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National Security Agency raises threat level for Sweden travel ahead of Eurovision

The announcement comes ahead of an expected influx of travel to Sweden for the beginning of the Eurovision Song Contest on May 7.

'Fear of riots': Anti-Israel tensions rise in Malmo ahead of Eurovision

Four Jews living in Malmo, Sweden, reflect on the rise in antisemitic and anti-Israel tensions in the city, which have spiked since October 7, ahead of Eurovision.

By DUDI PATIMER
30/04/2024

Eurovision Song Contest host Sweden braces for anti-Israel protests

Much focus is expected to be on Israeli contestant Eden Golan and her song Hurricane, as multiple large pro-Palestinian protests are planned outside the venue in Malmo.

By REUTERS
24/04/2024

The attempt to whitewash UNRWA must be exposed - Opinion

Amid calls to replace UNRWA with a new organization to assist Palestinian civilians, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres launched a campaign to whitewash UNRWA's crimes on October 7th.

Performers refuse to protest Eurovision simply because Israel involved

Nine participants of the upcoming Eurovision contest will not boycott the annual competition, simply because of Israel's involvement.

Germany detains two suspected ISIS supporters for plot on Swedish parliament

The alleged attack had been planned in response to Quran burnings in Sweden.

19/03/2024

London's biggest Eurovision song contest screening party canceled due to Israel's participation

The 2024 Eurovision Song Contest finals will take place on May 9, 11 and 13 at the Malmö Arena, Sweden.

By TNS/NAMAN RAMACHANDRAN
17/03/2024

'Hurricane' headed to Eurovision, as Israel releases entry video for song competition

As Israel faced a rocky path to the 2024 Eurovision in Sweden, facing issues in song approval, Israeli public broadcast Kan 11 revealed the video for Eden Golan's "Hurricane."

Sweden joins NATO as war in Ukraine prompts security rethink

Sweden became NATO's newest member upon depositing its instrument of accession to the North Atlantic Treaty with the Government of the United States in Washington.

By REUTERS
07/03/2024

Iranian Baloch human rights activist at risk of deportation from Sweden - report

The activist and her family were repeatedly threatened by the regime during the protests that swept Iran in 2022.

07/03/2024
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