Europe
Canada may become 'first associate member' of EU, European Commission president says
Through its partnership with Canada, von der Leyen urged EU states to tackle climate change, competition with China, and other major challenges.
Britain restores diplomatic ties with Venezuela to support democratic transition process
EU demands AI companies prove safety compliance in order to operate in region
Yehuda Widawski, Israel’s oldest Holocaust survivor, dies at 107 on Rosh Hashanah
Up to three years in prison: Norway prepares to pass bill banning trade with West Bank settlements
In Canada, the punishment for being found trading with Israeli settlements is up to five years under the nation's Special Economic Measures Act. In the UK, the punishment is up to 10 years.
Israel to seek revocation of 'NAZA' filmmakers' citizenship over 'treason,' culture minister says
Culture Minister Miki Zohar called the Venice-winning documentary an “act of treason,” while its creators defended the film and urged Israelis to see it before judging it.
Berlin woman attacked with broken glass bottle for wearing Star of David necklace, police say
A 43-year-old woman was attacked in central Berlin after two men noticed her Star of David necklace, hurled antisemitic insults at her, and allegedly assaulted her with a broken glass bottle.
Swedes vote in election that could usher far right into government
Europe's rising far-right parties would welcome the Sweden Democrats' electoral success, boosted by the AfD's significant win in a German state election this month.
Milan Jewish woman describes what it's like to be Jewish amid rising antisemitism - interview
"Why do our children have to go to school every day under heavy police escort?" Dalia Gubbay, Vice President of the Jewish Community of Milan, said.
Germany’s far-right AfD, riding state win, targets more gains in elections from east to west
The three upcoming elections are being closely watched for signs of the AfD’s wider-scale momentum, said Daniel Schuster, who heads the Simon Wiesenthal Center’s European office.
The security order Europe has not named - opinion
For generations, Europe and Israel anchored their security in the United States until the alliance became dependence: Europe outsourced critical protection; America was embedded in Israel's structure
Canadian pro-Israel groups respond to government ban on Israeli settlement goods
The policy shift followed a joint statement issued on Tuesday by Prime Minister Mark Carney alongside international leaders confirming plans to introduce restrictions on trade with settlements.
Beit Yisrael could give Ethiopian Israelis a new path to political influence - opinion
Gadi Yevarkan’s new Beit Yisrael party seeks to move Ethiopian Israelis from political inclusion to real power.
Thieves steal four Renoir paintings from museum on French Riviera in most recent European art heist
Art thieves in Europe are committing more violent robberies and specialist gangs have been replaced by ad hoc opportunists recruited through social media, pan-European police body Europol said.
