Italian Jewish teens attacked by neo‑Nazi group in Bulgarian hotel

neo‑Nazi Italian Jewish teens Bulgaria hotel Sieg Heil investigation

On 2 August 2026 a group of neo‑Nazi skinheads (naziskin) attempted to force entry into a hotel in Sofia, Bulgaria, that was hosting dozens of Italian Jewish adolescents from Rome and Milan, along with their educators. The attackers shouted “Sieg Heil”, performed Nazi salutes and threatened the youths. Bulgarian police intervened, dispersing the first wave, but the assailants returned and blocked the entrance again before eventually withdrawing.

No injuries were reported. Victor Fadlun, president of the Rome Jewish Community, condemned the incident and demanded a swift Bulgarian investigation and prosecution of the perpetrators. Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani expressed solidarity with the young people and denounced the antisemitic act. Bulgarian authorities have opened a criminal investigation to identify those responsible.

Entities: Antonio Tajani · Bulgaria · Bulgarian police · Gabriel · Italian Jewish Community of Rome · Italian Jewish adolescents · Jewish Community of Rome · Matteo Salvini · Naziskin · Naziskin (neo‑Nazi skinhead group) · Rome Jewish Community · Sofia

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What the coverage asserts, and how well corroborated each claim is across sources.

[● 25 SOURCES] On 2 August 2026 a group of naziskin attempted to force entry into a hotel in Sofia, Bulgaria, hosting Italian Jewish adolescents from Rome and Milan. (The incident was reported by multiple articles, e.g., a5a6fb0e-0fb1-440f-85be-ab8051c745ea, 6b1fd731-3c0c-4c56-ac34-c732)
[● 25 SOURCES] No injuries were reported among the adolescents or staff. (Reported by several outlets, e.g., 0e831eae-bfe7-4d4f-a2ce-6c5ebe032095.)
[● 25 SOURCES] The hotel was hosting Italian Jewish adolescents from Rome and Milan. (All articles)
[● 12 SOURCES] Bulgarian authorities opened an investigation to identify the perpetrators of the hotel assault. (Reported by multiple outlets, e.g., 05d1e6d8-293f-4faf-9d0b-0d669943c51a.)
[● 25 SOURCES] After the first police intervention, the naziskin returned and blocked the entrance again. (Reported by several articles, e.g., 6b1fd731-3c0c-4c56-ac34-c73297069033.)
[● 25 SOURCES] Bulgarian police intervened and prevented the attackers from entering the hotel. (Multiple reports, e.g., a5a6fb0e-0fb1-440f-85be-ab8051c745ea.)
[● 25 SOURCES] Victor Fadlun, president of the Rome Jewish Community, condemned the incident and called for a Bulgarian investigation and prosecution. (Quoted in multiple reports, e.g., 6b1fd731-3c0c-4c56-ac34-c73297069033.)
[● 25 SOURCES] The attackers shouted “Sieg Heil” and performed Nazi salutes. (Documented in video footage cited by many outlets, e.g., 0e831eae-bfe7-4d4f-a2ce-6c5ebe032095.)
[● 4 SOURCES] Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani expressed solidarity with the victims and condemned the antisemitic incident. (Stated in several articles, e.g., 0e831eae-bfe7-4d4f-a2ce-6c5ebe032095.)