Iceland says it will boycott Eurovision over Israel's participation - the fifth country to drop out due to Gaza ⊖
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The boycott of the 69-year-old competition began earlier this month after members attended a European Broadcasting Union (EBU) general assembly in Geneva to vote on changes.
85 days ago
At least four countries boycott 2026 Eurovision after EBU says Israel can take part ⊖
The contest, whose 70th edition is scheduled for Vienna in May, pits acts from dozens of nations against one another for the continent's musical crown.
Eurovision organisers debate whether Israel should be barred from contest ○
Jury may vote along with the public if EBU cannot prevent bids that sway the public, as Israel allegedly did last year.
4 months ago
Eurovision at war: German chancellor calls on the nation to QUIT the singing contest if Israel is excluded after countries including Spain and Ireland threatened boycott over their war in Gaza ⊖
The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) is due to hold a vote in November to decide whether Israel will be permitted to compete in Eurovision 2026.
5 months ago
European broadcasters to vote on expelling Israel from Eurovision 2026 ○
Broadcasters’ union says vote required after several nations threaten potential boycott
The European Broadcasting Union has confirmed it will hold an online vote in November that could see the Israeli…
9 months ago
‘It is time to ask if the rules allow abuse’: broadcasters call for overhaul of Eurovision voting after Israeli near win ○
Questions around social media campaigns prompt several nations to demand a ‘complete review’ of how the contest’s public vote works
Broadcasters across Europe are challenging the Eurovision song conte…
Why is Israel still in Eurovision? The answer is more complex than you might think | Chris West ○
The war in Gaza means the European Broadcasting Union is risking its liberal reputation, but to ban Israel would be to undermine the organisation’s fundamental purpose
As they get ready to watch this …
Irish broadcaster requests discussion over Israel’s Eurovision participation ○
RTÉ asks European Broadcasting Union to discuss matter after 72 former contestants call for Israel’s exclusion
Ireland’s public broadcaster has asked the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) for a discus…
11 months ago
No kant do: Eurovision bars Malta’s entry over title’s similarity to C-word ○
Singer Miriana Conte told to change title and lyrics owing to suggestive play on Maltese word for ‘singing’
Malta’s contestant at this year’s Eurovision contest will have to change the title and lyr…
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