The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/vienna/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Tue, 09 Jun 2026 11:03:16 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Vienna | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/vienna/ 32 32 One arrested as Gaza flotilla activists face rowdy welcome on return to Austria https://www.timesofisrael.com/one-arrested-as-gaza-flotilla-activists-face-rowdy-welcome-on-return-to-austria/ Mon, 25 May 2026 17:41:29 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3830289 Video shows man pinned to ground as he chants 'Free Palestine'; others march through Vienna airport chanting 'From the river to the sea'; police say they used 'proportionate force'

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]]> Israel’s Noam Bettan finishes second at Eurovision as Bulgaria takes the win https://www.timesofisrael.com/israels-noam-bettan-finishes-second-at-eurovision-as-bulgaria-takes-the-win/ Sun, 17 May 2026 00:13:41 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3824861&preview=true&preview_id=3824861 'Michelle' propels Israel to third in the popular vote and its 2nd year in a row as the runner-up, as singer says he 'tried to stay focused, I sang with joy, with a smile on my face'

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]]> Israel’s Noam Bettan prepares to take the stage at partly boycotted Eurovision final https://www.timesofisrael.com/israels-noam-bettan-prepares-to-take-the-stage-at-boycotted-eurovision-final/ Sat, 16 May 2026 10:34:44 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3824664 Israeli delegation said to believe 'Michelle' could win the public vote; Finnish violinist-singer duo and acclaimed Australian star are favorites to take the contest

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]]> A Vienna cafe offers refuge for Israel supporters as tensions brew at Eurovision https://www.timesofisrael.com/a-vienna-cafe-offers-refuge-for-israel-supporters-as-tensions-brew-at-eurovision/ Thu, 14 May 2026 10:48:49 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3823212 After Jewish state left out of 'Eurofan Cafe' list, MQ Kantine steps in and opens its doors to Israeli fans, offering falafel, kosher wine and security for those feeling shunned

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]]> Despite anti-Israel chants in arena, Israel’s Noam Bettan advances to Eurovision final https://www.timesofisrael.com/despite-anti-israel-chants-in-arena-israels-noam-bettan-advances-to-eurovision-final/ Tue, 12 May 2026 22:04:31 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3821847 Singer says boos were quickly drowned out by support and that he felt he was 'just singing to Israel'; 4 activists removed from event hall by security after interruptions

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]]> Boycotts, beats and bling: Eurovision’s 70th edition kicks off in Vienna https://www.timesofisrael.com/boycotts-beats-and-bling-eurovisions-70th-edition-kicks-off-in-vienna/ Mon, 11 May 2026 14:03:16 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3820055 With the focus once again on Israel, singers from 35 nations will compete for the top prize in the colorful contest, amid heavy security, expected protests and backstage tension

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]]> Vienna police bracing for protests and ‘disruption attempts’ at Eurovision next week https://www.timesofisrael.com/vienna-police-bracing-for-protests-and-disruption-attempts-at-eurovision-next-week/ Tue, 05 May 2026 18:08:02 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3817053 Song contest, where anti-Israel demonstrations have been a regular feature, begins May 12 in Vienna; police to ban drones, work with FBI and institute airport-style security

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]]> Man pleads guilty to plotting jihadist attack on 2024 Taylor Swift concert in Vienna https://www.timesofisrael.com/man-pleads-guilty-to-plotting-jihadist-attack-on-2024-taylor-swift-concert-in-vienna/ Wed, 29 Apr 2026 17:28:47 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3813072 Accused, identified as Beran A., 21, says he wanted 'to wage jihad' in alleged ISIS-inspired bomb plot; 2 others, named as Arda K., Hassan E., also facing charges

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]]> HIAS closes Vienna office that aided generations of refugees after Trump yanks funding https://www.timesofisrael.com/hias-closes-vienna-office-that-aided-generations-of-refugees-after-trump-yanks-funding/ Wed, 04 Feb 2026 04:46:14 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3747779 Head of immigrant aid group decries move for 'leaving thousands of families in danger,' says it will fight to ensure US remains 'a beacon for those fleeing religious oppression'

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]]> Israeli researcher finds that by eavesdropping, ‘genius’ dogs learn words like toddlers https://www.timesofisrael.com/israeli-researcher-finds-that-by-eavesdropping-genius-dogs-learn-words-like-toddlers/ Sat, 17 Jan 2026 07:13:18 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3733546 In Shany Dror's study, super-smart canines had 90% accuracy in fetching toys whose names they learned directly or overheard; findings shed light on how language learning may have evolved

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]]> Draw sets Israel’s opponents for Eurovision semifinal slated for May 12 in Vienna https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-draws-opponents-for-eurovision-semifinal-slated-for-may-12-in-austria/ Mon, 12 Jan 2026 22:28:11 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3732562 Past winners Greece, Portugal, Serbia and Sweden to face off against Jewish state in song contest overshadowed by anti-Israel boycotts and protests

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]]> Mossad arranged Austrian asylum for Syrian double agent accused of torture – report https://www.timesofisrael.com/mossad-arranged-austrian-asylum-for-syrian-double-agent-accused-of-torture-report/ Thu, 13 Nov 2025 15:15:51 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3687993 Khaled al-Halabi, charged over suppressing protests in Raqqa, lived in Vienna in apartment paid for by Israeli spy agency that got him into country, NY Times says

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]]> European Broadcasting Union to vote in November on barring Israel from Eurovision https://www.timesofisrael.com/european-broadcasting-union-to-vote-in-november-on-barring-israel-from-eurovision/ Thu, 25 Sep 2025 19:39:14 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3650266 EBU tells ToI that General Assembly vote will be held as simple majority, while Israel's public broadcaster notes decisions like this must be approved by 75% of members

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]]> German court convicts Syrian teen for plotting attack on Taylor Swift gigs in Vienna https://www.timesofisrael.com/german-court-convicts-syrian-teen-for-plotting-attack-on-taylor-swift-gigs-in-vienna/ Tue, 26 Aug 2025 16:38:29 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3627907 Judges give 16-year-old 18-month suspended sentence, say he supported Islamic State, sent bomb-building instructions to man in Austria planning to carry out attack

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]]> Jewish family assaulted and called ‘child killers’ by Vienna Uber driver https://www.timesofisrael.com/jewish-family-assaulted-and-called-child-killers-by-vienna-uber-driver/ Tue, 19 Aug 2025 09:28:16 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3623444 Driver said to have been immediately suspended; community leader demands 'decisive action,' warning that otherwise 'soon there will be no place left for Jews in Europe'

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