Finland's hotly tipped Eurovision performance features flames, a valuable violin and a safety plan - AP News

Finland's hotly tipped Eurovision performance features flames, a valuable violin and a safety plan  AP News

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Israel’s Eurovision role triggers deep split in contest

Netherlands, Spain and Ireland among those boycotting Saturday’s competition over Gaza conflict

‘I haven’t had a loo break since 2009!’ The truth about Eurovision – as told by its biggest icons

How did Lordi sing in a giant condom? How many sex lives has Epic Sax Guy helped? And what will push Graham Norton to retire? As Eurovision hits 70, legends of the song contest spill the beans Not many 70-year-olds spend their nights with pop singers in sparkly catsuits. Or nightmarish monsters barking out heavy metal. Or 160,000 giddy Europeans staring at them as they get progressively more drunk. There’s only one, in fact – the Eurovision song contest. To celebrate its uniqueness, we’ve spo...

By Alexi Duggins

Eurovision braces for new protests over Israel’s participation

Eurovision is heading towards its grand final, but organisers are bracing for more demonstrations against Israel.

Eurovision final lineup confirmed after 5 more countries are sent packing

The lineup for the final of the Eurovision Song Contest has been decided, with five more countries sent home after the second semifinal on Thursday. Those heading for the final include Denmark’s Søren Torpegaard Lund with the sultry “Før Vi Går Hjem” (“Before We Go Home”), Australian star Delta Goodrem with power ballad “Eclipse” and Bulgarian singer Dara with the catchy “Bangaranga.” Five countries — Spain, Ireland, the Netherlands, Slovenia and Iceland — are boycotting Eurovision this year ...

By FRANCE24

Eurovision chief hopes for pathway back for RTÉ

Eurovision Song Contest director Martin Green has said he hopes a "pathway back" can be found for RTÉ and the other broadcasters boycotting this year's contest, while acknowledging concerns that trust in the competition has been damaged.

Europe must remember the reason Eurovision was formed or risk losing it completely - editorial

The warning signs came before the first note was sung. Spain, Ireland, Slovenia, Iceland, and the Netherlands boycotted the competition over Israel’s participation.

Cyprus in Eurovision Song Contest final

Cyprus has qualified for the 70th Eurovision Song Contest final in Vienna. Antigoni Buxton qualified on Thursday night with Jalla. The final will be held on Saturday. The other countries to qualify during the second semi-final are Albania, Australia, Bulgaria, Czechia, Denmark, Malta, Norway, Romania and Ukraine. During the first semi-final on Tuesday, Belgium, Croatia, […]

How to sum up the atmosphere at this year's Eurovision? In German, there's a phrase for it

New rules make for a more sedate environment at the 2026 Eurovision – in spite of continuing protests over the presence of Israel.

Switzerland fails to reach final of Eurovision Song Contest - SWI swissinfo.ch

Switzerland fails to reach final of Eurovision Song Contest  SWI swissinfo.ch

Spain's Sanchez defends Eurovision boycott over 'illegal war, genocide'

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez defended his country’s decision Friday to skip this year’s Eurovision Song Contest, saying Spain could not stay silent in the face of Israel’s...

Dutch hand in Malta’s Eurovision final entry despite boycott

Malta’s contribution to the Eurovision Song Festival, co-written by a Dutch songwriter, has advanced to the finals as the musical...

By Molly Quell

Watch Eurovision Song Contest grand final on ETV

While Estonia failed to qualify for this year's Eurovision Song Contest finals in Vienna, ETV is carrying the event live on Saturday evening.