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Minister of Foreign Affairs Luminita Odobescu: “Romania’s role in countering antisemitism and preserving the memory of the Shoah is well recognised”

"We are ready to share our experience, especially with our partners in Central and Eastern Europe" said Romanian Minister of Foreign Affairs on the fight against antisemitism.

Timişoara initiates collaboration for the restoration of the 19th-century Fabric Synagogue

The Fabric Synagogue, located in one of the historical districts of Timișoara, was built between 1885 and 1889 in neo-Moorish style, according to the plans of the Hungarian architect Lipót Baumhorn, who conceived, among others, the Neolog synagogues in Brașov and Seghedin.

Germany awards President of the Federation of Jewish Communities in Romania MP Silviu Vexler with Cross of Merit

He received the Cross of Merit for his “tireless and successful commitment to the service of Romanian-German relations.”

Firebomb thrown at Israeli embassy in Romania

A foreign citizen was detained in Romania’s capital after allegedly attacking the entrance of the Israeli Embassy with a Molotov cocktail.

Romania creates award for special merits in combating antisemitism and hate speech

President of Romania Klaus Iohannis promulgated a law regarding the establishment of the Ambassador Mihnea Constantinescu National Award for special merits in combating antisemitism, hate speech, xenophobia and radicalisation.

Romanian Parliament passes law establishing the National Day of Friendship and Solidarity with Israel

According to the provisions of the law, each year, diplomatic, political, cultural, social and artistic events will be organised and materials dedicated to the history and promotion of the bilateral Romanian-Israeli relations will be presented.

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