Slovenia refuses to air Eurovision Song Contest 2026 after pulling out of event
Slovenia refuses to air Eurovision Song Contest 2026 after pulling out of event
A growing list of countries have confirmed they plan to boycott the contest
The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Slovenia to air films about Palestine instead of Eurovision song contest
Slovenia to air films about Palestine instead of Eurovision song contest
Ireland and Spain will also not broadcast Eurovision after decision to boycott live event over Israel’s participation
The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Eurovision crisis: Slovenia to broadcast films about Palestine instead of this year's Eurovision
Eurovision crisis: Slovenia to broadcast films about Palestine instead of this year's Eurovision
Slovenia joins Ireland and Spain in not broadcasting this year’s Eurovision Song Contest after a decision to boycott the live event over Israel’s participation.
Euronews
Euronews
Eurovision crisis: Massive Attack, Kneecap and Sigur Rós call on fans to boycott over Israel
Celebrated musicians including Massive Attack, Kneecap, Brian Eno, Sigur Rós, Nadine Shah, and many more have signed an open letter calling for a boycott of the upcoming Eurovision Song Contest in protest of Israel’s participation.
Euronews
Euronews
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Paloma Faith among 1,100 artists and cultural workers urging Eurovision boycott
Campaign group No Music For Genocide said Israel should be banned from participating in the contest because of the ongoing conflict with Palestine.
Evening Standard
Evening Standard
Lebanese journalist killed by Israeli strike was left under rubble for hours with no medical care, say officials
Lebanon’s prime minister has accused Israel of ‘war crimes’ and said its targeting of journalists is now an ‘established approach’
The Independent UK
The Independent UK