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Austria sees sharp rise in acts of antisemitism

An Israel flag that was mounted at the main synagogue in Vienna was ripped away as counts of antisemitic incidents rose sharply across Austria.

Jewish Community of Vienna (IKG) holds memorial event honouring the victims of Hamas terror in Israel

Austria's President Alexander Van der Bellen expressed his support for Israel during these challenging times, stating that the 'atrocities committed by Hamas terrorists are driven by pure hatred, and no political cause justifies such crimes.'

Austria suspends financial assistance to Palestinian authorities

"We will put all Austrian development cooperation payments on hold for the time being," said Austrian Foreign Minister Alexander Schallenberg.

Jewish Community of Vienna to hold an open day

The Jewish Community of Vienna (IKG) will hold an open day on October 22, inviting the Viennese to get to know the Jewish community and gain insight into the diversity of Jewish life and culture in the Austrian capital.

7 artworks to be returned to heirs of Jewish Austrian artist murdered in the Holocaust

All seven portraits were voluntarily surrendered by the institutions after they were shown evidence that the works were stolen by the Nazis.

Jewish Community of Vienna hosts Israeli President Isaac Herzog

Israeli President Isaac Herzog visited Vienna and met with the local Jewish Community, including EJC President and former IKG President Dr. Ariel Muzicant.

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