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fromIrish Independent
5 days ago

The Irish Independent's view: RTE's stand on 2026 Eurovision boycott is based on principle

Ireland won Eurovision seven times and dominated 1987–1996, has not won since 1996, and will not participate in 2026 due to Gaza humanitarian concerns.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

Eurovision organisers debate whether Israel should be barred from contest

EBU will require expanded jury voting or hold a membership vote on Israel's Eurovision participation after allegations of state-orchestrated public voting and Gaza war concerns.
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

Eurovision to vote on whether Israel can participate in 2026 DW 09/29/2025

On Thursday, Kan, the Israeli broadcaster, wrote on X that it hoped the contest "will continue to uphold its cultural and non-political identity." "The potential disqualification of Israel's public broadcaster KAN one of the contest's long-standing, popular and successful participants would be especially concerning as we approach the 70th edition of the song contest, which was founded as a symbol of unity, solidarity and fellowship," the broadcaster added.
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fromIndependent
2 months ago

No Eurovision on our screens if Israel takes part, RTE confirms

RTÉ will not broadcast Eurovision and will not send an Irish entry unless Israel is removed from the competition due to the war in Gaza.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
6 months ago

Lights, camera, glitter ball: The Eurovision Song Contest reaches its grand final

The Independent is dedicated to providing quality journalism on vital socio-political issues while ensuring accessibility to readers without paywalls, allowing for informed public discourse.
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fromThe Local France
6 months ago

What Eurovision's voting patterns can teach you about European politics

Regional voting in the Eurovision Song Contest reflects cultural affinity, geopolitical alliances, and professional collaboration among neighboring countries.
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fromIrish Independent
7 months ago

The Indo Daily: Ryan Tubridy, Joe Duffy, Eurovision... is the RTE soap opera back in business?

Ryan Tubridy's departure from RTÉ continues to cause financial turmoil for the broadcaster amidst ongoing conflicts and management issues.
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