News for Austria Watch: Belarusian sprinter seeking asylum in AustriaBelarusian sprinter Krystsina Tsimanouskaya left for Vienna following reports of 'security concerns' over previous plan to travel to Poland. Austria joining eight others in boycotting upcoming Durban IV conferenceSeptember event in NYC will mark 20th anniversary of original UN Durban conference, widely lambasted for its descent into anti-Semitism. Austrian soldier imprisoned for showing photos of swastika tattoo on testicle29-year-old soldier in Austria gets 19 months in prion for posting pictures online of a Nazi tattoo on genitals. Austrian Chancellor congratulates Israel's new governmentAustrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurz: Austria is committed to Israel as a Jewish and democratic state.Austrian Chancellor thanks Netanyahu for COVID-19 warningAustrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurz thanks PM Netanyahu for alerting him to the dangers of COVID-19, prompting him to take swift action. Austria: Passenger beaten for complaining about Holocaust denialPassenger on Austrian train punched repeatedly in the face after he asked fellow passengers to stop denying the Holocaust. Iran's FM cancels visit to Austria over its support for IsraelIran's Foreign Minister, Mohammad Javad Zarif, cancels visit to Vienna over Austria's show of solidarity with Israel. Anti-Israel protesters in Vienna chant about a massacre of Jews'Jews, the army of Muhammad is returning,' anti-Israel protesters chant in Austria.Austria recognizes all of Hezbollah as a terrorist organizationAustria amends its Symbols Act to stipulate that all arms of Hezbollah are considered terrorist organizations. Austria: 20% of anti-Semitic incidents perpetrated by IslamistsEven with COVID-19 lockdowns, anti-Semitic incidents rise to record level in Austria. Yizkor prayer for victims of the Holocaust in the heart of ViennaCantor Shmuel Barzilai recites prayer at Vienna memorial, during ceremony in remembrance of Austrian Jews. President Rivlin in attendance. In Austrian anti-Semitism study, 31% of respondents made biased statementsNearly one-third of Austrians agree with statements signaling anti-Jewish bias, study finds - a massive drop compared to 3 years ago. Rivlin to hold short visit to EuropePresident Rivlin will hold meetings on the dangers of Hezbollah, the intensification of Iran’s nuclear project, and the ICC. President Reuven Rivlin to discuss Iran nuclear project with European leadersIsraeli Pres. Rivlin accepts invitation to discuss Iran nuclear project, increased Hezbollah power, with three European presidents. Austrian chancellor: World looks at Israel with admirationPM meets with Austrian chancellor, Danish PM to discuss cooperation on production of second-generation coronavirus vaccines. Austria, Denmark to work with Israel on COVID vaccine production2 EU countries announce they will not rely on EU for vaccine production, to work with Israel for second-generation COVID vaccines.Austrian Chancellor and Danish Prime Minister to visit IsraelAustrian Chancellor says the visit will focus on medical cooperation amid the COVID-19 pandemic.Austria presents strategy on fighting anti-SemitismPlan includes improving protection of synagogues, improved education about Judaism and stricter prosecution of hate crimes.Austria arrests two more suspects in connection with Vienna attackAnother two suspects arrested for alleged involvement in November 2 terrorist attack in Vienna.Live PCR test in Parliament: Coca Cola tests COVID-19 positiveAustrian MP administers COVID-19 PCR test to beverage Coca Cola in plenum before colleagues. Popular drink tests positive for COVID-19. Austrian court strikes down law banning headscarfAustria's constitutional court says law banning headscarf in primary schools is unconstitutional and discriminatory. 'Slaughter all Jews!'- Rabbi assaulted at knifepoint in ViennaWoman brandishing knife attacks rabbi in Austria, calling for murder of Jews. Austrian Chancellor speaks to Netanyahu about second COVID-19 waveAustrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurz says he and Israeli PM "had a good call" on how to best cope with second wave of COVID-19. Austria announces new coronavirus restrictionsAustria to shut down schools and non-essential shops in a bid to contain the second wave of COVID-19. Israel and countries of the world join forces to fight Covid-19PM Netanyahu participated in video conference of world leaders hosted by Austrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurz. Rivlin: The virus of antisemitism is tougher than coronavirusPresident Reuven Rivlin hosts event marking 82 years since Kristallnacht.Vienna's head of anti-terror operations suspendedHead of anti-terror operations in Austrian capital suspended in wake of security lapses before Vienna terror attack.8 people detained after Vienna attack had previous convictionsInvestigation into terror attack in Austrian capital extends to Switzerland and a second, unnamed country. Vienna's terrorist ordeal this week is a reminder of past nightmaresThe enemies of Western civilisation respect neither borders nor politics. The peoples of Europe stand or fall together. Op-ed.Austria concedes mistakes in handling Vienna attackerSlovakian intelligence informed Austria in July that Vienna terrorist tried to buy ammunition there. PA condemns Vienna attack but also 'Israeli terrorism'PA issues strong condemnation of Vienna terrorist attack, but also condemned alleged Israeli terrorism against Palestinian people. 'The situation in Vienna is more stressful when you are a Jew'Yaakov Frenkel, member of the Jewish Council in Vienna, speaks about the terrorist attack and the implications for the city's Jews. President of Conference of European Rabbis: 'An attack on all Europeans'Rabbi Pinchas Goldschmidt says religious leaders should have to prove their loyalty to the European states where they reside. Terrorist still at large in Vienna after five killed in shooting attacksDeath toll in Vienna shooting rampage rises to five, including one of the terrorists. Manhunt underway for second terrorist.'We're still locked in our homes - it isn't over yet'Jewish resident of Vienna relates: "We're not used to such things happening in Austria." Jewish student from Vienna: It was really scaryIllya Babkin, a Jewish student at the University of Vienna, tells Arutz Sheva about the deadly attack that took place near his home. 'My feeling is the shooter did not look for a Jewish target'Watch: Rabbi Aryeh Folger from Vienna speaks to Arutz Sheva following shooting attack in the Austrian capital.Vienna municipality moves to protect statue of mayor who accused Jews of ‘terrorism’Vienna moves to protect statue of former mayor who made anti-Semitic comments and inspired Hitler, after statue was targeted by vandals.Austria to triple its spending on Jewish community securityAustrian government promises $4.7m to help secure Jewish community. Vienna-born Israeli 84, becomes first Jew to reclaim Austrian citizenship under new lawNew law allows those persecuted by Nazi regime and direct descendants to obtain Austrian citizenship without giving up current passports.‘This will completely change Jewish life in Austria’Thousands of Jews around the world are expected to apply for Austrian citizenship through new rules. The rising Islamic terrorist threat in Austria strikes a synagogueThe migrant who attacked the synagogue was granted asylum in Austria.. He believed his religion gave him the right to attack Jews. Op-ed. Suspect arrested in assault on Austrian Jewish leaderMan accused of multiple anti-Semitic crimes in Graz, Austria arrested, following attack on Jewish community leader. WJC condemns attack on head of Austria’s Jewish communityWorld Jewish Congress President Ronald S. Lauder: Such assault on Jews is becoming far too commonplace.Austria: Pres. of Graz Jewish community attacked with baseball batAttack on leader of Jewish community comes days after community's only synagogue was vandalized with anti-Semitic graffiti. ‘Free Palestine’ graffiti sprayed on Austrian synagogueIn Graz, city's only synagogue vandalized with anti-Semitic graffiti.Austria to permit thousands of Israelis to receive citizenshipIsraelis whose relatives fled Austria due to Nazi persecution will be able to obtain Austrian citizenship as of next month. Austria to create award named for Simon WiesenthalAustrian parliament paves wave for creation of annual prize to promote fight against anti-Semitism. Jewish gravestones from 17th century discovered during renovations of castle in AustriaSome 28 Jewish gravestones dating from the 17th century were discovered in the foundation of a wall built to protect a castle in Austria.Austria breaks ground for new Holocaust memorialThe new memorial is being erected in Vienna's central Ostarrichi Park. PJ Library to launch in German'A wonderful opportunity to teach children basic Jewish values and traditions,' German Jewish leader says. Hitler's birth home to turn into a police stationAustrian officials unveil plans to "neutralize" Nazi leader's birth house. Austrian parliament resolution calls for action against HezbollahIsrael welcomes decision by the Austrian parliament calling for measures against the Hezbollah terrorist organization. World leaders welcome Israel's new governmentPM Netanyahu and alternate PM Gantz receive greetings over new government from Europe, the US and even India. Austria to allow bars and restaurants to reopen on May 15Austria, which took early action to curb spread of coronavirus, to further loosen its lockdown.Austrian ministers to forego a month's salary amid pandemicAustrian government announces ministers will donate their April salaries to organizations involved in the fight against COVID-19. Austrian shops reopen as coronavirus lockdown is loosenedAustria becomes one of the first countries in Europe to loosen lockdown imposed to slow the spread of coronavirus. |
