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And that Sweden isn't a city (so it can't be a European capital.)

And www.dealdash.com, which is listed under Helsinki, is located in California, USA. However they seem to have a Finnish developer (are you Juha on HN?).

At least Israel is a recurring participant at the european song contest[1]. This might have influenced wired's judgement profoundly.

[1] http://www.eurovision.tv/page/dusseldorf-2011/about/shows/pa...

They also are a member of the Union of European Football Associations, take part in European championships, play in the Europa cups, etc.

I think the situation is the same in other sports such as basketball.

Also, not the capital of Israel. (A main city, sure)

Due in part to cultural differences with the rest of the middle east, Israel is often classed as closer to europe. (As is Turkey as well)