The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/malmo/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Tue, 09 Jun 2026 10:45:27 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Malmo | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/malmo/ 32 32 Israeli singer’s Paris show moved to new venue after political pressure https://www.timesofisrael.com/israeli-singers-paris-show-moved-to-new-venue-after-political-pressure/ Thu, 16 Oct 2025 16:51:57 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3666746 Original space cancels Liraz Charhi's late October show; similar situation playing out in Malmo for Jewish film festival

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]]> Sweden charges activist with hate crime over 2022 Quran burning https://www.timesofisrael.com/sweden-charges-activist-with-hate-crime-over-2022-quran-burning/ Wed, 07 Aug 2024 16:53:11 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3349636 Rasmus Paludan, head of far-right Hard Line party in Denmark, is charged with 'agitation against an ethnic group'; Sweden says Quran burnings can be protected, depending on context

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]]> Eden Golan reveals she had to wear disguise in Malmo during Eurovision https://www.timesofisrael.com/eden-golan-reveals-she-had-to-wear-disguise-in-malmo-during-eurovision/ Thu, 11 Jul 2024 13:32:37 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3329502 Israel's Eurovision representative says she 'thought it was funny, but didn’t realize how scary and dangerous it really was,' as anti-Israel sentiment marred song contest

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]]> Israel gets top public vote from 14 countries in Eurovision – plus ‘rest of the world’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-gets-top-public-vote-from-14-countries-in-eurovision-plus-rest-of-the-world/ Sun, 12 May 2024 11:16:54 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3288048&preview=true&preview_id=3288048 Voters in Australia, Belgium, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Portugal, San Marino, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, UK give their highest points to Eden Golan

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]]> Israel finishes 5th as Switzerland wins Eurovision in Malmo; Eden Golan: ‘So proud’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/switzerland-wins-eurovision-song-contest-as-israel-finishes-in-fifth-place-overall/ Sun, 12 May 2024 00:49:54 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3287664 Israel's entry receives second-highest public vote after months of activists calling for it to be barred; Irish and Portuguese acts make small pro-Palestinian gestures on screen

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]]> Thousands outside Eurovision final in Malmo protest Israel’s participation https://www.timesofisrael.com/thousands-in-malmo-protest-israels-participation-in-eurovision-ahead-of-final/ Sat, 11 May 2024 18:51:07 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3287617&preview=true&preview_id=3287617 Greta Thunberg escorted away; police say 6,000-8,000 take part in demonstration; Israel's Eden Golan, repeatedly booed at rehearsals, among favorites

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]]> Dutch Eurovision entry axed from contest after ‘incident’ with female production worker https://www.timesofisrael.com/dutch-eurovision-entry-axed-from-contest-after-incident-with-female-production-worker/ Sat, 11 May 2024 11:48:48 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3287475 Malmo police probe complaint against Joost; EBU says incident 'did not involve any other performer or delegation member,' amid false reports, online allegations of Israeli involvement

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]]> Swedish police: 20,000 set to protest Eden Golan’s participation in Eurovision final https://www.timesofisrael.com/swedish-police-some-20000-set-to-protest-eden-golans-participation-in-eurovision/ Sat, 11 May 2024 09:05:47 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3287415 Israeli singer booed by audience at Friday evening rehearsal; reinforced security system at Malmo Arena designed to discourage anti-Israel protesters from approaching the venue

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]]> Defying haters, Israel’s Eden Golan advances to the Eurovision grand final on Saturday https://www.timesofisrael.com/defying-haters-israels-eden-golan-advances-to-the-eurovision-grand-final-on-saturday/ Thu, 09 May 2024 23:30:25 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3286411 Israel jumps up in the odds after accidental leaked results appear to show 40% of votes in Italy going to Golan; Belgian broadcaster interrupts show with anti-Israel message

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]]> Thousands of anti-Israel protesters march in Malmo ahead of Eurovision semifinal https://www.timesofisrael.com/thousands-of-anti-israel-protesters-march-in-malmo-ahead-of-eurovision-semifinal/ Thu, 09 May 2024 19:33:38 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3286524 Smaller group of mostly local Jews gather nearby with Israeli, Swedish flags to voice support ahead of Eden Golan's performance; Greta Thunberg joins pro-Palestinian rally

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]]> Eden Golan booed at Eurovision dress rehearsal, vows not to be deterred https://www.timesofisrael.com/eden-golan-booed-at-eurovision-dress-rehearsal-vows-not-to-be-deterred/ Thu, 09 May 2024 06:14:31 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3285859 Israeli contestant also gets cheers and applause as she performs 'Hurricane;' Kan broadcaster, which coordinates Israel's entry to competition, says protests 'did not silence her'

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]]> Eurovision organizers rebuke performer who wore keffiyeh during first semifinal show https://www.timesofisrael.com/eurovision-organizers-rebuke-performer-who-wore-keffiyeh-during-first-semifinal-show/ Tue, 07 May 2024 22:44:10 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3284874 EBU expresses 'regret' that Swedish-Palestinian singer Eric Saade violated 'non-political nature' of contest; Israeli-born singer for Luxembourg qualifies for grand final

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]]> Shin Bet head visits Malmo to coordinate security for Israel’s Eurovision entry https://www.timesofisrael.com/shin-bet-head-said-to-visit-malmo-to-coordinate-security-for-israels-eurovision-entry/ Tue, 07 May 2024 11:50:11 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3284305 Bar visited Swedish city last week with delegation from security service's VIP protection division to coordinate arrangements for Eden Golan's participation in contest

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]]> Eurovision set to kick off in Sweden under shadow of anti-Israel protests, threats https://www.timesofisrael.com/eurovision-set-to-kick-off-in-sweden-under-shadow-of-anti-israel-protests-threats/ Mon, 06 May 2024 12:19:39 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3282215 Eden Golan to perform 'Hurricane' in competition's 2nd semifinal Thursday, as Malmo police bring in reinforcements armed with submachine guns from Denmark, Norway due to high alert

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]]> Israel raises travel warning to Sweden’s Malmo ahead of Eurovision https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-raises-travel-warning-to-swedens-malmo-ahead-of-eurovision/ Thu, 02 May 2024 12:05:11 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3280627&preview=true&preview_id=3280627 Citing a 'well-founded fear' of violence, National Security Council asks Israelis to weigh trip to Sweden; IDF Home Front Command to issue warnings via mobile app to Israelis there

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