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Maccabi Tel Aviv Blames Itself After Europa League Exit to CSKA Sofia

Maccabi Tel Aviv was eliminated from the Europa League by CSKA Sofia after defensive errors cost them the tie. The club now must face Swiss side FC Lugano in a playoff to qualify…

Maccabi Tel Aviv Falls Short Despite Win, Beitar Jerusalem Eliminated on Penalties in Europe

Maccabi Tel Aviv won 3-1 away at CSKA Sofia but was eliminated on aggregate, while Beitar Jerusalem lost on penalties to Austria Vienna, ending their European runs.

Burgas Chosen to Host Eurovision 2027 After Bulgaria's Win, EBU Issues Security Warning

Bulgaria's Burgas will host Eurovision 2027 after Bulgaria's win, replacing Sofia as the venue. The European Broadcasting Union warned countries in conflict zones, including Israe…

Haim Revivo Defends Son Roy Amid Maccabi Tel Aviv Criticism After CSKA Sofia Loss

Haim Revivo defended his son Roy's decision not to play in Maccabi Tel Aviv's first leg loss to CSKA Sofia, citing mental health and a transfer offer. He criticized the club's han…

Maccabi Tel Aviv Struggles with Foreign Player Utilization Ahead of Season Start

Maccabi Tel Aviv's poor use of foreign players contributed to a 3-0 Europa League loss to CSKA Sofia, raising concerns about their season preparation. Their foreign players have o…

NewMed Reports 53% Revenue Surge in Q2 Amid Iran Conflict and Leadership Change

NewMed's Q2 2026 revenues surged 53% to $293 million due to resumed Leviathan gas production and higher prices amid the Iran war. The company raised its annual revenue forecast an…

CSKA Sofia Ultras Punished for Nazi Salutes Ahead of Maccabi Tel Aviv Clash

Maccabi Tel Aviv to Earn $5 Million from Sayed Abu-Farha's Transfer to Colorado Rapids

Maccabi Tel Aviv will receive nearly $5 million from Colorado Rapids for forward Sayed Abu-Farha, who signed a four-year contract. The club aims to overturn a 3-0 Europa League qu…

KILIAN PARIS Launches New 1,020 Shekel Perfume Featuring Peach and Bulgarian Rose

KILIAN PARIS released Forbidden Games, a 1,020 shekel perfume with peach, Bulgarian rose, and Madagascan vanilla notes, alongside other new beauty and fashion products.

Eurovision Rules Updated: Countries in Military Conflict Barred from Hosting

The European Broadcasting Union updated Eurovision rules to bar countries in military conflict from hosting and raised the minimum participant age to 18 starting in 2027. The chan…

Israel Faces Scheduling Challenge for Eurovision 2027 Due to Memorial Day Conflict

Israel faces a scheduling conflict for Eurovision 2027 as its Memorial Day coincides with the likely first semi-final date. The contest will be held in Bulgaria, with Burgas favor…

Slovenia Considers Returning to Eurovision Song Contest in 2027 After Political Shift

Following a political change and the appointment of a pro-Israel prime minister, Slovenia is reconsidering its return to the Eurovision Song Contest in 2027, which will be held in…

Maccabi Tel Aviv's Said Abu Farhi to Sign with Colorado Rapids After Sofia Match

Maccabi Tel Aviv forward Said Abu Farhi will sign with Colorado Rapids after Thursday's Europa League match in Sofia. The transfer fee is $6 million plus bonuses, and Abu Farhi wi…

Maccabi Tel Aviv Nears Sale of Said Abu Farhi to Colorado Rapids

Maccabi Tel Aviv is close to selling forward Said Abu Farhi to Colorado Rapids for over $6 million, pending owner approval. Abu Farhi may still play in Thursday's match against CS…

Bulgarian National Team Midfielder Ilian Stefanov Set to Join Maccabi Herzliya in Liga Leumit

Bulgarian national team midfielder Ilian Stefanov, formerly of Slavia Sofia, is set to join Israeli second-tier club Maccabi Herzliya without a transfer fee, enhancing their squad…

Roy Revivo Likely to Start for Maccabi Tel Aviv in Europa League Return Match Against CSKA Sofia

Roy Revivo is set to return to Maccabi Tel Aviv's starting lineup for their Europa League second leg against CSKA Sofia after missing the first match. The club aims to overturn a…

Hapoel Tel Aviv Announces Intense Preseason Schedule Against EuroLeague Teams

Hapoel Tel Aviv announced its 2026/27 preseason basketball schedule, featuring matches against EuroLeague teams in Bulgaria, Serbia, and a tournament with Bayern Munich and others.

Italian Club Torino Shows Interest in Maccabi Tel Aviv's Saeed Abu Farah Amid Team Challenges

Italian club Torino is interested in signing Maccabi Tel Aviv's Saeed Abu Farah as the Israeli team faces player departures and European competition challenges.

Retired Israeli Police Commander Revisits Station He Led 45 Years Ago at Age 88

Yehoshua Sinai, an 88-year-old retired Israeli police superintendent, revisited the Migdal HaEmek police station he once commanded 45 years ago. He reflected on his pioneering rol…

Israeli Football Fans Travel Abroad to Support Teams Amid Home Game Restrictions

Israeli football fans are traveling abroad to support their teams during "home" matches due to security restrictions preventing games in Israel. Thousands of supporters have recen…

Maccabi Tel Aviv Suffers Heavy 3-0 Defeat to CSKA Sofia in Europa League Qualifier

Maccabi Tel Aviv lost 3-0 to CSKA Sofia in the Europa League qualifier first leg, marking a major failure. The club admitted poor performance and faces slim chances to advance, li…

Maccabi Tel Aviv and Elche Make Progress on Roy Revivo Transfer Deal

Maccabi Tel Aviv and Elche have made progress on a 3.3 million euro transfer deal for Israeli defender Roy Revivo, who is eager to join the Spanish club immediately. Negotiations…

Hapoel Tel Aviv Advances While Maccabi Tel Aviv and Beitar Jerusalem Falter in European Matches

Hapoel Tel Aviv secured a 2-0 win over Katowice in the Conference League qualifiers, advancing strongly. Maccabi Tel Aviv lost 3-0 to CSKA Sofia in Europa League qualifiers, facin…

Former IDF Officer Shares Emotional Journey Supporting Families of Hamas Hostages from Gaza

Retired IDF officer Michal Teshuva played a crucial role supporting families of 13 hostages taken by Hamas in October 2023. She delivered difficult news, maintained hope, and assi…

Jewish Youth Camp in Bulgaria Faces Nazi Slogan Harassment by Extremists

Dozens of Jewish teenagers from Italy attending a Bnei Akiva summer camp in Sofia, Bulgaria, were verbally harassed by local extremists shouting Nazi slogans. No physical injuries…

Israel Places Sixth in Artistic Swimming at European Championships in Paris

Israel's artistic swimming team secured sixth place in the acrobatic routine at the 2026 European Championships in Paris, with strong performances across all events. Yaara Sharabi…

Maccabi Tel Aviv to Travel Without Roy Revivo and Shagiv Yehezkel for Europa League Match in Batumi

Maccabi Tel Aviv will travel to Batumi without left-back Roy Revivo, due to his pending transfer to a Spanish club, and forward Shagiv Yehezkel, sidelined by a leg muscle issue, a…

Hapoel Tel Aviv Fans Celebrate Team's Triumphant Return to European Football After 25 Years

Hapoel Tel Aviv marked its return to European football after 25 years with a 2-2 draw against Ludogorets, reigniting fan passion despite past struggles. The club overcame financia…

Israeli Man in His 30s Drowns at Limassol Beach in Cyprus

A 34-year-old Israeli man drowned at Limassol beach in Cyprus while swimming with family. ZAKA and Israel's Foreign Ministry are assisting the family with repatriation. The articl…

Neo-Nazi Attack Targets Jewish Youth Hotel in Sofia, Italy Demands Investigation

Neo-Nazis attacked a hotel in Sofia housing Jewish teenagers from Italy, shouting Nazi slogans and blocking entrances. The Jewish community in Rome condemned the attack and called…

Early September Offers Short Window for Cheapest Flights Before Jewish Holidays

Early September offers a shortened 8-day window for discounted flights due to earlier Jewish holidays, with significant price drops on routes to Greece, Bulgaria, and Eastern Euro…

Hapoel Tel Aviv Basketball Star Tomas Satoransky Cites Bulgaria Base and Rest as Key to Signing

Tomas Satoransky, former Barcelona and NBA player, joined Hapoel Tel Aviv partly due to the club's base in Sofia, Bulgaria, allowing him to rest from Israeli league games amid sec…

Israel Finishes Seventh in European Artistic Swimming Team Technical Final

Israel's artistic swimming team placed seventh in the technical team final at the 2026 European Championships in Paris, following strong performances in other events. Concurrently…

Jerusalem Court Orders Father to Pay Child Support After Falsely Claiming Poverty as Haredi Scholar

A Jerusalem court ruled that a father who falsely claimed poverty as a Haredi scholar must pay 9,000 shekels monthly in child support after evidence showed he earned tens of thous…

Maccabi Tel Aviv to Host CSKA Sofia Behind Closed Doors After UEFA Sanction

Maccabi Tel Aviv will play CSKA Sofia in Batumi without fans after UEFA punished them for pyrotechnics use, imposing a 40,000-euro fine. The winner advances to face OFI Crete in t…

Tomas Satoransky Joins Hapoel Tel Aviv Amid Security Concerns and New Team Base in Sofia

Tomas Satoransky recently joined Hapoel Tel Aviv, which will base itself in Sofia next season due to security concerns. He welcomed the reduced playing role and family support ami…

Maccabi Tel Aviv and Hapoel Be'er Sheva Learn Possible Playoff Opponents in European Qualifiers

Maccabi Tel Aviv and Hapoel Be'er Sheva learned their potential opponents for the third qualifying and playoff rounds in European competitions. Maccabi faces CSKA Sofia and could…

Maccabi Tel Aviv and Hapoel Be'er Sheva Learn Europa League Playoff Opponents

Maccabi Tel Aviv and Hapoel Be'er Sheva are set to learn their Europa League playoff opponents after their ongoing European qualifiers, with Be'er Sheva possibly dropping from Cha…

Israeli Football Clubs Face Crucial European Playoff Draws with Big Stakes

Four Israeli football clubs, Hapoel Be'er Sheva, Maccabi Tel Aviv, Beitar Jerusalem, and Hapoel Tel Aviv, are drawn today for European competition playoffs, determining their chan…

CSKA Sofia Beats Bottom-Ranked Dunav Ruse Ahead of Maccabi Tel Aviv Clash

CSKA Sofia defeated Dunav Ruse 2-1 in Bulgaria, overcoming an early deficit with goals from Joel Zwarts and securing their second league win. This victory comes ahead of their Eur…

Israel U18 Girls Basketball Team Secures Third Win Against Bulgaria, Nears Euro Quarterfinals

Hapoel Tel Aviv Fans Purchase 2,000 Tickets for Polish Match Against Katowice

Hapoel Tel Aviv sold 2,000 tickets to fans for their UEFA Conference League qualifier against Polish club Katowice, who received 600 tickets. Both teams have similarly valued squa…

Iconic Monka Bulgarian Grill in Jaffa Reopens Under Family Management with Original Menu

Monka Bulgarian Grill in Jaffa reopens on August 4th under Michael Halfon, the founder's grandson, restoring its original menu and authentic Bulgarian dishes after renovations. Th…

Israeli Detained in Sofia After M16 Magazine Found Undetected at Ben Gurion Airport

An Israeli traveler was detained in Sofia after an M16 magazine was found in his luggage, which had passed undetected through Ben Gurion Airport security. Diplomatic efforts secur…

Israeli Football Clubs Achieve Historic Success in European Competitions

Four Israeli football clubs advanced to the third qualifying round of European competitions for the first time in nine years, marking a historic success. This achievement, aided b…

Israel U18 Girls Basketball Team Dominates Norway 84-25 in European Championship

Israel's U18 girls basketball team crushed Norway 84-25 in the European Championship, showcasing strong defense and shooting. They remain undefeated and will face Bulgaria next, a…

Maccabi Tel Aviv Awaits UEFA Decision on Hosting Fans Amid Disciplinary Proceedings

Maccabi Tel Aviv stopped ticket sales for their Europa League match against CSKA Sofia after UEFA launched disciplinary proceedings over fan misconduct. Both clubs await UEFA's de…

Israeli Football Clubs Face Crucial European Playoff Draws with Big Stakes

Four Israeli football clubs, Hapoel Be'er Sheva, Maccabi Tel Aviv, Beitar Jerusalem, and Hapoel Tel Aviv, are set for crucial European playoff draws on August 3, determining their…