The New York Times – Music:
Finland is the favorite for prediction markets and bookmakers, but singers from Australia, Denmark, Greece and Israel are coming for the title, too.
Category: Israel
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How Israel Turned Eurovision’s Stage Into a Soft Power Tool
The New York Times – Music:
Israel’s efforts to influence Eurovision’s vote were broader and started years earlier than previously known.
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Travelers Stranded by U.S.-Israel Conflict With Iran Face Endless Flight Cancellations
The New York Times – Travel:
Even far from hubs like Dubai and Abu Dhabi, the disruptions from the growing violence have left people jumping “from one cancellation to the next.”
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Travelers, How Has the Iran Conflict Affected You? Tell Us Your Story.
The New York Times – Travel:
Drones and missiles have closed airports and caused chaos across the Middle East since the U.S. and Israel attacked Iran on Saturday. We want to hear from affected travelers.
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Western Governments Rush to Help Stranded Travelers in the Middle East
The New York Times – Travel:
Hundreds of thousands have been stranded since the conflict started. The United States urged Americans to leave and said on Tuesday it was “actively working on plans” to help them do so.
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Airline Stocks Tumble as Iran War Expands Across Middle East
The New York Times – Travel:
Higher fuel prices and lower demand for international flights are eating into airlines’ profits.
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‘Holding Liat’ Review: Hostage Situation
The New York Times – Film:
This unpredictable documentary follows a man and his family as they wait for news of his daughter and her husband, who were kidnapped in the Hamas-led Oct. 7, 2023, attacks on Israel.
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Hanukkah Concerts With Israeli Military Cantor Raise Outcry in Amsterdam
The New York Times – Music:
A concert hall canceled the performance several months ago but then reached a compromise in which three concerts will be held. The bargain hasn’t satisfied critics of the events.
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Eurovision Is in Turmoil as Israel’s Participation Leads to Boycott
The New York Times – Music:
The Netherlands and Slovenia also said they would not take part in next year’s contest, meant to be its celebratory 70th edition.