News and updates about Malmo

Sweden:

Greta Thunberg arrested protesting Eurovision

Police in Malmo, Sweden, arrest Greta Thunberg as she protests near the Eurovision alongside pro-Hamas activists.

Greta Thunberg arrested protesting Eurovision

Eden Golan qualifies for Eurovision final

Israeli representative unfazed by boos, advances to final, which will take place on Saturday night in Malmo, Sweden.

Eden Golan qualifies for Eurovision final

Malmo, Sweden

Thousands of anti-Israel protesters gather outside Eurovision

Hundreds of people gather in Sweden's Malmö to protest against Israel's participation in the Eurovision competition.

Thousands of anti-Israel protesters gather outside Eurovision

During rehearsal:

Israel's Eurovision representative booed

Eden Golan booed during a dress rehearsal ahead of Thursday’s semi-final in Malmo. She was unfazed and finished singing.

Israel's Eurovision representative booed

Malmo, Sweden

Israeli comedian detained for waving Israeli flag

Guy Hochman was verbally assaulted and spit at by anti-Israel protesters at the Eurovision Village. Officers then detained him and told him that it was not a place for Israeli flags and Jews.

Israeli comedian detained for waving Israeli flag

Provocation at Eurovision:

Swedish singer appears with keffiyeh around his hand

Swedish singer Eric Saade appears on stage at Eurovision semi-final with keffiyeh wrapped around his hand, in violation of the rules of the contest. European Broadcasting Union condemns.

Swedish singer appears with keffiyeh around his hand

Eurovision 2024:

Israel raises travel alert for Malmo, Sweden

The National Security Council is raising the level of the travel alert to Malmo, Sweden where The European Song Contest will take place

Israel raises travel alert for Malmo, Sweden

Most antisemitic city in Europe

Israeli journalist recounts shocking trip to Eurovision host city

Elad Simchayoff, who recently returned from a fact-finding trip to Malmö, Sweden, spoke to Arutz Sheva about the antisemitism in the city and the steps being taken to protect the Israeli delegation from it.

Israeli journalist recounts shocking trip to Eurovision host city

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Good Evening Malmö: Antisemitism at Eurovision host city

Israeli Channel 12’s visit to the host city for the Eurovision reveals disturbing hatred, violent antisemitism, and one astonishing warning ahead of Europe’s biggest evening.

Good Evening Malmö: Antisemitism at Eurovision host city

Pro-Gaza slogans

Signs promoting Eurovision vandalized in Sweden

The anti-Israel graffiti was found after Israel unveiled its entry for Eurovision.

Signs promoting Eurovision vandalized in Sweden

Sweden:

Arrests made after violent riot breaks out during Quran burning

Swedish police arrest two people and detained 10 after violent riot breaks out at protest involving a burning of the Quran in Malmo.

Arrests made after violent riot breaks out during Quran burning

There’s no future for Jews in an Islamized Europe

Essayist Sandelin writes: “I doubt those who lived here a generation ago would believe me when I tell them what is happening today." Op-ed.

There’s no future for Jews in an Islamized Europe

Swedish imam charged for incitement against Jews in sermon

Malmo imam calls Jews “the offspring of monkeys and pigs” in sermon containing anti-Jewish conspiracy theories.

Swedish imam charged for incitement against Jews in sermon

Swedish teacher guide: Debate whether the Holocaust happened

Swedish Jewish community blasts teacher guide advising students to look for evidence and defend viewpoint that Holocaust did not occur.

Swedish teacher guide: Debate whether the Holocaust happened

Sweden: City of Malmö hosts conference on anti-Semitism

With dozens of world leaders watching, Sweden looks to turn around its reputation on anti-Semitism.

Sweden: City of Malmö hosts conference on anti-Semitism

ADL CEO: Rising anti-Semitism a ‘clear and present danger’

Jonathan Greenblatt warns Malmö International Forum on Holocaust Remembrance and Combating Antisemitism of rising anti-Jewish violence.

ADL CEO: Rising anti-Semitism a ‘clear and present danger’

Jewish, Swedish leaders meet ahead of global anti-Semitism forum

World Jewish Congress president, prime minister of Sweden join at Malmö Synagogue, share next steps in fight against hatred.

Jewish, Swedish leaders meet ahead of global anti-Semitism forum

Watch: Muslims riot in Sweden

Muslims hold violent riots in Malmo, Sweden, protesting 'anti-Islam' activities.

Watch: Muslims riot in Sweden

Swedish city earmarks $2 million to protect Jewish community

Malmo, a Swedish city with a significant Muslim population, to spend $2 million fighting anti-Semitism.

Swedish city earmarks $2 million to protect Jewish community

In first, imam to attend Holocaust commemoration event in Sweden

Malmo imam confirms attendance at Kirstallnacht Holocaust commemoration event.

In first, imam to attend Holocaust commemoration event in Sweden

Malmo Jewish Community may need to dissolve itself

Head of Jewish Community in Swedish city says a shutdown of the community is a "possible scenario".

Malmo Jewish Community may need to dissolve itself

Philanthropists donate $4 million to protect Jews

Philanthropists donate $4 million to keep Jews safe in Malmo, Sweden.

Philanthropists donate $4 million to protect Jews

Sweden to build Holocaust museum in Malmo

City hit by string of anti-Semitic incidents likely venue for planned Holocaust museum.

Sweden to build Holocaust museum in Malmo

Muslim politician: Anti-Semitic comment sent from ‘fake’ account

Swedish politician fighting racism in Malmo denies calling Jews ‘impure.’

Muslim politician: Anti-Semitic comment sent from ‘fake’ account

Five hurt in Malmo mass shooting

Gunman with shotgun opens fire on crowd in the Swedish capital.

Five hurt in Malmo mass shooting

Teens who threatened Sweden synagogue apologize

Malmo rabbi says two teenagers who last year came to the local synagogue to threaten Jews apologized for their actions.

Teens who threatened Sweden synagogue apologize

Swedish synagogue's window shattered by stones

Unidentified vandals throw stones at Malmo synagogue.

Swedish synagogue's window shattered by stones

Swedish TV star quits show due to rampant anti-Semitism

Star of hit Swedish TV series 'The Bridge' says unbearable anti-Semitism in Malmo forced him to leave.

Swedish TV star quits show due to rampant anti-Semitism

Muslims and Jews twinning program: "We refuse to be enemies"

Groups of Jews and Muslims around the world are kicking off their annual anti-bigotry season.

Muslims and Jews twinning program: "We refuse to be enemies"

Watch: Swedish demonstrators call to 'slaughter the Jews'

Anti-Israel rally in Malmo turns ugly quickly; Israeli Ambassador urges authorities to useing 'full force of the law' against inciters.

Watch: Swedish demonstrators call to 'slaughter the Jews'

Malmö's Muslim Leaders Reach Out to Jewish Community

Sheikh: 'the Jews should not feel that they need to move from the city - they are part of Malmö's history and culture.'

Malmö's Muslim Leaders Reach Out to Jewish Community

Yarmulke-Wearing Journalist Forced to Flee Swedish Neighborhood

Peter Ljunggren, a journalist documenting attitudes toward Jews in Malmo, goes undercover with yarmulka and Star of David pendant.

Yarmulke-Wearing Journalist Forced to Flee Swedish Neighborhood

Two Car Bombs Rock Malmo, Sweden

Early-morning explosions cause no injuries; police note a trend of car bombs near municipal buildings.

Two Car Bombs Rock Malmo, Sweden

Swedish Politician Apologizes After Claiming Mossad Trains ISIS

A local Malmö politician from the ruling party said that Israel trained the ISIS group to wage war on Muslims.

Swedish Politician Apologizes After Claiming Mossad Trains ISIS

Man Beaten, Chased in Malmo for Hanging Israeli Flag

Gang of anti-Semites vandalize Swedish man's home, beat him with iron pipes for supporting Israel. Perpetrators yet to be found.

Man Beaten, Chased in Malmo for Hanging Israeli Flag

Swedish Jew Applies for Asylum - in Sweden

Annika Hernroth-Rothstein applies for asylum in her own country in protest of rampant anti-Semitism, laws banning kashrut, circumcision.

Swedish Jew Applies for Asylum - in Sweden

Stares and Abuse: Irishman Dons Kippa for a Day In Sweden

Patrick Reilly, who spent a day "as a Jew" in Malmo, Sweden, spoke to Arutz Sheva about his experience.

Stares and Abuse: Irishman Dons Kippa for a Day In Sweden

Islamicized Sweden Has Declared War on the Jews

Islamicized Sweden Has Declared War on the Jews

Swedish Bullies Stone Jewish Boy and Yell ‘Heil Hitler’

Bullies in Malmo, Sweden threw stones and snowballs at a Jewish boy and saluted him with “Heil Hitler.” Jews says they are used to it.

Swedish Bullies Stone Jewish Boy and Yell ‘Heil Hitler’

EJC: Swedish Jewish Community 'Dying of 1,000 Cuts'

Sweden's Jewish community is in “grave danger” after a series of anti-Semitic attacks, warns the European Jewish Congress.

EJC: Swedish Jewish Community 'Dying of 1,000 Cuts'

Jewish Center Bombed in Sweden

A Jewish community center was bombed in Malmo, Sweden, continuing an ongoing wave of anti-Semitic hate in the city.

Jewish Center Bombed in Sweden

Sweden to Chabad: No Jewish Homeschooling

Religious freedom is at risk in Sweden, where the government is trying to force Chabad emissaries to send their children to public school.

Sweden to Chabad: No Jewish Homeschooling