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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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Germany

Flensburg shop owner given prison sentence after displaying antisemitic sign in the window of his business

The sign, which remained on display for approximately four hours, prominently stated: “Jews are banned from entering here!!!”
Spain

Barcelona sauna apologises after Jewish women barred over Star of David necklace

Sauna Thermas said in a statement that it regrets the events that took place at the venue and unequivocally condemns any expression of antisemitism, racism, xenophobia or any violation of human dignity.
Hungary

Holocaust survivor Rabbi Péter Kardos, who spent decades fostering Jewish life in Budapest, passes away

Kardos survived the Holocaust as a child and went on to dedicate his life to the restoration and continuity of Jewish religious and communal life in Hungary.
Italy

Italy bans Kanye West concert after Jewish leaders raise alarm

Italian authorities have banned a concert by Ye, the rapper formerly known as Kanye West, after local Jewish leaders raised concerns over his antisemitic statements and use of Nazi imagery.
Germany

Germany’s antisemitism commissioner calls for stricter rules for TikTok and Telegram

Felix Klein described TikTok and Telegram as a “fuel accelerant for antisemitism”, arguing that many platform operators do not accept sufficient responsibility for the content shared on their services.
Spain

Two Jewish women denied entry to Barcelona sauna over Star of David necklaces

The Federation of Jewish Communities of Spain (FCJE) strongly condemned the disgraceful incident and stated that no one in Spain should face discrimination because of their religion, origin or identity.
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