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Former Austrian president’s UN envoy nomination sparks controversy over Israel remarks - analysis

Fischer’s nomination as special envoy was announced amid controversy over his accusations that Israel’s Gaza campaign fuels antisemitism and exploits the Holocaust.

 Heinz Fischer, former president of Austria, speaks during the state commemoration ceremony in memory of former German President Horst Koehler, who died on February 1, 2025, at Berlin Cathedral in Berlin, Germany February 18, 2025.
Robert Capa

Jewish war photographer Robert Capa's life and work honored in Budapest

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Vienna votes on Sunday for new administration amid worrying rise of antisemitism

 Roman mass grave discovered on Vienna outskirts reveals 150 soldiers from first-century battle.

Roman mass grave discovered on Vienna outskirts reveals 150 soldiers from first-century battle


Author John Irving’s new novel, ‘Queen Esther,’ deals with Israel and antisemitism

'Queen Esther' follows a Jewish orphan's journey from Vienna to Maine to Jerusalem, marking his first work to directly engage with Israeli history through the story of a Holocaust refugee.

 The novelist John Irving is pictured in 2016; his new book "Queen Esther" will feature a Jewish character and be set in part in Israel.

CAM, ELNET rally hundreds of local leaders against 'all-time high' antisemitism

"Jews around the world feeling unsafe in their communities, we felt that those who are most likely to effect change for the better are local leaders,” said the CEO of CAM.

 CAM Mayors Summit Against Antisemitism.

Antisemitic attack in Vienna: Hasidic Jew assaulted, shtreimel stolen

The attack comes amid heightened concerns about antisemitism across Europe.

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66-year-old Austrian plumber strikes gold in renovation gig

Beneath a concrete floor the plumber found a rusty box with 30 kilograms of gold, apparently hidden during World War II.

 Vienna’s Penzing district.

Sounds and tastes of Vienna: Austrian Culture Days return to Tel Aviv

The sense of the Viennese zeitgeist is enhanced by the traditional Viennese Café, with apple strudel and other delicacies served to the physically and emotionally hungry patrons.

 SOPRANO MIKA COHEN: Viennese music, in principle, is the basis for most operas.

Austria-Israel alliance and Sebastian Kurz: How he helped both nations find common ground

Eldad Beck explores Austria’s evolving history with Jewish state in this segment from latest book

 Austrian Foreign Minister Sebastian Kurz is seen prior to his meeting with Israeli President Shimon Peres at the presidential compound in Jerusalem on April 22, 2014.

Jewish students prevent Austrian far-right speaker laying Kristallnacht wreath

Protestors held a banner that read, "The word of those who honor Nazis is worthless."

 A WOMAN holds a sign that reads ‘never again is now’ at a march marking the 85th anniversary of Kristallnacht last year in Berlin.

Vienna experiences 'depressing' increase in antisemitic incidents post Oct-7

A total of 808 antisemitic incidents were recorded between 1 January 2024 and 30 June 2024, whereas in the same time frame in 2023, 311 incidents were recorded.

 A PROTESTER holds a sign reading 'Let Gaza live, let Gaza be free,' during a demonstration in Vienna in October

Holocaust exhibit opens in Austrian parliament, Yad Vashem's Dayan meets top officials

Dayan met with Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer, President Alexander Van der Bellen, and Wolfgang Sobotka, President of the Austrian Parliament, along with Jewish community leaders. 

Yad Vashem Chairman Dani Dayan and Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer.

'I don't think that it all began on October 7', Austria's Gaza List leader tells 'Post' - exclusive

Europe Affairs - Dr. Astrid Wagner. accuses the other Austrian parties of “being afraid to condemn the Israeli military activity for fear that they will be stamped with antisemitism.”

 AUSTRIAN LAWYER Astrid Wagner arrives outside the Vienna courtroom as the trial of six men accused of providing various degrees of assistance to a jihadist who killed four people in a shooting rampage in Vienna in 2020, opens in 2022.

'Grieving concerts and not lives': Taylor Swift responds to Vienna concert cancelation

Taylor Swift expressed guilt over her Vienna shows due to terror threats and potential harm to her fans, praising authorities and fan unity while prioritizing safety.

Taylor Swift's performance in Hamburg, Germany, 24-July-2024