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Jewish/Israeli symbols should be kept to a minimum
Austria has experienced a significant rise in antisemitic incidents over the past year, with 1,520 reported in 2024, a 32.5% increase from 2023. Notable events include the assault of Rabbi Shmuley Boteach at a pro-Palestine rally in Vienna in August 2025, and a pro-Palestinian protest at the Salzburg Festival in July 2025, where protesters disrupte...
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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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A Jewish family in Vienna faced a chilling encounter this summer, revealing a disturbing pattern of antisemitism that echoes through Europe today.
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express.co.uk
Sep 07, 2025
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A Jewish family faced verbal harassment from an Uber driver in Vienna, highlighting the increasing antisemitism in Europe.
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jpost.com
Aug 21, 2025
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Rabbi Shmuley Boteach was assaulted at a pro-Palestine rally in Vienna and questioned by police, raising concerns about rising antisemitism in Europe.
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sg.news.yahoo.com
Aug 11, 2025
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Vienna's Jewish museum reports a significant decline in visitors due to rising antisemitism, reflecting a concerning trend for Jewish safety.
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jpost.com
Aug 09, 2025
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אזורים גדולים מלאים במוסלמים עטויים כאפייה וחיג'אב ברמה שמפחיד ללכת ברחוב בנוסף בעת נסיעה במגלשת הרים נכנס בנו מוסלמי (כאילו בטעות אבל זו לא הייתה טעות) מה שהוביל לפציעה...
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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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