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Politics June 30, 2023

Elderly woman NYC Mayor Adams compared to plantation owner escaped Nazi regime with family: report

The elderly woman New York City Mayor Eric Adams compared to a plantation owner told reporters that she and her family fled the Nazi regime amid the Holocaust.

Israel June 16, 2023

Israeli official sounds alarm on specific political priorities of Soros’ son: ‘Replica of his father’

Amid a rise of international antisemitism, the son of George Soros, Alex, is under fire for following his father’s footsteps to fund anti-Israel NGOs that demonize the Jewish state.

Germany June 15, 2023

Germany gives $1.4 billion to Holocaust survivors across the world

Holocaust survivors across the globe will receive $1.4 billion in compensation next year, according to an organization working on behalf of Jews who suffered under Nazi Germany,

Germany June 13, 2023

German curator's mission is to return 111 heirlooms to families of Holocaust victims by the end of the year

Matthias Weniger, The curator of the Bavarian National Museum, has made it his mission to return as many heirlooms that were lost by Jewish families during the Holocaust as he can.

Europe June 9, 2023

Kosovo becomes second Muslim-majority country to endorse organization's definition of anti-Semitism

Kosovo became the second Muslim-majority country to endorse the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance’s definition of anti-Semitism.

Australia June 8, 2023

Australia plans to ban swastikas, Nazi symbols

While Nazi symbols are already banned in most Australian states, the country’s government is planning to pass legislation to ban swastikas on a federal level.

Germany May 26, 2023

Berlin police investigating Roger Waters for wearing SS officer uniform

Police in Berlin said Friday they are investigating “suspicion of incitement to public hatred" over clothing Roger Waters wore during a concert last week.

Media May 24, 2023

Pink Floyd founder condemned for wearing SS officer uniform 'where Jews were deported by the Nazis'

Former Pink Floyd member Roger Waters walked out in an SS uniform and compared Anne Frank to a deceased Al Jazeera reporter during a concert in Berlin earlier in May.

Holocaust May 10, 2023

Heiress’ $150 million jewelry auction sparks controversy over late husband's profits during Nazi oppression

Christie's auction house will sell some 700 pieces of jewelry estimated to be worth $150 million from the late Austrian heiress Heidi Horten.

Good News May 8, 2023

Florida woman who survived Holocaust turns 100, throws first pitch at Yankees-Rays game: 'Really wonderful'

Helen Kahan, a 100-year-old Holocaust survivor from Florida, made her MLB debut at the New York Yankees and Tampa Bay Rays baseball game as she threw the first pitch.

LIFESTYLE May 5, 2023

Holocaust survivor from Florida to celebrate 100th birthday by throwing first pitch at Yankees-Rays game

Helen Kahan, a 100-year-old Holocaust survivor from St. Petersburg, Florida, will throw out the first pitch as the Tampa Bay Rays host the New York Yankees on Friday, May 5.