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Belgium: A Quarter of Eurovision 2025 Public Votes Went to Israel!

July 9, 2025July 27, 2025 by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Belgian hypocrisy at Eurovision: while the national broadcaster fights Israel’s participation, Belgian viewers overwhelmingly support it. What drives this support in one of Europe’s most anti-Israel countries? Belgium, which is fiercely attempting to prevent Israel from participating in Eurovision 2026, has now revealed its voting data for Israel in the 2025 final. The figures show that 25% of Belgian viewers voted exclusively for Israel, while the remaining 75% split their votes among other countries. This massive support from home viewers awarded Israel the maximum 12 points, in stark contrast to the Belgian jury, which - unsurprisingly, given Belgium’s pro-Palestinian stance - gave Israel zero points. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); A Quarter of Belgian Viewers Backed Israel – What Happened? Nearly 25% of the Belgian public’s votes in the Eurovision 2025 Grand Final went to Israel’s representative, Yuval Raphael, according to data from the EBU. This exceptional figure, revealed following a parliamentary inquiry, has sparked heated debate in Belgium and...

Surprising lead: “Deslocado” by Napa Becomes today’s Eurovision 2025 Most-Streamed Song

July 9, 2025July 9, 2025 by Ronnie Glik Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Despite finishing 21st in the Eurovision 2025 final, "Deslocado" by Napa has become the contest’s most-streamed song for a day, dominating charts and sparking a global digital success. Although the Portuguese band Napa and their song "Deslocado" did not achieve a notable result at Eurovision 2025 in Basel—ending up 21st in the final—their impact has been felt elsewhere. Initially ranked at the bottom of betting tables throughout the season, "Deslocado" has become a global hit, inspiring tens of thousands of TikTok videos and now for the first time holding the title of the daily most-streamed Eurovision 2025 song. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); A Dramatic Turn: Official Streaming Chart Upset Today, according to the Eurovision Charts Twitter account, the Portuguese entry "Deslocado" by Napa has surpassed the Estonian song "Espresso Macchiato" by Tommy Cash for the first time, now boasting the daily highest number of streams among all Eurovision 2025 tracks, with 573,684 Spotify streams. Most-streamed #Eurovision 2025 songs on Spotify (July 7): 🇵🇹 Deslocado...

Eurovision 2026: Which artists do we want to see compete? Part 1

July 8, 2025July 16, 2025 by Ronnie Glik Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Special: Who are the potential artists to compete in Eurovision 2026 in Austria? Who are the artists we would like to see in the next competition? Albania, Armenia and Australia. The Eurovision 2026 season is approaching, and with it the main question: which artists will we see representing their country in the competition? In our series of articles, we will introduce you to several well-known artists from each country, whom we believe are worthy of representing their country and whom we would like to see on the Eurovision stage in Austria. Each article will focus on four different countries and several artists from each country, so through these articles you can get to know many new artists, and perhaps we will even see some of them in future competitions! So who are the artists that could bring the best result for Albania, Armenia and Australia? Accurate Predictions for Eurovision 2025 Ahead of the Eurovision 2025 season, the article series addressed...

Germany Responds for the First Time to the Eurovision Controversy: Standing with Israel?

July 8, 2025July 8, 2025 by Ofek Jerassi Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Germany has issued its first official response to the ongoing debate about Israel’s potential exclusion from Eurovision 2026: “Israel complies with the rules of the competition, and we support its participation.” Is a joint withdrawal by Germany and Italy from the contest on the horizon? A new storm is shaking the Eurovision world: In recent days, rumors have circulated that the German national broadcaster (SWR) is threatening to withdraw from Eurovision 2026 if Israel is excluded from the competition. Now, for the first time, an official and unequivocal response has come from Germany—leaving no room for doubt: Israel complies with the competition’s rules, and any attempt to exclude it is unacceptable to the Germans. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Germany Sets a Red Line: “Eurovision is a Bridge, Not a Wall” The spokesperson of the German national broadcaster SWR emphasized in an official statement to Yahoo News: “The Eurovision Song Contest is a celebration that...

Lithuania Confirms Participation in Eurovision 2026!

July 8, 2025 by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Lithuanian national broadcaster LRT has confirmed Lithuania’s participation in Eurovision 2026, to be held in Austria. Lithuania is expected to select its entry again through Eurovizija.LT. The Lithuanian national broadcaster has officially announced that Lithuania will participate in Eurovision 2026, which will be hosted in Austria. Lithuania becomes the 20th country to express interest in joining Eurovision 2026, following Albania, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Israel, Italy, Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands, Norway, Serbia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, and the host country, Austria. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The national broadcaster confirmed its participation to the Eurovision website ESC Today for the upcoming contest in Austria. It appears that "Eurovizija.LT" will once again serve as Lithuania’s pre-selection format, marking the third consecutive year that the Lithuanian entry is expected to be chosen through this platform. Additional details about the national selection process will be revealed in due course. Lithuania’s use of "Eurovizija.LT" has shown both advantages and disadvantages. The country has maintained relatively consistent results...

Belgium Confirms Participation in Eurovision 2026!

July 8, 2025 by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Belgian national broadcaster RTBF has confirmed Belgium’s participation in Eurovision 2026, to be held in Austria. The selection method for Belgium’s 2026 representative has yet to be announced. The Belgian-Walloon national broadcaster (serving the French-speaking community) RTBF has announced that Belgium will participate in Eurovision 2026, which will take place in Austria. Belgium is the 19th country to express interest in joining Eurovision 2026, following Albania, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Israel, Italy, Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands, Norway, Serbia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, and the host country, Austria. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The incoming Belgian Head of Delegation, Michael De Lil, informed the Polish Eurovision website ESCSpot yesterday (Monday) on behalf of the Belgian-Walloon national broadcaster that Belgium has confirmed its participation in Eurovision 2026 in Austria. As per Belgian tradition, it is RTBF’s turn to broadcast the contest. Belgium’s Selection Process Remains Unclear Belgium has not yet revealed how its Eurovision 2026 representative will be chosen, though all selection methods seem to face harsh...

Is the Asian Country on Its Way to Join Eurovision as Early as 2026?

July 8, 2025July 8, 2025 by Avi Zaikaner Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); A surprising Asian country may join Eurovision 2026. Could we be in for an especially colorful and exciting contest? All the details on the move that will thrill Eurovision fans. Is the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 About to Get a Boost from the East? A major national broadcaster from a Central Asian country has officially raised the possibility of joining the contest. The matter is now on the EBU’s table ahead of Eurovision’s 70th anniversary. After years of rumors, hopes, and late-night broadcasts, the mysterious country is edging closer to Europe’s main stage—an exciting development for Eurovision fans worldwide. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Is the Asian Country Heading to Eurovision? According to a network report, during last week’s European Broadcasting Union conference in London, the chairman of Kazakhstan’s national broadcaster announced his intention to bring up the participation issue at the next EBU forum, expected in about three months. This marks a significant step for a country that, since...

Manizha Accused of Being a “Foreign Agent”?

July 5, 2025 by Tal Dahan Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Manizha, Russia’s 2021 Eurovision representative, returned to Moscow, sparking controversy: calls for prosecution, political accusations, and questions about freedom of speech in Russia. The singer Manizha Sangin, who represented Russia in the 2021 Eurovision Song Contest with the song "Russian Woman," has found herself at the center of a new political storm. After reports emerged that she had returned to Russia and was set to perform in Moscow, there were calls within Russia to prosecute her and declare her a "foreign agent." The criticism stems from her previous political stances, including her opposition to the invasion of Ukraine and her alleged positions regarding the attack at Crocus City Hall. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); “Manizha should be recognized as a foreign agent” "The singer Manizha Sangin should be recognized as a foreign agent, and criminal proceedings should be initiated against her," said Vitaly Borodin, head of the "Federal Project for Security and Anti-Corruption" in the city of Mytishchi, Moscow region, in an interview...

It’s Official: t.A.T.u., Russia’s Eurovision 2003 Representatives Duo, Reunite!

July 5, 2025 by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The girl group t.A.T.u., remembered for their early 2000s hits and Eurovision 2003 appearance, reunite 15 years after their breakup. Will this comeback endure? After more than a decade of distance and speculation, Russian pop duo t.A.T.u. is back: Elena Katina and Yulia Volkova have officially announced their reunion - 15 years after the group’s split, which made history with their Eurovision 2003 performance of “Ne Ver', Ne Boisia” (in English: “Don’t Believe, Don’t Be Afraid”), earning third place. The news came via a joint social media post, accompanied by a photo of the two together. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); A Nostalgic Comeback - With Economic Implications The significance of the reunion goes beyond music. It is a carefully planned financial move: a joint performance by the duo now commands around 15 million rubals (approximately 162,000 euros), compared to just 10,000–11,300 euroys for each member solo. Amid Russia’s deep economic crisis and against the backdrop of the ongoing war in Ukraine, many...

Luxembourg at Eurovision: Registration Opens for “Luxembourg Song Contest 2026”

July 5, 2025 by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Luxembourg launches registration for "Luxembourg Song Contest", featuring an innovative format, exciting audience experiences, and significant cultural and economic impacts. Luxembourg has officially announced the opening of registration for "Luxembourg Song Contest" ahead of Eurovision 2026. Hundreds of artists, songwriters, and bands are already preparing to compete for the coveted ticket to Europe’s biggest stage. Registration is open until September 21st, 2025, with the grand final set to take place at Rockhal on January 24th, 2026. This marks a significant step for a country that recently returned to the contest and continues to prove it is here to stay. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Luxembourg’s Return to Center Stage: Impact, Trends, and Predictions Luxembourg’s comeback to Eurovision has generated tremendous buzz among fan communities and music industry professionals. In conversations with Eurovision enthusiasts, opinions vary: some see it as strengthening the trend of musical diversity in the contest, while others are curious to see if the country can replicate its...