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Romanian politician praises antisemitic fascist leader on primetime TV

A Romanian politician praised an antisemitic 1930s fascist leader during a primetime TV interview, drawing sharp condemnation from Jewish and other groups.

Chilean diplomat who saved over 1,200 Jews honoured in Bucharest

Samuel Del Campo, a Chilean diplomat who saved 1,200 Jews during the Holocaust was honoured at the Great Synagogue of Bucharest.

Romanian Parliament votes to make the study of Holocaust and Jewish history mandatory

The Romanian Parliament passed a private members’ bill which will make the study of the Holocaust and Jewish history mandatory in all high-schools throughout the country.

Romanian government supports “History of the Jews. The Holocaust” added class

The Romanian government supports the introduction of the school subject "Jewish History. Holocaust" as a compulsory subject in secondary and vocational education.

Romanian Jewish leader Dr Aurel Vainer passes away, aged 89

Dr Aurel Vainer, Honorary President and former President of the Federation of Jewish Communities in Romania passed away on 31 October 2021. May his memory be a blessing.

Romania commemorates 80th anniversary of Transnistria deportations

Representatives of Romania and Israel commemorated the 80th anniversary of the deportation and murder of tens of thousands of Jews in Transnistria.

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