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Four Holocaust survivors awarded first Simon Wiesenthal Prize
2021 prize awarded to Lily Ebert, Zwi Nigal, Karl Pfeifer and Liliana Segre for dedication to Holocaust education and fighting antisemitism.
Historic Austrian synagogue reopens as cultural center
Renovated 19th century synagogue of Kobersdorf to be used as a Jewish cultural center for lectures, conferences and concerts.
Austria closes restitution fund for victims of the Nazis
Austria has closed a $215 million fund that offered compensation to victims of the Nazis.
Remembering the Anschluss - March 12, 1938
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.
Austrian Chancellor apologizes for Holocaust
Yair Lapid marks International Holocaust Day at Mauthausen concentration camp, where his grandfather was murdered.
Lapid to visit Mauthausen concentration camp in Austria
Israeli Foreign Minister to visit Austrian concentration camp ahead of International Holocaust Remembrance Day.
Austrian artist under fire after posting Star of David made of syringes on Facebook
Two Austrian cities remove statues created by prominent artist who posted Star of David made of syringes.
WWE accidentally rebrands Austrian wrestler with Nazi name
Attempt to rebrand Austrian wrestler for American market falls flat when WWE learns that the name "Gunther Stark" belonged to a Nazi.
Austria approves vaccine mandate for adults
Austria’s parliament votes in favor of COVID-19 vaccine mandate for adults aged 18 and over starting February 1.
Watch: Large protest in Vienna against mandatory vaccination
Protesters take to the streets as Austria plans to mandate COVID vaccination.
Sebastian Kurz joins Euro. Council on Tolerance & Reconciliation
Former Austrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurz was appointed today co-Chairman of the European Council on Tolerance and Reconciliation
Bennett, Austrian Chancellor hold first conversation
Bennett speaks to Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer, invites him to visit Israel.
Austrian interior minister urged to step down over past 'anti-Semitic rhetoric'
Jewish student union of Austria and other leaders calling for resignation of new interior minister accused of past anti-Semitic statement.
Austria: Tens of thousands march to protest lockdown, vaccine mandate
Nearly 40,000 demonstrators march in Vienna to protest Austrian government's new COVID lockdown, plans to impose vaccine mandate.
Austria announces: Tourists banned from entering until December
Parallel to lockdown on unvaccinated citizens, Austrian government says tourists won't be allowed entry until mid-December.
Austria returns to full nationwide COVID lockdown, make vaccines mandatory
Days after imposing lockdown on the unvaccinated, Austria to lockdown entire population, including fully vaccinated.
Austria imposes lockdown on the unvaccinated
Austria's new chancellor announces new, selective lockdown, targeting people 12 and up who are not vaccinated against COVID.
Massive cache of weapons seized from alleged Austrian neo-Nazis
Austrian police have arrested the owners of a massive cache of firearms, over a ton of ammunition, and a collection of Nazi memorabilia.
Austria opens its first memorial listing names of Jews killed in the Holocaust
Vienna public memorial lists the names of all 64,440 Austrian Jews who were murdered in the Holocaust.
Israeli minister: 'COVID-19 became a weapon to weaponize Jews as scapegoat'
At Austria’s national Holocaust Remembrance Day ceremony in Vienna, Diaspora Min. Nachman Shai warns against rising tide of anti-Semitism.
Austrian chancellor: Israel's concerns on Iran are understandable
Austria's new Chancellor, Alexander Schallenberg says negotiations with Iran only option to deal with country's nuclear program;
Austria: Syrian man sent to jail for anti-Semitic attacks
Austrian court hands a 32-year-old Syrian a three-year jail term for vandalizing a synagogue and other anti-Semitic attacks.
28-year-old Austrian MP collapses during speech in parliament
MP Eva-Maria Holzleitner faints while giving speech at Austrian parliament.
Austrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurz resigns
Austrian Chancellor steps down amidst several corruption investigations.
Austrian Chancellor cancels visit to Israel
The move follows reports that Sebastian Kurz has been questioned in recent days on suspicion of corruption.
Austria: Chancellor Kurz's office party raided by prosecutors
Austrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurz and his party accused of bribery to get favorable polls published.
New Austrian exhibit opens at Auschwitz-Birkenau State Museum
Exhibit revises original 1978 display to tell of the "involvement of Austrians as perpetrators and helpers in the crimes committed there."
Saving lives - even while on vacation abroad
Israeli paramedic on vacation in Vienna saves woman's life after electric scooter accident.
40th anniversary of terror attack on Vienna synagogue commemorated
1981 attack during bar mitzvah killed two congregants and wounded 18 others.
Simon Wiesenthal Prize honors individuals fighting anti-Semitism
New prize, created by the Austrian parliament, will also be awarded for a commitment to Holocaust education.
Austrian town to remove memorial to three Waffen SS soldiers
Town of Imst planning to remove a memorial to three soldiers who were members of the Waffen SS during World War II.
Watch: Belarusian sprinter seeking asylum in Austria
Belarusian 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 conference
September 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 testicle
29-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 government
Austrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurz: Austria is committed to Israel as a Jewish and democratic state.
Austrian Chancellor thanks Netanyahu for COVID-19 warning
Austrian 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 denial
Passenger 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 Israel
Iran'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.
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