Iceland

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 Israel’s involvement
The Independent UK
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Eurovision Boycott Continues: Iceland Joins Other Countries In Protesting Israel's Participation
Iceland joins Spain, Slovenia, Ireland and the Netherlands in boycotting Eurovision 2026 due to Israel's participation.
International Business Times UK
4 min read
Eurovision crisis: Portuguese artists announce boycott if they win national contest
"We do not accept complicity with the violation of Human Rights," the Portuguese artists said in a joint statement, referencing Israel's actions in Gaza -which an independent United Nations inquiry found to be a genocide.
Euronews
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Ex-Olympic swimmer Sharron Davies and Iceland boss Richard Walker among new peerage nominations
PM announces 25 new members of the House of Lords, including his former director of communications
The Independent UK
4 min read
Iceland becomes fifth country to boycott Eurovision 2026 over Israel
Iceland joins Spain, Slovenia, the Netherlands and Ireland in neither participating in nor broadcasting event
The Guardian - UK
3 min read
Iceland to boycott 2026 Eurovision over Israel's participation, broadcaster RÚV says
The announcement from RÚV comes a week after four other countries announced they were pulling out of next year's Eurovision in protest against Israel’s participation.
Euronews
4 min read
Iceland fifth country to boycott Eurovision over Israel's inclusion
Ireland, Spain, the Netherlands and Slovenia have already announced that they will not take part
Evening Standard
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Iceland becomes the fifth country to boycott Eurovision over Israel’s participation
Spain, Ireland, Slovenia, and the Netherlands have also withdrawn from the competition
The Independent UK
4 min read
Iceland says it will boycott Eurovision over Israel's participation
Iceland's national broadcaster has announced it will boycott next year's Eurovision Song Contest due to Israel's participation
The Independent UK
2 min read
Archive, 1975: Iceland opens fire on British vessel
The two European Nato countries clash in the third cod war over fishing rights in the Atlantic
The Guardian - UK
8 min read