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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.
Eurovision rule changes threaten Israel's chances at success amid boycotts
Iceland to boycott 2026 Eurovision in protest of go-ahead for Israel
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Six European foreign ministers condemn Israel's planned Gaza City operation
In the statement, the ministers said that they "condemn the most recent Israeli offensive launched in the Strip and the announcement to establish a permanent presence in Gaza City."
Israel beats Iceland 83-71 to open 2025 EuroBasket campaign
Avdija and Sorkin lead Israel past Iceland 83-71 in EuroBasket opener.
Israeli artists should compete in Eurovision under a neutral flag, Icelandic official suggests
The EBU will discuss a call from Iceland’s public broadcaster to ban Israel from the Eurovision Song Contest in its upcoming meeting of the EBU General Assembly in London.
Iceland to call for EBU to ban Israel at London meeting in July
The EBU will discuss a call from Iceland’s public broadcaster to ban Israel from Eurovision in its upcoming meeting of the EBU General Assembly in London.
Six European countries warn against demographic changes in Gaza
In a rare coordinated statement, the foreign ministers of Spain, Iceland, Ireland, Luxembourg, Norway, and Slovenia said the proposed expansion would mark a dangerous escalation.
Not the same Vikings: Genetic study reveals surprising differences between Iceland and Faroe Island
Discovery challenges assumptions about the uniformity of Viking settlements in the North Atlantic.
Scientists warn glacier melt could trigger increased volcanic eruptions in Iceland
Eruptions surged up to 50 times after the last ice age due to ice loss, experts say.
What does Jewish life look like for teens from places where the Jewish community is small?
Many of the teenagers in these diasporic communities have noticed a rise in antisemitism since October 7.
Volcano in Iceland erupts for fifth time since December
A volcano in southwestern Iceland erupted, shooting lava 50 meters high, causing disruptions, evacuations, and infrastructure damage, highlighting ongoing volcanic activity on the Reykjanes peninsula
Russia sentences Pussy Riot activist to six years in absentia for Ukraine 'war fakes'
The Moscow court said Shtein, who served as a Moscow municipal deputy until 2022, would begin her sentence once she could be extradited to Russia.
Iceland volcano erupts, spewing lava and hitting roads
The lava flow hit thermal-based water pipes in the region just south of the capital, disrupting the supply of hot water to more than 20,000 people.
