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Eurovision host says it won't ban Palestinian flags, drown out boos during Israel's performance

The 70th edition of the contest in May will have just 35 entries, the fewest since 2003, after five national broadcasters said they would boycott the show in protest against Israel's participation.

Pro-Palestinian protestors hold a flag and a banner outside the RTE (Radio Telefis Eireann) Irish public service broadcaster television studios as demonstrators call for an Irish boycott of the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest if there is Israeli participation, in Dublin, Ireland, November 1, 2025.
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese speaks next to Ahmed al-Ahmed in the hospital after the latter was wounded confronting one of the Bondi Beach shooters. December 16, 2025.

Australian PM Anthony Albanese visits Bondi Beach hero Ahmed al-Ahmed in the hospital

High school students studying classes at school

Austrian lower house passes headscarf ban for under-14s in schools

Agreement Signing: Oren Elezra, CEO of Frisbi Automotive, and Jeff Zhang, Vice President of Chery International.

Israeli importers continue expanding into Europe: Freesbe to sell Chery in Austria


Austrian doctor fired after telling obese patient only Auschwitz would help with weight loss

The incident occurred at the Landesklinikum Horn, with an anonymous letter tipping over the antisemitic remarks made in reference to the Nazi death camp.

Entrance to Auschwitz I, the main concentration camp, Poland, 1940-1945.

Austrian government presses ahead with planned headscarf ban in schools

The lower house is due to discuss the legislation that would introduce the ban, despite criticism from rights groups and the possibility that the Constitutional Court could overturn it.

 February 1 marks World Hijab Day. (Illustrative).

Herzl’s city, their future: Jewish teens renewed Zionist covenant in Budapest

Jewish youth from over 30 countries gather in Budapest to draft a new Zionist charter, preparing for future leadership.

Zionist youth congress in Budapest.

Bulgaria, Austria, or France? Israelis flock to Europe’s ski resorts

Ski vacation demand jumps 40%. European resorts prepare for crowds with tech and limits. Where to ski, best booking times, and what awaits in winter 2026 - all inside.

Andorra Ski Resort.

Syrian general linked to Mossad indicted for torture in Austria - report

Syrian Brig.-Gen. Khaled al-Halabi, accused of overseeing torture in Raqqa during Syria’s uprising from 2011 to 2013, was arrested after years in hiding.

Ex-Syrian Brigadier General Khaled al-Halabi.

Adolf Hitler speech blasted out during Kristallnacht ceremony in Austria

As a piece of music was set to be played as part of the ceremony, the Hitler audio was played from a nearby residential building for about one and a half minutes.

German Fuhrer Adolf Hitler doing a Nazi salute

On this day: 87 years since Kristallnacht, the catalyst of the Holocaust

During the Nazi state-sanctioned pogrom, 91 Jews were murdered, and more than 1,400 synagogues across Germany and Austria were torched.

 Jews rounded up in Stadthagen after Kristallnacht.

Vienna Cathedral shocked to discover stolen skull in their mail

The skull had been mailed from a guilt-laden former visitor from northern Germany.

The reconstructed skull of a man who died 12,000 years ago in what is now Vietnam.

Hamas-linked weapons cache found in Vienna as terror group eyes Jewish, Israeli targets

Austrian authorities said that they identified a 39-year-old British citizen as a suspect. He was arrested in London on Monday.

A general view of the cityscape of Vienna with the Maria vom Siege church in front, Austria, April 16, 2025.

Austrian chancellor rejects talk of Israel Eurovision ban

Austrian Chancellor Christian Stocker says banning Israel from Eurovision 2026 would be a mistake, citing Austria’s historical responsibility.

Austria’s Chancellor Christian Stocker, left, speaks with Germany’s Chancellor Friedrich Merz during a Euro Summit working dinner at the European Council building in Brussels, Thursday, Oct. 23, 2025.

Twelve-year-old child from Vienna beaten by classmates after weeks of antisemitic bullying

The boy told oe24 News that this was not the first time he had been a victim of an antisemitic attack. The outlet reported that the boy’s school has had a history of sweeping attacks under the rug.

A general view of the cityscape of Vienna with the Maria vom Siege church in front, Austria, April 16, 2025.