Israel Recognizes 6 Slovaks as ‘Righteous Among the Nations’
The Israeli Embassy there held a ceremony honoring Slovakian Righteous Among the Nations. It awarded six coins and certificates to six families who risked their lives saving persecuted Jews during the Holocaust.
Orbán’s Election Victory Highlights Shift Among Hungarian Jews
The Jewish community of 100,000 or so has been divided on the prime minister largely across religious-political lines, even though they agree that anti-Semitism has not really been an issue.
Airbnb Delisting in Georgia Confirms Selective Bias Against Jews
Eugene Kontorovich: Airbnb has become "silent partners" with the Palestinian Authority's "judenrein policy."
Yad Vashem Condemns Holocaust Distortion in Romania
Admiration for malevolent antisemitic murderers and the Jewish genocide of the Holocaust is growing across Europe along with the rise of antisemitic attacks.
Jewish Mass Grave Uncovered in Belarus
The remains of 12 adults and 11 children were uncovered in the town of Strešyn in the country’s southeastern Gomel region, which was occupied by the Nazi Germany in August 1941.
Excavations Reveal Extent of Nazi and Soviet Ruin of the Great Vilna Synagogue
The excavations uncovered the Great Synagogue’s bath house and mikvahs.
Czech Defense Minister Urges Withdrawal from UN Over Pro-Hamas Resolution
The prime minister said the Czech Republic would stand by its convictions and try to win over others by the strength of its arguments, rather than leave the United Nations altogether.
WJRO Applauds Lithuania’s Holocaust Era Property Restitution Law
The World Jewish Restitution Organization (WJRO) on Thursday applauded the passage of legislation by the Lithuanian Parliament addressing restitution claims of Holocaust victims. The...
Moldova Eyes Attacks on Breakaway Transnistria
Transnistria is strategically located along Moldova’s northeastern border.
2 Yamina MKs Play Hooky in Moldova, Away from Bennett’s Watchful Eye
Bennett didn’t explain how he plans to fix the coalition gaps with at least 2 MKs from his faction having gone AWOL. Should be very educational.
Remains of Vilna’s Great Synagogue Torah Ark Excavated after Nazi Destruction
A few years ago, Dr. Jon Seligman's visit to Vilna as part of a roots trip sparked the idea of digging up what was left of the compound and the synagogue.
Jews Lose: Unanimous US Supreme Court Sides with Germany on Nazi-Looted Art
Chief Justice Roberts warned that a broad reading of the exception in the law could invite lawsuits against the United States in foreign courts.
Romania ‘Remains Committed to Relocating Embassy to Jerusalem’
“I stand behind what I said in the past. There is no change in policy,” said Romanian Prime Minister Viorica Dăncilă.
Thousands of Far-Right Extremists, Neo-Nazis March Through Sofia, Bulgaria
Last week the World Jewish Congress warned about the rise of anti-Semitism, Nazi glorification and far-right extremism among young people in Europe.
Ukrainian Jews Flee To Israel Amid Anti-Semitic Attacks in War-Torn Ukraine
Over 100 Ukrainian Jews fled war-torn Ukraine and arrived in Israel.
Czech FM Blames Hamas for Gaza Border Deaths
"I do not think that there is a causal link between the transfer of the U.S. Embassy... to Jerusalem and the events in Gaza."
Austria Welcomes Far-Right Freedom Party to Coalition Government
The far-right Freedom Party has joined the Austrian government coalition, to the dismay of Jewish leaders in Europe.
Israeli Doctors Visit Tbilisi to Examine and Treat Children with Special Issues
The collaboration was initiated several years ago as part of an international project to enhance the state of medicine in Eastern European countries.
New Israeli Tourism Campaign in Romania
At peak season there are 64 weekly flights between Romania and Israel, with most on the Bucharest-Tel Aviv route.
UK, European Jewry Stands With UK Against Terror
"Radical extremists continue to have the ability and motivation to commit mass murder in Europe."
Ukraine MP Attacking Government for Betrayal of Israel
Lyashko urged the Ukraine's government to patch up its rift with the Netanyahu government, before the national interests of Ukraine suffer irreparable damage.
Miraculous Family Reunion to Take Place at Yad Vashem
Neither side of the family knew anyone from the other side had survived the Holocaust!
Holocaust Banknote Forger Adolf Burger Dead at 99
He visited the Bank of England and met the Chief Cashier, who presented him with one of the notes which he had forged in the concentration camp more than sixty years earlier.
Sweden Officially Declares WWII Hero Raoul Wallenberg Dead
Perhaps now Swedish diplomat Raoul Wallenberg's soul can rest: Stockholm has officially declared him dead.
Rivlin Tells Ukraine Parliament ‘My Thoughts Are With My Friend, Shimon Peres’
Israeli President Rivlin told Ukraine's lawmakers in a special session that his thoughts are "with my friend, Shimon Peres."
Russian Programmer Wanted by US Flees Armenia to Moscow
The US has been chasing after Mironov since May for the illegal transfer of US military technology to an unnamed foreign country.
Last Survivor of Sobibor Death Camp, Philip Bialowitz, obm, Passes Away
The last Polish Jew who managed to survive the Sobibor Nazi death camp has passed away at the age of 90.