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November 23, 2023, 10:40 am

OPINION: Big tech is hiding behind the free speech mantra

AI ought to offer the tools to kill internet hate. It won’t because the tech tribes have no interest in interrupting traffic, writes Alex Brummer

By Alex Brummer

September 11, 2023, 12:59 pm

European Jewish Association demands apology from EU over ‘antisemitic paper’ on Abramovich

The document, obtained by Jerusalem Post, states that the Russian Jewish oligarch 'found nothing wrong to benefit from the annual slaughter of 300,000 pigs.'

By JN Reporter

Mina Yuditskaya-Berliner, photographed in her Tel Aviv apartment in 2014, said her home was a gift from her former student, Vladimir Putin. (Ben Sales)

April 4, 2023, 8:24 am

Funds for Tel Aviv apartment given to Putin’s former teacher came from Abramovich, records reveal

Yuditskaya-Berliner died in 2017 at 96. In her will, she instructed that her apartment be given to the Russian government.

By Asaf Elia-Shalev (JTA)

April 4, 2022, 11:18 am

Documents from Roman Abramovich’s controversial Portuguese naturalisation surface online

The leak could have possible ramifications for thousands of people who are waiting to hear whether their own applications will be approved.

By JTA

Roman Abramovich pictured at peace talks in Istanbul (Photo: Reuters)

April 1, 2022, 10:06 am

Abramovich working ‘sincerely’ to end the war in Ukraine, Turkey says

The Turkish foreign minister also announced he would visit Israel and Palestine next month

By Michael Daventry and Reuters

March 16, 2022, 10:54 am

Officials facing disciplinary hearings over Roman Abramovich’s Portuguese passport

It comes days after a rabbi was arrested in connection to the decision to grant citizenship to the Russian billionaire

By Michael Daventry

File photo dated 05-07-2007 of Roman Abramovich, who has sold the club.

March 2, 2022, 6:57 pm

Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich announces he is selling the club

Russian-Israeli billionaire has owned the Blues since 2003 and helped steer the Stamford Bridge club to 19 major trophies

February 28, 2022, 10:30 am

EXCLUSIVE: Roman Abramovich accepts Ukraine’s offer to help negotiate peace

Ukraine reached out to the Russian billionaire and Chelsea FC owner over the weekend through his Jewish contacts in Ukraine. Peace negotiations are now taking place.

By Richard Ferrer

February 27, 2022, 8:43 am

Roman Abramovich hands ‘stewardship and care’ of Chelsea to club’s trustees

Billionaire takes the sudden decision to protect the club from sanctions as world governments round on those seen as close to President Putin.

January 19, 2022, 9:51 am

Portugal launches second probe into decision to grant Abramovich a passport

Lisbon criminal office launches inquiry following claims from activists and politicians that the oligarch may not have had Sephardic roots

By Michael Daventry

January 14, 2022, 12:37 pm

Portugal begins inquiry into citizenship given to Roman Abramovich

It comes as one anti-corruption campaigner claims a 'passport mafia' has been set up behind a law designed for descendants of Inquisition victims

By Reuters

December 30, 2021, 4:53 pm

Roman Abramovich’s use of Portuguese law for Sephardic Jews draws scrutiny

Debate reignited about who should be allowed to apply for citizenship

By JTA

November 24, 2021, 12:09 pm

Claims that Abramovich bought Chelsea on Putin orders defamatory, judge rules

Chelsea owner received early vindication of his continuing law suit against HarperCollins and author Catherine Belton.

November 22, 2021, 8:38 am

Happy 92nd, Sir Ben Helfgott! Roman Abramovich and Isaac Herzog honour survivor

Israel's president and the Chelsea owner join birthday celebrations for Holocaust survivor turned British Olympic weightlifter at the start of Herzog's official three-day visit

By Justin Cohen

July 9, 2021, 12:09 pm

Chelsea FC enters partnership with ADL to fight hatred

London club owned by Roman Abramovich continues its battle against racism

By Jewish News

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