The Independent on MSN

Eurovision confirms how many nations will compete in 2026 contest

Eurovision confirms how many nations will compete in 2026 contest following numerous boycotts - Iceland, Ireland, the ...
Anadolu Agency

Slovenian Culture Ministry backs broadcaster RTV’s Eurovision withdrawal over Israel

Slovenia’s Culture Ministry on Monday voiced support for the country’s national public broadcaster’s decision to withdraw ...
AFP on MSN

Eurovision 2026 will feature 35 countries: organisers

Some 35 countries will compete in next year's Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna, organisers said Monday, despite five ...

2024 Eurovision champ Nemo returns prize in protest of Israel's 2026 inclusion: ‘I no longer feel this trophy belongs on my shelf’

The song contest's first openly nonbinary singer's move comes after five countries have said they will boycott next year's ...

Spain, Ireland, Slovenia and Netherlands boycott Eurovision over Israel’s participation

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

At least 4 countries pull out of 2026 Eurovision contest over Israel's participation

Ireland, the Netherlands, Spain and Slovenia said they were pulling out of the contest after organizers decided to allow ...

Eurovision faces budget squeeze after walkouts over Israel

The boycott raises the prospect of less sponsorship income and viewers for the extravaganza that draws millions of viewers ...
Israel National News

Israel tops early betting odds for Eurovision 2026

Bookmaker Betfair's first Eurovision 2026 odds place Israel at the top, with Sweden, Finland, Ukraine, and Italy following ...