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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…
BBC NewsEurovision Director Says Voting System Is Fair and Secure as Israel Qualifies for Final
Martin Green, director of the Eurovision Song Contest since 2024, said organizers are monitoring votes closely following a formal warning to Israeli broadcaster Kan. Israel qualified for the 2026 grand final from the first semi-final in Vienna. The European Broadcasting Union has…
Al JazeeraEurovision 2026 First Semifinal Begins in Vienna
The first semifinal of the 70th Eurovision Song Contest opens Tuesday in Vienna with artists from 35 countries competing. Five nations are boycotting over Israel's participation. Noam Bettan advanced through a dress rehearsal on May 11 after walking the turquoise carpet the previ…
France 24Spain, Ireland and Slovenia Will Not Broadcast Eurovision
The public broadcasters of Spain, Ireland and Slovenia announced on May 11 they will replace coverage of the 70th anniversary Eurovision Song Contest with alternative programming. Only 35 countries will compete in Vienna this week, the fewest since entry expanded in 2004, after f…
The IndependentEurovision Issues Formal Warning to Israel’s Broadcaster Over Voting Appeal
Israel’s national broadcaster Kan received a formal warning from Eurovision organizers after it shared videos in which delegate Noam Bettan urged fans to cast all 10 of their votes for him. The action breached new rules introduced to limit third-party campaigns following controve…
thehindu.comOver 1,000 Musicians Urge Eurovision Boycott of Israel; 1,000+ in Entertainment Back It
More than 1,000 musicians, including Roger Waters and Macklemore, signed an open letter calling for a boycott of the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest in protest of Israel's inclusion. The letter urges the European Broadcasting Union to ban Israeli broadcaster KAN. A separate letter f…