Jewish Groups Hail Bulgaria for Blocking neo-Nazi March

The country’s Supreme Administrative Court prohibited the march, ruling that far-right demonstrators could only lay wreaths at Lukov's home.

Marseille’s Official Description for Tel Aviv: ‘Ex-Palestine’

In 1948, the Israelis won their defensive war in their new state, no longer called "Palestine."

Mayor of Aalst Claims Anti-Semitic Costumes in Carnival are ‘Just Fun’

"It’s our parade, our humor; people can do whatever they want. It’s a weekend of freedom of speech.”

Education Minister Cancels Israeli Students’ Auschwitz Visit for Fear of Virus

The education minister intends to stop the upcoming visits, due to the spread of the virus, mainly because of its outbreak in Italy in recent days.

German Bill Cracks Down on Facebook, Twitter Hate Speech

"The harassment, verbal abuse and belittling of Jews has become normal in some European societies today — that is a deeply worrying trend."
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Gunman Kills 8, Self, in 2 German Hookah Lounges

The attacks came four days after a shooting that killed one person outside a Turkish comedy show in Berlin.

Ukraine Chief Rabbi Accuses Anti-Corruption Official of Misconduct in Kiev Synagogue Surveillance Scandal

"I received with deep sadness the unfair words of the head of the National Anti-Corruption Bureau Artem Sytnika, who—after taking office—swore to the people of Ukraine to speak the truth!"

Israeli Firm Exposes Cyber Attack on Phones of Senior PA Officials

“We suspect MoleRATs are carrying out these campaigns to obtain sensitive information from its victims to leverage for political purposes.”

New EU Project Pays Photographers to Capture Life in “Occupied Palestinian Territory”

And lest some pesky, pro-Israel European Jew try to join the junket and offer his or her unique view, contestants must submit, in addition to their resume and portfolio, a "motivation letterץ"

Adolf Hitler’s Jewish Neighbor from Munich Is Alive and Well at 101

According to the Bristol Post, Alice's father was also going to be sent to a concentration camp, but was let go because he was old and all the concentration camps were full.

First Ethiopian Israeli Chosen to Represent Israel in 2020 Eurovision Song Contest

“It is an insane honor to represent my country,” said Eden Alene, 19. “It is amazing that an Ethiopian is doing it for the first time.”

Israel: EU Threats Over Annexation Are ‘Regrettable, Odd’

“Pursuing such policies and conduct is the best way to ensure that the EU’s role in any process will be minimized.”

German Court Rules Anti-Semitic ‘Pig and Jew’ Artwork Stays on Church Façade

A post-Reformation script describing the relief references Luther's suggestion that the Rabbi holding up the sow’s tail is studying the Talmud.

EU Threatens Israel: Annexation of Judea and Samaria Will ‘Not Pass Unchallenged’

The EU is “especially concerned” by Israel’s statements on the prospect of the annexation of the Jordan Valley and other parts of Judea and Samaria ad stressed that it does not recognize Israel’s sovereignty over “the territories occupied since 1967.”

German Town Uprooted Five Jewish Memorial Cobblestones

Mayor Schulte said the loss was "very annoying."

Terror Attack in Belgium’s Ghent Follows London By An Hour

Ghent police cordoned off the area and emergency services secured the site.

Growing Number of Non-Jews Attend Synagogue in Germany, Poland

“Why is this happening? Our rabbis believe many of their non-Jewish congregants seek greater meaning in life than they found elsewhere."

Archaeologists Unearth Crate of Historic Judaica Items Under Synagogue in Poland

Inside were 350 objects, including artifacts from the World War I and 18 cap badges with the initials of Austro-Hungarian emperor Franz Joseph, who ruled from 1848 until his death in 1916.
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As Coronavirus Death Toll Passes 100, Germany Confirms First Case in Bavaria

There have been no deaths as a result of a coronavirus infection outside China.

Austrian President Deletes Jerusalem as ‘Capital of Israel’ from Instagram Post

"The original wording in this Instagram posting has been corrected because it was open for misinterpretation.”

Albania’s President Awards IDF Rescue Unit During Visit for World Holocaust Forum

President Meta visited the IDF's base at Ramla while he was in Israel for the Fifth World Holocaust Forum last week.

Rumor: Austria May Recognize Jerusalem as Israel’s Capital

Austrian President Alexander Van der Bellen called Jerusalem "the capital of Israel" on Instagram.

Switzerland Issues Tiny Gold Coin with Einstein Sticking Out his Tongue

Einstein, who was born in Ulm, in the Kingdom of Württemberg in the German Empire, spent parts of his life in Switzerland and acquired Swiss citizenship.

‘Mockery of the Holocaust’: Macron Slammed for Visit with Abbas

The French president also threw a hissy fit against his Israeli security detail.

Israel Irked by Macron-Abbas Meeting Ahead of Holocaust Forum

French President Emmanuel Macron's decision to meet with P.A. leader Mahmoud Abbas in Ramallah ahead of the 2020 World Holocaust Forum has ruffled some feathers at the Israeli Foreign Ministry.

ICC Agrees with Prosecutor’s Anti-Israel Charges, But Wants Fewer Pages

So they told Prosecutor Fatou Bensouda to go back to the drawing board and submit a new request and this time stay below the page limit.

AJC Survey: 73% of French Say Anti-Semitism Affects Entire Society

The youngest Jews, ages 18-24, are on the "front line" more than older cohorts in confronting anti-Semitism.

Netanyahu Demands International Sanctions Against International Criminal Court

"I urge all your viewers to [...] ask for concrete actions, sanction against the international court, its officials, prosecutors, everyone."

Ukraine President Confirms Attendance at World Holocaust Forum

Poland’s President Andrzej Duda was so insulted by not being asked to speak that he declined the invitation to attend the event altogether.

Ukraine Holocaust Memorial Desecrated in Kryvyi Rih

Israel’s Ambassador to Kyiv, Joel Lion, noted in a tweet the desecrated monument is “not far from President Zelensky’s parents’ home.”

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