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It will be a sweet surrender this time at Vienna's gates

In 1683, the Turks battled to conquer Vienna. Now the battle is silent, but the results are surrender. Op-ed.

It will be a sweet surrender this time at Vienna's gates

Vienna U: New $9,000 scholarships for Jewish studies researchers

Young scholars specializing in Jewish studies now have a shot at a scholarship worth more than $9,000 from the University of Vienna.

Vienna U: New $9,000 scholarships for Jewish studies researchers

Vienna student reading Jewish book attacked on subway

19-year old student subjected to insults and hair pulling assault. Police initially unresponsive, told her to forget incident.

Vienna student reading Jewish book attacked on subway

Anti-Israel protesters in Vienna chant about a massacre of Jews

'Jews, the army of Muhammad is returning,' anti-Israel protesters chant in Austria.

Anti-Israel protesters in Vienna chant about a massacre of Jews

Vienna threatens libel suit against Rothschild scion

City of Vienna says it 'reserves the right to take legal action' for 'libel and reputation-damaging' behavior.

Vienna threatens libel suit against Rothschild scion

Vienna: Holocaust survivors vaccinated on Remembrance Day

About 400 Jews were vaccinated in total, including others aged 85 or over.

Vienna: Holocaust survivors vaccinated on Remembrance Day

Austria arrests two suspects in connection with Vienna attack

Another two suspects arrested for alleged involvement in November 2 terrorist attack in Vienna.

Austria arrests two suspects in connection with Vienna attack

'Slaughter all Jews!'- Rabbi assaulted at knifepoint in Vienna

Woman brandishing knife attacks rabbi in Austria, calling for murder of Jews.

'Slaughter all Jews!'- Rabbi assaulted at knifepoint in Vienna

Another terrorist released early, another deadly terror attack

The policy releasing convicted terrorists before they complete their sentences has again struck a lethal blow, this time in Vienna. Op-ed.

Another terrorist released early, another deadly terror attack

Vienna's head of anti-terror operations suspended

Head of anti-terror operations in Austrian capital suspended in wake of security lapses before Vienna terror attack.

Vienna's head of anti-terror operations suspended

8 people detained after Vienna attack had previous convictions

Investigation into terror attack in Austrian capital extends to Switzerland and a second, unnamed country.

8 people detained after Vienna attack had previous convictions

Austria concedes mistakes in handling Vienna attacker

Slovakian intelligence informed Austria in July that Vienna terrorist tried to buy ammunition there.

Austria concedes mistakes in handling Vienna attacker

Vienna's terrorist ordeal is a reminder of past nightmares

The enemies of Western civilisation respect neither borders nor politics. The peoples of Europe stand or fall together. Op-ed.

Vienna's terrorist ordeal is a reminder of past nightmares

"Lessons of Kristallnacht have not been learned"

World Chair of March of the Living: "82 years have since passed and synagogues are still burning, windows are still being smashed."

"Lessons of Kristallnacht have not been learned"

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.

PA condemns Vienna attack but also 'Israeli terrorism'

'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.

'The situation in Vienna is more stressful when you are a Jew'

ISIS claims responsibility for Vienna shooting

Terror group claims responsibility for shooting which left 4 dead after one of the shooters was confirmed to be an ISIS supporter.

ISIS claims responsibility for Vienna shooting

Vienna terrorist identified as pro-ISIS radical

Shooter was previously imprisoned for seeking to go to Syria to join ISIS, was released early due to his young age,

Vienna terrorist identified as pro-ISIS radical

As Americans vote

Think about Europe's looming demise as Islamist migrants turn to terror and violence. It can happen here, in the USA. Op-ed.

As Americans vote

'Vienna terror attack was an attack on all Europeans'

Rabbi Pinchas Goldschmidt says religious leaders should have to prove their loyalty to the European states where they reside.

'Vienna terror attack was an attack on all Europeans'

Terrorist still at large in Vienna after 5 killed in shootings

Death toll in Vienna shooting rampage rises to five, including one of the terrorists. Manhunt underway for second terrorist.

Terrorist still at large in Vienna after 5 killed in shootings

Jewish student from Vienna: It was really scary

Illya Babkin, a Jewish student at the University of Vienna, tells Arutz Sheva about the deadly attack that took place near his home.

Jewish student from Vienna: It was really scary

'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.

'My feeling is the shooter did not look for a Jewish target'

Terror attack in Vienna

Terrorists open fire in Austrian capital, killing at least two and wounding 15 others. Local police conducting manhunt for two terrorists.

Terror attack in Vienna

Video shows two men stealing pants from victim they call ‘Jew’

Vienna police not treating incident in which man was attacked, robbed by assailants calling him a Jew as a hate crime.

Video shows two men stealing pants from victim they call ‘Jew’

Vienna protects 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.

Vienna protects statue of mayor who accused Jews of terrorism

Austria breaks ground for new Holocaust memorial

The new memorial is being erected in Vienna's central Ostarrichi Park.

Austria breaks ground for new Holocaust memorial

Two Jewish museums plan to reopen in May

Jewish museums in Munich and Vienna announce plans to reopen this month, after nearly two months of closure.

Two Jewish museums plan to reopen in May

Limmud FSU celebrates first event in Vienna

Hundreds of Russian-speaking Jews gather in Vienna for unique festival despite anxiety.

Limmud FSU celebrates first event in Vienna

Remaining parties to Iran deal to meet in Vienna

Remaining parties to the Iran nuclear deal will meet in Vienna on Wednesday in another attempt to preserve the agreement.

Remaining parties to Iran deal to meet in Vienna

Report: Rothschild heir accuses: Vienna 'perpetuating' Nazi laws

Descendant of Rothschild family sues Vienna, demands cancellation of sanatorium sale and pro-city clause.

Report: Rothschild heir accuses: Vienna 'perpetuating' Nazi laws

Diplomats meet in attempt to salvage nuclear deal

Diplomats from Iran and five world powers meet in Vienna, recommit to salvaging 2015 nuclear deal.

Diplomats meet in attempt to salvage nuclear deal

Photos of Holocaust survivors on Vienna street vandalized again

For third time, photographs of Holocaust survivors exhibited on Vienna street vandalized.

Photos of Holocaust survivors on Vienna street vandalized again

Photos of Holocaust survivors defaced in Vienna

Photos of Holocaust survivors exhibited on a central Vienna street defaced with swastikas.

Photos of Holocaust survivors defaced in Vienna

Europe's future? A new Austrian decline

Europe's future? A new Austrian decline

Activists call for 'Hitler balcony' in Vienna to be destroyed

Activists calling for balcony on the front of Vienna's town hall to be destroyed because it is where Adolf Hitler gave a speech in 1938.

Activists call for 'Hitler balcony' in Vienna to be destroyed

Who is fighting Iran's expansion? Who is stoppng ISIS?

Who is fighting Iran's expansion? Who is stoppng ISIS?

Turkish man beats Jews in front of kosher shop in Vienna

24-year-old man attacks Jews in front of kosher restaurant in Austria capital before assaulting woman.

Turkish man beats Jews in front of kosher shop in Vienna

Four injured in knife attacks in Vienna

Three people injured in a knife attack on the streets of Vienna, with the attacker possibly injuring a fourth nearby.

Four injured in knife attacks in Vienna

'We can be stronger than anti-Semitism'

Leaders gather in Vienna for five-day conference aimed at finding solutions to anti-Semitism.

'We can be stronger than anti-Semitism'

Jewish leader calls for ambitious solutions to anti-Semitism

EJC President Dr. Moshe Kantor opens five-day conference on anti-Semitism in Vienna, calls for practical solutions.

Jewish leader calls for ambitious solutions to anti-Semitism

Man arrested for shouting Nazi slogans at chief rabbi of Vienna

49-year-old man arrested for making Nazi salute, shouting pro-Hitler slogans at Chief Rabbi of Vienna and his grandson.

Man arrested for shouting Nazi slogans at chief rabbi of Vienna

Can Vienna be saved again? Will it want to be saved?

Can Vienna be saved again? Will it want to be saved?

Austria arrests suspected terrorist

Austrian armed commandos arrest man suspected of planning a terrorist attack in Vienna.

Austria arrests suspected terrorist

Austrian police foil stabbing attack outside Vienna synagogue

Austrian police arrest knife-wielding Afghan men outside Vienna synagogue.

Austrian police foil stabbing attack outside Vienna synagogue

Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra to return Nazi-looted painting

Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra will return a Nazi-looted painting to the heirs of its original Jewish owner, completing a two-year process.

Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra to return Nazi-looted painting

Austria: Jewish cemetery cleaned up on Catholic holiday

The Waehringer Cemetery in Vienna is cleaned up every year on All Souls' Day.

Austria: Jewish cemetery cleaned up on Catholic holiday

Arutz Sheva interview

Cardinal Schönborn: 'BDS isn't just false, it's stupid'

Archbishop of Vienna, considered second-in-line to pope, reveals 'we try to stand up against anti-Israel tendencies in Europe.'

Cardinal Schönborn: 'BDS isn't just false, it's stupid'

Austria to seize Hitler home amid anti-Semitism spike

Hitler's birthplace in Branau am Inn has become a neo-Nazis haunt, officials say.

Austria to seize Hitler home amid anti-Semitism spike

Vienna welcomes new Chief Rabbi

Rabbi Arie Folger elected Chief Rabbi of Austria's capital, with the blessings of the Conference of European Rabbis.

Vienna welcomes new Chief Rabbi

The Historical Implications of the Vienna Agreement

Signing an agreement in Vienna nullifies 400 years of history.

The Historical Implications of the Vienna Agreement

Iranian Official: Nuclear Deal 'Within Reach'

After two weeks of marathon talks in Vienna, Iran and P5+1 world powers appear close to final deal on Tehran's nuclear program.

Iranian Official: Nuclear Deal 'Within Reach'

Iran Talks Behind-The-Scenes: Twizzlers and Brothels

Just how have negotiators been coping with nearly two years of talks? Massive quantities of junk food, prostitutes, and movie fantasies.

Iran Talks Behind-The-Scenes: Twizzlers and Brothels

Zero hour

With Just Two Days to Go, US, Iran Hold Last-Ditch Nuclear Talks

US Sec. of State John Kerry meets Iranian FM in Vienna, as June 30 deadline for final deal looms; French FM pessimistic.

With Just Two Days to Go, US, Iran Hold Last-Ditch Nuclear Talks

Israeli Kicked off Plane Says Muslim Stewardess Bullied Him

Photographer Yossi Davidov, arrested and kicked off plane in Vienna, says Muslim flight attendant singled him out for being Israeli.

Israeli Kicked off Plane Says Muslim Stewardess Bullied Him

Austrian Landlord Threatens Jew With Eviction for Israeli Flag

Resident of Vienna's Jewish quarter told by landlord to remove Israeli flag inside his window 'or leave the apartment.'

Austrian Landlord Threatens Jew With Eviction for Israeli Flag

Iran Nuclear Talks to Resume May 12

EU, Iran announce that talks to reach a final agreement will resume next week in Vienna.

Iran Nuclear Talks to Resume May 12

Austria Unveils Monument to Victims of Nazi Courts

Austria's chancellor inaugurates a monument paying homage to the 1,200 victims sentenced to death and executed by Nazi courts in Vienna.

Austria Unveils Monument to Victims of Nazi Courts

Watch: 'Kill, Kill the Jews' at Vienna Pro-Palestinian Protest

Group of Bosnian soccer fans, in Vienna for international match, join pro-Palestinian protest which quickly turned anti-Semitic.

Watch: 'Kill, Kill the Jews' at Vienna Pro-Palestinian Protest

Watch: Rare Video Footage of the Chafetz Chaim

Fascinating video shows Rabbi Yisrael Meir Kagan at 1923's First World Congress of World Agudath Israel in Vienna.

Watch: Rare Video Footage of the Chafetz Chaim