Austria hosts European Conference on Antisemitism
Summit brings together organizations fighting antisemitism to network, further cooperation and increase reporting of incidents.
Summit brings together organizations fighting antisemitism to network, further cooperation and increase reporting of incidents.
2021 prize awarded to Lily Ebert, Zwi Nigal, Karl Pfeifer and Liliana Segre for dedication to Holocaust education and fighting antisemitism.
Renovated 19th century synagogue of Kobersdorf to be used as a Jewish cultural center for lectures, conferences and concerts.
Austria has closed a $215 million fund that offered compensation to victims of the Nazis.
The WJC appealed to the League of Nations to come to the aid of Austrian Jewry, “exposed completely to Nazi barbarism.” No response.Op-ed.
Yair Lapid marks International Holocaust Day at Mauthausen concentration camp, where his grandfather was murdered.
Israeli Foreign Minister to visit Austrian concentration camp ahead of International Holocaust Remembrance Day.
Two Austrian cities remove statues created by prominent artist who posted Star of David made of syringes.
Attempt to rebrand Austrian wrestler for American market falls flat when WWE learns that the name "Gunther Stark" belonged to a Nazi.
Austria’s parliament votes in favor of COVID-19 vaccine mandate for adults aged 18 and over starting February 1.
Protesters take to the streets as Austria plans to mandate COVID vaccination.
Former Austrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurz was appointed today co-Chairman of the European Council on Tolerance and Reconciliation
Bennett speaks to Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer, invites him to visit Israel.
Jewish student union of Austria and other leaders calling for resignation of new interior minister accused of past anti-Semitic statement.
Nearly 40,000 demonstrators march in Vienna to protest Austrian government's new COVID lockdown, plans to impose vaccine mandate.
Parallel to lockdown on unvaccinated citizens, Austrian government says tourists won't be allowed entry until mid-December.
Days after imposing lockdown on the unvaccinated, Austria to lockdown entire population, including fully vaccinated.
Austria's new chancellor announces new, selective lockdown, targeting people 12 and up who are not vaccinated against COVID.
Austrian police have arrested the owners of a massive cache of firearms, over a ton of ammunition, and a collection of Nazi memorabilia.
Vienna public memorial lists the names of all 64,440 Austrian Jews who were murdered in the Holocaust.
At Austria’s national Holocaust Remembrance Day ceremony in Vienna, Diaspora Min. Nachman Shai warns against rising tide of anti-Semitism.
Austria's new Chancellor, Alexander Schallenberg says negotiations with Iran only option to deal with country's nuclear program;
Austrian court hands a 32-year-old Syrian a three-year jail term for vandalizing a synagogue and other anti-Semitic attacks.
MP Eva-Maria Holzleitner faints while giving speech at Austrian parliament.
Austrian Chancellor steps down amidst several corruption investigations.
The move follows reports that Sebastian Kurz has been questioned in recent days on suspicion of corruption.
Austrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurz and his party accused of bribery to get favorable polls published.
Exhibit revises original 1978 display to tell of the "involvement of Austrians as perpetrators and helpers in the crimes committed there."
Israeli paramedic on vacation in Vienna saves woman's life after electric scooter accident.
1981 attack during bar mitzvah killed two congregants and wounded 18 others.
New prize, created by the Austrian parliament, will also be awarded for a commitment to Holocaust education.
Town of Imst planning to remove a memorial to three soldiers who were members of the Waffen SS during World War II.
Belarusian sprinter Krystsina Tsimanouskaya left for Vienna following reports of 'security concerns' over previous plan to travel to Poland.
September event in NYC will mark 20th anniversary of original UN Durban conference, widely lambasted for its descent into anti-Semitism.
29-year-old soldier in Austria gets 19 months in prion for posting pictures online of a Nazi tattoo on genitals.
Austrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurz: Austria is committed to Israel as a Jewish and democratic state.
Austrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurz thanks PM Netanyahu for alerting him to the dangers of COVID-19, prompting him to take swift action.
Passenger on Austrian train punched repeatedly in the face after he asked fellow passengers to stop denying the Holocaust.
Iran's Foreign Minister, Mohammad Javad Zarif, cancels visit to Vienna over Austria's show of solidarity with Israel.
'Jews, the army of Muhammad is returning,' anti-Israel protesters chant in Austria.