![]() 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. |