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German Chancellor Friedrich Merz accused the far-right AfD party of planning ethnic cleansing under the guise of 'remigration' during a heated Bundestag debate. The confrontation followed the AfD's significant electoral gains in the state of Saxony-Anhalt.
A commemorative event recognizes a missionary who rescued Jewish children during the Holocaust, held at the former Nazi concentration camp.
A personal account details the profound mental exhaustion and lingering emotional weight experienced when confronting the historical atrocities at the former Nazi concentration camp.
Authorities in Poland have filed charges against a prominent far-right politician for denying Nazi crimes after he referred to Auschwitz gas chambers as fake, an offense punishable by up to three years in prison.
An opinion piece discusses the contemporary challenges and criticisms faced by the term 'antisemitism', arguing that its historical weight, particularly after Auschwitz, makes its current redefinition or attack problematic.
Francesco Guccini is hailed as Italy's Bob Dylan, whose debut album 'Folk beat n.1' revolutionized the youth of the 1960s, with powerful songs like 'Auschwitz' and the epic 'La locomotiva' cementing his legacy as a storyteller.
A Connecticut stepmother, Kimberly Sullivan, accused of imprisoning her stepson for 20 years in a case likened to an Auschwitz survivor's ordeal, has rejected a 30-year plea deal, pushing the case towards a full criminal trial.
Polish authorities are set to deport a 34-year-old Colombian citizen who was charged with promoting Nazism after performing a Nazi salute at the Auschwitz Museum.
Eva Umlauf, a Holocaust survivor who was in Auschwitz at two years old, read from her new book in Gießen, which she wrote in response to the rise of the AfD, reflecting on her experience where she thought everyone had a number on their forearm.
Director Uwe Boll, who holds German and Canadian citizenship, is noted for his connection to Elon Musk and Croatia, where he filmed his controversial movie 'Auschwitz'.
The Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam has opened new displays that focus on personal stories from the Holocaust, including a letter from the Red Cross confirming a victim's death in Auschwitz. The exhibition aims to provide a more intimate perspective on the historical tragedy.
Sixteen-year-old students from Smíchov Industrial High School and Gymnasium in Prague independently developed a "shocking" exhibition about the Auschwitz concentration camp over the course of a school year, without teacher guidance.
98-year-old Viennese Auschwitz survivor Benno Kern is the subject of 'Benno's Light,' a new digital witness project aimed at preserving his story for future generations.
Children from two elementary schools in Jindřichův Hradec, Czech Republic, raised nearly 50,000 CZK for Stolpersteine (Stumbling Blocks) to commemorate a former student and his sister who died in Auschwitz.
A Krakow appeals court has prohibited Grzegorz Braun from expressing opinions that harm the good name and image of the Auschwitz-Birkenau Museum. This ruling is the result of a lawsuit filed by the museum against the MEP for violating personal rights.
Journalist Arnaud Nemet recounts the tragic life of his great-grand-aunt, Bella Ariel, a renowned 1930s Lanvin model and Jewish immigrant from Constantinople, who was arrested and murdered at Auschwitz.
Switzerland is set to publish documents related to Josef Mengele, the Auschwitz doctor known as the 'Angel of Death'. Mengele fled after WWII, and his traces were also found in Switzerland, which is now opening its archives.
Historians have long fought for the release of secret files concerning Josef Mengele, the 'Angel of Death' from Auschwitz, raising questions about why the Swiss government kept these documents sealed and if it fuels conspiracy theories.
Switzerland is set to open previously secret files related to Josef Mengele, the infamous Nazi doctor known as the 'Angel of Death' from Auschwitz. Rumors persisted for years that Mengele spent time in Switzerland after fleeing Europe.
Albrecht Weinberg, a survivor of the Auschwitz concentration camp and a dedicated activist for Holocaust remembrance, has passed away.
Albrecht Weinberg, one of the last surviving Holocaust and Auschwitz prisoners, has died peacefully at the age of 101. He was notable for returning to live in Germany after the war.
Alma Hirschel, an Auschwitz survivor who saved two children and later wrote down her story, finally has her narratives published fifty years after they were initially written. Her stories had previously failed to find a publisher.
Anthony Seldon, a prominent historian and educator, shares his profound reflections on finding hope amidst the harrowing history of Auschwitz, following a significant personal journey.
An opinion piece discusses how Israel's days of memory, commemorating the Holocaust and fallen soldiers, merge with contemporary threats, shaping the nation's resolve to defend its future.
A German court has ordered a police officer to visit the Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial in Poland as part of his sentence. The decision comes after the officer posted Nazi slogans on social media platforms.
The Auschwitz-Birkenau Museum has acquired the illustrated diary of Holocaust survivor Alfred Kantor, which depicts daily life and perpetrators within the German camp.
Nine teenagers from the USA and Canada have been charged after trespassing on the grounds of the former Auschwitz II-Birkenau concentration and extermination camp, having previously been denied entry for not having tickets.
Following the collapse of coalition negotiations, Janez Janša is reportedly close to forming a new government in Slovenia. This development signals a significant political shift in the country.
PASOK MP Pavlos Christidis participated in a parliamentary delegation to Poland for the 38th March of the Living, commemorating Jewish Holocaust Remembrance Day at Auschwitz.
A Polish Member of Parliament displayed an Israeli flag defaced with a swastika during a parliamentary session, stating that "Israel is the new Third Reich" and accusing it of genocide. The incident sparked widespread condemnation and occurred as the March of the Living was held in Poland.
Israel observed Holocaust Remembrance Day with sirens sounding nationwide to honor the six million Jews killed by Nazis. During the commemorations, Prime Minister Netanyahu made strong statements, criticizing Europe and linking current conflicts with Iran to historical struggles against antisemitism.
Anita Lasker-Wallfisch, known as the 'cellist of Auschwitz,' recounts her powerful story of survival and how music played a crucial role in saving her life during the Holocaust.
Bird specimens collected by ornithologist Günther Niethammer during his tenure as an SS-Untersturmführer at the Auschwitz concentration camp are being publicly exhibited for the first time.
Josef Mengele, known as the 'Angel of Death' for his inhumane medical experiments at Auschwitz during World War II, reportedly died a free man, sparking renewed discussion about his legacy.
Rudolf Höss, one of the most notorious Nazi war criminals and commander of the Auschwitz concentration camp during World War II, was arrested while disguised as a farmer.
Two swastikas have been found spray-painted on buildings in a Paris suburb that served as a World War II transit camp for some 63,000 Jews deported to Auschwitz-Birkenau.
A KRG representative stated that the legacy of Auschwitz underscores the existing gaps in documenting Kurdish genocides, emphasizing the need for better historical record-keeping.
A fact-check article refutes social media claims that 55% of those killed at Auschwitz were Christians, clarifying that the majority were Jewish and that many Jews were killed before official registration began.
A Holocaust orphan who immigrated to Edmonton via the War Orphans Project went on to establish a thriving career in real estate and restaurant ownership.
Prosecutors have charged a Polish MEP known for antisemitic rhetoric with publicly denying the Nazi genocide at Auschwitz-Birkenau, an offense punishable by up to three years in prison.
The Auschwitz Jewish Center Foundation presented its annual Moral Courage Awards, honoring Ousmane Diallo's legacy during a ceremony at Yankee Stadium.
A veterinarian managing the 'Puppy Empire' shelter in Suceava, Romania, has been officially charged with illegally killing 662 dogs, for which he received public funds.
Europe observes Roma Holocaust Memorial Day, marking 82 years since the murder of 4,300 Roma and Sinti people in Auschwitz. The day serves as a reminder of the genocide and calls for addressing contemporary injustices faced by Roma communities.
Actor Mandy Patinkin has shared his unique plans for after his death, explaining that his claustrophobia and Jewish heritage connected to Auschwitz make both traditional burial and cremation unacceptable options for him.
The cousin of leading Nazi racial hygienist Otmar von Verschuer is advocating for the preservation of medical history at the University of Frankfurt to ensure his actions are further researched.
A 34-year-old Colombian national was arrested by police at the former German Auschwitz camp for performing a Nazi salute. The man was charged with propagating Nazism and voluntarily submitted to punishment.
An auction of documents from Nazi victims has caused outrage, leading the Auschwitz-Birkenau Foundation to systematically purchase testimonies and memorabilia like 'Judensternen' and Hitler stamps to prevent their trade.
An impressive audio-play oratorio features newly discovered poems by Tadeusz Borowski, a Polish author highly regarded by Imre Kertész, who was an Auschwitz survivor and previously known primarily for his prose.
Four Stolpersteine (stumbling stones) commemorating Shoah victims, including Rosa Sticki and her children, have been temporarily removed from Dufourstrasse in Zurich due to a major construction project.
A new audiobook oratorio, 'Am Grund der Hölle in Auschwitz' (At the Bottom of Hell in Auschwitz), has been released, featuring poems by Holocaust survivor Tadeusz Borowski, translated and set to music by Kai Grehn.
June 14, 1940, marked the arrival of the first large transport of prisoners to the Nazi concentration camp Auschwitz, an event considered the beginning of one of history's most infamous camps.
The Auschwitz-Birkenau Museum successfully sued MP Grzegorz Braun for violating personal rights, resulting in a court order banning him from disseminating information damaging the museum's reputation.
Pop singer Montana Tucker has transitioned into a prominent Jewish advocate, a journey that began with a documentary about her Auschwitz survivor grandmother and intensified after the events of October 7.
Switzerland has announced its decision to open previously sealed secret files concerning Josef Mengele, the notorious Nazi doctor known as the "Angel of Death" from Auschwitz. This move will make the historical documents accessible to the public.
António Araújo's chronicle pays tribute to Edith Eger, author of 'The Choice' (A Bailarina de Auschwitz), recounting her near-death experience in a Nazi concentration camp where she was saved by an American soldier, emphasizing her survival to tell her story.
Switzerland is preparing to open previously secret files related to Josef Mengele, the infamous Nazi doctor known as the 'Angel of Death' at Auschwitz, amidst long-standing rumors of his time in the country after the war.
Albrecht Weinberg, a Holocaust survivor who endured multiple Nazi concentration and death camps and lost most of his family, has passed away at the age of 101. He returned to Germany in his eighties, becoming a testament to resilience.
Edith Eger, a psychologist and Auschwitz survivor known for her work helping veterans and abuse victims heal, has passed away at the age of 98.
German Tiktoker Jana showed civil courage by intervening when two men allegedly racially insulted several women, but she was largely alone and experienced pushback.
The Auschwitz Committee has expressed its approval and applause for the decision to open the dossier pertaining to Josef Mengele. This move is seen as a significant step in shedding more light on the actions of the notorious Nazi doctor.
The transport of Dutch 'camp sisters' from Auschwitz to Liebau is described as a journey that ultimately led to their survival.
Edith Eger, a renowned psychologist, Holocaust survivor, and author of the bestselling memoir "The Choice" (also known as "The Ballerina of Auschwitz"), has passed away at the age of 98. She was celebrated for her work on trauma and healing.
A Jewish student, great-grandchild of an Auschwitz survivor, speaks out about the increasing antisemitism faced by Jewish students on British university campuses and recent arson attacks in London.
Students in Uherské Hradiště, Czech Republic, are embarking on a project to research the fates of nine Jewish pupils from their school who were deported to the Auschwitz extermination camp during World War II.
Heinz Kounio, one of the last surviving Holocaust and Auschwitz concentration camp survivors from Thessaloniki, Greece, has passed away. Kounio was a prominent figure who shared his experiences to educate future generations.
Nate Leipciger, a 98-year-old Holocaust survivor, issued an urgent warning from Auschwitz about the growing antisemitism in Canada, urging the nation to take action.
Sylvan Adams, President of WJC Israel, warned at Auschwitz that rising antisemitism signals a risk of a second Holocaust, stating he was wrong to believe it had been marginalized.
A historical account details the atrocities committed by Josef Mengele, known as the 'Angel of Death' at Auschwitz, including severe torture of twins and people with disabilities.
A new 3-minute video titled "The Dream" portrays the experiences of Greek Jews from Thessaloniki who were deported to Auschwitz-Birkenau in 1943. The video uses a dream sequence where a girl recounts her story from the death camps.
Rudolf Vrba, an Auschwitz escapee who helped save 200,000 Hungarian Jews, reportedly criticized the film 'Schindler's List', calling it kitsch.
Brigita Bakovská, a Holocaust survivor who endured Bergen-Belsen and Auschwitz-Birkenau, has passed away. She was one of the few who survived the extermination camp where over 3700 Jews from Czech lands were murdered in March 1944.
80 years after the end of World War II, there are hardly any survivors left who can tell of the terror of the National Socialists.
An article explores the mysterious work of Otti Berger, a talented designer from Baranja who studied and taught at Bauhaus, and was later killed in Auschwitz.
In “Playing for Time,” she recounted how singing in an all-female orchestra while in a concentration camp saved her from death.
A commemorative piece examines the atrocities committed at Nazi Germany's largest extermination complex between 1940 and 1945, honoring the memory of its victims.
A Liberal Democrat official issued an apology after facing backlash for comparing football matchday preparations at Liverpool railway station to Nazi concentration camps.
Grzegorz Braun, a Polish Member of the European Parliament and leader of a far-right party, was formally charged by prosecutors for publicly denying the existence of Nazi gas chambers at Auschwitz.
The article reflects on the historical events of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, linking them to Auschwitz through the anti-war message of the Greek author Elli Alexiou. Alexiou, a member of the KKE, encouraged visiting Auschwitz to foster a hatred for war.
The RISE Leadership Initiative sent students from a historically Black university and a Jewish university to Auschwitz to confront hatred and learn lessons applicable to higher education.
A personal account details the experiences of a Jewish individual born in Hungary between the world wars, who, along with their family, was sent to Auschwitz in 1944 following the German occupation.
A Colombian citizen was sentenced for propagating Nazism and subsequently deported from Poland after performing a Hitler salute while visiting the former Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp.
The cousin of Otmar von Verschuer, a leading Nazi eugenicist, is advocating for the preservation of medical history at Frankfurt University to ensure his actions continue to be researched and understood.
A pro-Palestine protest in Stockholm featured a mock Auschwitz gate with the word 'Gaza' to criticize Israel, with activists demanding the release of Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya and depicting Gazan mothers and babies alongside a man in a Netanyahu costume.
A coin dealer accidentally acquired nearly a hundred letters and postcards from a doctor imprisoned by the Nazis in Auschwitz, refusing to sell the collection despite offers of up to 200,000 Polish zlotys.
An Iranian-born German citizen has been indicted in Poland on charges of Holocaust denial, stemming from an incident during a tour of the Auschwitz memorial site.
The Auschwitz Museum has acquired the extraordinary illustrated diary of Prague-born artist Alfred Kantor, who survived Terezín, Auschwitz-Birkenau, and Schwarzheide concentration camps. The diary, created after the war based on his memories, is now part of the museum's collections.
Representatives of Konfederacja Korony Polskiej were not allowed into the Auschwitz Museum during the commemoration of the 86th anniversary of the first Poles deported to the German Nazi extermination camp, following previous controversial statements by party members.
Arlette Testyler, president of the Union of Auschwitz Deportees since late 2024 and a survivor of the Vel d’Hiv round-up, has passed away. She was known for her interventions in schools and commemorative ceremonies.
An impressive Dutch television series about Etty Hillesum, who was murdered in Auschwitz, has received acclaim for its decision to set the narrative in contemporary Amsterdam.
Switzerland's Federal Intelligence Service announced it will open long-sealed secret files concerning the notorious Nazi war criminal Josef Mengele, known as the "Angel of Death" from Auschwitz.
Two new exhibitions are on display at the Hochbunker on Friedberger Anlage in Frankfurt, one documenting witnesses from the Frankfurt Auschwitz trial and the other showcasing reconstructions of the synagogue at Unterlindau 23.
Switzerland is set to open previously secret files related to Josef Mengele, the infamous Nazi doctor known as the 'Angel of Death' from Auschwitz.
Switzerland is preparing to open previously secret files related to Josef Mengele, the infamous Nazi doctor known as the 'Angel of Death' at Auschwitz, amidst long-standing rumors of his time in the country after the war.
A debate has emerged around the Israeli series "Etty," directed by an Israeli filmmaker, which adapts the diaries of Etty Hillesum, murdered in Auschwitz, by setting the story in present-day Amsterdam.
A new memorial in Zurich commemorates Rosa Sticki and her children, who were forcibly sterilized, deported to concentration camps, and murdered in Auschwitz under the Nazi regime.
Switzerland has opened previously sealed records related to the Mengele family, following a historian's legal action, raising questions about the Auschwitz camp doctor's potential presence near Zurich while sought by arrest warrant.
Polish officer Witold Pilecki is noted as the only person who voluntarily entered the Auschwitz concentration camp during World War II, aiming to expose and document Nazi German crimes to the world.
Rudolf Vrba and Alfred Wetzler undertook a heroic escape from Auschwitz to report on the Holocaust, aiming to save others with their testimony.
The Auschwitz Museum issued a statement clarifying the status of a specific plaque, addressing public inquiries about its apparent disappearance.
Adriano Goldschmied, known as the "Godfather of denim" and credited with founding or developing at least 50 jean brands, has died at 82 after a battle with cancer. His Jewish father was murdered at Auschwitz.
Gedenksteine (memorial stones) have been placed in Vienna for journalist and writer Hirschfeld and his family, who were deported to Auschwitz in 1942.
Sylvan Adams is spearheading efforts to combat rising antisemitism during the March of Living, emphasizing the critical need to prevent future generations from becoming survivors.
Josef Mengele, the chief physician at Auschwitz who subjected people to horrific experiments, was never convicted for his crimes against humanity, with this article exploring how he managed to escape justice.
A new exhibition at the Auschwitz concentration camp examines the work of German ornithologist Günther Niethammer, raising questions about the ethics of research during wartime.
The story behind the 'Memorial V + W' recounts Rudolf Vrba's dying wish for people to retrace his and Alfréd Wetzler's escape route from Auschwitz to Žilina, envisioning it as a living memorial to Holocaust events.
A 101-year-old Auschwitz survivor, aided by Steven Spielberg, has emerged as a powerful advocate in the fight against hate.
The Polish Embassy has intervened with Italian newspaper 'Il Messaggero' after it used the term 'Polish extermination camps' in an article describing a trip by Roman students to Auschwitz.
On March 15, 1943, the first train carrying Jews from the city of Thessaloniki departed for Auschwitz-Birkenau, marking the beginning of the community's mass deportations.
Od marca 2026 roku uczniowie starszych klas szkół podstawowych i ponadpodstawowych skorzystają z bezpłatnych pobytów studyjnych w Muzeum Auschwitz-Birkenau.
A new French animated short film tells the story of Alfred Nakache, a Jewish swimmer and athlete who survived Auschwitz, highlighting his resilience under Nazi persecution.