The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/austria/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Tue, 09 Jun 2026 10:31:23 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Austria | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/austria/ 32 32 Two Syrian former officials deny civil war torture charges as trial opens in Austria https://www.timesofisrael.com/two-syrian-former-officials-deny-civil-war-torture-charges-as-trial-opens-in-austria/ Mon, 01 Jun 2026 15:30:16 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3834473 Former Syrian intel officer Khaled al-Halabi and ex-police chief Musab Abu Rukbah are charged with committing slew of crimes against Assad's opponents in Raqqa between 2011 and 2013

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]]> One arrested as Gaza flotilla activists face rowdy welcome on return to Austria https://www.timesofisrael.com/one-arrested-as-gaza-flotilla-activists-face-rowdy-welcome-on-return-to-austria/ Mon, 25 May 2026 17:41:29 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3830289 Video shows man pinned to ground as he chants 'Free Palestine'; others march through Vienna airport chanting 'From the river to the sea'; police say they used 'proportionate force'

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]]> A Vienna cafe offers refuge for Israel supporters as tensions brew at Eurovision https://www.timesofisrael.com/a-vienna-cafe-offers-refuge-for-israel-supporters-as-tensions-brew-at-eurovision/ Thu, 14 May 2026 10:48:49 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3823212 After Jewish state left out of 'Eurofan Cafe' list, MQ Kantine steps in and opens its doors to Israeli fans, offering falafel, kosher wine and security for those feeling shunned

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]]> Man pleads guilty to plotting jihadist attack on 2024 Taylor Swift concert in Vienna https://www.timesofisrael.com/man-pleads-guilty-to-plotting-jihadist-attack-on-2024-taylor-swift-concert-in-vienna/ Wed, 29 Apr 2026 17:28:47 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3813072 Accused, identified as Beran A., 21, says he wanted 'to wage jihad' in alleged ISIS-inspired bomb plot; 2 others, named as Arda K., Hassan E., also facing charges

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]]> Draw sets Israel’s opponents for Eurovision semifinal slated for May 12 in Vienna https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-draws-opponents-for-eurovision-semifinal-slated-for-may-12-in-austria/ Mon, 12 Jan 2026 22:28:11 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3732562 Past winners Greece, Portugal, Serbia and Sweden to face off against Jewish state in song contest overshadowed by anti-Israel boycotts and protests

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]]> Eurovision host won’t ban Palestinian flags; won’t drown out boos as Israel performs https://www.timesofisrael.com/in-shift-eurovision-host-wont-drown-out-boos-ban-palestinian-flags-as-israel-performs/ Tue, 16 Dec 2025 16:14:51 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3713481 Austrian broadcaster ORF says it won't 'sugarcoat anything or avoid showing what is happening'; Palestinian flags to be permitted in audience, if they comply with general rules

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]]> Austria bans headscarves in schools for girls under 14 https://www.timesofisrael.com/austria-passes-law-banning-headscarves-in-schools-for-girls-under-14/ Thu, 11 Dec 2025 15:36:47 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3709756 Conservative-led government says law will protect girls 'from oppression,' though Amnesty International calls it 'blatant discrimination against Muslim girls'

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]]> Mossad says foiled Hamas terror plots in Europe were planned in Qatar, maybe Turkey https://www.timesofisrael.com/mossad-says-foiled-hamas-terror-plots-in-europe-were-planned-in-qatar-maybe-turkey/ Wed, 19 Nov 2025 21:24:45 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3692773 Spy agency probe finds that guns seized in Austria last month belonged to son of Hamas political leader, who likely got green-light for attack from his father while in Doha

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]]> Eurovision host Austria says it’s ‘time for diplomacy’ to ensure Israel’s inclusion https://www.timesofisrael.com/eurovision-host-austria-says-its-time-for-diplomacy-to-ensure-israels-inclusion/ Tue, 18 Nov 2025 16:33:19 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3691596 Austrian broadcaster has carried out 'intense work' to convince other countries to participate in song contest, ahead of meeting next month to take up calls for Israel's expulsion

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]]> Mossad arranged Austrian asylum for Syrian double agent accused of torture – report https://www.timesofisrael.com/mossad-arranged-austrian-asylum-for-syrian-double-agent-accused-of-torture-report/ Thu, 13 Nov 2025 15:15:51 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3687993 Khaled al-Halabi, charged over suppressing protests in Raqqa, lived in Vienna in apartment paid for by Israeli spy agency that got him into country, NY Times says

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]]> As Eurovision decision looms, host Austria lobbies for Israel to remain in contest https://www.timesofisrael.com/as-eurovision-decision-looms-host-austria-lobbies-for-israel-to-remain-in-contest/ Wed, 12 Nov 2025 13:24:31 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3686980 After scrapping vote on issue, EBU declines to say how decision will be made; Israel nevertheless marches ahead with finding next year's representative to song competition

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]]> Protest held outside Austrian parliament against event honoring declared antisemite https://www.timesofisrael.com/protest-held-outside-austrian-parliament-against-event-honoring-declared-antisemite/ Wed, 12 Nov 2025 04:39:12 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3686788 Far-right speaker goes ahead with 'symposium' named for vice chancellor who joined Nazi party during WWII, despite criticism from Jewish community and major political parties

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]]> Man suspected of helping plan Hamas attacks on Jewish targets in Europe is arrested https://www.timesofisrael.com/man-suspected-of-helping-plan-hamas-attacks-on-jewish-targets-in-europe-is-arrested/ Thu, 06 Nov 2025 18:01:26 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3682828 Germany's Federal Prosecutor says the suspect, a 39-year-old British man, was a member of Hamas and had twice met a fellow member in Berlin over the summer

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]]> Eurovision boycotts ‘dumb and pointless,’ says senior official from 2026 host Austria https://www.timesofisrael.com/eurovision-boycotts-dumb-and-pointless-says-senior-official-from-2026-host-austria/ Fri, 19 Sep 2025 18:31:55 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3646177 Austrian official says foreign minister will send letters to European counterparts to discourage them from withdrawing from song contest over Israel's participation

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]]> UN nuclear watchdog chief said to receive 24/7 security detail due to Iranian threat https://www.timesofisrael.com/un-nuclear-watchdog-chief-said-to-receive-24-7-security-detail-due-to-iranian-threat/ Wed, 27 Aug 2025 07:02:08 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3628236 Austrian security tipped off about an Iran-linked risk to IAEA director Grossi, WSJ reports, following public Iranian threats during June war with Israel

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