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Historic Vienna HIAS office shut down following Trump admin's halt to refugee program
HIAS said the move has left more than 14,000 Iranian religious minorities - including hundreds of Jews and thousands of Baha’i, Christians, Zoroastrians, and Sabean Mandaeans - stranded in Iran.
Vienna police rule out antisemitic motive after grenade found near police station, synagogues
This is what next summer will look like for Israelis: Two new destinations starting at $299
Australia honors Bondi Beach attack victims as PM Albanese orders safety review
Eurovision host says it won't ban Palestinian flags, drown out boos during Israel's performance
The 70th edition of the contest in May will have just 35 entries, the fewest since 2003, after five national broadcasters said they would boycott the show in protest against Israel's participation.
Australian PM Anthony Albanese visits Bondi Beach hero Ahmed al-Ahmed in the hospital
“Your courage is inspiring,” Albanese told Ahmed in a video posted to his X/Twitter account.
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
After selling 25,000 Chery cars in Israel, the importer got its first license to sell Chery abroad, following Chery’s approach with Colmobil, JAC’s importer.
Austrian doctor fired after telling obese patient only Auschwitz would help with weight loss
The incident occurred at the Landesklinikum Horn, with an anonymous letter tipping over the antisemitic remarks made in reference to the Nazi death camp.
Austrian government presses ahead with planned headscarf ban in schools
The lower house is due to discuss the legislation that would introduce the ban, despite criticism from rights groups and the possibility that the Constitutional Court could overturn it.
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.
