The EU Commission in Brussels presented its enlargement reports to the candidate countries. According to the report, four of the seven requirements established by the Commission for Ukraine were fully met. The Commission welcomes the significant reform efforts undertaken by the country. Regarding Ukraine’s ability to fulfill obligations arising from EU membership, the country is working on aligning with current EU legislation.
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Bomb threat against Viennese schools
Great excitement on Thursday morning in Vienna. Bomb threats were received at several schools and seven buildings were evacuated. An email from a supposed ISIS terrorist group that wants to clean up schools is responsible for this. In addition to agents from the Office for the Protection of the Constitution, bodies knowledgeable about explosives, service dogs and other police forces were also on duty. No dangerous items were found during the investigation. Classes could continue.
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Rise in anti-Semitism
Another explosive topic currently occupying Viennese schools: the rise of anti-Semitism. Deputy Mayor and Councilor for Education Christoph Wiederkehr (NEOS) complains about this in an interview with KURIER TV. You can see the detailed interview today, Wednesday, at 8:15 pm, on KURIER.TV
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Celebration of November programs
The Leopoldstadt Temple in Vienna, which was once destroyed by the National Socialists, was lit up on Tuesday night to commemorate the November pogroms. The light installation will be on display at Tempelgasse 5 until Thursday and is part of the World Jewish Congress’ #WeRemember campaign. On Thursday evening, young Jews invite you to a memorial march and rally on Vienna’s Ballhausplatz. The “Light of Hope” event at Heldenplatz marks the end of the memorial ceremonies. The aim is to send a strong signal of solidarity and against anti-Semitism.
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