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The Jewish Community of Vienna recorded a total of 808 antisemitic incidents in Austria in the first half of 2024

During the same period last year, 311 incidents were recorded by the Reporting Centre for Antisemitism of IKG Wien.

Antisemitic conspiracy theories are on the rise among young Austrians, according to a recent study

The study revealed that antisemitism is particularly prevalent among young men, those inclined towards conspiracy theories, and individuals with lower educational attainment.

EJC President addresses ceremony in the Austrian Parliament commemorating the victims of October 7th massacre

During the ceremony he insisted that Europe must present a united and resolute stance against Iran, whose regime has threatened Israel with destruction for decades.

Vienna State Police and Jewish Community of Vienna organise concert for social cohesion

In his opening speech, Oskar Deutsch, President of the IKG Vienna, highlighted the unique relationship between the Jewish community and the Vienna police, stating, “This friendship embodies the essence of our city: livable, safe, and diverse.”

EJC President participates in vigil held by Jewish Austrian students against the rise of the far-right in the country

The Jewish Austrian Students’ Union (JöH) is organising a seven-day vigil against the far right formation FPÖ ahead of the 2024 national elections.

Right-wing extremist crimes continued to rise in Austria during the first half of 2024

According to Austrian Interior Minister Gerhard Karner, 556 incidents were recorded. In comparison, there were 386 right-wing motivated crimes in the first half of 2023.

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