 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.Austria could ease lockdown measures starting next weekAustrian Chancellor says coronavirus lockdown measures could be eased starting April 14.Austrian Chancellor: We took coronavirus seriously thanks to NetanyahuAustrian Chancellor in interview with Israeli TV: Conversation with Netnayahu caused us to take the coronavirus issue more seriously. Austrian Chancellor: Netanyahu convinced me to act against coronavirusAustrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurz says PM Netanyahu urged him to take preventive measures to combat COVID-19.2 youths attack Austrian Jewish teen wearing Star of David ring16-year-old hospitalized after anti-Semitic in Austrian city of Gratz.Austria rejects BDSAustrian parliament passes resolution rejecting BDS movement and all forms of anti-Semitism. Leading Austrian politician: 'Israel is not treated like any other country'The President of the Austrian National Council declares that Austrians "will not avoid responsibility" and commits to fighting antisemitism. Austria's Sebastian Kurz agrees to form coalition with GreensLeader of Austria's Conservatives agrees to form a coalition government with the Greens after almost three months of negotiations. Austria foils attempt to attack Vienna Christmas marketAustrian authorities arrest three men who plotted a series of terror attacks, including a bombing at one of Vienna's Christmas markets.Hitler's childhood home to turn into police headquartersAfter lengthy legal battle, building where Hitler spent the first few months of his life will be turned into a regional police headquarters. 'Israel has every right to defend itself'Former Austrian Chancellor expresses support for Israel amid rocket fire from Gaza.Report: 5 injured in explosion near Austrian airport5 reportedly injured, 2 seriously, in blast at garbage disposal facility near Linz airport in Austria. Police: No indication of terror.Austrian conservative leader to win parliamentary electionSebastian Kurz has in the past expressed support for Israel and vowed to combat anti-Semitism. Oldest Austrian Holocaust survivor dies at 106Marko Feingold, who survived Auschwitz, dies in Salzburg after lung infection.Austria to grant citizenship to descendants of Nazi victimsWaving ban on dual citizenship and residency requirements, Austria to offer citizenship to descendants of refugees who fled Austria. Austria concerned by radical Islamic terrorismAustrian intelligence report finds that radical Islamic terrorism is still the number one security issue in the country. 'I'm convinced you will continue the fight against BDS'Minister Gilad Erdan hosts former Austrian chancellor at the base of the Yamam counter-terrorism unit of the Israel Police.Photos of Holocaust survivors on Vienna street vandalized againFor third time, photographs of Holocaust survivors exhibited on Vienna street vandalized. |
