Former member of the Reference Group criticizes Israel’s participation in Eurovision: “Glorification of war crimes”

Former member of the Reference Group criticizes Israel’s participation in Eurovision: “Glorification of war crimes”

Israel’s participation in the Eurovision Song Contest (ESC) 2024 sparked much controversy. There were numerous calls for a boycott, and during the event, some artists made a point of showing their support for Palestine in the ongoing conflict between the two countries. The organizers rigorously enforced the rules to keep politics at bay. Bambie Thug, representing […]

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 Liechtenstein admits a partnership with a potential Saint Gallen bid to host Eurovision 2025

Liechtenstein admits a partnership with a potential Saint Gallen bid to host Eurovision 2025

One of the cities potentially interested in hosting the Eurovision Song Contest (ESC) 2025 is Saint Gallen, near the micro-state of Liechtenstein… which is keen to explore a collaboration with the Swiss city. Matthias Ulrich, the Head of Liechtenstein Marketing, revealed to Radio Liechtenstein that there is an openness to support Saint Gallen within the […]

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 Serbia’s head of delegation says Joost Klein’s disqualification from Eurovision 2024 was “too harsh”

Serbia’s head of delegation says Joost Klein’s disqualification from Eurovision 2024 was “too harsh”

This year, for the first time in history, an artist was disqualified from the Eurovision Song Contest (ESC) after the event had already begun. It was Joost Klein, following an incident where he allegedly exhibited violent behavior, with the case being investigated by the police. The decision had unanimous support within the European Broadcasting Union, […]

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 Portuguese broadcaster RTP requests meeting with EBU following Eurovision 2024 incidents

Portuguese broadcaster RTP requests meeting with EBU following Eurovision 2024 incidents

The Portuguese public broadcaster RTP has requested a meeting with the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) to clarify the incidents that occurred during the Eurovision Song Contest (ESC) 2024 final in Malmö. In Tuesday’s broadcast of Telejornal, the Portuguese public broadcaster reported the request for this meeting with the organization. It was a “request supported by several countries, […]

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