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nbcnews.comworld34 days ago
Pro-Israel Group Sends Cease-and-Desist Letter to Park Slope Food Co-op Over Israel Boycott
A legal and civil rights group filed a cease-and-desist letter against the Park Slope Food Co-op after members voted to boycott Israeli products. The letter alleges the boycott violates cooperative rules and state law.
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bangkokpost.comworld47 days ago
Finnish Duo and Australian Singer Favored to Win Eurovision Final
A Finnish violinist-singer duo and an Australian performer lead betting odds ahead of the Eurovision Song Contest grand final scheduled for Saturday. The event has faced a boycott by multiple participating countries over Israel's involvement in the competition. Organizers proceed…
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Le Mondeworld47 days ago
Five Countries Withdraw from Eurovision 2026 Over Israeli Participation
Spain, Ireland, Iceland, the Netherlands and Slovenia are skipping the contest in protest over Israel's entry, reducing participating countries to 35. Noam Bettan performed for Israel in the first semi-final on May 12 as pro-Palestinian demonstrations are planned for the final in…
Abc Newsworld50 days ago
Alternative Concerts Held Across Europe During Eurovision Song Contest
Alternative music events took place in multiple European cities this week as five countries boycotted the Eurovision Song Contest over Israel's participation. The contest, marking its 70th anniversary, features performers from 35 countries and drew 166 million viewers in 2025. Or…
nme.comworld52 days ago
Spain, Slovenia and Ireland Broadcasters to Boycott Eurovision 2026
The national broadcasters of Spain, Slovenia and Ireland have announced they will not participate in this year's Eurovision Song Contest. The decision removes three countries from the annual competition organized by the European Broadcasting Union. No reasons for the boycott were…
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Al Jazeerasports55 days ago
Serbia Water Polo Coach Resigns and Players Boycott National Team
Serbia’s men’s water polo head coach has resigned and 11 members of the European gold medal-winning squad have withdrawn from the national team. The action follows comments by the newly appointed federation president that the players said discredited their achievements.
swissinfo.chworld67 days ago
2026 Eurovision to Include 35 Countries, Fewer Than Recent Years
Geopolitical tensions have led to boycotts of the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest, reducing participation to 35 countries, the smallest in recent years. Several nations and over 1,000 artists cite Israel's involvement amid the Gaza conflict. The event is set for May 16 in Vienna, wi…
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english.elpais.comworld70 days ago
Three Countries to Skip Eurovision 2025 Broadcast Over Israel's Participation
National broadcasters in Ireland, Spain and Slovenia have decided not to air the Eurovision Song Contest this year due to Israel's participation. Slovenia will instead broadcast a series of Palestinian films. The contest, marking its 70th anniversary, is set for May in Vienna wit…