The 2026 Eurovision Song Contest is taking place amid mounting political tensions, with several countries boycotting the event over Israel’s participation.
The public transport operator in the Austrian capital is facing a firestorm of criticism—after an NGO claimed that asking passengers to be quiet and avoid strong-smelling food are acts of systemic racism.
The plan to erect a statue to Jan III Sobieski, known for his victories over the Ottoman Turks, triggered a debate over the Austrian capital’s historical identity.
