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Eurovision Song Contest Marked by Controversies and Incidents

The Eurovision Song Contest was marked by various incidents and discussions, including a wave of hate against a participant, a suspicious person attempting to enter the final, and comments from Russia's foreign minister. Experts also pointed to issues affecting the contest's reputation.

18 May, 05:49 — 18 May, 14:43
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The GuardianMostly Factual4h ago

Nul points! The UK’s 10 biggest Eurovision flops of all time

From MP-baiting abominations to Engelbert Humperdinck, the UK has sent some real stinkers to the song contest – some so bad artists have even had to change their name. Here are the worst offenders Well, this is awkward. The UK continued its run of disastrous results in the Eurovision song contest on Saturday night, when Look Mum No Computer finished rock bottom of the scoreboard. Cue the usual geopolitical conspiracy theorising and head-scratching about how to remedy matters next year. Paging...

By Michael Hogan

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the-shift-news1h ago

Eurovision: PBS hides mega spend on Aidan as promotion falls flat

Taxpayers will once again be footing the bill for uncontrolled spending connected to Malta’s participation in this year’s Eurovision Song Contest, after another heavily financed campaign ended in disappointing results. Although PBS sources described it as one of the largest international promotional campaigns ever organised for a Maltese Eurovision act, singer Aidan received only eight … Continued

By The Shift Team

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the-journal1h ago

Russia’s foreign affairs minister says Eurovision participation requires ‘outright Satanism’

Sergei Lavrov made the remarks when asked about the possibility of Russia returning to the song contest.

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Moscow TimesMostly Factual52m ago

Sorry, Europe, Russia Isn’t Satanistic Enough for Eurovision

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov claimed that “the criteria that now define Eurovision contestants... are honestly nothing short of outright Satanism.”

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Daily SabahMixed7h ago

Bulgaria's capital Sofia to host Eurovision Song Contest 2027

Recently crowned champion, Bulgaria is set to take its Eurovision dream to Sofia, where the country will host the 2027 edition of the continental song contest, the organizers annou...

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romania-insiderMostly Factual9h ago

Romania takes third place at Eurovision 2026 with Alexandra Căpitănescu’s “Choke Me”

By irina.popescu0

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Coverage Timeline

First report: la-vanguardia · 18 May, 04:00Full coverage: 27 · 11hWindow: 11h
la-vanguardia18 May, 04:00First to report

Alivio y euforia en Eurovisión

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romania-insider18 May, 05:49

Romania takes third place at Eurovision 2026 with Alexandra Căpitănescu’s “Choke Me”

2h later
lsm-lv18 May, 07:29

Vairākās Eiropas valstīs plašas palestīniešu atbalsta demonstrācijas

Daily Sabah18 May, 07:39

Bulgaria's capital Sofia to host Eurovision Song Contest 2027

naftemporiki18 May, 07:45

Υποδοχή ηρωίδας στη Σόφια για τη νικήτρια της Eurovision, Ντάρα

cdm-me18 May, 08:00

Pobjednica Eurosonga sve duguje mužu: Imala sam strah i anksioznost, on me je nagovorio

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20-minuten18 May, 09:49

Hätte es die Schweiz mit diesem Song ins Finale geschafft?

jutarnji-list18 May, 10:09

Krcati su zvijezdama, ali sad je jasno zašto nitko ne želi na spektakl godine: ‘Nacionalna sramota!‘

24ur18 May, 10:50

Je sploh kdo opazil, da Slovenije na Evroviziji ni bilo?

The Guardian18 May, 11:08

Nul points! The UK’s 10 biggest Eurovision flops of all time

faz18 May, 11:23

Mythos Punktevergabe: Kriegt Deutschland beim ESC sowieso keine Punkte?

index-hr18 May, 11:39

Nakon Darine pobjede otvorilo se veliko pitanje: Može li Bugarska ugostiti Eurosong?

dnevnik-bg18 May, 11:56

Радев ще покани DARA и екипа й на среща с министри още тази седмица

iefimerida18 May, 12:11

Ο Akylas ακύρωσε την εμφάνισή του στην ΕΡΤ και εξηγεί τον λόγο

hotnews18 May, 12:21

Scandalul voturilor date de Moldova României la Eurovision: Șeful instituției care a selectat juriul demisionează

newsmaker-md18 May, 12:29

3 балла для Румынии, хейт и «рука Кремля». Есть ли политика в голосовании на «Евровидении», и что показала Молдова?

die-presse18 May, 12:38

Ein Fest, um Menschen durch Musik zu vereinen

delfi-lt18 May, 12:45

Ekspertas bedė pirštu į tai, kas užgožė „Eurovizijos“ šventę: tai žlugdo reputaciją

newsbeast18 May, 13:24

Eurovision 2026: Το κρυφό τηλεφώνημα από την EBU στη νικήτρια του διαγωνισμού το μεσημέρι του Σαββάτου

zdg-md18 May, 13:53

„Nu este normal ca un întreg popor să fie tras la răspundere”. Reprezentanta României la Eurovision, mesaj după votul juraților din R. Moldova

the-shift-news18 May, 14:10

Eurovision: PBS hides mega spend on Aidan as promotion falls flat

the-journal18 May, 14:16

Russia’s foreign affairs minister says Eurovision participation requires ‘outright Satanism’

klix-ba18 May, 14:26

RTS-ova komentatorica Eurosonga urnebesnim reakcijama nasmijala gledatelje: "Evo ko je koga dohvatio"

Moscow Times18 May, 14:43

Sorry, Europe, Russia Isn’t Satanistic Enough for Eurovision

digi2418 May, 14:50

DARA a fost victima unui val de ură în Bulgaria înainte de Eurovision. A fost nevoită să se mute în Grecia pentru a scăpa de hărțuiri

helsingin-sanomat18 May, 14:56

Euroviisut | Viisu­oraakkelin ennustus meni pieleen: ”Tulkitsin väärin saamaani tietoa”

der-standard18 May, 15:18Latest update

Israel beim ESC wieder auf Platz zwei: Haben neue Votingregeln etwas verändert?