May 28, 2012
The following articles have been tagged with "Wiesenthal":
Politics: 22 May 12
The American intelligence service CIA prompted an investigation by Sweden into the Wallenberg case in the 1970s, using false witness statements, according to a new Swedish book.
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Society: 17 Mar 12
A Swedish educational association behind a Christian art exhibit in Stockholm has withdrawn a drawing after protests from a US-based Jewish group that it was anti-Semitic.
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Society: 5 Sep 11
The Swedish government has promised new funds to help boost security around the country's synagogues following accusations that Sweden hasn't done enough to protect it's Jewish population.
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National: 17 Jul 11
Hate crimes against Jews living in Malmö are less than half as many as 2009's record-high number, according to reports in Swedish media. However, racist and islamophobic hate crimes are on the rise.
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National: 12 Jul 11
A Hollywood film company was planning to set a movie with a Jewish theme in Skåne in southern Sweden but changed its mind due to concerns over anti-Semitism in Malmö.
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Politics: 31 Mar 11
Sweden's government has announced plans to chart the extent of Islamophobia and anti-Semitism in the country, as it attempts to counteract the spread of intolerance towards minorities.
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Politics: 18 Mar 11
The conflict between the US-based Wiesenthal Center and Malmö mayor Ilmar Reepalu has taken another acrimonious turn after he was accused of anti-Semitism and echoing "conspiracy theories against Jews in the 1930s".
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Society: 15 Mar 11
An influential US Jewish group criticised Sweden for imposing the equivalent of a "Jewish tax" on the country's Jewish community, saying it had no plans to lift its advisory warning Jews against traveling in the south of the country.
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National: 14 Mar 11
A US-based Jewish group was in Malmö in southern Sweden on Monday to meet with the mayor Ilmar Reepalu to discuss initiatives for improving the safety and security of the city's Jewish population.
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Analysis & Opinion: 16 Feb 11
A year after claims about an exodus of Jews from Malmö made global headlines, many Jewish residents still don't feel safe in southern Sweden, The Local's Karen Holst discovers.
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Society: 16 Dec 10
A US-based Jewish group has issued a travel warning urging Jews to exercise "extreme caution" when traveling in southern Sweden.
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Politics: 14 Oct 10
US Jewish organisation the Simon Wiesenthal Center has called for the disqualification of Malmö mayor Ilmar Reepalu from the World Mayor 2010 prize, citing his comments in the spring regarding the city's Jewish population.
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Society: 2 Nov 09
Swedish journalist Donald Boström told an angry audience in Israel on Monday that he stood by his call for an investigation into claims that Israel harvested the organs of dead Palestinians, despite confessing he had no proof.
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National: 20 Aug 06
Swedish Aid Minister Carin Jämtin arrived in Beirut on Sunday to prepare a donors' conference aimed at helping Lebanon recover from the devastation inflicted by Israeli attacks.
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National: 16 Aug 06
An anti-Semitism awareness group has said the Swedish conference on rebuilding Lebanon is discriminatory for not addressing the needs of Israeli victims of the conflict.
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Sanna is one of 2 million people in Sweden under the age of 18. Sweden is seen as a good place to grow up. The law makes sure children are well-protected and defends their rights and any organizations work with children's well-being. Read more »
August Strindberg's plays shocked society, dazzled audiences and revolutionized drama. A century after his death, Strindberg, with his powerful, timeless themes, is celebrated around the world. Read more »
The story of K Composite Magazine »
"I’m working on a couple long articles which will be posted here soon. While those are in the works, I thought I’d share this article and interview about my magazine, K Composite, which was recently published on the site Design-Milk.com. Enjoy! Scott Ritcher launched his now digitally glossy mag, K Composite, back when Macs were used..." READ »
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