Austria closes restitution fund for victims of the Nazis
Austria has closed a $215 million fund that offered compensation to victims of the Nazis.
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France to return 15 works of art looted from Jews during WWII
France’s senate is expected to approve the restitution of 15 works of art looted from their Jewish owners by the Nazis during the Holocaust.
France to return Nazi looted artwork to Jewish heirs
The French government will return 15 pieces of art that were looted by the Nazis to descendants of their Jewish owners.
US Supreme Court to rule on 19th century painting seized from Jewish woman by Nazis
The Supreme Court is set to decide the fate of a 19th century painting seized from a Jewish woman by the Nazis.
UK government closing compensation fund for victims of Nazis
Fund launched two decades ago to compensate victims of the Nazis who had assets confiscated by the British government is set to close.
19th century art looted by the Nazis in France returned to heirs of Jewish owner
Paintings and drawings looted by the Nazis from a private art collection have been restituted to heirs of an Egyptian Jewish businessman.
Swiss Jews accuse private art collection of Nazi-era origins
Swiss Federation of Jewish Communities denounces private art collection for allegedly containing pieces stolen from Jews by the Nazis.
Berlin museum returns and buys looted painting from Jewish heirs
A Berlin museum returned a Pissarro painting looted by the Nazis to the descendants of its former Jewish owner and then bought it back.
Latvia to compensate Jews for property lost during the Holocaust
Vote in principle in Latvia's parliament allocates 40 million euros over 10 years for property compensation.
Lapid: No urgency in resuming talks with PA
The foreign minister said he opposed lockdowns and supported opening the school year on time; does not regret Poland row.
Britain criticizes Polish restitution law
British minister says Poland should provide legal avenues for victims of the Holocaust to pursue restitution claims.
Blinken: We regret Poland's adoption of restitution law
Secretary of State reiterates US concerns over law restricting claims on Jewish property looted from Polish Jewry during the Holocaust.
'Poland failed but Israel overreacted, relations are at the lowest point ever'
From The Depths founder Jonny Daniels reacts to Polish law restricting claims on Jewish property.
Foreign Min. Yair Lapid: 'Poland approved an anti-Semitic and unethical law'
'This evening, Poland became an anti-democratic, anti-liberal country,' Foreign Minister Yair Lapid says.
US concerned over Polish restitution law
Secretary of State Antony Blinken urges Polish President not to sign law restricting process for Holocaust survivors and their families.
Polish parliament approves restitution law
Israel outraged over law that will affect 90 percent of restitution claims.
US ramping up pressure on Poland over restitution law
US special envoy for Holocaust issues says Polish legislation "would cause irreparable harm to both Jews and non-Jews".
FM Lapid to US Senator: Polish restitution law must be stopped
Lapid spoke to Senator Jacky Rosen who agreed that the new Polish law is of deep concern.
Social Equality Minister: Polish law could seriously damage relations
Minister Meirav Cohen: It is my duty and that of my fellow members of the government to work for the realization of the rights of survivors.
FM Lapid slams "unjust and damaging" Polish restitution law
Lapid says Israel will "firmly defend the dignity of Holocaust victims, their memory and their rights" as Polish Senate approves bill.
17 items looted during Holocaust seized from NYC auction house
Documents including 19th C funeral scrolls, manuscripts and community records will be returned to Eastern European Jewish communities.
Israel seeks US help in efforts against Polish restitution law
Israel asks Biden administration to support effort against legislation restricting restitution claims by survivors and their families.
US senators call on Polish president to veto anti-Holocaust restitution bill
Bipartisan US Senate group criticizes proposed legislation as an affront to achieving justice for victims of the Nazis.
1 million-euro restitution fund announced for Luxembourg Holocaust survivors
One-time payments will go to Luxembourg Holocaust survivors, issues of dormant bank accounts, looted art will also be addressed.
David Mermelstein, Holocaust survivor and longtime advocate for restitution, dies at 92
David Mermelstein, a survivor of the Holocaust and a staunch advocate of restitution, has died at the age of 92.
French Jewish heiress gives up right to priceless impressionist painting stolen by Nazis
After 10-yr dispute with the U of Oklahoma, 81-year old French department store heiress decides to give up her battle for Pissarro painting.
1888 tefillin case looted by Nazis returned to French Jewish family
Case had been given to Algerian Jewish man as a bar mitzvah gift and was later stolen from his Paris apartment in 1942 by the Nazis.
Poland hopes Israel will change mind on restitution law
Poland's Deputy Foreign Minister: Israel's criticism of restitution law is inappropriate, we hope they'll change their approach.
Israel reprimands Polish ambassador over Restitution Law
Restitution Row: After Polish PM blasts Foreign Minister Yair Lapid for criticizing Restitution Law, Israel summons Polish ambassador.
German city returns painting to heirs of Jewish businessman
In precedent-setting case, German city to return painting to heirs of Jewish businessman who was once in concentration camp.
The ongoing Dutch preoccupation with Holocaust-related issues
Benali is not the first bad choice of speaker, but at least protests made him cancel. The Dutch wrestle with restitution and guilt Op-ed.
JUST Act report on Holocaust survivor restitution efforts released to Congress
Report released to Congress details progress countries have made on restitution and compensation for property seized during Holocaust.
Poland clarifies PM's comments on restitution
Polish Embassy in Israel releases full quotation of PM Morawiecki's comments on paying restitution to Jews who survived World War II.
Polish PM: Restitution to Jews - a victory for Hitler
Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki makes clear he opposes paying restitution to Jews who survived World War II.
Polish PM: Poland was Holocaust's greatest victim
Poland won’t pay WWII property compensation because Poles were 'most murdered' victims, PM Morawiecki says.
As survivors dwindle, US still pursues Holocaust restitution
State Dept envoy says issue of restitution still lingers. 'What do you do with property where the whole family was murdered?'
'We are the ones entitled to compensation,' says Polish PM
The Polish PM said his country is not responsible for returning property from Polish Jews during the Holocaust.
Survivors receive payments from restitution efforts in Romania
Ahead of Rosh Hashanah, payments distributed to Romanian Holocaust survivors in Israel - including one 104-year-old.
Dusseldorf nixes exhibit on art dealer over restitution demands
'There are very influential people in Germany who don’t want to see art returned to Jews.'
Poland's proposed restitution excludes most Holocaust survivors
World Jewish Restitution Organization expresses 'profound disappointment' at proposed legislation excluding majority of Holocaust survivors.
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