Austria

Sixteen EU countries, including Austria, contribute to UNIFIL

Dayan met with Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer, President Alexander Van der Bellen, and Wolfgang Sobotka, President of the Austrian Parliament, along with Jewish community leaders. 

The FBI got involved in 2021, after the commission discovered that a New Orleans-based art dealer had acquired the painting in 2017 and sold it to private collectors in 2019.

Austrian Jewish leader warns of far-right Freedom Party's election victory, citing Nazi sympathies and threats to Jewish life.

Israel is boycotting the Freedom Party due to its past and present Nazi connections.

World Jewish Congress executive council member Benjamin Guttman stated, "It is unbearable that these individuals continue to hold political office instead of facing justice in court."

Austria's far-right FPÖ leader Kickl invokes Haider's legacy before election, aiming to be first far-right chancellor despite opposition and coalition hurdles.

Herbert Kickl’s potential rise in Austria’s elections tests the nation's values, with his neo-Nazi ties sparking fears for the Jewish community and raising concerns about Austria's future direction.

The ministry reassured Israeli citizens that this was a temporary issue linked to the disruption in flight schedules, which had a ripple effect on services like mail delivery.

Taylor Swift expressed guilt over her Vienna shows due to terror threats and potential harm to her fans, praising authorities and fan unity while prioritizing safety.