Why countries are pulling out of 2026 Eurovision contest over Israel's participation

Ireland, Netherlands, Spain and Slovenia say they won't take part in the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest after Israel was ...

Why are countries boycotting Eurovision 2026? What we know

Spain’s Eurovision 2026 boycott is one of the biggest due to its status as one of the “Big Five” countries that financially ...

Iceland becomes fifth country to boycott Eurovision Song Contest over Israel’s participation

Broadcasters in Spain, the Netherlands, Ireland and Slovenia told contest organizer the European Broadcasting Union last week ...

At least 4 countries pull out of 2026 Eurovision contest as Israel’s participation sows discord

At least four countries have announced they are pulling out of next year’s Eurovision Song Contest. This decision follows the ...

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 ...

Weekly quiz: Which countries said they would boycott Eurovision?

This week, Australia's ban on social media for under-16s came into force, tributes were paid to author Sophie Kinsella who ...

What to know about the Eurovision Song Contest as Israel’s participation sparks walkouts

The Eurovision Song Contest is facing a major crisis after four countries pulled out over Israel's participation.
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17 Portuguese artists announce boycott of Eurovision

Entrants in internal contest to elect representative issue statement protesting Israel’s controversial participating in contest - Anadolu Ajansı ...