Austria
Austrian lower house passes headscarf ban for under-14s in schools
Austria's lower house of parliament passed the ban despite uncertainty over whether such legislation is unconstitutional, as a previous ban was ruled unconstitutional five years ago.
Israeli importers continue expanding into Europe: Freesbe to sell Chery in Austria
Austrian doctor fired after telling obese patient only Auschwitz would help with weight loss
Austrian government presses ahead with planned headscarf ban in schools
Herzl’s city, their future: Jewish teens renewed Zionist covenant in Budapest
Jewish youth from over 30 countries gather in Budapest to draft a new Zionist charter, preparing for future leadership.
Bulgaria, Austria, or France? Israelis flock to Europe’s ski resorts
Ski vacation demand jumps 40%. European resorts prepare for crowds with tech and limits. Where to ski, best booking times, and what awaits in winter 2026 - all inside.
Syrian general linked to Mossad indicted for torture in Austria - report
Syrian Brig.-Gen. Khaled al-Halabi, accused of overseeing torture in Raqqa during Syria’s uprising from 2011 to 2013, was arrested after years in hiding.
Adolf Hitler speech blasted out during Kristallnacht ceremony in Austria
As a piece of music was set to be played as part of the ceremony, the Hitler audio was played from a nearby residential building for about one and a half minutes.
On this day: 87 years since Kristallnacht, the catalyst of the Holocaust
During the Nazi state-sanctioned pogrom, 91 Jews were murdered, and more than 1,400 synagogues across Germany and Austria were torched.
Vienna Cathedral shocked to discover stolen skull in their mail
The skull had been mailed from a guilt-laden former visitor from northern Germany.
Hamas-linked weapons cache found in Vienna as terror group eyes Jewish, Israeli targets
Austrian authorities said that they identified a 39-year-old British citizen as a suspect. He was arrested in London on Monday.
Austrian chancellor rejects talk of Israel Eurovision ban
Austrian Chancellor Christian Stocker says banning Israel from Eurovision 2026 would be a mistake, citing Austria’s historical responsibility.
Twelve-year-old child from Vienna beaten by classmates after weeks of antisemitic bullying
The boy told oe24 News that this was not the first time he had been a victim of an antisemitic attack. The outlet reported that the boy’s school has had a history of sweeping attacks under the rug.
Why Israel’s place in Eurovision is worth fighting for
Germany has said it will withdraw if Israel is not allowed to participate, and Austria said that if there is a boycott against Israel, Vienna would not host Eurovision 2026.
Holiday horror in Austria: Tourist hit with 1,200 euros fines over ‘half-stuck’ windshield sticker
Eva sent photos of the partially stuck sticker and its receipt, but Ausrtrian authorities dismissed the appeal, claiming the vignette was invalid.
