Europe
Jewish Hungarian chess legend Judit Polgar declines nomination for president
I do not feel enough strength within me to take on the historic responsibility of uniting a divided nation, so I am unable to accept the request," Polgar said in a Facebook post.
Jewish chess trailblazer Judit Polgár tapped for Hungary's presidency
'Whether you like it or not': The market Israeli startups keep leaving on the table
'Out of the Sky': The Jewish parachutists who jumped into Nazi-occupied Europe - review
Sasa Obradovic takes the reins in Hapoel Jerusalem’s quest for glory as new head coach
Throughout his coaching career, Obradovic has won numerous titles, including two French championships, the French Cup, the German championship, four German Cups and a Russian Cup.
Italian Parliament advances groundbreaking bill to return Holocaust-era looted art
"There is no need to repeat how deeply the wounds inflicted by the racial laws are still felt today by Italian Jews and our communities."
At the height of summer: These are the days when flight prices drop
Although it falls during peak summer, the ten days before Tisha B'Av offer a rare chance to find flights and vacation packages at significantly lower prices.
Trump demands US halt trade with Spain, renews claim over Greenland, angering NATO allies
Trump called Madrid a "terrible partner" in NATO as he railed against allies for not supporting the war on Iran and ordered Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to halt all trade with Spain.
This is Europe’s most tourist-dense island - and it actually wants more visitors
A new study found Malta is Europe’s most tourist-dense island, with seven tourists per resident. Despite the crowds, it plans to attract more visitors.
Louvre heist sequel? Millions of euros worth of jewelry stolen from France's Lalique museum
The jewelry was taken "in a very short space of time," the museum said on Instagram, though it did not go into greater detail on what was stolen.
NATO leaders unveil $50 billion in defense deals as Trump renews push to control Greenland
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said on Monday that Europeans had made "staggering" increases in defense spending.
Not Santorini or Mykonos: The island named Europe’s best in 2026
New research ranked 80 European islands by weather, nature, and dining options. The Canary Islands top the list, with Portugal and Croatia featured.
Suspect behind Monaco bomb attack on Jewish oligarch found dead, Ukrainian prosecutors confirm
The woman was the main suspect in a bombing attack that targeted a wealthy Ukrainian-born Jewish businessman in Monaco last week.
Vienna's museums, Michelin heaven and the meaning of life
Vienna isn’t just grand palaces and classical music—it’s a city layered with stories, ideas, and unexpected discoveries.
