May 16, 2017
1:07 am

George Soros speaks onstage at Lincoln Center on April 18, 2017, in New York City. (Andrew Toth/Getty Images for Physicians for Human Rights/AFP)

Demonization of Soros recalls old anti-Semitic conspiracies

Once praised in Eastern Europe for his contributions to civil society, billionaire now drawing ire of nationalist leaders

By Vanessa Gera

April 30, 2017
11:48 am

European Union Council President Donald Tusk gives a press conference following a Special Meeting of the European Council at the EU Council building in Brussels on April 29, 2017. (AFP/THIERRY CHARLIER)

Polish diplomat suspended over picture of Tusk as Nazi

Honorary consul in US Maria Szonert Binienda, linked to critics of European Council president, says her Facebook page was hacked

By AP

February 23, 2017
2:48 am

In this Jan. 25, 2017 file photo, Jaroslaw Kaczynski, center, the leader of the ruling Law and Justice party, speaks with lawmakers in parliament in Warsaw, Poland. (AP Photo/Alik Keplicz)

Polish leader sparks outcry with ‘humane masters’ claim

Head of populist Law and Justice party, Jaroslaw Kaczynski, raises hackles in parliament with comment some critics say recalls Nazi phraseology

By AP

July 22, 2016
5:55 pm

Poles march in Warsaw in 2015 to to commemorate those killed by the Ukrainian Insurgent Army (YouTube screenshot)

Poland says WWII massacre by Ukraine was a genocide

Some 100,000 Poles killed by Ukrainian nationalists during war; majority of Polish parliament seeks recognition of murders

By AFP

June 28, 2016
10:11 pm

This photo taken on October 22, 2015 shows Jaroslaw Kaczynski leader of the opposition Law and Justice party in this weekend's general elections speaking at a party convention in Warsaw. (AFP PHOTO / JANEK SKARZYNSKI)

Prominent Poland politician honors victims of synagogue burning

Leader of largest political party stresses German responsibility for Holocaust at Bialystok memorial

By JTA

May 25, 2016
3:45 am

Supporters of Austrian presidential candidate Alexander Van der Bellen dance behind a sign reading 'No Nazi at the Hofburg' during a rave outside of Hofburg palace on the eve of elections in Vienna, Austria, May 21, 2016. (AFP/Joe Klamar)

After Austria election, a look at Europe’s rising right-wing parties

Battle for Vienna leadership largely viewed as proxy fight between continent’s political center and growing populist, anti-establishment movements

By AP

April 24, 2016
3:46 pm

This architectural visualization provided by Studio Architektoniczne Kwadrat in Gdynia, Poland, shows how the Museum of the Second World War in Gdansk, Poland, is projected to look after its completion. (Krzysztof Droszcz/Studio Architektoniczne Kwadrat via AP)

Polish leaders threaten to purge international scope from WWII museum

Eight years into making of $120 million project, ruling party looks to transform concept into nationalist institution focused solely on Poles’ experience during war

By AP

March 11, 2016
12:45 am

People take part in an anti extreme right rally in reaction to results of parliamentary elections in Bratislava on March 7, 2016. The neo-Nazi People's Party Our Slovakia (LSNS) led by Marian Kotleba gained 8 percent of the votes. (AFP / VLADIMIR SIMICEK)

As refugees pour into Europe, far-right populists gain ground

Anti-migrant parties are surging from Hungary to Germany to Slovakia

By AFP

October 26, 2015
9:02 pm

Jaroslaw Kaczynski, leader of the conservative opposition Law and Justice (PiS) speaks at the party's headquarters in Warsaw after exit poll results are announced on October 25, 2015. (AFP/Janek Skarzynski)

Concern as controversial rightist party wins Poland’s election

With members’ recent anti-Semitic and racist statements, the Law and Justice party’s crushing victory is ‘big disappointment,’ says Jewish historian

By Times of Israel staff, JTA and AP

November 23, 2012
6:20 pm

Polish opposition party activist suspended for anti-Semitic post

Faction leader — a former prime minister — may permanently bar Artur Nicpon for telling Jews to leave country

November 21, 2012
8:39 am

Polish lawmakers have not enacted any form of private restitution or compensation for the estimated $30.5 billion worth of property confiscated by the Nazis, then the communists. (Alik Keplicz/AP)

Poles thwart anti-Semite’s plot to blow up parliament, president and prime minister

Security agents arrest academic researcher accused of planning massive explosion in the heart of Warsaw

By Vanessa Gera

Topic: Jaroslaw Kaczynski

Demonization of Soros recalls old anti-Semitic conspiracies

Once praised in Eastern Europe for his contributions to civil society, billionaire now drawing ire of nationalist leaders

Polish diplomat suspended over picture of Tusk as Nazi

Honorary consul in US Maria Szonert Binienda, linked to critics of European Council president, says her Facebook page was hacked

Polish leader sparks outcry with ‘humane masters’ claim

Head of populist Law and Justice party, Jaroslaw Kaczynski, raises hackles in parliament with comment some critics say recalls Nazi phraseology

Poland says WWII massacre by Ukraine was a genocide

Some 100,000 Poles killed by Ukrainian nationalists during war; majority of Polish parliament seeks recognition of murders

Prominent Poland politician honors victims of synagogue burning

Leader of largest political party stresses German responsibility for Holocaust at Bialystok memorial

After Austria election, a look at Europe’s rising right-wing parties

Battle for Vienna leadership largely viewed as proxy fight between continent’s political center and growing populist, anti-establishment movements

Polish leaders threaten to purge international scope from WWII museum

Eight years into making of $120 million project, ruling party looks to transform concept into nationalist institution focused solely on Poles’ experience during war

As refugees pour into Europe, far-right populists gain ground

Anti-migrant parties are surging from Hungary to Germany to Slovakia

Concern as controversial rightist party wins Poland’s election

With members’ recent anti-Semitic and racist statements, the Law and Justice party’s crushing victory is ‘big disappointment,’ says Jewish historian

Polish opposition party activist suspended for anti-Semitic post

Faction leader — a former prime minister — may permanently bar Artur Nicpon for telling Jews to leave country

Poles thwart anti-Semite’s plot to blow up parliament, president and prime minister

Security agents arrest academic researcher accused of planning massive explosion in the heart of Warsaw

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