Europe

Archeologists discover Viking-era skeletons in central Denmark

“This opens a whole new toolbox for scientific discovery,” said Lundø, the archeologist who led the dig.

Orbán blames immigration for rise in antisemitism, homophobia in EU speech

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán's European Parliament speech linking immigration to rising violence and prejudice sparked protests and deep divisions among lawmakers.

Who decides: Who will live, who will die?

Today’s assault on Judaism through anti-Zionism and Israel-bashing is expanding at a much faster pace than last century’s assault on Judaism through antisemitism.

07/10/2024

Dresden – an undervalued must-see city that Israelis tend to skip

Winston Churchill had called for increased air raids against the population centers to swamp German authorities. This policy reminds many today of the war in Gaza – forgetting the Dresden history.

By MOTTI VERSES
06/10/2024

Cities of Berlin and Lübeck remember German Jews who escaped the Holocaust by fleeing to Israel

Elected to Lübeck’s parliament in 1919, Charlotte was one of the first women parliamentarians in Germany and the first woman and Jew elected to Lübeck’s parliament.

By ELDAD BECK
04/10/2024

Belgian Left’s stance calls for 'Palestine without Jews,' says Interest Party leader to 'Post'

Tom Van Grieken of Vlaams Belang discusses Belgium's political crisis, rising antisemitism, and Jewish community security, as David Rosenberg's candidacy reflects shifting Jewish attitudes.

By ELDAD BECK
28/09/2024

Ireland’s Palestine recognition: How Israel’s diplomatic response missed the mark

Ireland’s recognition of Palestine sparked celebration, but Israel’s decision to recall ambassadors may have played into the hands of its critics. Did this diplomatic move backfire?

By ALAN SHATTER
23/09/2024
 ABRAHAM SLOPAK, the writer’s father, 1933.

Fifty years without my father

My father, Abraham ben Odes and Fischel, died 50 years ago this week. To me it feels impossible that he’s been gone so long and yet is such a strong presence in my mind and heart.

One dead in Rotterdam stabbing, bystanders overpower suspect

Witnesses told Dutch broadcaster NOS that the suspect shouted "Allahu Akbar" ("God is Greater" in Arabic) during the attack.

By REUTERS
20/09/2024
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