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EU Awards BGU with Nat'l European Studies Center

Ben Gurion University to create Israel’s only National Jean Monnet Center of Excellence in European Studies.

Will They, Won't They?

At London's behest, EU Council of Ministers to discuss banning Hizbullah at meeting in Brussels; opposition to ban weakening

Britain to Try to Blacklist Hizbullah Again

Britain's push to blacklist Hizbullah may have gained support because of the group's involvement in Syria, say diplomats.

Saudi Arabia Congratulates New Egyptian Ruler, West ‘Concerned’

Saudi Arabia’s king has already congratulated Egypt’s new head of state, while Western leaders express concern and call for “dialogue.”

Livni Warns: No Peace Talks May Lead to EU Boycott

Justice Minister Tzipi Livni warns that Israel risks a European economic boycott if it fails to advance peace talks.

EU Slams Gaza for Executions of 'Collaborators'

EU calls on Gaza's Hamas terrorist rulers to stop executing those found guilty of collaborating with Israel.

EJC: EU Readily Labels 'Settlements', Refuses to Ban Hizbullah

European Jewish Congress blasts EU's move to label goods over 'Green Line' as body refuses to label Hizbullah a terror organization.

Germany Uncovers 'Model Plane' Terror Plot

German authorities stage raids after uncovering an alleged Islamist plot to carry out attacks using model airplanes.

PM to EU Chief: Iranian Issue Not Spin, It’s Spin of Centrifuges

PM Binyamin Netanyahu told EU chief Catherine Ashton in Jerusalem that elections did not change the Iranian nuclear threat to the world.

Assad Warns Europe: Arm the Rebels and Pay the Price

“If the Europeans deliver weapons (to rebels), Europe’s backyard will become a terrorists’ place," warns Syrian President.

Erdogan: Israel is Happy About Taksim Protest

Turkish premier issued a final warning to protesters in Istanbul’s Taksim Square, giving them 24 hours to leave.

Lieberman: If EU Won't Blacklist Hizbullah, it's Irrelevant

The European Union is irrelevant because of its failure to blacklist Hizbullah as a terrorist organization, charges MK Avigdor Lieberman.

Israel Signs 'Open Skies' Deal, Hopes for Lower Plane Fares

At a festive ceremony Monday, Israel officially signed the “Open Skies” agreement with the European Union

EU Rep: It's Hevron or Haifa for Israel - You Choose

Outgoing EU ambassador to Israel, Andrew Standley feels fully justified in labeling products made by Yesha Jews as such

Germany Supports EU Plan to Label 'Settlement' Products

Germany has given its support to a plan by the European Union to label products manufactured in Israeli communities in Judea and Samaria.

EU Agrees to Lift Arms Embargo on Syria

European Union foreign ministers agree to lift an arms embargo on Syria, but no decision made to supply weapons to rebels.

Hizbullah's Deputy Chief Warns EU Against Blacklist

Hizbullah's deputy chief warns the EU it would make a "big mistake" if it labels the group as a terrorist organization.

Europe Parliament Head Says 'Counting Jews' Line a Misquote

European Parliament head demands newspaper clarify how it misquoted him as saying "Hungary wants to count the Jews.”

Ashton Criticizes Israel Over Beit El and Temple Mount

EU foreign affairs chief Catherine Ashton criticizes Israel over its plan to build in Beit El, as well as tensions on the Temple Mount.

EU Eases Syria Oil Embargo to Help Rebels

EU foreign ministers enable companies to import Syrian crude and export oil production technology to areas in the hands of the opposition.

Council of Europe: Greece Could Ban Neo-Nazi 'Golden Dawn'

The Council of Europe's commissioner for human rights said that Greece has the legal right to ban the neo-Nazi Golden Dawn party.

Airlines to Strike Sunday: 'Open Skies' Will Close Us Down

Workers at Israel's airlines plan to strike beginning Sunday over the intentions of the government to implement the “Open Skies” policy

Israel Offers to Deport Hunger Striking Terrorist

Israel offers the European Union and the United Nations to deport hunger striking terrorist Samer Issawi to one of their member states.

International Donors Progress in Raising Funds for Failing PA

International donors are making progress toward finding the $1.2 billion needed to help fund the PA, officials say.

EU Signs Aid Deal With PA, Cites 'Palestinian State'

The European Union signed an aid deal Tuesday with the Palestinian Authority to reportedly bolster ties and promote economic development.

Europe, Russia Launch Mars Mission

The European Space Agency said it signed a deal on Thursday with its Russian counterpart to launch two unmanned missions to Mars.

Iran's Press TV Slams 'Irrational EU' Over Latest Sanctions

Senior officials at Iran's Press TV, whom EU slapped with sanctions, criticize the bloc saying the move "shows the irrationality of EU".

EU Official Killed in Rocket Attack on Damascus Suburb

A member of the European Union delegation in Syria has been killed in a rocket attack on Damascus.

Hamas Working on Being Removed from EU, U.S. Terror Lists

Hamas says its removal from the U.S. and European lists of terrorism organizations is “a matter of time.”

Peres to French FM: Name Hizbullah a Terrorist Organization

President Shimon Peres meets French Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius, asks that the EU recognize Hizbullah as a terrorist organization.

Samaria Leaders Hold Successful Meetings With EU Officials

Following the success of meetings in the German and Swedish parliaments last week, the Shomron plans to host EU representatives on Tuesday.

Holland Calls to Label Products from 'Settlements'

The Dutch government asks retail chains to mark Israeli products from in Judea, Samaria, eastern Jerusalem and the Golan Heights.

Peres in EU: Still Holding Out Hope for Peace

President Shimon Peres expresses hope the Middle East will draw inspiration from the EU by achieving peace.

Peres Honors Belgians Who Saved Jews During the Holocaust

President Shimon Peres kicks off a European tour with a homage to 22 Belgians honored for saving Jews during the Holocaust.

Obama Appoints New Mideast Coordinator

President Barack Obama has appointed a new coordinator for the Middle East, North Africa and the Gulf, the White House announced Saturday.

Hizbullah Terror Group Scanning EU for Israeli, Jewish Targets

Hizbullah terror operatives are in Europe scanning for area for Jewish targets, according to a source quoted by The New York Times.

Dichter: EU's Hizbullah Terror List Hesitation 'Almost a Joke'

Home Front Commander Avi Dichter denounces EU's hesitation in putting Hizbullah on terror list, saying debate on issue is "almost a joke."

Bulgaria's Foreign Minister Urges EU Action Against Hizbullah

Bulgarian Foreign Minister presents his country's report on Burgas terror attack, calls for collective measures against Hizbullah.

EU Expresses Concern Over Hunger Striking Terrorists

EU calls on Israel to respect its obligations towards terrorist prisoners, expresses concern about four detainees on a hunger strike.

MEP to Ashton: Make Efforts to Name Hizbullah a Terror Group

Polish MEP Michal Tomasz Kaminski has called on EU's Ashton to step up Europe’s efforts to designate Hizbullah a terrorist organization.

Spain Arrests Man Suspected of Plotting Terror Attacks

Spanish police arrest a suspect for plotting terrorist attacks in Spain and elsewhere in Europe.

Hizbullah: Israel Waging 'International Campaign'

Hizbullah accused Israel on Wednesday of waging an “international campaign” following Bulgarian investigation into Burgas attack.

Irish Official Denounces 'Corrosive Rise in Racist Rhetoric'

Irish official denounces "corrosive rise in racist and anti-Semitic rhetoric by a malign minority of politicians" in EU member states.

EU Says Iran Delaying Nuclear Talks

World powers hope to resume talks with Iran "as soon as possible" but Iran appears to be trying to delay the process, says the EU.

Council of Europe Considering Ban on Neo-Nazi MPs

Council of Europe is considering banning extreme-right members if they are affiliated with “neo-Nazi, racist and anti-Semitic" parties.

PMW: PA TV Show Encourages Kids to Hijack Planes

The EU and a host of NGOs are paying for a PA TV show that encourages, among other things, airline hijackings.

Surprise Update: Hizbullah Behind Burgas Bombing

Bulgarian Foreign Minister Nikolay Mladenov paid a surprise visit to Israel Thursday and shared updates on the Burgas bombing investigation.

EU Places Holocaust Remembrance Day on Official Calendar

For the first time since its establishment, the EU has incorporated Holocaust Remembrance Day, Jan. 27, into its official calendar.

Austrian Jewish Leader Warns of Alarming Rise in Anti-Semitism

The leader of Vienna's Jewish community has warned that the number of anti-Semitic incidents in the country has doubled over the past year.

Israel's Chief Rabbis to Europe: Investigate Anti-Semitism

Israel's chief rabbis send letter to the President of the European Council, urge him to work to stop anti-Semitism.

EU 'Deeply Dismayed' by Israeli Housing Plans

The EU is "deeply dismayed" by Israeli housing plans, saying the move threatens peace efforts.

PM: Where is Outrage as Hamas Openly Seeks Our Destruction?

PM Netanyahu met with representatives of the foreign media in Israel on Monday, denouncing the hypocrisy of the international community.

'Jerusalem of the North' Recounts Pre-WWII Jewish Heritage

Lithuania launched a new campaign for European students that reveals the country's once rich Jewish culture, as well as its tragic end.

EU Summons Israeli Ambassador Over Construction Plans

The EU calls in Israel's ambassador to express its concerns over plans to build new homes in Judea, Samaria and eastern Jerusalem

Polish MEP Slams EU-Led Action Against 'Violent Settlers'

Polish MEP denounced EU-led action on so-called “violent settlers”, insisting that Israel, alone, deal with it as an “internal matter”.

Most of Europe Voted in Favor of 'Palestine'

The Czech Republic was the only European country that voted against the recognition of “Palestine”.

EU Defends Israel's Right to Protect Its Citizens

The European Union has underlined Israel's right to protect its citizens from rocket fire and called for a “cessation of hostilities.”

EU Budget: Maybe Next Year

Prospects Dim That EU Summit Will Produce Seven Year Budget

The fight between contributors and recipients of EU budgetary funds is preventing agreement on a budget.

EU Adviser Announces Move to 'Palestine'

A senior British officer, who was sent by the EU to advise Palestinian Authority police announced that he will be moving to “Palestine.”

27 Countries And One Budget

EU Tries To Reconcile Differences On Spending And Priorities

The EU is racing the clock to find a compromise on its 7 year budget.