Israel will take to the stage as the Eurovision semi-finals kick off in Vienna on Tuesday, with its very participation triggering the song contest's biggest-ever political boycott.This year marks the …

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Eurovision's other Israel-related challenge: new voting rules

By Francois MurphyVIENNA, May 11 (Reuters) - This week's Eurovision Song Contest, already stung by boycotts over Israeli participation, is also facing a test of new public-voting rules introduced to …

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Boycotters Spain, Ireland, Slovenia will not show Eurovision

The public broadcasters for Spain, Ireland and Slovenia said Monday they will not show the 70th anniversary Eurovision Song Contest this week, as they boycott the TV extravaganza over Israel's …

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Vienna police brace for protests at Eurovision Song Contest final

By Francois MurphyVIENNA, May 5 (Reuters) - Vienna police expect protests against Israel's participation in the Eurovision Song Contest to include "blockades and disruption attempts", they said on Tuesday, calling …

BBC Europe

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Why Eurovision's fallout over Israel may change the competition forever

With Eurovision facing its biggest boycott in 70 years, questions are growing over the competition's future.

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Another year, another controversy for Eurovision - but fans are sticking by it

Fans are grappling with how to react to the withdrawal of Spain, Ireland and others over Israel's participation.

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Anti-work anthems, Boy George and controversial lyrics: A guide to all 35 Eurovision songs

From dancefloor bangers to heartfelt ballads, here are the highlights and low points of Eurovision.

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Eurovision 2026: Politics collide with a blockbuster show

Controversy over Israel's participation and boycotts unprecedented in scale are already weighing on the Eurovision Song Contest before it even kicks off in Vienna.

DW All

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Slovenia, Spain and Ireland won't air Eurovision over Israel's participation

The three European countries are boycotting the popular song contest over Israel's participation in it. More countries have said they won't be taking part.

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Eurovision 2026: Politics collide with a blockbuster show

Controversy over Israel's participation and boycotts unprecedented in scale are already weighing on the Eurovision Song Contest before it even kicks off in Vienna.

DW Top

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17:33

Slovenia, Spain and Ireland won't air Eurovision over Israel's participation

The three European countries are boycotting the popular song contest over Israel's participation in it. More countries have said they won't be taking part.

12:16

Eurovision 2026: Politics collide with a blockbuster show

Controversy over Israel's participation and boycotts unprecedented in scale are already weighing on the Eurovision Song Contest before it even kicks off in Vienna.

DW World

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07:28

Eurovision 2026: Politics collide with a blockbuster show

Controversy over Israel's participation and boycotts unprecedented in scale are already weighing on the Eurovision Song Contest before it even kicks off in Vienna.

Die Welt

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ESC overshadowed by dispute over Israel's participation and calls for a boycott

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.

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ESC overshadowed by dispute over Israel's participation and calls for a boycott

Der Eurovision Song Contest in Wien wird von Boykotten mehrerer Länder wegen Israels Teilnahme überschattet. Fünf Staaten verzichten aus Protest auf Kandidaten und Übertragung.

Die Zeit Newsfeed

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Boycott of the Eurovision Song Contest: If Israel comes, we won't come

Boykotte, Aufrufe, Gegenaufrufe: Schon bevor der ESC in Wien beginnt, überbieten sich wegen der Teilnahme Israels Künstlerinitiativen und Fernsehsender mit ihrem Protest.

Euronews

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Eurovision Song Contest 2026: The most streamed entries of all time and the people’s winners

Spotify’s new research reveals the most streamed entries in the history of the Eurovision Song Contest and key factors shared by winning entries.

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Eurovision 2026 kicks off with turquoise carpet parade in Vienna

Images show large crowds gather to welcome contestants for the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest on the Turquoise Carpet in Vienna.

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Eurovision semi-finals: What to expect, how to watch and who is among favourites to win

Discord over Israel's participation and its war in Gaza has dominated the build-up to this year's Eurovision Song Contest. Now, on the eve of the start of the semi-finals, here’s …

France 24

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Spain, Ireland, Slovenia will not broadcast Eurovision over Israel's participation

Spain, Ireland and Slovenia will not broadcast the Eurovision Song Contest when the grand final event takes place on Saturday, doubling down on their refusal to participate in the competition …

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Eurovision fever hits host city Vienna

Eurovision kicked off in Vienna on Sunday, with thousands of fans flocking to the city for events and music ahead of the song contest's grand final next weekend, with renewed …

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Eurovision hopes 70th anniversary celebration outshines Israel controversy

The Eurovision song contest turns 70 this year, but the celebration threatens to be overshadowed by the competition’s biggest ever boycott over the continued inclusion of Israel.

HLN (BE)

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Essyla stands out during the second Eurovision Song Contest rehearsal: this is what her act looks like on stage

De voorbereidingen in Wenen draaien op volle toeren. Op de zesde repetitiedag van het Songfestival mocht onze Belgische kandidate Essyla (30) als eerste de arena betreden voor haar tweede technische …

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The most secure Eurovision Song Contest ever? FBI helps Austria with surveillance in Vienna

Het Eurovisie Songfestival gaat zondag officieel van start in Wenen. De Oostenrijkse autoriteiten zijn in opperste staat van paraatheid, aangezien de instabiele politieke situatie in het Midden-Oosten het mega-evenement tot …

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Sandra Kim won the Eurovision Song Contest forty years ago, but regrets it: “I wanted to become an air hostess”

Op 3 mei 1986 won de toen dertienjarige Sandra Kim (53) als jongste ooit het Eurovisiesongfestival in het Noorse Bergen. Een vergiftigd geschenk? Toch een beetje, laat de zangeres veertig …

La Libre (BE)

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Eurovision 2026: Belgium participates in the first semi-final, what do the bookmakers say?

La Belgique joue déjà gros à l’Eurovision, où Essyla devra bousculer les pronostics pour espérer rejoindre la finale de samedi. ...

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At Eurovision, Essyla, the Belgian representative, believes in her chances: “What impresses me is everything that is behind the stage”

À Vienne, où elle enchaîne répétitions et interviews, notre représentante pour le concours envisage la demi-finale de l'Eurovision mardi avec sérénité. ...

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Eurovision 2026: The EBU sends an official warning to the Israeli channel

L'information a été confirmée par Martin Green, directeur du Concours Eurovision de la chanson, à la chaîne norvégienne TV 2. ...

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Eurovision 2026: bookmakers dampen Belgium's hopes

À quelques jours des demi-finales de l’Eurovision 2026, le concours est marqué par des appels au boycott. Les bookmakers, eux, ont déjà établi leurs favoris pour la victoire… et la …

La Repubblica (IT)

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Iranian protesters at Eurovision against Israel and the Ayatollah regime

Cinque paesi, Irlanda, Olanda, Slovenia, Spagna e Islanda, hanno scelto di non partecipare in polemica contro la presenza di Israele

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Sal Da Vinci at Eurovision: “I am a streetwalker of feelings, I sing for those who come from the bottom like me”

Il vincitore di Sanremo racconta l’emozione del debutto europeo: “Questo è il mio sogno dopo 50 anni di palchi”

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Sal Da Vinci at Eurovision, the rehearsals of "Forever yes" between white dresses and a bride on stage

Diffuse le prime immagini sui social: il vincitore di Sanremo punta tutto sull’emozione e conquista già i social europei. La sua canzone è la più ascoltata fra tutti i brani …

NRK (NO)

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Want Eurovision to become a rallying point in a difficult world

Ingeborg Heldal mener at vi må bruke Eurovision til å skape mer livsglede på tvers i Europa.

NYT Europe

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07:27

How to Win Eurovision With Just a Few Hundred Voters

Exclusive voting data shows that, despite Eurovision’s assurances, an Israeli campaign could easily have influenced last year’s contest.

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How Israel Turned Eurovision’s Stage Into a Soft Power Tool

Israel’s efforts to influence Eurovision’s vote were broader and started years earlier than previously known.

SRF Wirtschaft

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Eurovision Song Contest – favorites, disappointments, new rules – the ESC 2026 in check

Wer darf hoffen, wer nervt – und wie steht es um die Schweizer Chancen dieses Jahr? Der Wiener ESC im Überblick.

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A year after the ESC – Zoë Më: “A few months after the ESC I fell into a hole”

Auch ohne Sieg beim Eurovision Song Contest 2025 in Basel hat sich der Auftritt für die Freiburger Künstlerin gelohnt.

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Eurovision Song Contest 2026 – sniffer dogs, the FBI and special forces at the ESC in Vienna

Österreich hat ein Sicherheitsnetz über den ESC gespannt. Besucher müssen sich auf strenge Kontrollen einstellen.

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Veronica Fusaro at the ESC in Vienna – “A little frustrating”: room for improvement after the first rehearsals

Die Thuner Musikerin steht zum ersten Mal auf der grossen Bühne des Eurovision Song Contest 2026.

SVT Nyheter (SE)

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ESC 2026 Semi Final 1 in Vienna – here are the artists to watch out for

En grekisk Käärija och revansch mot en dömd affärsman. Det och mycket mer kan tittarna förvänta sig när det är dags för den första semifinalen av Eurovision song contest 2026.

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Eurovision in Vienna officially opens

Nu drar Eurovison-veckan igång. På söndagen är det dags för öppningsceremoni med artisterna.

Sky News (UK)

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UK's Eurovision act to feature special 'mega synthesiser'

The UK's Eurovision entrant says it's been "a lot of work" to get ready for the contest, promising a "mega synthesiser" for the occasion.

Tagesschau

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Eurovision Song Contest 2026: Social media as a second stage

Mit der Eröffnungsfeier hat der Eurovision Song Contest 2026 offiziell begonnen. Am Dienstag starten die Halbfinals, Samstag findet dann das Finale statt. Doch im Netz wird schon seit Monaten diskutiert. …

The Bulletin (BE)

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40 years after winning Eurovision, Sandra Kim recalls exploitation, financial hardship

Forty years after winning Eurovision with her song "J’aime la vie", Belgian singer Sandra Kim has spoken out about how she was exploited at the time and denied royalties for …