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Eurovision 2026: From boycotts to media blackouts, this is now a spectacle under pressure

It is an unprecedented moment in the Eurovision Song Contest’s history, and this year’s competition could have long-term consequences

Irish Times - Top Stories - 45 minutes ago

Why is Israel allowed to take part in the Eurovision song contest?

Five countries are boycotting the 70th edition of Eurovision on May 16 in protest over Israel's genocidal war on Gaza.

Aljazeera - Top Stories - 2 hours ago

'No one likes us, we don't care': Defiant tone in Israel as Eurovision approaches

Israelis have been urged to get their relatives and friends in Europe to vote for their contestant Noam Bettan

Irish Times - World - 4 hours ago

Irish News -- RTÉ to air Father Ted instead of Eurovision final in boycott over Israel's participation

RTÉ will show an episode of the comedy Father Ted in place of the final of the 2026 Eurovision song contest.

Independent.ie - Entertainment - 12 hours ago

How Israel's participation in Eurovision 2026 led to the contest's biggest boycott -- EXPLAINER

Eurovision 2026 faces its biggest boycott in 70 years as five countries pull out over Israel’s participation

Russia Today - US News - 12 hours ago

RTÉ to air Father Ted Eurovision episode in boycott of song contest

Ireland, Spain and Slovenia decline to send competitors to 70th iteration of competition in protest at Israel’s war in Gaza

Irish Times - Entertainment - 13 hours ago

RTE to air Father Ted Eurovision episode as it boycotts song contest

Ireland joins Spain and Slovenia in refusing to compete in or broadcast the competition, while the Netherlands and Iceland have refused to send acts.

Evening Standard - Top Stories - 14 hours ago

Boycotters Spain, Ireland, Slovenia will not show Eurovision

The public broadcasters for Spain, Ireland and Slovenia said Monday they will not show the 70th anniversary Eurovision Song Contest this week, as they boycott the TV extravaganza over Israel’s participation.

CTV News - Entertainment - 16 hours ago

How to watch the Eurovision semi finals

Here's everything you need to know about the Eurovision semi-finals and how to watch.

WalesOnline - Entertainment - 16 hours ago

Eurovision not to be aired in Spain, Ireland, Slovenia

The three European countries are boycotting the popular song contest over Israel's participation in it. More countries have said they won't be taking part.

Deutsche Welle - Top Stories - 16 hours ago

Look Mum No Computer says people can express opinions about Israel at Eurovision

Israel’s entry, Noam Bettan, will take part in Tuesday’s semi-final, despite protests because of its action in Gaza.

Evening Standard - Top Stories - 17 hours ago

Every 2026 Eurovision Entry, Ranked

Swedish techno, Serbian prog-metal, and increasingly absurd performances are on the menu this week.

New York Magazine - Top Stories - 17 hours ago

Irish News -- Everything you need to know about this year's Eurovision

While standard procedure continues in the run-up to Eurovision 2026, organisers are gearing up for the largest boycott ever of the song contest.

Independent.ie - Entertainment - 17 hours ago

Antigoni Buxton, who appeared on Love Island in 2022, has been chosen to take represent the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 in Vienna

Antigoni Buxton, who appeared on Love Island in 2022, has been chosen to take represent the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 in Vienna

WalesOnline - Entertainment - 18 hours ago

Eurovision 2026: When is it on, who is boycotting and could Israel win?

Tensions and disunity haunt the song contest as it marks its 70th anniversary in Vienna

Irish Times - Entertainment - 18 hours ago

'Integrity costs something': Eurovision winners want Israel out of the contest

Former champions call for boycott of event over 'catastrophe' in Gaza and say show cannot be separated from political reality

Middle East Eye - Top Stories - 3 days ago

Met Gala: Hollywood Elite, Fashion World's Biggest Night Bombarded by Boycott Calls over Bezos Sponsorship

This year’s Met Gala has drawn controversy after Amazon boss Jeff Bezos and his wife Lauren Sanchez Bezos were announced as the lead sponsors and honorary co-chairs of the gala.

Breitbart - Technology - 7 days ago

Why are horror fans boycotting Scream 7?

ALBAWABA - As one of the most anticipated horror movies of 2026 hits cinema screens, Scream 7 is facing boycott calls from pro-Palestine activists after

Albawaba - Entertainment - 16 days ago

In Turkey April 2 declared a day of economic boycott

The opposition party even created a website, which was blocked days later by a decision of a criminal judgeship of peace.

Global Voices - World - 1 year ago