35 countries will compete in next year’s Eurovision Song Contest after 5 countries announce boycott

Organizers of the Eurovision Song Contest have announced a final list of 35 countries that will take part in the glitzy pop-music gala next year.

Eurovision confirms how many nations will compete in 2026 contest following numerous boycotts

Iceland, Ireland, the Netherlands, Slovenia, and Spain have all announced they will not be participating over protest to ...

Eurovision champion Nemo returns the winner’s trophy to protest Israel’s inclusion

GENEVA (AP) — Swiss singer Nemo, who won the 2024 Eurovision Song Contest, said Thursday they will return the winner’s trophy ...

Why countries are pulling out of 2026 Eurovision contest over Israel's participation

Ireland, Netherlands, Spain and Slovenia say they won't take part in the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest after Israel was ...

Spain, Ireland and Others Boycott Eurovision Over Israel’s Participation

The Netherlands and Slovenia also said they would not take part in next year’s contest, meant to be its celebratory 70th ...
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35 countries confirmed to take part in 2026 Eurovision despite boycotts

While Spain, Slovenia, Ireland, the Netherlands and Iceland quit the contest over Israel's inclusion, Romania, Moldova and ...

What to know about the Eurovision Song Contest as Israel’s participation sparks walkouts

LONDON (AP) — The Eurovision Song Contest, which aims to be an upbeat celebration of music and unity, is facing the biggest ...

At least 4 countries pull out of Eurovision as Israel’s participation roils contest

Organizers of the Eurovision Song Contest are discussing whether Israel should be allowed to participate next year ...

At least 4 countries pull out of 2026 Eurovision contest as Israel’s participation sows discord

The walkouts came after the general assembly of the European Broadcasting Union — a group of public broadcasters from 56 ...
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Eurovision confirms how many nations will compete in 2026 contest

Eurovision confirms how many nations will compete in 2026 contest following numerous boycotts - Iceland, Ireland, the ...

Iceland becomes fifth country to boycott Eurovision Song Contest over Israel’s participation

Broadcasters in Spain, the Netherlands, Ireland and Slovenia told contest organizer the European Broadcasting Union last week ...

Spain, Ireland, Slovenia and Netherlands boycott Eurovision over Israel’s participation

Spain, Ireland and the Netherlands announced their withdrawals Thursday from next year’s Eurovision Song Contest after organizers decided that Israel will be allowed to compete.