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.
Swastikas, Anti-Semitic Graffiti on Ukraine Synagogue
Before the war there were some 50 synagogues in Kolomia, among them the magnificent Hoiche Shul, a Yerushalmi synagogue, several Hassidic kloizes and even a Zionist synagogue.
Friendly Nations Send Firefighter Aircraft to Help Israel Battle the Flames
Numerous foreign Mediterranean, European and eastern European nations sent aerial firefighters to help Israel.
European Parliament President Martin Schultz to Receive 2016 Medal of Tolerance
European Parliament President Martin Schultz is one of two recipients of the 2016 Medal of Tolerance for his commitment to preserve the memory of the Shoah.
Raoul Wallenberg’s Fate Revealed in Diary of Former KGB Chief
The former chief of the KGB bequeaths evidence about Raoul Wallenberg for future generations, in papers found in a suitcase.
US SuperTanker Arrives as List of PyroTerror Arrests Grows
The US Supertanker aerial firefighter arrives in Israel as the list of captured pyroterrorists grows, with fires starting to slow down.
Vandals Desecrate Jewish Holy Site in Ukraine with Pig’s Head, Blood [video]
The pig’s forehead was carved with a swastika.
MyWay Airlines Begins Direct Flights From Tbilisi to Tel Aviv
The airline is a subsidiary of the China-based Hooling Group established in 1988.
Czech President Tells Rivlin No Chance for Palestinian State in Gaza
The Czech president quipped there would be some who would protest the one-state idea, especially journalists.
Arabs Stunned by Romanian Plan to Move Embassy to Jerusalem
Romania was among the 35 countries that abstained at the UN General Assembly vote Thursday condemning President Donald Trump's recognition of Jerusalem as the capital of Israel.
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.
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.
Tourism Ministry Announces More Direct Flights From Romania to Tel Aviv
Sibiu will be the sixth city in Romania to operate a direct route with Israel.
New K-9 Police ‘Recruits’ Arrive From Czech Republic
More than a dozen new canines arrive for training in the Israel Police force.
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.
Hungarian Authorities Arrest 2 Suspects in Death of Ofir Gross, z’l
Two murder suspects have been arrested in Hungary in connection with the death of Jerusalem resident Ofir Gross, z'l.
Foreign Aerial FireFighters to Leave Tuesday
Foreign firefighting heroes who came to help Israeli firefighters battle nearly 2,000 fires are heading home.
70 Years Later, Auschwitz Inmate’s Gold Ring Found in Double Bottom Mug
"The Germans incessantly lied to the Jews they deported for extermination. They told them about resettlement, work and life in a different location."
Croatian Government to Investigate Country’s Pro-Nazi History
Croatian Prime Minister Andrej Plenkovic said he would like the commission to recommend how to educate children about human rights violations under totalitarian regimes.
US: Imminent Terror Threat in Sofia, Bulgaria
The United States has issued a warning to its citizens of an imminent terror threat in Sofia, Bulgaria.
Austria Backpedals on Demolition of Hitler’s Birth House
Austria's government committee has suggested a "profound architectural redesign" to Hitler's birth house, rather than demolition.
Azerbaijan Decides to Open Tourism, Trade Offices in Israel
"I believe these are important steps towards the opening of an Embassy of Azerbaijan in Israel."
European Jews Worry About Rising Anti-Semitism (Again) in Poland
The EJC is specifically raising a red flag about the deteriorating relationship between Poland's government and the Jewish community.
Confirmed: Death of Albanian ISIS Commander Behind Plot to Kill Israeli Soccer Team
"He was responsible for planning numerous terrorist attacks, including the failed plot to bomb the 2016 Israel-Albania soccer match."
Viktor Orban Moving Hungary’s Embassy to Jerusalem Next Month
Hungary has been talking for a while about the idea of moving their embassy to Jerusalem.
2 Israeli Med Students Killed in Romania
Two of the Israeli students involved in the accident were from Rahat, Israel's largest Bedouin city.
Trump Warns ‘Something Will Have To Be Done’ About North Korea Missile Threat
President Trump said Washington considered this week's ICBM launch a threat and that the United States would “confront it very strongly.”
Mayor Barkat Thanks Czech Government For Refuting ‘Palestinian Lies’ on Jerusalem
Israel’s Foreign Ministry slammed the short-lived policy, saying the Palestinian Authority is “no longer satisfied with poisoning the minds of Palestinian youth. Now it wants to spread lies and misinformation among Czech youth as well.”
Digging for Treasure Resumes in Tracks of Illusive Nazi Gold Train
Tadeusz Slowikowski, 86, is responsible for the Nazi gold train rumor and has spent much of his time since the 1950s searching for that train.
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."