Vienna
X-Ray bombshell: Vienna’s ‘Spear of Longinus’ secrets revealed
Non-destructive scans released in late June show the Imperial‐Treasury spearhead is a Carolingian weapon later re-branded as the biblical Spear of Destiny.
Former Austrian president’s UN envoy nomination sparks controversy over Israel remarks - analysis
Jewish war photographer Robert Capa's life and work honored in Budapest
Vienna votes on Sunday for new administration amid worrying rise of antisemitism
Roman mass grave discovered on Vienna outskirts reveals 150 soldiers from first-century battle
"The mass grave in Simmering is the first physical evidence of combat actions from this time and points to the localization of a battle in the area of present-day Vienna.'
Author John Irving’s new novel, ‘Queen Esther,’ deals with Israel and antisemitism
'Queen Esther' follows a Jewish orphan's journey from Vienna to Maine to Jerusalem, marking his first work to directly engage with Israeli history through the story of a Holocaust refugee.
CAM, ELNET rally hundreds of local leaders against 'all-time high' antisemitism
"Jews around the world feeling unsafe in their communities, we felt that those who are most likely to effect change for the better are local leaders,” said the CEO of CAM.
Antisemitic attack in Vienna: Hasidic Jew assaulted, shtreimel stolen
The attack comes amid heightened concerns about antisemitism across Europe.
66-year-old Austrian plumber strikes gold in renovation gig
Beneath a concrete floor the plumber found a rusty box with 30 kilograms of gold, apparently hidden during World War II.
Sounds and tastes of Vienna: Austrian Culture Days return to Tel Aviv
The sense of the Viennese zeitgeist is enhanced by the traditional Viennese Café, with apple strudel and other delicacies served to the physically and emotionally hungry patrons.
Austria-Israel alliance and Sebastian Kurz: How he helped both nations find common ground
Eldad Beck explores Austria’s evolving history with Jewish state in this segment from latest book
Jewish students prevent Austrian far-right speaker laying Kristallnacht wreath
Protestors held a banner that read, "The word of those who honor Nazis is worthless."
Vienna experiences 'depressing' increase in antisemitic incidents post Oct-7
A total of 808 antisemitic incidents were recorded between 1 January 2024 and 30 June 2024, whereas in the same time frame in 2023, 311 incidents were recorded.
Holocaust exhibit opens in Austrian parliament, Yad Vashem's Dayan meets top officials
Dayan met with Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer, President Alexander Van der Bellen, and Wolfgang Sobotka, President of the Austrian Parliament, along with Jewish community leaders.
'I don't think that it all began on October 7', Austria's Gaza List leader tells 'Post' - exclusive
Europe Affairs - Dr. Astrid Wagner. accuses the other Austrian parties of “being afraid to condemn the Israeli military activity for fear that they will be stamped with antisemitism.”
