Austria
Eurovision’s grand final proceeds amid protests over Israel’s participation
The Eurovision Song Contest final kicks off in Vienna amid protests and a boycott by five countries over Israel’s participation.
Amid Eurovision tensions, Israelis find allies in Austria’s youth Green party
My Word: The sounds that drown out the music - opinion
Whatever happens at the Eurovision final, Israelis feel that Noam Bettan has already won
Euro states halt Syrian asylum applications after Assad fall, Turkey opens border for their return
Syrians are the biggest group of asylum applicants in Austria and Germany, with with 72,420 asylum applications this year in Germany, and 12,871 in Austria.
Antisemitic attack in Vienna: Hasidic Jew assaulted, shtreimel stolen
The attack comes amid heightened concerns about antisemitism across Europe.
Sounds and tastes of Vienna: Austrian Culture Days return to Tel Aviv
The sense of the Viennese zeitgeist is enhanced by the traditional Viennese Café, with apple strudel and other delicacies served to the physically and emotionally hungry patrons.
Austria-Israel alliance and Sebastian Kurz: How he helped both nations find common ground
Eldad Beck explores Austria’s evolving history with Jewish state in this segment from latest book
Grapevine November 8, 2024: A dirty business
Movers and shakers in Israeli society.
Vienna experiences 'depressing' increase in antisemitic incidents post Oct-7
A total of 808 antisemitic incidents were recorded between 1 January 2024 and 30 June 2024, whereas in the same time frame in 2023, 311 incidents were recorded.
Yad Vashem exhibit at Austrian parliament rolls out fate of Jews in post-Anschluss Vienna
The seed for the current project was sown last year when a similarly-themed exposition was given pride of place at the Bundestag, the German parliament building in Berlin.
Austria heading for stormy Kristallnacht ceremony with new parliament president - analysis
Some Jewish representatives have already announced that they will boycott the event due to the presence of far-right Freedom Party (FPÖ) member Dr. Walter Rosenkranz's presence.
Austrian parliament elects first far-right speaker over left's objections
This comes after the Jewish community's leader said he was not suitable for the job.
Will a new conservative-led government in Austria keep pro-Israel policy? - analysis
Austria's President, Alexander Van der Bellen, announced that he asked the ÖVP leader - out-going Chancellor Karl Nehammer - to lead negotiations for the constitution of a new government.
