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Study reveals that nearly one in five students in Germany harbor antisemitic tendencies

The study, commissioned by the Federal Research Ministry following the Hamas terrorist attacks in Israel, surveyed over 2,300 students to gauge the extent of antisemitic sentiments among the student population.

Government of Baden-Württemberg increases funding to fight antisemitism

"We are ensuring that the antisemitism commissioner can further intensify his important work in the future" said Minister President Winfried Kretschmann.

Around 500 looted art objects were returned by institutions in Bavaria to their rightful owners between 2018 and 2022

According to the Minister of Art of Bavaria, 26 museums, libraries, archives and research institutions are working together to research the origins of cultural assets. 

Hundreds demonstrate against antisemitism in Berlin

Under the motto "Together against left-wing, right-wing and Islamist antisemitism - solidarity with Israel," the demonstrators marched through the capital city of Germany.

Vigil in Dortmund commemorated the hostages held in Gaza

134 chairs, some with portraits, depicted the men, women and children who have been in Hamas' captivity for over 150 days.

Football fan held for Nazi salute at beer hall where Hitler founded Nazi party

One Italian fan among about 100 Lazio football supporters who sang fascist songs in the beer hall where Adolf Hitler founded the Nazi party has been arrested and fined for giving a Nazi salute.

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