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Eurovision’s grand final proceeds amid protests over Israel’s participation
The Eurovision Song Contest final kicks off in Vienna amid protests and a boycott by five countries over Israel’s participation.
Amid Eurovision tensions, Israelis find allies in Austria’s youth Green party
My Word: The sounds that drown out the music - opinion
Whatever happens at the Eurovision final, Israelis feel that Noam Bettan has already won
Vienna offers not only history and culture, but invites us to find meaning amid layers of the past
Vienna's beauty is undeniable, but its true character lies in the layers of history embedded within its institutions, museums, and neighborhoods.
'Death to the IDF': Israeli cafe in Vienna vandalized ahead of Eurovision semifinals
On one of the bathroom walls, the phrases "Free Palestine," "Death to the IDF," and "Boycott Israel" were written.
Anti-Iranian regime activists hold global protests denouncing months-long internet outage
Activists also held banners praising Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi, including calling him "King of Iran," according to footage taken at the scenes.
Israel's Noam Bettan dazzles in second Eurovision rehearsal as FBI helps with security
At the same time, Austrian police said they were preparing for a week of heightened security both before and during the event.
Noam Bettan rehearses Eurovision song, 'Michelle,' in Vienna, meets Boy George
Noam Bettan rehersed his song "Michelle," to be performed at the Eurovision semifinals, and showed off the new costumes for himself and the backup dancers.
Israel’s Eurovision delegation arrives in Vienna in high spirits, despite security threats
The 70th Eurovision Song Contest will begin with the first semifinal on May 12, in which Israel will participate; the final will be on May 16.
Austrian pleads guilty to foiled Islamic State-inspired attack on Taylor Swift's Vienna concert
The defendant, an Austrian identified as Beran A, was arrested on August 7, 2024, the day before the first of three planned concerts by the US pop star in Vienna.
Son of Holocaust survivors, granddaughter of a Nazi confront their separate inheritances
“Inheritance: Love, Loss and the Legacy of the Holocaust,” written by a Holocaust survivor and the granddaughter of a Nazi, is based on family letters, archival research, and visits to Europe.
Austria police find rat poison in HiPP baby food jar after nationwide recall
HIPP had said on Saturday it could not be ruled out that a dangerous substance was introduced into the product and that its HiPP Vegetable Carrot with Potato jars may have been tampered with.
From Lithuania to Jerusalem, a Holocaust survivor shares his story with diplomats
At the event organized by Zikaron Basalon and the Anti-Defamation League at the latter’s Jerusalem office, Clevs brought the diplomats back in time to when he was eight years old.
