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Austria has experienced a significant rise in antisemitic incidents over the past year, with 726 cases reported in the first half of 2025, a slight decrease from 808 in the same period in 2024. The majority of these incidents are linked to Israel-related antisemitism, often involving the justification of terrorism and open glorification of Hamas. N...
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A protest occurred outside the Austrian parliament against a symposium honoring a vice chancellor who joined the Nazi party, reflecting community concerns.
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timesofisrael.com
Nov 12, 2025
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A weapons cache intended for attacks against Jewish institutions was seized by Austrian police, highlighting ongoing threats to Jewish safety.
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breitbart.com
Nov 07, 2025
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A 12-year-old boy in Vienna was beaten by classmates following weeks of antisemitic bullying, highlighting ongoing issues in his school. The school reportedly has a history of ignoring such incidents.
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jpost.com
Oct 24, 2025
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Austria has indicated it may withdraw from hosting Eurovision 2026 if Israel is excluded, following Germany's similar stance.
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jta.org
Oct 09, 2025
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I was in Vienna last summer … and felt very safe.
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A Jewish friend of mine who used to live in Vienna told me that anti‑semitism is still a big problem there. She also said ... she experienced rude awakenings more than enough …
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Visible Jew here—no problems but please stay in the inner 9 districts and come say hi at Chabad!
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It is currently safe and relatively quiet. I saw an interview on TV with a Jew who said that he has been taking off his kippah on his way home ever since.
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