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Exhibition in Sweden marks rescue of Danish Jews during the Shoah

An exhibition in Sweden highlighting the escape of thousands of Jews from Nazi-occupied Denmark has been inaugurated by Crown Princess Victoria.

Man tried in Helsingborg District Court after downplaying the Holocaust online

A man who, among other things, claims that the official figure of approximately six million Jews murdered during the Holocaust is false, has been charged with incitement against an ethnic group.

Swedish Government increases funding to strengthen security for Jewish community

The funding aims to improve safety and resilience for Sweden’s Jewish minority at a time of increasing concern over antisemitic threats.

Gothenburg is planning to build a Jewish Knowledge Centre to highlight Jewish life and tradition

Officials emphasise that the centre is more than a cultural project: it is intended to become a hub for education, dialogue, and civic engagement, contributing to a more inclusive and informed community.

Former university lecturer convicted over antisemitic slurs against Official Council of Swedish Jewish Communities President Aron Verständig

Commenting on the verdict, Aron Verständig said he welcomed the court’s decision, adding that it demonstrates there are clear limits to what can be said about another person.

According to the Swedish National Council for Crime Prevention, antisemitic hate crimes increased significantly in 2024

A particularly worrying trend highlighted in the report is the increase in hate crimes in school environments. These incidents frequently involved Nazi symbols, antisemitic graffiti, or gestures such as Nazi salutes by students.
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