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Zero points: Why Latin America has failed to make its own Eurovision

Latin artists may rule the charts and pack stadiums worldwide, yet Latin America still lacks a Eurovision-style televised music mega-festival; the reasons lie in history, industry and politics.

25/03/2026

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Boss of Eurovision host broadcaster resigns over sexual harassment

As tensions over Israel’s controversial participation in the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest continue to ramp up, a fresh controversy has rocked this year’s 70th edition, with the Director General of Austrian national broadcaster ORF stepping down over sexual harassment allegations.

09/03/2026

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'Eurofans' of Eurovision find solace in songs in times of controversy

They're devoted fans who regard Eurovision not as a religion but as a family. For Eurofans, the big final event in May is a place for sharing, connecting and belonging, especially with this year's competition beset by boycott's and fights over Israel's participation.

27/02/2026

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Tony Grox and LUCYCALYS win Benidorm Fest 2026 with 'T AMARÉ'

The duo from Granada has conquered the fifth edition of the Alicante contest with a track that mixes flamenco and electronica. The pair wowed the audience at the Palau d'Esports and the jury with a powerful performance of their viral hit and an aesthetic that reinvented Andalusia.

16/02/2026

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Italian broadcaster calls for Palestinian presence at Eurovision 2026

The proposal made by RAI board members calls for a Palestinian artist to perform at Eurovision 2026 in a “non-competitive manner”, a move described as a way to “balance” public discourse.

27/01/2026

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Eurovision marks 70 years with first-ever tour amid Israel controversy

The Europe-wide tour announcement comes amid growing controversy, with several countries boycotting the contest due to Israel's participation.

16/01/2026

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Eurovision winner Conchita Wurst cuts ties with contest

Conchita Wurst was expected to play a key role at the forthcoming Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna in May. While the decision is rooted in personal and creative evolution, the withdrawl comes amid growing boycott for the 2026 event.

14/01/2026

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Italian broadcast workers union calls for Eurovision 2026 boycott

The USB union at Italy's state broadcaster RAI has begun a petition calling for Italy to boycott Eurovision 2026 over Israel’s participation. It's seeking 3,000 signatures and urging RAI to follow five other countries in quitting the song competition.

22/12/2025

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170 Belgian artists denounce Eurovision 2026 participation

A collective of 170 Belgian artists and cultural personalities has denounced public broadcaster RTBF’s decision to take part in the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest as Israel is set to compete despite “its war of extermination” in Gaza.

22/12/2025

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Hundreds of musicians urge Live Nation to drop operations in Israel

"We can no longer allow our music to be used to artwash apartheid, genocide or oppression against any people," a new open letter reads – with signatories including Massive Attack and Brian Eno.

18/12/2025

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Eurovision 2026: Palestinian flags and booing will not be censored

Austrian public broadcaster ORF, host of the upcoming Eurovision Song Contest, has confirmed it will not prohibit the Palestinian flag or drown out any booing aimed at Israel's performance. "Our task is to show things as they are."

17/12/2025

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Ireland’s Eurovision winner joins Nemo in returning winners' trophy

Eurovision Song Contest winner Charlie McGettigan joins last year's winner Nemo in returning their winners’ trophy. This is in protest at Israel’s participation in Eurovision 2026.

15/12/2025

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Eurovision champion Nemo returns trophy to protest Israel's inclusion

The contest, which turns 70 in 2026, strives to put pop before politics, but has repeatedly been embroiled in world events.

11/12/2025

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Eurovision crisis: Is Portugal’s 2026 entry at risk?

"We do not accept complicity with the violation of Human Rights," the Portuguese artists said in a joint statement, referencing Israel's actions in Gaza -which an independent United Nations inquiry found to be a genocide.

11/12/2025

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Iceland to boycott 2026 Eurovision over Israel's participation

The announcement from RÚV comes a week after four other countries announced they were pulling out of next year's Eurovision in protest against Israel’s participation.

10/12/2025

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Eurovision 2026 crisis: Israel kept in - Who’s out and what next?

The organizers of next year's Eurovision Song Contest announced they were allowing Israel to compete. This drew quick announcements of withdrawals from several European countries critical of the Israeli offensive in Gaza. Here's everything you need to know and what might be next for Eurovision 2026.

05/12/2025