eurovision
17 stories related to this topic, newest first.
rte.ieEBU Warns Israeli Bill on KAN Funding Could Affect Eurovision Participation
The European Broadcasting Union has written to a Knesset committee chair about a proposed change to KAN's funding structure. The letter states that the change could affect Israel's standing in international broadcasting organizations.
nypost.comMoldovan Public Broadcaster Director Resigns Over Eurovision Jury Scores
The director of Moldova's public broadcaster resigned after the country's Eurovision jury awarded three points to Romania and zero points to Ukraine. Public votes gave Romania twelve points and Ukraine ten points.
jns.orgIsraeli Singer Noam Bettan Meets President Isaac Herzog After Eurovision Second Place
Noam Bettan met with President Isaac Herzog on Monday after finishing second at the Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna. The meeting took place at the president's residence one hour after Herzog accepted credentials from five new ambassadors.
rte.ieBulgaria Wins Eurovision 2026 With Surprise Victory
Bulgarian singer Dara won the 70th Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna with her song Bangaranga. She received a large welcome from fans upon returning to Sofia airport.
rte.ieIsraeli Singer Noam Bettan Leads Eurovision Final After Audience Vote
Israeli singer Noam Bettan received 220 audience points and moved to first place in the Eurovision Song Contest grand final on Saturday. Hosts announced the result during the broadcast.
EuronewsIsrael Finishes Second at Eurovision 2026 as Five Countries Boycott
Israel placed second at the Eurovision Song Contest final held in Vienna. Five countries withdrew from the event in protest over Israel's participation. Bulgarian contestant Dara won the competition.
order-order.comGB News presenters dance to Eurovision winning song
GB News presenters performed dance moves to the Eurovision Song Contest winner after the United Kingdom placed last. The segment aired on the network's broadcast following Saturday's contest results.
rte.ieBulgaria Wins 2026 Eurovision Song Contest With Dara's Bangaranga
Bulgaria claimed its first Eurovision victory on Saturday in Vienna. Dara's upbeat track Bangaranga topped both jury and public votes with 516 points, ahead of Israel in second place.
consequenceofsound.netIsrael Finishes Second at Eurovision 2026 in Vienna
Israel’s Noam Bettan placed second at the 70th Eurovision Song Contest with 343 points. The public televote gave Israel 220 points, including the maximum 12 points from six countries.
pinknews.co.ukSpain Withdraws From 2026 Eurovision Song Contest
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez released an official video on Friday announcing Spain's withdrawal from the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna. The decision follows the European Broadcasting Union's approval of Israel's participation in the event. Sánchez accused Israel…
Le MondeFive 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…
pinknews.co.ukNew York Times Examines Voting Data From 2024 Eurovision Contest
A New York Times investigation reviewed voting patterns from the 2024 Eurovision Song Contest and reported possible coordinated efforts to support Israel's entrant. The review comes as the 2025 edition of the competition begins. France 24 reported on the findings.
info.gov.hkArtists in Brussels Hold Counter-Event on Eurovision's 70th Anniversary
Artists are staging an alternative music event in Brussels to coincide with the Eurovision Song Contest's 70th anniversary. The gathering features European and Palestinian musicians performing together under the banner "united for music." Organizers said the event is intended to…
pinknews.co.ukUK Selects Song With German Chorus for Eurovision 2026
Look Mum No Computer, performing as the United Kingdom's representative at Eurovision 2026 in Vienna, released a synth-pop track with a repeated German refrain that has divided audiences. The artist cited extensive time spent in Germany as inspiration for the bilingual choice and…
swissinfo.chEurovision Song Contest Marks 70th Edition in Vienna
The 70th edition of Eurovision, the world's most-watched song contest, took place on Sunday in Vienna, Austria's capital. Thousands of fans gathered for the event. The current edition marks the contest's 70th iteration.
nme.comSpain, 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…
dnaindia.comEurovision Events Begin in Vienna Ahead of May 16 Final
The song contest opened in the Austrian capital on Sunday with thousands of fans arriving for a series of side events. Organizers have prepared extensive programming in the days leading up to the grand final on May 16. Calls for a boycott over Israel's participation have been ren…