Daily brief
Spain, Ireland, and Slovenia have announced they will not broadcast the Eurovision Song Contest due to Israel's participation, escalating a boycott dispute that has drawn warnings from Israel's broadcaster over voting campaigns ahead of the Vienna contest.
A campaign has been launched in Switzerland to stop the spread of Japanese beetles, an invasive pest threatening agriculture.
The number of prisoners in Switzerland has reached a record high.
Bishop Grünwidl reported having a very good talk with the Pope.
A commentary argues that the Labour Party should learn from Vienna’s Alterlaa social housing scheme.