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Netherlands Joins Eurovision Boycott Threat Over Israel's Participation
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Netherlands Joins Eurovision Boycott Threat Over Israel's Participation

The Netherlands is following in Ireland's footsteps and will boycott the Eurovision Song Contest next year if Israel is allowed to participate, according to the country's TV company Avrotros. SVT is waiting with its message
Ireland Threatens Eurovision Boycott Over Israel's Participation
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Ireland Threatens Eurovision Boycott Over Israel's Participation

Ireland does not intend to participate in the Eurovision Song Contest in Austria next year if Israel is allowed to participate. ”It would be completely impossible for Ireland to participate”, says the TV company RTE in a statement
Eurovision Chief Martin Österdahl Resigns After Five Years
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Eurovision Chief Martin Österdahl Resigns After Five Years

Martin Österdahl leaves as head of Eurovision Song Contest (ESC), and Junior Eurovision Song Contest (JESC) after five years, writes European Broadcasting Union.
166 Million Watched Eurovision Song Contest in 2024
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166 Million Watched Eurovision Song Contest in 2024

This year's Eurovision Song Contest was watched by 166 million viewers – three million more than last year. However, it is far from the 2016 record of 204 million
Slovenia Considers Eurovision Exit Over Israel Participation Concerns
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Slovenia Considers Eurovision Exit Over Israel Participation Concerns

Slovenia is considering withdrawing from Eurovision if Israel's participation is not discussed.
EBU to Review Eurovision Voting Rules After Criticism
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EBU to Review Eurovision Voting Rules After Criticism

The EBU is sticking to the fact that the voting in this year's Eurovision Song Contest went correctly - but is considering reviewing the regulations for next year following criticism from several countries against Israel's actions.
Eurovision Winner JJ Hopes for Israel's Absence Next Year
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Eurovision Winner JJ Hopes for Israel's Absence Next Year

The Eurovision winner JJ wishes that the contest is held without Israel's participation next year. He is also critical of the voting system
Calls for Eurovision Cheating Probe Grow Amid Israel's Controversial Second Place
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Calls for Eurovision Cheating Probe Grow Amid Israel's Controversial Second Place

Israel's second place in the European Championship continues to be questioned due to the events in Gaza. More TV companies are now demanding that the EBU investigate cheating in the voting
Call for Investigation into Eurovision Voting Amid Israel Controversy
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Call for Investigation into Eurovision Voting Amid Israel Controversy

Israel's second place in the Eurovision Song Contest has stirred up emotions due to the current war in Gaza. Now, the Flemish TV company VRT is calling for an investigation into the voting in the final
TV Broadcast Interrupted with "Justice for Palestine" Message Before Eurovision
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TV Broadcast Interrupted with "Justice for Palestine" Message Before Eurovision

A text box was displayed for Spaniards who on Saturday evening had turned on the TV to watch the final of the European Song Contest. "Peace and justice for Palestine" it read before the broadcast of the program
Is It Time to Reevaluate Eurovision Jury Voting?
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Is It Time to Reevaluate Eurovision Jury Voting?

The hope that Finland's and Sweden's Finland-Swedish contributions would compete for victory in Basel went up in smoke when the jury's points rattled in during the Eurovision Song Contest final. The Swedish Yle commentator asks himself if it's time to review the voting system
Protesters Disrupt Eurovision Stage During Israel's Performance
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Protesters Disrupt Eurovision Stage During Israel's Performance

Demonstrators threw colour and tried to rush the stage during Israel's performance in the European Championship final. This is reported by EBU to NRK
Austria and Finland Advance to Eurovision Final Amid Controversy
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Austria and Finland Advance to Eurovision Final Amid Controversy

KAJ's main competitor, JJ from Austria, advances to the final in Eurovision. So does Finland's Erika Vikman" with "Ich komme"
Eurovision Semifinal: Finland, Austria, Israel Compete Against KAJ
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Eurovision Semifinal: Finland, Austria, Israel Compete Against KAJ

KAJ are already clear for the final in Eurovision. But this evening's semi compete some of Sweden's toughest competitors: Finland, Austria and Israel
Israel's Role in European Song Contest Still Under Debate
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Israel's Role in European Song Contest Still Under Debate

Last year, Israel's participation in Eurovision was the subject of protests. This year, the criticism seems to have cooled down somewhat, but the country's place in the competition is still being questioned
Palestinian Flags Prominent at European Championship Opening
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Palestinian Flags Prominent at European Championship Opening

Palestinian flags dominated in the audience when the artists of this year's European Championship were presented on the turquoise carpet in Basel.
Ireland Seeks Discussion on Israel's Eurovision Participation
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Ireland Seeks Discussion on Israel's Eurovision Participation

The Irish public service channel RTÉ has asked the EBU to discuss Israel's participation in the European Championship final.
Eurovision Artists Urge EBU to Ban Israel from Competition
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Eurovision Artists Urge EBU to Ban Israel from Competition

In an open letter addressed to the European Broadcasting Union (EBU), 70 musicians and artists with ties to the Eurovision Song Contest are demanding that Israel and the country's national television company KAN be stopped from participating in this year's competition.
Spain wants debate on Israel in ESC
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Spain wants debate on Israel in ESC

Israel may be expelled from the European Championship Song Contest
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Israel may be expelled from the European Championship Song Contest

The war in Gaza caused large protests against Israel's participation in the European Song Contest in Malmö. Now the country can be thrown out of the competition for good – due to a completely different reason
Eurovision introduces rules for conduct
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Eurovision introduces rules for conduct

Eurovision introduces for the first time a set of rules with official codes of conduct to protect the participants during the competition.
Eurovision Song Contest Threatened by Referendum
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Eurovision Song Contest Threatened by Referendum

A referendum in Switzerland on Sunday can put a spanner in the works for next year's European Championship Song Contest. If it's a no, we can only arrange a downscaled version of the big final and no side activities, says Edi Estermann, press chief at the Swiss organizers, to TT
He is awarded the Eric Ericson Prize
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He is awarded the Eric Ericson Prize

Confirmed: The Netherlands to Participate in Eurovision
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Confirmed: The Netherlands to Participate in Eurovision

Despite the controversies in Malmö in the spring, where the favorite-tipped artist Joost Klein was stopped in the Eurovision final, the Netherlands will participate in the competition in 2025.
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