This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Eurovision champion Nemo is returning their 2024 trophy to protest Israel’s participation, citing contradictions ...

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Iceland became the fifth country to boycott Eurovision 2026 on Dec. 10. Five countries have announced boycotts against the song competition, citing how Israel handled the outbreak of the war in Gaza.

Eurovision is getting a lot smaller. As of December 11, five countries have bowed out from competing in next year’s contest after the EBU allowed Israel to continue to participate. Now, the 2024 ...

ZURICH, Dec 11 (Reuters) - Swiss Eurovision winner Nemo on Thursday said they were handing back their trophy in the latest protest about Israel's continued participation in the contest over the war in ...

GENEVA − Israel was cleared on Thursday, Dec. 4, to enter the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest by the organiser, prompting Spain, the Netherlands, Ireland and Slovenia to withdraw over the Gaza war and ...

Ireland, Netherlands, Spain and Slovenia say they won't take part in 2026. The Eurovision Song Contest slogan is "United By Music," but the music competition's organizers are seeing some cracks in ...

Yuval Raphael, representing Israel, performs "New Day Will Rise", during the Grand Final of the 2025 Eurovision Song Contest in Basel, Switzerland, May 17, 2025. REUTERS Well, at least they’re putting ...

LONDON (AP) — The Eurovision Song Contest, which aims to be an upbeat celebration of music and unity, is facing the biggest crisis in its seven-decade history after four countries walked out of the ...

Israel can compete in the 2026 Eurovision contest after organizers decided not to hold a vote about whether or not to disqualify the country. “A large majority of Members agreed that there was no need ...

Spain, Ireland, Slovenia and the Netherlands announced their withdrawals Thursday from next year’s Eurovision Song Contest after organizers decided that Israel will be allowed to compete. Organizers ...

Spain, Ireland, the Netherlands, and Slovenia have all withdrawn from the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest after the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) declined to hold a vote on Israel’s participation in ...