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Thousands protest against Israel’s participation in Eurovision final

Pro-Palestinian protesters in Malmo, Sweden say Israel should be excluded over its conduct in its war on Gaza.

Al Jazeera

Key moments from 2024 Eurovision Song Contest final as Olly Alexander suffers 'sound issues'

Large protests took place in Malmo over Israel’s participation, while Dutch entrant Joost Klein was disqualified

Evening Standard

Eurovision 2024: Switzerland’s Nemo wins 68th song contest with The Code – as it happened

25 countries performed in Malmö, amid controversy over Israel’s participation and expulsion of Dutch entry

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Eurovision Song Contest chiefs disqualify Dutch entrant over backstage incident

Police in the Swedish city of Malmo were on Saturday investigating allegations of inappropriate behaviour which led to the exclusion of the Dutch singer Joost Klein from the 2024 Eurovision Song Contest.

Radio France Internationale

Eurovision In Gaza's Shadow As Israel Competes In Final

The Eurovision Song Contest final gets underway in Sweden's Malmo on Saturday with thousands of protesters expected to culminate a week of tensions surrounding Israel's participation during the Gaza war.

International Business Times

Eurovision: Israel in the spotlight as politics – once again – becomes the star of the show

It was hardly a surprise that Israel’s Eurovision contribution would result in protests of some kind. Despite its own rules, the 68-year-old international song contest has for decades been used as a platform to express political views and geopolitical divisions. But the war in Gaza – and Israel’s imminent threat…

France 24

Eurovision struggles to keep politics out as Israel controversy hits Malmö

Competing rallies are on the streets, Netherlands’ entrant is under investigation and others complain music is being overshadowed

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Olly Alexander: 'Last Place at Eurovision? I've thought about it...'

Olly Alexander is carrying UK hopes at Eurovision in Malmö tomorrow night, and is feeling the pressure

Evening Standard

Israel Qualifies For Eurovision Grand Finale

Israel qualified for this weekend's Eurovision song contest grand finale, defying thousands of demonstrators marching on Thursday in host country Sweden over the Gaza war.

International Business Times

Israel qualifies for Eurovision song contest final despite protests

Thousands had marched against the country’s inclusion in Saturday’s final but Eden Golan’s entry was voted through

The Guardian - UK

Eurovision Draws Street Protests Calling For Israel's Ejection

Thousands of demonstrators, including climate activist Greta Thunberg, marched through the streets of Sweden's Malmo on Thursday to protest against Israel's participation in Eurovision, an AFP journalist observed.

International Business Times

Political stage? Eurovision song contest met with Israel-Gaza war protests

After the massive party in Marseille to welcome the arrival of the Olympic flame, it's time to turn our gaze north for what's also billed as another "it's a small world after all" feelgood celebration. Malmö, Sweden is host of the 2024 Eurovision Song Contest, that heart-shaped ode to kitsch…

France 24

Israel qualifies for Eurovision final amid Gaza war protests

Singer Eden Golan qualifies for Eurovision final amid protests in Sweden over Israel’s war on Gaza.

Al Jazeera

London man who missed flight to Eurovision fears 'holiday wasted' after 'senseless' Gatwick Airport evacuation

Michael Sampson is booked on another flight to Malmo but is worried he will miss the semi-final

Evening Standard

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Eurovision 2024: Israel's entry draws pro-Palestine protest in Malmo's main square

Eden Golan, representing Israel, is due to perform at the Malmo Arena in Sweden on Thursday night

The Guardian - UK

‘Our children’s schools were bombed’: the Eurovision stars fighting to rebuild Ukraine

Former teacher alyona alyona and singing partner Jerry Heil are favourites at this year’s contest – and they’re using their rousing song Teresa & Maria to help children who have lost their childhood

Evening Standard

Eurovision 2024: Israel to perform in second semi-final as protests take place in Malmo

The country has faced calls to be excluded from the contest amid the war in Gaza

WEKU

The Eurovision Song Contest kicked off with pop and protests

Performers representing countries across Europe and beyond took the stage in the first of two Eurovision semifinals in the Swedish city of Malmo, against a backdrop of both parties and protests.

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The Guardian - AU

‘I’m super excited, but it’s bloody expensive!’ Australia’s Eurovision megafans gather to cheer on Electric Fields in Sweden

With 160 million watching at home, Electric Fields is about show the world 65,000 years of Indigenous culture – which ‘is already a beautiful win for Australia’

TechRadar

How to watch the Eurovision Song Contest 2024 semi-finals and final online for FREE

The spectacular song contest will come live from Malmö, Sweden and here’s how you can watch Eurovision 2024 online and from anywhere.

Radio France Internationale

Sweden ramps up Eurovision security amid outcry over Israel's inclusion

The Swedish Eurovision host city Malmo has promised heightened security for this year's song contest, which faces protests over Israel's participation while the war in Gaza continues.

The Guardian - UK

Malmö Women’s new dawn offers hope as Nordic clubs reach crossroads

The balance of power has shifted in Europe and Malmö are among the clubs with a vision to return Nordic football to the top

The Guardian - UK

‘We are not the arena to solve a Middle East conflict’: Sweden braced for a politically charged Eurovision

Israel’s inclusion in the lineup while war rages in Gaza may lead to the most controversial contest ever

The Guardian - AU

Electric Fields on their unlikely journey to Eurovision: ‘I’m ready to prove a point’

The pop duo will be breaking new ground in Malmö, Sweden when they represent Australia on 7 May

International Business Times

Sweden Prepares For High Security Eurovision With Gaza Spotlight

The Swedish city of Malmo is preparing to host the Eurovision Song Contest in early May under high security, amid protests over Israel's participation during its ongoing war with Hamas.

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