Austria

Prosecutor: Anti-Semitism OK to Express Displeasure with Israel

Austrian prosecutor dismissed case against poster of virulently anti-Semitic comments; says he was just showing 'displeasure with Israel.'

Emotional Helen Mirren Brings Nazi-looted Art Film to Berlin

Helen Mirren praises 'human story' of the quest to return Nazi-looted art to their rightful owners upon film's premiere.

Austria: Swastika Graffiti at Former Nazi Concentration Camp

Police investigating offensive graffiti at Mauthausen concentration camp, where 90,000 people perished during WW2.

Austria Detains Two Teenage Girls Who Wanted to Marry ISIS Men

Austria detains two teenage girls, aged 16 and 17, after they tried to travel to Syria to marry fighters from ISIS.

Neo-Nazi Waves Knife Outside Vienna Synagogue

Biker shouts anti-Semitic curses while threatening with a knife outside the capital of Austria, birthplace of Hitler.

Austria Passes New Law on Islam Over Fears of Extremism

Austria calls for standardized German-language translations of the Koran, prohibits foreign funding of Muslim organizations.

Edelstein to Urge Austria to Cut Ties with Iran

From the Holocaust to the future? Edelstein to make clear to Austrian officials that Iran wants to finish Hitler's work.

Maccabi Haifa Players Attacked by Pro-Arab Rioters

Members of Maccabi Haifa, playing in Austria, physically and verbally attacked by pro-Palestinian Arab protesters.

Scorpions On A Plane

50 live scorpions seized at Ben Gurion Airport, mere hours before being brought on a flight to Vienna.

Vienna Philharmonic to Return Nazi Looted Painting

Austrian orchestra known to have a Nazi past becomes newest party in Nazi-looted art reparation efforts.

In Austria, Peres Pays Respect to Holocaust Victims

"The State of Israel is our victory" over the Holocaust, says Peres at a memorial service in Vienna.

Austrian Politician Compares EU to Third Reich, Jews Outraged

Leader of Austria’s Jewish community slams far-right politician Andreas Moelzer for comparing the EU to the Third Reich.

Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra Strips Nazi Officials of Honors

Famed Vienna Philharmonic quietly strips six former senior Nazi officials of honors awarded them.

Austria Faces Questions Over Nazi-Era Hitler Bell

A castle, located 60 miles east of Vienna, has sparked concern after it was revealed that it contains a bell dedicated to Adolf Hitler.

Schwarzenegger - Israel's 'Hero' on Austrian Hizbullah Vote

In a letter, Schwarzenegger convinced Austrian Chancellor Werner Faymann to blacklist Hizbullah

Fiji Troops Replace Austria in Golan Heights UN Force

A force of 170 soldiers from Fiji will replace Austrian troops in the UN peacekeeping force monitoring the Golan Heights buffer zone.

Austrian UN Troops Begin Golan Pullout

Vienna decided to quit the mission due to fear of Syria's civil war.

UN Asks Austria to Delay Golan Pullout

Austria remains adamant about pulling out its troops from the Golan Heights, even as the UN appeals for more time.

Austria to Begin Withdrawing Golan Peacekeepers on Wednesday

Austria will begin withdrawing its 377 peacekeepers from the Golan Heights on Wednesday, says official.

Austria Not Ruling Out Sending Peacekeepers Back to Golan

Austria's Foreign Minister says his country does not rule out returning its UN peacekeepers to the Golan Heights.

Putin Offers to Send Troops to Replace Austrians in the Golan

Russian President proposes that his country’s peacekeepers replace departing Austrian troops in the Golan Heights.

Austria Withdraws Peacekeeping Force from Golan Heights

Austria announced that it is pulling its United Nations peacekeeping force from the Golan Heights, following increased violence.

Holocaust Survivors Say 'Never Again' at Mauthausen

Leaders and Nazi camp survivors commemorate the liberation of the Mauthausen concentration camp in Austria.

Austria Faces Past in Nazi Camp's New Museum

Austria's new Holocaust museum reflects country's struggle with its national past.

Israeli Tourists Rescued from Stranded Bus in Europe

A bus carrying Israeli tourists was reported stuck on the highway between Austria and Hungary because of a snowstorm in the area.

Austria Marks 75th Anniversary of Nazi 'Annexation'

Austria marked 75 years since German troops crossed the border unopposed on March 12, 1938 and "annexed" country into Third Reich.

Historians: Former Vienna Philharmonic Chief was SS Member

A former head of Vienna's Philharmonic Orchestra was a member of Nazi Germany's SS, historians say.

2 Out of 5 Austrians: Things Were ‘Not All Bad’ Under Hitler

Forty percent of Austrians believe things were not all bad under Nazi leader Adolf Hitler, according to a poll released Friday.

Austrian Hostage in Yemen Makes Desperate Video Plea

An Austrian man kidnapped in Yemen late last year said in video that his captors would kill him in a week if their demands were not met.

Austria Admits Some of its Academics Were Nazis

The Austrian Academy of Sciences acknowledges that many of its scientists were members of the Nazi party.

Leading Austrian Neo-Nazi Receives 9 Year Prison Sentence

A Viennese court sentenced a neo-Nazi figure in Austria to nine years in prison for his role in launching a website that glorifies Nazism.

Historian Probes Conductor Von Karajan's Nazi Past

Austrian conductor Herbert von Karajan was a more adamant Nazi supporter than previously believed.

Austrian President Condemns Anti-Semitic Facebook Cartoon

Austria's president has denounced far-right Freedom Party leader for posting an anti-Semitic cartoon on his Facebook page.

Austria Probes Hitler Salute at Football Game

Vienna police are probing a rabbi's claim that a football fan insulted him and gave the Hitler salute, while police did nothing.

Rabbi Attacked by Soccer Fans in Vienna

Vienna Rabbi told: "Jews out, Heil Hitler" by local soccer fans. Police officers nearby did nothing.

Austrian Justice Ministry Okays Circumcision

Austria's Justice Minister says doctors are legally allowed to perform circumcisions, after a local governor instructs to stop them.

Austrian Governor Bans Religious Circumcision

A ban on non-medical circumcision by a regional court in Germany, has prompted a governor in western Austria to follow suit.

Name of Anti-Semite Removed from Vienna Road

Austrian officials have removed the name of a notoriously anti-Semitic former mayor from a street in Vienna.

43 Jewish Graves Desecrated in Vienna

Austrian authorities investigating the desecration of 43 graves in two Jewish sections of Vienna’s main cemetery.

Austrian Minister: Lieberman is 'Unbearable'

Austria's defense minister lashed out against Israel this weekend, calling Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman “unbearable.”

'Book of Dead' Offers Hope to Austrian Jewish Families

A book containing records of people buried in Austrian Jewish cemetery may inform families where their ancestors were put to rest.

Austrian Fascists Danced on Holocaust Remembrance Day

Approximately 3,000 fascists, including Marienne LePen, “celebrated” Holocaust day at an annual dance while the UN remembered its horrors.

Austria Remembers Attack on Main Vienna Synagogue

Top members of the Austrian government were in attendance at Vienna's Great Synagogue on the 30th anniversary of an Arab terrorist attack.

Austria to Boycott Durban III

Austria has decided it will boycott the Durban III conference in September due to 'doubts' about its 'direction.'

WWII Nazi War Criminal Milivoj Asner Dies Free in Austria

The former head of the Croatian police during World War II, Milivoj Asner, has died a free man in Austria last week at the age of 98.

Austria: Judge Rules That Yodeling Offends Muslims

Austrian man fined after his yodeling offends his Muslim neighbor.