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MediaFaro @mediafaro.bluesky.mediafaro.org · 9h

Young women and men are drifting apart politically. A trend is gripping many of Europe’s democracies: young men are increasingly voting for right-wing parties, while young women are moving further left. #Europe #Politics #Voting #Democracy #GenderGap #Gender #SocialMedia #Misogyny #AntiFeminism

Young women and men are drifting apart politically.

by Julius E. O. Fintelmann — The European Correspondent

MediaFaro @mediafaro.bluesky.mediafaro.org · 12h

According to legend, kissing the Blarney Stone, a limestone block built into Ireland’s Blarney Castle, endows the kisser with ‘the gift of the gab’. The supposed gift of great eloquence has made many statesmen, actors and writers try to kiss the stone. #FactOfTheDay #Blarney #Ireland #GiftOfTheGab

According to legend, kissing the Blarney Stone, a limestone block built into Ireland’s Blarney Castle, endows the kisser with ‘the gift of the gab’.

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MediaFaro @mediafaro.bluesky.mediafaro.org · 13h

Glastonbury 2027 tickets sell out in 42 minutes – with the line-up still unannounced. Following its traditional fallow year, the music festival – which will take place from 23 to 27 June 2027 – is a cause of both joy and frustration – the latter especially f… #Glastonbury #MusicFestival #UK #Music

Glastonbury 2027 tickets sell out in 42 minutes – with the line-up still unannounced.

by David Mouriquand — Euronews

MediaFaro @mediafaro.bluesky.mediafaro.org · 14h

Why French high schoolers are protesting, and why their movement is already historic. What began as a spontaneous protest in the Paris suburbs has grown to a scale unseen in decades, as students denounce learning conditions and uncertain prospe… #France #School #Education #Protest #Politics #Youth

Why French high schoolers are protesting, and why their movement is already historic.

by Sylvie Lecherbonnier, Eléa Pommiers — Le Monde

MediaFaro @mediafaro.bluesky.mediafaro.org · 15h

The industry adds €65 billion to the European economy, but is its bad reputation fair? In recent years, we’ve seen demonstrations at ports across Europe against the cruise industry over… #Tourism #Cruises #Overtourism #Europe #Environment #CarbonEmissions #SustainableTechnology #SustainableTourism

The industry adds €65 billion to the European economy, but is its bad reputation fair?

by Hannah Brown — Euronews

MediaFaro @mediafaro.bluesky.mediafaro.org · 16h

Spanish PM Sánchez calls a snap election as pressure mounts over the housing crisis. Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez said Monday he would call an early election on 29 November, after parliament rejected housing relief measures prop… #Spain #Politics #Sanchez #Housing #HousingCrisis #Elections

Spanish PM Sánchez calls a snap election as pressure mounts over the housing crisis.

MediaFaro @mediafaro.bluesky.mediafaro.org · 16h

Hundreds of French schools remain closed amid protests. The student protests that rocked France last week have prompted authorities to keep up to 500 schools closed on Monday. The protests by pupils complaining of poor conditions began at one Paris school o… #France #Schools #Education #Protest

Hundreds of French schools remain closed amid protests.

by Timothy Jones — DW

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MediaFaro @mediafaro.bluesky.mediafaro.org · 18h

On this day in 1908, Bulgaria declares independence from the Ottoman Empire. On this day in 1910, a revolution in Portugal leads to the overthrow of the monarchy and the establishment of the Portuguese Republic. On this day in 1969, the ‘Mo… #OnThisDay #Europe #History #OTD #OnThisDayInEurope

On this day in Europe - 5 October

MediaFaro @mediafaro.bluesky.mediafaro.org · 04/10/2026

A cry for help as a French-Swiss lake dries up in record summer heat. The picturesque Lac des Brenets between France and Switzerland has dried up after a record-breaking hot summer, leaving locals crying out for help to save the lake. #LacDesBrenets #France #Switzerland #ClimateChange

A cry for help as a French-Swiss lake dries up in record summer heat.

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MediaFaro @mediafaro.bluesky.mediafaro.org · 04/10/2026

Bardella’s future in balance after antisemitism claims. After one of the most meteoric rises in the history of French politics, Jordan Bardella, the 31-year-old top ally of Marine Le Pen, is fighting for his political life after al… #JordanBardella #Politics #Antisemitism #France #Europe #FarRight

Bardella’s future in balance after antisemitism claims.

MediaFaro @mediafaro.bluesky.mediafaro.org · 04/10/2026

The UK car industry faces a trade-off between Chinese and EU markets. Britain’s car industry is grappling with a “difficult trade-off” between China and Europe, as manufac… #Automotive #Industry #Cars #EU #Europe #Economy #Trade #Politics #Tariffs #Business #Brexit #UK #Manufacturing #MadeInEurope

The UK car industry faces a trade-off between Chinese and EU markets.

by Alex Daniel — The Guardian

MediaFaro @mediafaro.bluesky.mediafaro.org · 04/10/2026

The name of the famous German composer is Ludwig van Beethoven, not Ludwig von Beethoven. A ‘von’ might be expected with a German but Ludwig’s father was originally from Mechelen in present-day Belgium so their last name uses the Flemish ‘van’. #FactOfTheDay #Beethoven #Belgium #Germany

The name of the famous German composer is Ludwig van Beethoven, not Ludwig von Beethoven.

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MediaFaro @mediafaro.bluesky.mediafaro.org · 04/10/2026

Shell companies, Kyrgyz firms, and cryptocurrencies: The Kremlin’s phantom network to evade sanctions. A Moldovan fugitive named Ilan Shor is behind A7, a parallel financial structure that allows Russia to skirt it… #Russia #Sanctions #A7 #Banking #Finance #Kremlin #Cryptocurrency #Putin #IlanShor

Shell companies, Kyrgyz firms, and cryptocurrencies: The Kremlin’s phantom network to evade sanctions.

by Javier G. Cuesta, Elisa Tasca — El País

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MediaFaro @mediafaro.bluesky.mediafaro.org · 04/10/2026

Does the EU want Britain back? No one had seen it coming. After years in which Britain’s Brexit negotiations with Brussels have been stuck in a rut, Burnham has dared to reopen the debate on Europe. But EU leaders… #EU #UK #Brexit #CustomsUnion #SingleMarket #Politics #Business #Economy #Trade

Does the EU want Britain back?

by Peter Foster, George Parker, Ben Hall — The Financial Times

MediaFaro @mediafaro.bluesky.mediafaro.org · 04/10/2026

Latvian PM’s election win boosts the chances for a pro-Ukraine coalition. Latvian Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs’ United List has won the country’s parliamentary election by a wide margin, more than 20 percentage points… #Latvia #Elections #AndrisKulbergs #Politics #WarInUkraine #Russia #Sanctions

Latvian PM’s election win boosts the chances for a pro-Ukraine coalition.

by Tommaso Lecca — Politico.eu

MediaFaro @mediafaro.bluesky.mediafaro.org · 04/10/2026

Germany marks 36 years of unity: Why was the country divided and how united is it today? Germany is marking the 36th anniversary of reunification. On 3 October 1990 the former GDR acceded to the Federal Republic, ending a division th… #Germany #GermanReunification #BerlinWall #History #Politics

Germany marks 36 years of unity: Why was the country divided and how united is it today?

by Franziska Müller, Kevin Koehrmann — Euronews

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MediaFaro @mediafaro.bluesky.mediafaro.org · 04/10/2026

Bosnia votes as a pro-Russian politician looming large over the race and a stalled EU bid dominate the election. Around 3.4 million voters in Bosnia are choosing the three members of the country’s multi-ethnic presidency, law… #Bosnia #Elections #Politics #Balkans #BosniaAndHerzegovina #EU #Russia

Bosnia votes as a pro-Russian politician looming large over the race and a stalled EU bid dominate the election.

by Jeremiah Fisayo-Bambi — Euronews

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MediaFaro @mediafaro.bluesky.mediafaro.org · 04/10/2026

On this day in 1830, the Kingdom of Belgium is formed after southern provinces secede from the Netherlands during the Belgian Revolution. On this day in 1853, the Crimean War begins as the Ottomans, later joined by England and France, declare… #OnThisDay #Europe #History #OTD #OnThisDayInEurope

On this day in Europe - 4 October

MediaFaro @mediafaro.bluesky.mediafaro.org · 03/10/2026

The remains of medieval Tsar Samuel return to Bulgaria after a decades-long dispute with Greece. The remains will be received with full state honours. Greek prime minister Mitsotakis said he hoped the handover woul… #Bulgaria #Greece #Archaeology #Europe #UK #ParthenonMarbles #Heritage #History

The remains of medieval Tsar Samuel return to Bulgaria after a decades-long dispute with Greece.

by The Guardian

MediaFaro @mediafaro.bluesky.mediafaro.org · 03/10/2026

The search for life on Mars begins with ‘Charlie’ in Spain’s Almería desert. The European Space Agency and Airbus are testing a prototype of the rover in Tabernas — controlled from… #Space #SpaceExploration #Mars #Spain #Tabernas #Airbus #ESA #Almería #Turin #LifeOnMars #MarsRover #Tech #Aerospace

The search for life on Mars begins with ‘Charlie’ in Spain’s Almería desert.

by Miguel Ángel Criado — El País

MediaFaro @mediafaro.bluesky.mediafaro.org · 03/10/2026

Orbánism without Orbán? Why Magyar picked a fight with Kyiv over the ‘Carpathian Eight’ Some expected a change in Hungary’s pro-Russian foreign policy after Viktor Orbán’s fall. But they failed to take into account the domestic politi… #Hungary #Ukraine #CarpathianEight #Orban #Magyar #Politics

Orbánism without Orbán? Why Magyar picked a fight with Kyiv over the ‘Carpathian Eight’

by Zoltan Szalay, Tomáš Čorej — EUobserver

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MediaFaro @mediafaro.bluesky.mediafaro.org · 03/10/2026

Half of UK voters wants to rejoin the EU and backing it could drive up the Labour vote, a megapoll finds. Renegotiating the UK’s relationship with the EU could boost Labour’s vote share by as much as seven points, if the PM offered a fresh re… #UK #EU #Brexit #Europe #Labour #Politics #AndyBurnham

Half of UK voters wants to rejoin the EU and backing it could drive up the Labour vote, a megapoll finds.

by Pippa Crerar, Rowena Mason — The Guardian

MediaFaro @mediafaro.bluesky.mediafaro.org · 03/10/2026

The English Premier League, the world’s most popular football league, attracts so much international talent that no English manager has ever won it. Most successful to date has been Sir Alex Ferguson from Scotland, who has won 13 times with Manchester United. #FactOfTheDay #Football #PremierLeague

The English Premier League, the world’s most popular football league, attracts so much international talent that no English manager has ever won it.

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MediaFaro @mediafaro.bluesky.mediafaro.org · 03/10/2026

Europe fortifies itself against Russia’s hybrid war. Europe’s allies strengthen security as the Kremlin’s sabotage and hostile actions increase. #Europe #Russia #HybridWarfare #Sabotage #Defence #Kremlin #Putin #EU #NATO #WarInUkraine

Europe fortifies itself against Russia’s hybrid war.

by María R. Sahuquillo — El País

MediaFaro @mediafaro.bluesky.mediafaro.org · 03/10/2026

What does music look like? This British artist paints what he hears. For British artist Jake Andrew, music has colour, shape and texture. His paintings capture what he sees when he hears it. Sounds can sometimes interrupt Andrew’s t… #Synaesthesia #Painting #Art #Neuroscience #Music #JakeAndrew

What does music look like? This British artist paints what he hears.

by Roselyne Min — Euronews

MediaFaro @mediafaro.bluesky.mediafaro.org · 03/10/2026

Germany’s unprecedented toll of 16 000 heat-related deaths exposes the country’s vulnerabilities. Because Germany’s federal states and municipalities are responsible for climate adaptatio… #Germany #HeathDeaths #Heatwaves #ExtremeWeather #Health #Government #ClimateChange #HeatPlan #HeatActionPlan

Germany’s unprecedented toll of 16 000 heat-related deaths exposes the country’s vulnerabilities.

by Elsa Conesa — Le Monde

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MediaFaro @mediafaro.bluesky.mediafaro.org · 03/10/2026

Swedish Social Democratic leader given a second chance to form government. Social Democratic Party head Magdalena Andersson, who, with her allies, now holds 176 seats in Parliament compared to 173 for the opposition, failed in her first attempt at uniting thr… #Sweden #Politics #MagdalenaAndersson

Swedish Social Democratic leader given a second chance to form government.

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MediaFaro @mediafaro.bluesky.mediafaro.org · 03/10/2026

The EU budget is where grand strategy meets petty squabbling. Nobody knows when it will happen exactly, yet everybody knows it will be ugly when it comes. At an EU summit some time within the next 12 months, the bloc’s 27 national leaders will engage in the modern polit… #EU #EUBudget #Politics

The EU budget is where grand strategy meets petty squabbling.

by The Economist

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MediaFaro @mediafaro.bluesky.mediafaro.org · 03/10/2026

Spain’s parliament rejects a housing bill as protests continue. Spain’s minority government suffered defeat in parliament as it tried to push through a pair of emergency measures aimed at making housing more affordable. A pensioner’s evicti… #Housing #Spain #Politics #Sanchez #MaricarmenAbascal

Spain’s parliament rejects a housing bill as protests continue.

by Mark Hallam — DW

MediaFaro @mediafaro.bluesky.mediafaro.org · 03/10/2026

Latvian PM faces a bittersweet victory in an election backdropped by Russia. Latvia’s populist Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs will face his first electoral test Saturday — but his head start in the polls is unlikely to shield him f… #Latvia #Politics #Elections #Russia #WarInUkraine #EU #Sanctions

Latvian PM faces a bittersweet victory in an election backdropped by Russia.

by Koen Verhelst, Max Griera — Politico.eu

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MediaFaro @mediafaro.bluesky.mediafaro.org · 03/10/2026

On this day in 52 BCE, Vercingetorix, leader of the Gauls, surrenders to the Romans under Julius Caesar. On this day in 1283, Dafydd ap Gruffydd, the last independent ruler of Wales, is executed by English forces. On this day in 1929, the K… #OnThisDay #Europe #History #OTD #OnThisDayInEurope

On this day in Europe - 3 October

MediaFaro @mediafaro.bluesky.mediafaro.org · 02/10/2026

Tears, Arguments, and Liberation: A behind-the-scenes look at the transition of the Hungarian public service media. In the days following the parliamentary election, some employees of the public service media turned on one another.… #Hungary #Media #Orban #Propaganda #Magyar #Journalism #Politics

Tears, Arguments, and Liberation: A behind-the-scenes look at the transition of the Hungarian public service media.

by Kata Janecskó — Direkt36

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MediaFaro @mediafaro.bluesky.mediafaro.org · 02/10/2026

Where in Europe is data centre hiring growing fastest – and why do these jobs pay more? Several European countries have seen a significant rise in data centre job postings in recent months. Euronews Business takes a closer look at the reasons behind… #DataCenters #AI #Europe #BigData #Business

Where in Europe is data centre hiring growing fastest – and why do these jobs pay more?

by Servet Yanatma — Euronews

MediaFaro @mediafaro.bluesky.mediafaro.org · 02/10/2026

‘If you can’t hold it, you don’t own it’: why media fans want to escape algorithms with CDs, DVDs and vinyl People describe their return to physical media – whether to protect data, support artists, or retain co… #Music #Media #Streaming #CD #DVD #Vinyl #Tech #Film #Spotify #Internet #Artists #Art

‘If you can’t hold it, you don’t own it’: why media fans want to escape algorithms with CDs, DVDs and vinyl

by Jane Clinton — The Guardian

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MediaFaro @mediafaro.bluesky.mediafaro.org · 02/10/2026

Eurozone inflation jumps to 3.8%, three-year high. As the US war against Iran drags on, the conflict has caused major disruptions to fuel supplies from the Middle East, including from the Strait of Hormuz, a key energy trade route. En… #Eurozone #Inflation #FuelPrices #Economy #Energy #Oil #Gas

Eurozone inflation jumps to 3.8%, three-year high.

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MediaFaro @mediafaro.bluesky.mediafaro.org · 02/10/2026

UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham is rethinking the UK’s ties with the EU. What are his options? Burnham has said he will set out “options” for a new relationship with the European Union – including the possibility of Britain rejoining… #UK #EU #Brexit #AndyBurnham #Politics #Trade #Business #Economy

UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham is rethinking the UK’s ties with the EU. What are his options?

by Mared Gwyn Jones — Euronews

MediaFaro @mediafaro.bluesky.mediafaro.org · 02/10/2026

Helsinki’s Kruunuvuori Bridge opened in April 2026 as the longest bridge in the world built exclusively to serve pedestrians, cyclists and trams. The 1191 metre long bridge, connecting two parts of Helsinki across the sea, was designed with a service life of 200 years. #FactOfTheDay #Helsinki

Helsinki’s Kruunuvuori Bridge opened in April 2026 as the longest bridge in the world built exclusively to serve pedestrians, cyclists and trams.

MediaFaro @mediafaro.bluesky.mediafaro.org · 02/10/2026

How a failed attack in Leipzig revealed a wider Russian campaign. Documents obtained by the Axel Springer Global Reporters Network trace drone bombs… #HybridWarfare #Russia #Europe #Defence #InvestigativeJournalism #Espionage #Sabotage #WarInUkraine #Leipzig #Germany #Lithuania #Latvia #Poland #UK

How a failed attack in Leipzig revealed a wider Russian campaign.

by Lennart Pfahler, Ibrahim Naber, Richard Holmes, Alexander Dinger — Politico.eu

MediaFaro @mediafaro.bluesky.mediafaro.org · 02/10/2026

Earth’s geographic poles wander more than we had thought. The Earth’s geographic poles – the points where the imaginary axis of the planet’s rotation is located – may be far less immutable than previously known, with a new study finding that anci… #GeographicPoles #Poles #Earth #Science #Geography

Earth’s geographic poles wander more than we had thought.

by James Woodford — New Scientist

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MediaFaro @mediafaro.bluesky.mediafaro.org · 02/10/2026

French high school protests spread with hundreds of arrests amid unrest. According to interior ministry figures, 1027 high schools out of the 3700 across France had been affected by the movement’s actions against overcrowded classrooms, teacher short… #France #Schools #Protest #Education #Politics

French high school protests spread with hundreds of arrests amid unrest.

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MediaFaro @mediafaro.bluesky.mediafaro.org · 02/10/2026

Latvians head to the parliamentary elections with Russia on their minds. On 3 October, Latvians will elect a new parliament with Russia looming large over the campaign. Security fears dominate the agenda, but so does a debate over the eco… #Latvia #Elections #Politics #Russia #Security #Economy

Latvians head to the parliamentary elections with Russia on their minds.

by Anastasia Klein — DW

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MediaFaro @mediafaro.bluesky.mediafaro.org · 02/10/2026

UK police arrest a dual UK-Iranian national over the Fairford air base incident. British police on Thursday arrested a British-Iranian dual national in connection with the security incident at the Fairford airbase Wednesday. Five other men initially a… #UK #Fairford #Terrorism #CounterTerrorism

UK police arrest a dual UK-Iranian national over the Fairford air base incident.

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MediaFaro @mediafaro.bluesky.mediafaro.org · 02/10/2026

On this day in 1836, Charles Darwin returns to England aboard the HMS Beagle after a five-year expedition around the world forming his ideas on natural selection and evolution. On this day in 1925, John Logie Baird performs the first successfu… #OnThisDay #Europe #History #OTD #OnThisDayInEurope

On this day in Europe - 2 October

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MediaFaro @mediafaro.bluesky.mediafaro.org · 01/10/2026

Underground fire: A blaze in a German lignite mine cannot be extinguished. Sparked by a forest fire, hardly any flames are visible above ground, yet underground the fire still smoulders on a former lignite site in Thuringia and cou… #Wildfire #Mine #Germany #Firefighters #ForestFire #Coal #Lignite

Underground fire: A blaze in a German lignite mine cannot be extinguished.

by Franziska Müller — Euronews

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MediaFaro @mediafaro.bluesky.mediafaro.org · 01/10/2026

After a Nazi-era roundup in Marseille is recognised as a crime against humanity, victims express relief. Following a seven-year investigation spurred by victims’ campaigning, France’s National Anti-terrorism Prosecutor’s Office formally clas… #WorldWar2 #Marseille #Nazis #VichyRegime #History #WW2

After a Nazi-era roundup in Marseille is recognised as a crime against humanity, victims express relief.

by Gilles Rof — Le Monde

MediaFaro @mediafaro.bluesky.mediafaro.org · 01/10/2026

Tech in cars can be used to snoop on you, Dutch spy chiefs warn. Drivers have been warned that the smart features built into modern cars such as microphones, cameras and GPS trackers could be used by hostile states to spy on them. The Dutch G… #Automotive #Espionage #Cars #Europe #Tech #Privacy

Tech in cars can be used to snoop on you, Dutch spy chiefs warn.

by Alex Daniel — The Guardian

MediaFaro @mediafaro.bluesky.mediafaro.org · 01/10/2026

Dyrehavsbakken (“Bakken”) in Denmark is the oldest operating amusement park in the world. The park near Copenhagen opened in 1583 as a “pleasure garden”, the forerunners of amusement parks that used to be common in mediaeval Europe. #FactOfTheDay #AmusementPark #Denmark

Dyrehavsbakken (“Bakken”) in Denmark is the oldest operating amusement park in the world.

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MediaFaro @mediafaro.bluesky.mediafaro.org · 01/10/2026

Urban trees in south-east England can’t cope with the changing climate. In cities such as London, trees are already struggling with hot and dry summers. Botanists warn that we need to start replacing them with drought-adapted spec… #ClimateChange #Trees #Nature #Environment #UK #London #Science

Urban trees in south-east England can’t cope with the changing climate.

by Madeleine Cuff — New Scientist

MediaFaro @mediafaro.bluesky.mediafaro.org · 01/10/2026

Lost in translation: Montenegro’s EU accession faces a language barrier. Montenegro may not be able to accurately translate all EU laws in time for accession, so the European Commission is currently weighing options for a derogation, inc… #Montenegro #EUEnlargement #Law #Legal #EU #Croatia #Europe

Lost in translation: Montenegro’s EU accession faces a language barrier.

by Luca Bertuzzi — Euronews

MediaFaro @mediafaro.bluesky.mediafaro.org · 01/10/2026

Eurovision seeks to expand its brand despite frictions. The 2026 Eurovision Song Contest was marred by boycotts in protest against Israel’s participation in the midst of its war on Gaza.… #EurovisionSongContest #Eurovision #Music #Europe #Bulgaria #Netherlands #Spain #Iceland #Slovenia #Ireland

Eurovision seeks to expand its brand despite frictions.

by Elizabeth Grenier — DW