The European Broadcasting Union confirmed on Monday that 35 countries will take part in the Eurovision next year, the 70th anniversary of the song contest, after five nations backed out in protest of ...

Five countries have announced a boycott of the Eurovision Song Contest 2026, with Iceland, Spain and the Netherlands joining the protest. Organisers face growing pressure as participating nations cite ...

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Iceland has said it will not take part in the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest, after organiser the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) said Israel could participate in the event. The announcement on ...

The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) has confirmed the list of public service broadcasters competing in the 70th edition of the Eurovision Song Contest, to be hosted by ORF in Vienna in May. 35 ...

Since winning Eurovision in 2024, Nemo has repeatedly spoken out against Israel’s participation due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, telling HuffPost UK ahead of this year’s contest: ...