If the painting is accurate, why should it be a problem?'

Conservative pro-Israel group defends far-right German party’s poster of Muslim slavers.

'True peace is not made with a piece of paper'

President Rivlin participates in reception in honor of Europe Day.

Rabbi warns: Politically correct anti-Semitism has many faces

Chief Rabbi Goldschmidt opens CER convention declaring 'European institutions can do more to protect the Jewish Community.'

Germany admits that Muslim anti-Semitism is rampant

Breaking a long-time taboo on the subject, the German government publishes an official report outlining 'Anti-Semitism in Islamism.'

PA calls for European recognition of 'Palestine'

PA cabinet leader urges European countries to immediately recognize Palestine in order to save the two-state solution.

State Dept ready to fund programs against anti-Semitism abroad

US State Dept offering to give up to $1 million each on up to two projects that counter rise of anti-Semitism in Europe and Central Asia.

Far-right European party members meet Hezbollah official

APF party expresses support for fight against Israel.

From 2023: US visitors to Europe to require travel pass

Europe to implement new travel approval system, aiming to improve security and 'avoid problems' with illegal immigration and terrorism.

EU calls on PA to accept tax funds from Israel

EU says PA can accept tax funds from Israel without endorsing Israeli policy against PA's 'Pay to Slay' payments.

Edelstein: EU policy to blame for Eurovision protests

Knesset Speaker tells EU ambassadors their governments cannot obsess over Israeli policy and be surprised at anti-Israel protests.

Pence rips Europe for helping Iran evade US sanctions

Vice President accuses European nations of working to 'break American sanctions against Iran's murderous revolutionary regime.'

'Europe helps Iran after it sends terrorists to EU soil'

PM leaves for Warsaw conference, wonders how European nations can continue to support Iran even as Iran sends terror squads there.

Palestinian Authority under pressure

'Palestinian National Council' calls on EU to reject Israeli report on close BDS ties to terrorists and terror organizations.

Arab League to Europe: Recognize 'Palestine'

Arab League Secretary-General calls on countries in Europe to recognize the state of "Palestine" within the pre-1967 borders.

Appeal of Holocaust-denying bishop rejected

European Court says Germany was within its rights to convict British bishop Richard Williamson of Holocaust denial.

Danes downplay seriousness of physical assaults on Jews

Despite surge in anti-Semitic incidents across Europe, less than half of Europeans say attacks on Jews are an issue.

Israeli protesters to EU states: Stop funding terrorists

Protests at embassies of Germany, Norway, Spain, Sweden demand they stop funding ‘HaMoked: Center For the Defence of the Individual'.

Those European refugees in Israel

1 in 3 EU Jews say they avoid Jewish sites out of security fears

One-third of European Jews considering emigrating, poll shows, as growing number say anti-Semitism making life difficult.

European Jewish Congress:

'Unprecedented declaration' in fight against anti-Semitism

EJC applauds EU's historic declaration on fight against anti-Semitism and development of a common security approach for Jewish communities.

No-migrant Slovakia among has one of lowest crime rates in EU

Countries in EU with lowest overall levels of reported crime are home to few migrants, according to EU survey.

Poll: One out of five Europeans justifies anti-Semitism

New CNN poll conducted in seven countries in Europe finds that anti-Semitic stereotypes are alive and well in the continent.

Cost of El Al Shabbat debacle: NIS 1.7 million

Beyond compensation for passengers, it seems company preferred to pay significant price to avert haredi boycott.

Gas pipeline to connect Israel and Europe

Historic agreement reached to lay gas pipeline connecting Israel and Europe.

Netanyahu: Anti-Zionism and anti-Semitism are one and the same

Israeli premier praises Austrian chancellor for confronting anti-Semitism, as Austria hosts conference on anti-Semitism and anti-Zionism.

Support for Israel rises among European Jewish leaders

68% of European Jewish community leaders say they back Israel regardless of its government - up from just 55% in 2015.