Der Eurovision Song Contest in Wien wird von Boykotten mehrerer Länder wegen Israels Teilnahme überschattet. Fünf Staaten verzichten aus Protest auf Kandidaten und Übertragung. Für Deutschland tritt Sarah Engels an.
ESC overshadowed by dispute over Israel's participation and calls for a boycott
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Sun 13:30 - HLN (BE)
Sandra Kim won the Eurovision Song Contest forty years ago, but regrets it: “I wanted to become an air hostess”
Sun 18:47 - NRK (NO)
Want Eurovision to become a rallying point in a difficult world
Mon 09:31 - La Libre (BE)
Eurovision 2026: bookmakers dampen Belgium's hopes
Tue 10:37 - HLN (BE)
The most secure Eurovision Song Contest ever? FBI helps Austria with surveillance in Vienna
Tue 14:06 - SRF Wirtschaft
Veronica Fusaro at the ESC in Vienna – “A little frustrating”: room for improvement after the first rehearsals
Tue 15:36 - Al-Monitor
Vienna police brace for protests at Eurovision Song Contest final
Wed 06:20 - The Bulletin (BE)
40 years after winning Eurovision, Sandra Kim recalls exploitation, financial hardship
Wed 16:17 - Die Zeit Newsfeed
Boycott of the Eurovision Song Contest: If Israel comes, we won't come
Thu 12:16 - DW All
Eurovision 2026: Politics collide with a blockbuster show
Thu 12:16 - DW Top
Eurovision 2026: Politics collide with a blockbuster show
Thu 14:14 - SRF Wirtschaft
Eurovision Song Contest 2026 – sniffer dogs, the FBI and special forces at the ESC in Vienna
Thu 16:30 - HLN (BE)
Essyla stands out during the second Eurovision Song Contest rehearsal: this is what her act looks like on stage
Fri 05:27 - France 24
Eurovision hopes 70th anniversary celebration outshines Israel controversy
Fri 14:41 - La Repubblica (IT)
Sal Da Vinci at Eurovision, the rehearsals of "Forever yes" between white dresses and a bride on stage
Fri 23:01 - BBC Europe
Anti-work anthems, Boy George and controversial lyrics: A guide to all 35 Eurovision songs
Sat 03:00 - La Repubblica (IT)
Sal Da Vinci at Eurovision: “I am a streetwalker of feelings, I sing for those who come from the bottom like me”
Sat 07:28 - DW World
Eurovision 2026: Politics collide with a blockbuster show
Sat 07:28 - DW
Eurovision 2026: Politics collide with a blockbuster show
Sat 08:49 - ANSA Main
Sal da Vinci ready for Eurovision: "Music has the power to unite"
Sat 20:26 - La Libre (BE)
Eurovision 2026: The EBU sends an official warning to the Israeli channel
Sat 23:03 - BBC Europe
Another year, another controversy for Eurovision - but fans are sticking by it
Sun 06:05 - SRF Wirtschaft
A year after the ESC – Zoë Më: “A few months after the ESC I fell into a hole”
Sun 14:40 - SVT Nyheter (SE)
Eurovision in Vienna officially opens
Sun 16:11 - La Repubblica (IT)
Iranian protesters at Eurovision against Israel and the Ayatollah regime
Sun 23:33 - BBC Europe
Why Eurovision's fallout over Israel may change the competition forever
Mon 04:43 - SRF Wirtschaft
Eurovision Song Contest – favorites, disappointments, new rules – the ESC 2026 in check
Mon 05:32 - Euronews
Eurovision semi-finals: What to expect, how to watch and who is among favourites to win
Mon 07:16 - Euronews
Eurovision 2026 kicks off with turquoise carpet parade in Vienna
Mon 07:26 - NYT Europe
How Israel Turned Eurovision’s Stage Into a Soft Power Tool
Mon 07:27 - NYT Europe
How to Win Eurovision With Just a Few Hundred Voters
Mon 09:50 - La Libre (BE)
At Eurovision, Essyla, the Belgian representative, believes in her chances: “What impresses me is everything that is behind the stage”
Mon 10:08 - France 24
Eurovision fever hits host city Vienna
Mon 13:55 - France 24
Spain, Ireland, Slovenia will not broadcast Eurovision over Israel's participation
Mon 14:00 - Al-Monitor
Boycotters Spain, Ireland, Slovenia will not show Eurovision
Mon 15:02 - Sky News (UK)
UK's Eurovision act to feature special 'mega synthesiser'
Mon 15:36 - Al-Monitor
Eurovision's other Israel-related challenge: new voting rules
Mon 15:36 - Tagesschau
Eurovision Song Contest 2026: Social media as a second stage
Mon 17:33 - DW All
Slovenia, Spain and Ireland won't air Eurovision over Israel's participation
Mon 17:33 - DW Top
Slovenia, Spain and Ireland won't air Eurovision over Israel's participation
Tue 03:30 - SVT Nyheter (SE)
ESC 2026 Semi Final 1 in Vienna – here are the artists to watch out for
Tue 04:32 - Die Welt
ESC overshadowed by dispute over Israel's participation and calls for a boycott
Tue 04:53 - Die Welt
ESC overshadowed by dispute over Israel's participation and calls for a boycott