Europe
Madrid Bound: Israir launches direct flights to Spain's capital
Israir launched a direct route today from Ben Gurion Airport to Madrid, featuring three weekly flights. To mark the launch, round-trip tickets for flights in October start at $328 per person.
France works with 10 European nations to increase strength as nuclear deterrent - report
Serbia's Vucic concedes defeat to student led movement in parliamentary election
Europe should be included in Ukraine peace discussions, Kremlin aide says
Jewish German students experience greater psychological strain than non-Jewish peers, study shows
“The study suggests that psychosocial counseling centers at universities should be sensitized to identity-related stress as well as subtle forms of antisemitism,” said study lead Dr. Irina Jarvers.
Swedish PM Kristersson to resign after losing election
"Now it is the speaker who will lead the next stage of the way to a new government," Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson said in a post on X/Twitter.
For Israel, introspection is now a matter of national security - opinion
Israel cannot afford to treat every critic as an enemy. Introspection, debate, and a willingness to admit mistakes are essential.
Patriots for Europe group adopts IHRA principles combating antisemitism, express support for Israel
During the conference, participants expressed support for Israel and settlement in Judea and Samaria, while opposing sanctions and boycotts imposed on them.
Israel considering additional steps against Netherlands over trade ban against West Bank products
According to the source, Israel's policy on the matter has not changed: Israel has acted, is acting, and will continue to act against those who act against it.
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
Britain said the move did not signal endorsement of Venezuela's disputed 2024 election or of any political faction, but reflected its longstanding policy of maintaining relations with country.
EU demands AI companies prove safety compliance in order to operate in region
The debate about AI was thrust back into the spotlight after the chief executive of Anthropic, Dario Amodei, said on Saturday that companies must slow the pace of advancement of AI models.
Yehuda Widawski, Israel’s oldest Holocaust survivor, dies at 107 on Rosh Hashanah
Born in Poland in 1919, Widawski was imprisoned with his family in the Lodz Ghetto following the Nazi invasion. He was later deported to Auschwitz, where he lost his parents and most of his siblings.
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.
