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A man wearing a kipah looks on, as people take part in a demonstration called by the Representative Council of Jewish Institutions in France on July 31, 2014, in front of a Lyon synagogue. (AFP/Romain LaFabregue/File)
December 6, 2018, 7:15 pm
Israel cheers as EU Council declares fight on anti-Semitism
Statement acknowledges that Jewish communities in some European countries feel particularly vulnerable to terrorist attacks, notes that anti-Semitic hatred remains widespread
By JTA and TOI staff
Britain's Prime Minister Theresa May leaves after a press conference following a special meeting of the European Council to endorse the draft Brexit withdrawal agreement on November 25, 2018 in Brussels. (EMMANUEL DUNAND / AFP)
November 25, 2018, 7:03 pm
EU leaders approve Brexit deal; May urges UK Parliament to follow suit
Officials in Brussels express sadness over ‘tragic’ end to four decades of British membership, but say these are the ‘best possible’ terms of withdrawal
By Alice Ritchie and Dave Clark
Austrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurz speaks to an Israeli Holocaust survivor from Austria in Jerusalem, June 10, 2018. (Gali Tibbon/AFP/Getty Images/via JTA)
November 21, 2018, 4:22 pm
With far right in its government, Austria fights anti-Semitism in Europe
Critics suggest conferences and statements are a fig leaf over the growing normalization of xenophobic and anti-Semitic politics in the country and Europe at large
By Cnaan Liphshiz
Austrian Foreign Minister Karin Kneissl addresses the 73rd session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, Sept. 29, 2018 (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)
November 17, 2018, 6:42 am
Austrian FM vows to stand up for Israel, which is currently boycotting her
Karin Kneissl, who is affiliated with the far-right Freedom Party, stresses need to oppose both anti-Semitism and anti-Zionism, says EU’s attitude to Israel requires ‘more realism’
By Raphael Ahren
Austrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurz, left, and Defense Minister Mario Kunasek give a press conference in Vienna, Austria, on November 9, 2018, to comment on the case of a retired colonel in the Austrian army suspected of having spied for Russia for several decades. (Helmut Fohringer/APA/AFP)
November 9, 2018, 1:54 pm
Austria accuses colonel of spying for Russia for decades
‘Russian spying in Europe is unacceptable,’ says chancellor Sebastian Kurz of latest case, which follows Skripal poisoning in Britain and Russian cyber op in Holland
By AFP
Supporters of the Austrian Freedom Party FPOe hold scarves and pictures of party leader Hans-Christian Strache and last year's presidential candidate Norbert Hofer during the final campaign rally of the party in Vienna, Austria, Friday, October 13, 2017. (AP/Matthias Schrader)
November 9, 2018, 4:00 am
Amid rise of far-right, Austrian leader warns against repeat of history
President marks Kristallnacht anniversary at former site of synagogue; some in audience boo parliament head over inclusion of FPOe in government
By AFP and Raphael Ahren
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu with Austrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurz (L) at the Prime Minister's Office in Jerusalem, June 11, 2018. (Ohad Zwigenberg/Pool/Flash90)
November 7, 2018, 6:53 pm
Netanyahu to visit Vienna, a first for an Israeli premier in 20 years
PM will attend conference dedicated to fighting ‘anti-Semitism and anti-Zionism;’ won’t meet with officials from far-right Freedom Party
By Raphael Ahren
Minister of Housing and Construction Yoav Galant speaks at a signing ceremony for an agreement to build new apartments in Haifa, March 19, 2018. (Flash90)
October 8, 2018, 11:36 pm
Israeli minister meets Austrian FM, breaking boycott of far-right FPOe
Though Karin Knessil notes talk at international forum was ‘unofficial,’ Yoav Galant becomes first cabinet member to hold contact with representative of controversial party
By TOI staff
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu meets with Austrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurz on September 26, 2018 in New York on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly (Avi Ohayun/GPO)
September 27, 2018, 3:14 am
Netanyahu hails ties with Austria after meeting with Kurz
Relations between Jerusalem and Vienna increasingly close despite the presence of the far-right Freedom party in the Austrian government
By Raphael Ahren and TOI staff
Britain's Prime Minister Theresa May addresses business leaders at the Zero Emission Vehicle Summit in Birmingham, central England on September 11, 2018. (AFP PHOTO / POOL / Aaron Chown)
September 17, 2018, 5:22 pm
Facing opposition, UK’s May says it’s either her proposed Brexit plan or no deal
PM says Europe, Britain must accept Chequers proposal as IMF warns that leaving Europe without agreement would inflict ‘substantial costs’
By Patrice NOVOTNY and Alice Ritchie
An illustrative photo of a man wearing a kippah. (Carsten Koall/Getty Images via JTA)
July 21, 2018, 4:46 am
3 Jewish men in Vienna assaulted in possible anti-Semitic attack
Police arrest Austrian man of Turkish descent who also allegedly hit a woman on the street prior to incident
By JTA
Austria's Chancellor Sebastian Kurz (r) and Iranian President Hassan Rouhani give a joint press conference following a meeting on July 4, 2018 at the Chancellery in Vienna. (AFP/Alex Halada)
July 4, 2018, 7:44 pm
Austria’s Kurz to Rouhani: ‘Unacceptable’ to question Israel’s right to exist
‘Austria is unconditionally committed to the security of Israel and its citizens,’ says chancellor as Iranian president visits to salvage nuclear deal
By TOI staff and AFP
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani at the Hofburg Palace in Vienna on July 4, 2018. APA/GEORG HOCHMUTH/AFP)
July 4, 2018, 4:09 pm
Rouhani’s Vienna visit to bolster nuclear deal clouded by diplomat’s arrest
Iranian president says Tehran will remain in pact if world powers, apart from US, offer assurances on economic benefits
By Sophie MAKRIS
Chancellor of Austria Sebastian Kurz during a visit at the Yad Vashem Holocaust memorial in Jerusalem, June 10, 2018. (Hadas Parush/Flash90)
June 20, 2018, 11:51 pm
Yad Vashem apologizes for guide confronting Austrian leader over FPOe
Israel’s Holocaust museum says tour guide who criticized Sebastian Kurz’s far-right coalition partner in Valley of the Communities did so on her own account
By Raphael Ahren
A billboard with a poster of Hungarian-American billionaire and philanthropist George Soros with the words 'National consultation about the Soros plan - Don't let it pass without any words' is seen in Budapest on October 16, 2017. (Attila Kisbenedek/AFP)
June 20, 2018, 11:31 pm
Hungary adopts ‘Stop Soros’ laws penalizing migrant aid groups
Government hails legislation as the ‘will of the Hungarian people,’ while rights organizations decry a ‘new low point’
By Géza Molnar
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