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Austrian gov’t begins work on constitutional ban of ‘Political Islam'

Stocker said religious freedom must be protected, but argued it ends when believers and nonbelievers are treated differently, women lack equal rights, or state institutions are not respected.

Austria's Chancellor Christian Stocker arrives to attend the EU Summit at the EU headquarters in Brussels, on June 19, 2026.
Martin Sellner (L), Austrian far-right political activist, poses for a selfie with Italian activist Andrea Ballarati in front of a controversial monument dedicated to antisemitic former Viennese mayor Karl Lueger, as he takes part in a rally of the far-right Identitarian Movement Austria in Vienna.

Canada blocks Austrian far-right extremist Martin Sellner after B'nai Brith probe

Israeli Embassy in Vienna published an infographic asking for assistance in locating two Israelis last seen in Austria, August 2026.

Israeli mother, daughter's AI search history helped authorities track them down in Argentina

Mali and Liel Yahalomi, an Israeli mother and daughter, who have been mising since August 7, 2026.

Yahalomi mother, daughter found in Buenos Aires after traveling there voluntarily, police say


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.

Andorra Ski Resort.

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.

Ex-Syrian Brigadier General Khaled al-Halabi.

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.

German Fuhrer Adolf Hitler doing a Nazi salute

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.

 Jews rounded up in Stadthagen after Kristallnacht.

Vienna Cathedral shocked to discover stolen skull in their mail

The skull had been mailed from a guilt-laden former visitor from northern Germany.

The reconstructed skull of a man who died 12,000 years ago in what is now Vietnam.

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.

A general view of the cityscape of Vienna with the Maria vom Siege church in front, Austria, April 16, 2025.

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.

Austria’s Chancellor Christian Stocker, left, speaks with Germany’s Chancellor Friedrich Merz during a Euro Summit working dinner at the European Council building in Brussels, Thursday, Oct. 23, 2025.

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.

A general view of the cityscape of Vienna with the Maria vom Siege church in front, Austria, April 16, 2025.

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.

Eden Golan resonated in 2024 with ‘Hurricane,’ about losing love amid trauma, in Israel’s first Eurovision appearance since the Hamas massacre.

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.

Holiday horror in Austria: Tourist hit with 1,200 euros fines over ‘half-stuck’ windshield sticker. Illustration.