 Portugal has naturalized 23,000 applicants under Jewish law of return76,000 people claiming Sephardic Jewish ancestry apply for Portuguese citizenship, with 23,000 cases approved thus far. Left-wing Spanish politician slams 'the Jews', accuses Israel of abusing PalestiniansFar-left Spanish politician criticizes 'the Jews' over how 'their government' treats Palestinian Arabs, drawing ire of Spanish Right. Palestinian "refugee" gets Spanish citizenship after discovering Jewish Sephardic rootsDubai-born lecturer living in UK discovers that her 'Palestinian' father was actually of Jewish ancestry - earning her Spanish citizenship. Europe: if God is dead, death becomes GodIn the midst of the pandemic that killed 30,000, Spain is passing a euthenasia law, part of Europe's destruction of the individual. Op-ed. Spanish museum can keep $40 million Nazi-looted Pissarro painting, US appeals court rulesSpanish museum does not need to return painting to heirs of the Jewish Holocaust refugee who rightfully owned it. Spain adopts IHRA definition of anti-SemitismFederation of Jewish Communities of Spain thanks government for accepting international definition of anti-Semitism. This Spanish region wants to preserve its legacy of coexistenceHispanic Jewish Foundation signs agreement with the Spanish Autonomous Region of Murcia to explore and showpiece its Sephardi legacy. Spanish courts strike 2 municipalities’ support for Israel boycottsCourts in Spain's third-largest city say BDS resolutions are 'incitement to hatred or discrimination.' Spanish state declares anti-Israel boycotts anti-SemitismFor the first time, Spanish state declares BDS movement anti-Semitic, condemns efforts to boycott Israel. Spanish government cancels contract with anti-Semitic organizationGovernment of Valencia cancels teacher training contract with pro-BDS organization. Coronavirus death rate slows in Spain with 410 dead overnightNumber of new coronavirus deaths in Spain drops by 27% Sunday, with total death toll reaching 20,453. Health Ministry: 255 coronavirus casesCondition of four of patients defined poor, 11 moderate; Field doctor in Ichilov Hospital, Tel Aviv urology department infected. Wife of Spain's PM tests positive for coronavirusBegoña Gómez, wife of Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, tests positive for COVID-19 and is reportedly in good health. At another Spanish carnival, dancers equate Jews and Nazis with train and Auschwitz floatsHolocaust-themed display at event in Badajos makes light of Holocaust victims. Spanish town: We were told Holocaust float was to commemorate victimsSpanish town says it was told crematoria carnival float was Holocaust commemoration.Spanish foreign minister condemns carnival with gun-toting NazisArancha Gonzalez says Campo de Criptana contributes to 'banalisation of the Holocaust.' Spanish carnival features Nazi uniforms and trains with crematoriaIsraeli Embassy in Madrid protests carnival procession in Campo de Criptana featuring anti-Semitic floats. PA to Europe: Recognize the 'State of Palestine'PA cabinet leader trying to promote an international peace conference as an alternative to the US peace plan. Spanish Prosecutor's statement is 'a sick joke, a slap at all Holocaust survivors'Spanish State Prosecutor: Incitement to hatred against Nazis can be considered a hate crime. Spain: PM Sanchez appoints anti-Israel politician, Pablo Iglesias Turrión, as deputy PMSpanish politician who called Israel ‘illegal state’ named deputy prime minister. Madrid: Anti-Semitic banner against Samaria Council leaderBDS activists hang fliers depicting Yossi Dagan building wall with bodies of Arabs after violent disruption of peace-building event. Diet Prada removes 'concentration camp' outfitSpanish fashion house removes $1,840 outfit that looks like a concentration camp uniform.At least 25% of applicants for Spain 'Law of Return' not JewishReport says that 52,823 of 153,767 applicants came from Latin American countries - whose combined Jewish population is smaller than 10,000. 350,000 protest on the streets of BarcelonaDo the protests in Barcelona about the future of the Catalonia region affect the Jewish community? Jewish group to provide Holocaust education to Spanish studentsSpanish island taps Jewish group to teach school children about Judaism. Spain: 23-year-old suspected ISIS member arrestedSpanish police arrest 23-year-old man on suspicion of belonging to ISIS, find explosive-making chemicals and list of targets in his home.132,000 Jews apply for Spanish citizenshipDeadline for descendants of Jews expelled in 1492 to apply for Spanish citizenship expires. Five European countries concerned over sovereignty pledgeFrance, Germany, Italy, Spain and Britain criticize Netanyahu's pledge to apply sovereignty in the Jordan Valley. Disaster in Spain: 'Magic child'Suf Adler, 22-year-old from Ramat Hasharon, left for climbing trip earlier this month but was killed yesterday.Glitch 'approves' Sephardic requests for Spanish citizenshipComputer glitch causes thousands of pending applications for Spanish citizenship by Sephardic Jews to appear to have been approved.'Free Palestine' spray painted on Spanish synagogueFront door of Barcelona synagogue vandalized with pro-Palestinian graffiti. Spanish city gathers descendants of Jews named after itTwo-day gathering begins on Friday, uniting foreigners believed to be descendants of its residents.Lebanese-born Spanish lawmaker barred entry to IsraelFouad Ahmad Assadi arrived in Israel to attend Socialist International conference before being returned to Spain for security reasons. Google blocks anti-Semitic content in SpainGoogle reaches understanding with lawyers in Spain to block defamatory content including material promoting Nazi ideology, Holocaust denial. EU's next foreign minister a critic of IsraelSpanish Foreign Minister Josep Borrell nominated to replace Federica Mogherini. Last year, he called for recognition of Palestinian state. Israeli baby murdered in terror attack honored in SpainShira and Amichai Ish-Ran, whose baby Amiad Yisrael was murdered at Ofra Junction, receive medal in honor of their son in Spain. A Converso's story: Two kitchens but no one knew whyAfter becoming interested in Judaism, Sarah discovers that she is a descendant of Conversos, closing a personal and historical circle. Spanish island hosts largest Jewish event in centuries.Spain's island of Mallorca hosts for largest Jewish event in centuries, aims to 'bring together Jews from all over the world.' World Jewish Congress honors King Felipe VI of SpainSpanish king receives Shalom Prize, says restitution of citizenship of Spanish Jews' descendants helps Spain 'recover a part of her soul.'Holocaust denier drops out of race for Congress in SpainFernando Paz resigns due to 'media hunt' against him.Spanish party nominates Holocaust denier in congressional raceFar-right Spanish party taps Holocaust-denying historian for congressional race.On Spanish island, Purim was biggest holiday for persecuted JewsWhy did Jewish community on island south of Barcelona treat Purim as the holiest day of the year, comparable to Yom Kippur? Spanish filmmaker calls to boycott Israeli-hosted EurovisionAt Spanish award ceremony, winner of best documentary film calls for boycott of 2019 Eurovision, which is set to be hosted by Israel.Spanish priest blames 'powerful Jews' for nixing of film eventPastor blames 'powerful Jews' for decision by church to cancel screening of controversial anti-Israel film. High ranking delegation from Tenerife to visit IsraelDelegation from the largest of the Canary Islands to participate in IMTM International Tourism Fair in Tel Aviv. Madrid rejects BDSMadrid City Council votes against a draft resolution calling for a boycott of Israel.Spain: Water polo match against Israel cancelledSpanish sports minister apologizes after Barcelona water polo match against Israeli team canceled due to organizer’s decision to boycott it.Spain, Portugal naturalized over 10,000 'Sephardim' since 2015Since 2015, Spain and Portugal have naturalized more than 10,000 people who applied after for citizenship based on their Jewish ancestry. Converso saga brought to Jerusalem stage – in EnglishWomen's Orthodox Union acting group highlights riveting story of Spanish Aguilar family's long road to freedom. Spanish Mission: Hamas, BDS don't differentiate between IsraelisDelegation of Spanish lawmakers hold visit to Judea and Samaria despite ongoing rocket fire, condemn Hamas terror and BDS. Sabbath-observant soccer fans travel to Spain to watch matchGroup of Argentinian Jewish soccer fans fly to Spain for final match - only to find game has been delayed due to weather. Trains evacuated in Barcelona, bomb squads deployedTwo trains evacuated in Spain after suspicious suitcase spotted. Europe is the world turned upside downWhat would Europe not do for oil and business? Ahed Tamimi changes storySpeaking at conference of Spanish Communist Party, Tamimi complains about harsh conditions in Israeli prison. Real Madrid's guest of honor is teen terroristSoccer club hosts teen terrorist Ahed Tamimi, gifts her personalized soccer shirt in public ceremony. 'He wanted to sanctify God's name with music'Victim of deadly hit-and-run by Spanish report identified as haredi pianist Haim Tukachinsky. Spanish reporter denied house arrest after deadly J'lem accidentJournalist who killed Jerusalem man after Sukkot prayers while driving drunk in hit and run to remain in jail. |
