Ireland, Spain, and the Netherlands will boycott next year’s Eurovision Song Contest after Israel was allowed to compete. These countries were among a number that had requested Israel’s exclusion due to humanitarian losses in the war in Gaza and allegations of unfair voting practices. Despite calls for a vote on Israel’s participation, the members instead approved a set of new rules aimed at protecting the integrity of the contest. In a statement, the Dutch broadcaster “Avrot

A major scandal has “erupted” in Turkey. Many footballers, club presidents, commentators, and managers have been involved as part of an investigation by the Istanbul Public Prosecutor’s Office. The office issued a statement reporting that 27 footballers, one club president, a well-known football commentator in Turkey, and several managers have been arrested. The operation took place in the early hours of the morning, with reports indicating that they had manipulated several m

An earthquake measuring 6.4 on the Richter scale struck the southern Xinjiang region of China, near the border with Kyrgyzstan, the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) reported. The earthquake occurred this morning at 7:44 a.m., at a depth of 10 kilometers. Currently, there is no information regarding possible damage or casualties. “KORÇA BOOM”

The last wish of a man to attend the Ajax–Groningen match was never fulfilled. The Ajax–Groningen game was interrupted twice due to flares thrown onto the pitch by Ajax fans, forcing the referee to postpone the match to Tuesday, December 2, this time without any fans present. This delay, although a disciplinary matter, had a tragic consequence for one man. Eighty-four-year-old Pieter, a lifelong Ajax supporter who was seriously ill, had only one final wish: to watch his belov

With a little more than six months to go before the start of the 2026 World Cup (June 11 – July 19), the main favorites are not all in the same form. Here’s a summary ahead of Friday’s draw in Washington. Argentina: champions above the clouds The reigning champions have maintained their momentum after winning their third title in Qatar. Victors of the 2024 Copa América and still led by Lionel Messi, the Albiceleste successfully navigated the South American qualifiers and secu

The draw for the 2026 World Cup will be held at the Kennedy Center in Washington at 12:00 local time on Friday, December 5 (18:00 Albanian time). Based on previous draws, there will be some speeches, some dances, and a few videos of children kicking a ball to show that FIFA is once again close to bringing world peace through football. The number of participating teams will increase from 32 to 48, and the tournament will be held for the first time in three countries: the Unite

A criminal gang has robbed a van transporting 2 million euros. This is the third case of its kind, showing that the robbers are increasingly using organized and dangerous methods to delay the police. An armed robbery took place on Monday morning on a highway in Italy, during which the criminal group managed to seize around 2 million euros. At around 6:30 a.m., they blocked the armored vehicle while it was moving inside a tunnel between the Scilla and Bagnara junctions. During

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) stated in an internal memo that at least 10 children are likely to have died “due to” COVID-19 vaccinations, citing myocarditis, or inflammation of the heart, as a possible cause, the New York Times reported on Friday. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), which includes the FDA, did not immediately respond to a request for comment from Reuters. The news comes as Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has significantly

A birthday party in the city of Stockton turned into a scene of panic after an armed individual opened fire, leaving at least four people dead and around 14 others injured, including minors. According to international media, the incident occurred in a restaurant where the party was being held, while witnesses reported multiple gunshots and a chaotic scene with people seeking shelter. Authorities have identified a suspect in the incident and are investigating the possibility o

A tragic incident occurred in the Netherlands, where two brothers killed their 18-year-old sister. The family was of Syrian origin and had come to the Netherlands as refugees. According to foreign media, the crime was ordered by the girl’s father after they discovered that the 18-year-old had a boyfriend. The girl had been reported missing and was found two days later, thrown into a canal. Her hands and feet were tied with rope and tape, and she had a scarf in her mouth. The

A serious incident shocked Greece yesterday, where a 35-year-old Albanian woman is reported to have assaulted her 14-year-old daughter, causing the latter to miscarry while she was pregnant. Initially, it was reported that the underage girl went to the police carrying the fetus in a bag, claiming that everything happened as a result of the brutal violence from her mother. The 14-year-old’s mother has been arrested, and she is facing charges for a serious crime, intentional se

An earthquake with a magnitude of 4.8 on the Richter scale was recorded at 02:08 this morning on the island of Crete, causing concern among residents in several areas of the region. The tremor, which lasted only a few seconds, was clearly felt across most of the island. According to data from the Geodynamic Institute, the epicenter was located about 21 kilometers northwest of Rethymno, while the depth of the earthquake was 33.5 kilometers a factor that may have contributed to

The Court of Justice of the European Union has delivered a direct blow to Poland, ruling that all EU member states are required to recognize same-sex marriages legally performed in another EU country. The decision is immediate and binding for all 27 member states, regardless of their domestic legislation. The case that led to this ruling involved a Polish couple married in Berlin in 2018, identified only by their initials. When they returned to Poland, authorities refused to

A tragic incident has shaken Rome, where a young Italian couple was attacked in a quiet area of Tor Tre Teste Park. The Italian police reported that several individuals approached the couple’s car, smashed the window, and forcibly pulled them out of the vehicle. The 24-year-old man was held down by two of the attackers, while his 18-year-old fiancée was dragged a few meters away and sexually assaulted. After the incident, the perpetrators fled, taking the couple’s personal be

The authorities of the Hellenic Republic declared investigative journalist Artan Hoxha “non grata” yesterday, labeling him “undesirable” and a threat to public order, permanently banning him from entering Greek territory. Hoxha was traveling to the city of Ioannina when he was stopped by Greek border police at the Kakavia crossing point. At the border police desk, where passports are checked for entry into Greece, Hoxha was informed that he could not enter the country as he w

A serious incident shocked the community of Nea Peramos on Monday morning, where a 47-year-old man lost his life as a result of injuries inflicted with a sharp object, believed to have been a pair of scissors. Inside the home was also the victim’s 44-year-old brother, who was found injured and was urgently transported to the hospital. He is being investigated as the main suspect in the incident. According to authorities, the alarm was raised by another brother of the family,

An earthquake with a magnitude of 4.1 on the Richter scale was recorded on Monday morning in the Karditsa area of Greece. According to the Geodynamic Institute of the National Observatory of Athens, the seismic tremor was located 4 kilometers northeast of Morfovouni, in the Karditsa prefecture. The focal depth was estimated at around 10 kilometers, based on Revised Solution data. So far, no material damage or injuries have been reported, while authorities continue to monitor

An 87-year-old woman has died, and four others suffered smoke inhalation following a fire at a nursing home in Torrita Tiberina, on the outskirts of Rome. A total of 16 residents were in the facility when the flames broke out during the night, causing panic among the elderly and the staff. The fire prompted a response from several firefighting teams, who managed to evacuate the residents along with emergency personnel. Four of them were taken to the hospital for medical check

An Indian woman, Jivunben Rabari, believed to be around 70 years old, has given birth to her first child through a rare in vitro fertilization (IVF) procedure, attracting attention from doctors and media worldwide. According to reports, she delivered a baby boy in the state of Gujarat, in western India. The case is considered highly unusual, as Rabari and her husband had been trying to become parents for decades without success. The doctor overseeing the process stated that t

A brown bear remains at large after attacking a group of students in Canada, leaving 11 people injured, two of them in critical condition. The incident occurred on Thursday afternoon on a trail in the town of Bella Coola, in the Canadian province of British Columbia. Residents have been warned to stay indoors, while armed officers are trying to track the animal. Four of the injured remain in hospital, according to the Health Services Authority. A teacher “was hurt the most,”