GLOBE
Israel Drawn in First Semi-Final as Eurovision 2026 Faces Boycotts
Five countries have withdrawn from the contest. Iceland, Ireland, the Netherlands, Slovenia and Spain said they would not take part because of Israel’s inclusion.
EUROVISION 2026
CULTURE
No Muting, No Flag Bans
Austria’s public broadcaster confirms it will allow Palestinian flags and broadcast crowd reactions unfiltered at Eurovision 2026.
GLOBE
ESC Hot Potato as Israel Decision Pending
EBU General Assembly meeting in Geneva with Tel Aviv set to present its case for staying.
Art Twist
Antigoni to Represent Cyprus at Eurovision 2026
CyBC internally selects the London-based British-Cypriot singer; song reveal to follow.
