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Germany

Leo Baeck Prize 2026 awarded to comedian, author and television presenter Dieter Nuhr

Since 1957, the Leo Baeck Prize has been awarded to individuals who have made a significant contribution to the Jewish community.
Switzerland

Swiss teen to go on trial over brutal stabbing of Jewish man

As well as charges relating to the street attack in Zurich he faces a number of other attempted murder charges relating to an allegation he tried to break into a synagogue to kill more Jewish people.
France

Jewish students targeted following political speech at La Scala Theatre in Paris

After a speech by the director of the La Scala theatre criticising several international leaders, including Benjamin Netanyahu, students from the Alliance Israélite Universelle (AIU) faced hostile remarks and behaviour.
Romania

Great Ashkenazi Synagogue of Constanța has officially reopened after years of renovation

The restoration project was made possible through funding from the Romanian state and years of advocacy led by Silviu Vexler and the Federation of Jewish Communities in Romania, who worked to ensure the preservation of this historic monument.
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United Kingdom

Only one in 18 antisemitic crimes in Britain’s rail network leads to action against offender

Data obtained by The Telegraph showed there were only 10 arrests linked to antisemitic incidents on the rail network.
Germany

Berlin Jewish bakery closes citing antisemitic harassment since October 7 Hamas massacre

The owners said that since Hamas’s 7 October 2023 attack on Israel, the bakery has been “subjected to constant verbal abuse,” according to a statement that has circulated on social media.
Estonia

Commemorative plaque unveiled at the historic Tallinn Jewish school

The plaque serves as a lasting reminder of this remarkable legacy and the contribution of Estonia’s Jewish community to the country's cultural and social life.
France

Student at Sorbonne University handed suspended prison sentence after being found guilty of antisemitic harassment

The Paris criminal court ruled that the student was guilty of “school harassment aggravated by discriminatory intent relating to the victim’s presumed membership of the Jewish religion."
Ireland

Holocaust survivor Tomi Reichental dies aged 90

In 2021 he participated in the International Holocaust Remembrance Day event co-hosted by the European Commission and the European Jewish Congress.
Greece

Foreign national arrested in Crete over alleged Hamas links and possible terror plot

He is accused of involvement with Hamas, as well as receiving training, travelling and planning terrorist acts.
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