Europe
Which passport is the most worthwhile to hold in 2026? New ranking reveals the winners
A new index that also considers quality of life, investment appeal, and economic strength places nine European countries in the top ten, with Singapore as the only non-European exception.
Turkey's Erdogan is waging war on the West and Israel - NATO must not ignore it - opinion
Biga: Something for everyone - restaurant review
Wine Talk: The kosher Michel Rolland
Spanish PM Pedro Sánchez defends Spain’s Eurovision boycott over Israel’s participation
Sánchez sharply criticized the European Broadcasting Union over its decision to allow Israel to participate in the competition. He accused Israel of genocide and said Spain was taking a stand.
Putin’s peace rhetoric clashes with Russia’s battlefield actions in Ukraine - analysis
“That is not negotiation,” Smart said. “It is surrender language packaged as diplomacy.”
Europe must remember the reason Eurovision was formed or risk losing it completely - editorial
The warning signs came before the first note was sung. Spain, Ireland, Slovenia, Iceland, and the Netherlands boycotted the competition over Israel’s participation.
Israel just united Europe together to oppose settler violence - opinion
Europe remains Israel’s largest trading partner and one of its most important scientific and cultural partners. Alienating Europe carries tangible costs.
From Wagner to Eurovision: The debate over Jews in music - opinion
A number of European countries have objected to Israel's participation in the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest.
Israeli deputy PM calls on Romania to move embassy to Jerusalem
Levin thanked Romania's parliament for condemning Hamas after October 7 and said Israel is fighting to defend democratic values, women's rights, and freedom.
Central-Eastern Europe's oldest Neanderthal group identified by DNA taken from teeth - study
Notably, three of the teeth - two belonging to children and one to an adult - taken from different sediment layers within the cave, all shared identical mitochondrial DNA.
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.
Hamas’s grip on Gaza weakens as the people rise against their oppressors - opinion
Analysts believe Hamas may now be facing its most serious internal challenge since taking control of Gaza nearly two decades ago.
Noam Bettan shines in Eurovision rehearsal as Israel faces antisemitism campaign
Bettan performed inside a rotating structure with dancer Lihi Freud, and the staging creates a dynamic visual effect using mirrors and poses.
