By Francois MurphyVIENNA, May 5 (Reuters) - Vienna police expect protests against Israel's participation in the Eurovision Song Contest to include "blockades and disruption attempts", they said on Tuesday, calling the competition in the Austrian capital one of the biggest security events they have faced.
Vienna police brace for protests at Eurovision Song Contest final
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