Vienna
'From Palestine to Paris:' Herzl's Vienna home is now a Palestinian-owned pizzeria - interview
In the same building where Zionism moved from idea to organized political movement, now hangs a framed photograph with Yasser Arafat, the longtime leader of the PLO and later president of the PA.
Vienna's museums, Michelin heaven and the meaning of life
Israeli flags seen as Iranian diaspora denounces US-Iran MoU in worldwide embassy protests
Cruising the Danube from Budapest to Vienna through centuries of Jewish history - review
For restoration of Vienna’s historic synagogue: Gottfried Helnwein to auction painting
Artist Gottfried Helnwein donated the painting to IKG.Kultur, the cultural arm of Vienna’s Jewish community, to raise funds for the restoration of the historic Vienna City Temple.
Austrian who planned attack on Taylor Swift concert gets 15 years in prison
Beran A, whose last name has not been made public in accordance with Austrian privacy rules, was arrested on August 7, 2024, the day before the first of three planned concerts by the US pop star.
Nova exhibit in hiding, death penalty filing, Eurovision boo: Inside the week in antisemitism
A memorial forced into hiding. A death penalty filing. A singer booed into second place. One week, three continents, and a pattern officials won't name.
Jewish communities worldwide mark Liberation and Rescue Day amid rising antisemitism
Jewish communities worldwide mark Liberation and Rescue Day under the theme “From generation to generation in the face of antisemitism,” with Holocaust survivors, leaders, and diplomats attending.
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.
My Word: The sounds that drown out the music - opinion
Noam Bettan’s song “Michelle,” with lyrics mostly in French and Hebrew, is about a toxic love relationship. It might be symbolic.
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.
Beirut accuses Tehran of violating Vienna Convention in complaint to UN
The founder and president of the Alma Research and Education Center warned that the UN's “capability to enforce anything is very, very low” and Iran’s allies will likely “get into the picture” there.
Whatever happens at the Eurovision final, Israelis feel that Noam Bettan has already won
Bettan has spent the time between the first semifinal and the final enjoying Vienna with his backup dancers and rehearsing for his Saturday night performance.
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.
