Austria
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
Austria’s high court rules male soldiers may wear long hair
Judges said the grooming policy unlawfully discriminated on the basis of sex and ordered the defense ministry to revise regulations for the armed forces.
In the shadow of the Holocaust, survivors kept Passover alive in 1946 - opinion
The first post-Holocaust Passover brought survivors together to reclaim dignity, remember loss, and celebrate survival.
Danish Eurovision contestant addresses pro-Israel Instagram story backlash
Some countries participating in Eurovision have called for Israel's exclusion from the competition due to the war against Hamas in Gaza, but the EBU declined to put the matter to a vote.
Iranian diplomats in Australia, Denmark seek asylum as war rages on in their home country - report
This comes one week after US President Donald Trump urged Iranian diplomats to seek asylum during an address at the East Room of the White House.
Sex toys in a kitchen, racist insults: Shocking details emerge in luxury Austrian hotel abuse case
The Interalpen-Hotel Tyrol in Austria has ended the employment of multiple members of its kitchen leadership following allegations by former apprentices of sexual harassment, and racist insults.
Austria files charges against suspect over planned 2024 Taylor Swift terror attack
The suspect, who had planned to carry out an Islamic State-inspired attack on a Taylor Swift concert in Vienna, faces up to 20 years in prison if convicted.
Historic Vienna HIAS office shut down following Trump admin's halt to refugee program
HIAS said the move has left more than 14,000 Iranian religious minorities - including hundreds of Jews and thousands of Baha’i, Christians, Zoroastrians, and Sabean Mandaeans - stranded in Iran.
Vienna police rule out antisemitic motive after grenade found near police station, synagogues
According to a police statement, initial investigation showed the grenade was defunct, as it "contained no explosives, and the detonator was inoperative."
This is what next summer will look like for Israelis: Two new destinations starting at $299
Sun d’Or launches its summer 2026 schedule with 19 destinations, including new routes to Naples from $299 and Salzburg from $349. Flights will operate starting at the end of March.
Australia honors Bondi Beach attack victims as PM Albanese orders safety review
A day earlier, Australia's Jewish community gathered at Bondi Beach for prayers, while hundreds of swimmers and surfers formed a huge circle in the waters off the beach to honor victims.
