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United Kingdom

Holocaust survivor who escaped Nazis dies aged 88

Suzanne Ripton was awarded the BEM for Services to Holocaust Education and Remembrance after being a founder member of the Holocaust Survivors' Friendship Association, which later became the Holocaust Centre North in Huddersfield.
France

Eight months in prison for a former teacher who made antisemitic comments online

Tried for incitement to violence and hatred, and denial of crimes against humanity, she will serve her sentence under electronic monitoring.
Greece

Central Board of Jewish Communities in Greece expresses concern over the recent rise of antisemitic incidents in the country

"It is imperative that a clear message of zero tolerance be sent against the rising tide of Judeophobia in our country, which unquestionably leads to antisemitism" said the Greek Jewish community official representative organisation in a statement.
Spain

March 31 to be recognised as Sephardic Culture Day in all the localities that are part of the Caminos de Sefarad network

The choice of 31 March is justified by its historical significance, as it coincides with the date of the signing of the Edict of Granada in 1492, when the Jews who had lived in the Iberian Peninsula for centuries were expelled by the Catholic Monarchs.
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Italy

According to study, only 4 in 10 Italians have an accurate understanding of the size of the Jewish population in Italy

With the aim of exploring public knowledge and opinions concerning the Jewish community, Eurispes conducted a survey in 2025 among a representative sample of the Italian population.
Latvia

Latvia reopens criminal investigation into “Butcher of Riga” following widespread condemnation

The Prosecutor General’s Office announced that it was reopening the investigation into Nazi collaborator Herberts Cukurs regarding crimes of genocide.
United Kingdom

Thugs smash up Jewish-owned business in Stamford Hill

The Metropolitan Police are treating the incident as “racially aggravated criminal damage” and have increased local patrols.
Romania

Pope Leo XIV honours Cardinal Hossu and reaffirms the fraternity between Jews and Catholics

In the presence of Silviu Vexler, President of the Federation of Jewish Communities of Romania, Pope Leo XIV paid tribute to the courage of Cardinal Iuliu Hossu, who protected Jews during the Shoah.
France

French lawmakers back promotion of Alfred Dreyfus 130 years after antisemitic scandal

The lower-house National Assembly unanimously approved the legislation, which is seen as a symbolic step in the fight against antisemitism in modern France.
France

Holocaust memorial and three synagogues targeted by green paint overnight

"I am deeply disgusted by these heinous acts targeting the Jewish community," said French Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau said on X.
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