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The Netherlands pulls out of Eurovision 2027 due to Israel ‘sensitivities’
Dutch withdrawal is the latest in a number of boycotts by countries unhappy about Israel's inclusion.
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Netherlands pulls out of Eurovision again over Israel participation
A Dutch broadcaster reverses a decision to take part, citing "sensitivities" over Israel's participation.
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Ireland will boycott Eurovision again because of Israel's participation, but the song contest is still expanding
The 2026 Eurovision Song Contest was marred by boycotts in protest against Israel's participation in the midst of its war on Gaza. It still aims to keep growing.
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Eurovision remains marred by geopolitics: Ireland will boycott again because of Israel's participation. Still, the song contest is expanding
The 2026 Eurovision Song Contest was marred by boycotts in protest against Israel's participation in the midst of its war on Gaza. It still aims to keep growing.
World
Eurovision seeks to expand brand despite frictions
The 2026 Eurovision Song Contest was marred by boycotts in protest against Israel's participation in the midst of its war on Gaza. It still aims to keep growing.
World
Monroe: "Singing before the pope is once in a lifetime!"
She is one of the few artists who sang in front of Pope Leo XIV during the great prayer vigil at the Stade de France on Friday, September 25. At only 18 years old, Monroe, prodigy of the lyrical song, astonished by her maturity. The young soprano was first revealed to the general public by Prodiges, on France Télévisions, before being chosen to represent France on Eurovision 2026. She began a new chapter in her career with a tour of cathedrals and churches.
Entertainment
Netherlands to return to Eurovision after 2026 boycott
The country did not participate in this year's contest but will return next year in Bulgaria.
Entertainment
RTÉ to boycott Eurovision for second year in a row
In a statement, RTÉ said it feels Ireland's participation "cannot be justified given the appalling and ongoing loss of lives in Gaza".
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Politics
UK's 'dismal' Eurovision song choices to be examined by MPs
It comes after the UK's entry Look Mum No Computer came last in May's final, scoring just one point.