Basel

Archaeologists unearth medieval convent’s heating system during renovations in Switzerland

Gnadental convent was built outside Basel's city wall for Franciscans around 1231, later becoming a temporary home for several orders.

Inside the medieval heating system found in Basel, Switzerland, October 9, 2026.
Promotional post by anti-Israel group ‘basel4palestine’ for a planned protest entitled "Death to Zionism" in Basel, Switzerland. August 29, 2026.

Basel police block 'Death to Zionism' protest planned for 129th anniversary of Zionist Congress

 Yuval Raphael, representing Israel, performs "New Day Will Rise," during the Grand Final of the 2025 Eurovision Song Contest in Basel, Switzerland, May 17, 2025

Yuval Raphael is a symbol of Israel's astonishing resilience - editorial

 Yuval Raphael, representing Israel, performs "New Day Will Rise," during the Grand Final of the 2025 Eurovision Song Contest in Basel, Switzerland, May 17, 2025

We’re big in Europe: Why Israel won the Eurovision audience vote - analysis


Undercover agents, no-fly zones: Israel prepares for pro-Palestinian protests at Eurovision

Basel’s law enforcement announced on Tuesday that it was banning all drone flights until 18 May.

 Basel 4 Palestine group announces that it wishes to "turn the turquoise carpet" of Eurovision "Palestinian."

Yuval Raphael advances in Eurovision predictions as protesters call for exclusion of Israel

Eurovision’s director has repeatedly responded to such calls, saying Eurovision is a contest between public broadcasters, not gov'ts.

 Yuval Rafael performs in her second pre-contest rehearsal for the Eurovision Song Contest last week.

Over 70 former Eurovision contestants call for Israel ban as Yuval Raphael has first rehearsal

The letter posted by the former participants contends that “Kan is complicit in Israel’s genocide against the Palestinians in Gaza."

 Yuval Raphael at Eurovision rehearsals in Basel, Switzerland, May 7, 2025.

'Being there is already a victory': Yuval Raphael meets Herzog ahead of Eurovision

"Your story is incredible, and every time I hear the song, my heart swells with pride," Herzog said

 Israel's representative to the Eurovision Song Contest Yuval Raphael meets with President Isaac Herzog. May 5, 2025.

Starting at $245: Israir adds three new destinations for summer

Starting this coming April, Israir will add three new destinations to its flight schedule: Vilnius, Debrecen, and Basel (in June). Prices start at $245 for flights to Vilnius.

 A new summer destination for Israir - Vilnius, Lithuania

Michelle Hunziker to host Eurovision Song Contest 2025 with Hazel Brugger and Sandra Studer

The Eurovision Song Contest 2025 marks the 69th edition of the event and will be held at the St. Jakobshalle in Basel from May 13 to May 17.

 Michelle Hunziker to host Eurovision Song Contest 2025 with Hazel Brugger and Sandra Studer.

Swiss choose Basel as host city for 2025 Eurovision Song Contest

The two Swiss cities were the final candidates chosen according to criteria that included transport connections, hotel capacity and security.

 Nemo representing Switzerland reacts while holding flowers after winning during the Grand Final of the 2024 Eurovision Song Contest, in Malmo, Sweden, May 11, 2024.

Basel Switzerland’s kosher chef mensch and menschette

While Basel was a hub of Jewish activity in the past, most recently only one kosher restaurant has survived.

 FROM LEFT, Elli Benaiah, Meyer Harroch, Mirjam Benaiah, Barbara Angelakis, and Michelle Landau.

Zionism: The beating heart of Jewish life for the past 125 years

I believe that the task of our generation is to keep walking on a third path, the golden path between the “melting pot” and “multiculturalism.”

 YAAKOV HAGOEL speaks at the 125th anniversary of the First Zionist Congress, in August in Basel, Switzerland.

Understanding the depth of Israel-Bashing one night in Basel

Like antisemitism in Theodor Herzl’s time, Israel-bashing is an existential threat to all Jews, including those who bash Israel themselves. 

 JURA REGION: Some residents regard themselves as under the occupation of Switzerland and Bern.