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Protests to hit Eurovision week amid ‘risk’ of cyber and terror attacks

Basel is hosting the 2025 contest, after Switzerland’s Nemo won last May.

The Independent UK

Parade, Protests Kick Off Eurovision Song Contest Week

The Eurovision Song Contest burst into Basel on Sunday, but a parade launching a week of build-up to the grand final was marked by protests over Israel's participation.

International Business Times

Complaint Filed Over 'Throat-slitting Gesture' At Eurovision Protests: Israeli Broadcaster

Israel's public broadcaster Kan said it had filed a complaint to the Swiss police, saying a protester made a "throat-slitting gesture" and spat at members of the country's delegation during the Eurovision opening ceremony on Sunday.

International Business Times

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Swiss Eurovision star: I would love for Celine Dion to be in Basel

Dion has stepped away from touring in recent years, due to increasing health issues while living with stiff-person syndrome.

Evening Standard

Booking for Eurovision in Basel? Brace for sky-high accommodation prices

According to the song contest organisers, visitors from 80 countries around the globe will be in the audience for the live event.

Euronews

How to get to Bilbao for the Europa League final – without spending a fortune on flights

Exclusive: Flying via Basel to Biarritz and then taking three trains (two narrow-gauge) is cheapest

The Independent UK

Why you should swap the heat of the Mediterranean for a summer holiday in Switzerland

With many European countries now experiencing stifling temperatures in the summer, Sarah Rodrigues opts for a cooler break luxuriating in river swimming, chocolate sampling and superlative train travel

The Independent UK

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Ukrainian trio Ziferblat to share message of hope at Eurovision 2025

Ukrainian band Ziferblat have left Kyiv for Basel to represent their country at the Eurovision Song Contest 2025.

Euronews

Eurovision 2025: The entrants, favourites, where to watch and how to vote

Here’s what you need to know about this year’s contest

The Independent UK

UK Eurovision hopefuls Remember Monday ready for unforgettable contest debut

The trio, Lauren Byrne, Holly-Anne Hull and Charlotte Steele, are bringing their track What The Hell Just Happened? to the Eurovision stage on May 17

Evening Standard

UK’s Eurovision act Remember Monday makes tattoo pledge if they win or come last

The girl group of Lauren Byrne, Holly-Anne Hull and Charlotte Steele will represent the UK at the competition in May in Basel, Switzerland.

Evening Standard

What To Know About 'Remember Monday' And 'What The Hell Just Happened' For Eurovision 2025

Remember Monday will represent the UK at Eurovision 2025 with their energetic track 'What The Hell Just Happened?', aiming to break the nation's losing streak in Basel, Switzerland.

International Business Times UK

‘Green roofs deliver for biodiversity’: how Basel put nature on top

For decades, the Swiss city has been transforming its skyline, and now boasts some of the greenest rooftops in Europe

The Guardian - UK

‘There’s no better feeling’: TikTok star Go-Jo to represent Australia at Eurovision 2025

Singer of viral hit Mrs Hollywood hopes his milkshakes bring everyone on board at Basel this year when he sings Milkshake Man, an ode to self-confidence

The Guardian - AU

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Switzerland’s best art exhibitions to see in 2025

Art fans, here’s your bucket list of the standout exhibitions to see in Switzerland in 2025, exploring compelling themes and diverse media

International Business Times

Art Basel's Ripple Effect On Miami Real Estate

Over the years, Art Basel Miami Beach has grown in popularity and attendance, becoming a major global art event.

Latin Times

Art Basel Boosts Private Home Tourism in Miami: The Latino Neighborhoods Thriving the Most, According to Airbnb

The biggest art fair in the Western world is under way in South Florida.

International Business Times

Basel Votes To Stump Up Bucks To Host Eurovision

Basel voters on Sunday overwhelmingly approved the city putting up nearly $40 million towards hosting next year's Eurovision Song Contest, meaning the glitzy annual TV extravaganza will go ahead with its full customary pomp.

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Swiss Region To Vote On Cost Of 'Blasphemous' Eurovision 2025

Basel voters will decide Sunday on whether to spend tens of millions of dollars to host the 2025 Eurovision Song Contest, with opponents decrying a "waste" of public funds for a "blasphemous" music performance.

Wallpaper

The don’t-miss Swiss art museums for your next cultural flit

Map these 11 Swiss art museums, worthy pitstops for the culturally curious, from Basel to Zürich and beyond

The Independent UK

Atletico Madrid’s Estadio Metropolitano has surprise rival to host Champions League final

Cardiff, Barcelona, Warsaw and Basel are meanwhile bidding to host the 2027 Women’s Champions League final

Metal Hammer

"I got high on mushrooms with Brent Hinds from Mastodon." How Zeal & Ardor went from grotty squat-punks to one of the most innovative bands in extreme metal

Zeal & Ardor's new album Greif continues Basel's fine tradition of flashing their backsides at power and authority

The Independent UK

Father of Miss Switzerland finalist found her decapitated head hidden in a bin bag

Kristina Joksimovic was strangled and dismembered at her home near Basel

The Independent UK

JoJo Siwa says she wants to represent Poland at Eurovision

Singer claims she has been speaking with ‘the people in Poland’ about representing the country in Basel, Switzerland next year

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