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 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 survivor of the Auschwitz concentration camp and a dedicated activist for Holocaust remembrance, has passed away.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.