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Eurovision heads to Bulgaria’s Black Sea coast as Burgas confirmed 2027 host city

Israel is set to participate in the event, after the Eurovision Song Contest director affirmed there would be no further votes on whether to exclude the Jewish state from the competition.

A panoramic aerial view of Burgas, the fourth-largest city in Bulgaria.
Moldovan singer Vlad Sabajuc, aka Satoshi and representing Moldova with the song 'Viva, Moldova!', performs during the dress rehearsal for the grand final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 (ESC) at Wiener Stadthalle in Vienna, Austria on May 16, 2026.

Moldova broadcaster chief resigns after Eurovision jury vote sparks public backlash

Noam Bettan with dancers

Who gave Israel the coveted 12 points? Noam Bettan secures 2nd at Eurovision thanks to public vote

Fans display a Palestinian flag (R) during the first semi-final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 (ESC) at Wiener Stadthalle in Vienna, Austria on May 12, 2026.

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


Spain announces it will not broadcast Eurovision due to Israel’s participation

The Eurovision Fun website reported that Spain’s public broadcaster, RTVE, had announced it would not air the song contest for the first time since the country began participating in 1961.

Pro-Palestinian demonstrators call for an Irish boycott of the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest if there is Israeli participation, outside RTE Irish public television studios in Dublin, last month.

Danish Eurovision contestant addresses pro-Israel Instagram story backlash

Some countries participating in Eurovision have called for Israel's exclusion from the competition due to the war against Hamas in Gaza, but the EBU declined to put the matter to a vote.

Moderator Austrian singer Cesar Sampson holds a draw for Denmark during the draw session for the two semi-final events of the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 on stage at the Vienna's city hall in Vienna, Austria, on January 12, 2026.

Israel announces title of 2026 Eurovision song contest entry: 'Michelle'

"Michelle" will be revealed in full for the first time in a festive broadcast on KAN 11 on March 5.

Noam Bettan will represent Israel at Eurovision 2026.

Boycotts and rule changes don’t stop Israel topping Eurovision odds

Israel leads Eurovisionworld.com’s early odds with 10%, followed by Sweden 9%, Ukraine 7%, Finland 6%, and Italy 5%.

 Pro-Palestinian protestors hold a flag and a banner outside the RTE (Radio Telefis Eireann) Irish public service broadcaster television studios as demonstrators call for an Irish boycott of the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest if there is Israeli participation, in Dublin, Ireland, November 1, 2025.

Eurovision host says it won't ban Palestinian flags, drown out boos during Israel's performance

The 70th edition of the contest in May will have just 35 entries, the fewest since 2003, after five national broadcasters said they would boycott the show in protest against Israel's participation.

Pro-Palestinian protestors hold a flag and a banner outside the RTE (Radio Telefis Eireann) Irish public service broadcaster television studios as demonstrators call for an Irish boycott of the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest if there is Israeli participation, in Dublin, Ireland, November 1, 2025.

Eurovision rule changes threaten Israel's chances at success amid boycotts

CULTURAL AFFAIRS: Iceland joins a growing list of countries boycotting Eurovision 2026 due to Israel’s participation, as new voting rules create challenges for Israel’s success.

ISRAEL HAS been singled out as no country ever has been before at Eurovision. Here, viewers cheer as they watch this year’s Eurovision Song Contest finals being screened at a community center in Tel Aviv, in May.

Swiss Eurovision winner Nemo announces they are returning their trophy in protest against Israel

The comments are the latest protest against the European Broadcasting Union, which has seen five countries pull out after it cleared Israel last week to take part in next year's event in Austria.

Nemo, representing Switzerland, performs "The Code" during the Grand Final of the 2024 Eurovision Song Contest, in Malmo, Sweden, May 11, 2024.

Boycotts could hurt Eurovision budget but not the 'show,' host ORF says

At a meeting on Thursday, national broadcasters that make up the European Broadcasting Union cleared Israel to take part in the next contest in May

People cheer as they watch the 2025 Eurovision Song Contest finals being screened at a community center in Tel Aviv, Israel, on May 17, 2025.