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Eurovision 2026 Odds: Finland Leads, Australia Rises

March 2, 2026 by Ido NamanNo Comments

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Eurovision 2026 betting table has shifted again after a busy selection weekend. Israel continues to drop, while Finland strengthens its lead and Australia emerges as a serious contender ahead of Vienna's grand final. In recent hours, a new twist has appeared in the Eurovision 2026 betting charts: Israel has dropped to sixth place, following the official reveal of Australia’s representative and song for the competition — Delta Goodrem and her song “Eclipse”. Goodrem is a highly respected and widely known artist in Australia, with a long and successful international career. Her reputation and recognition appear to have contributed to Australia’s rapid climb in the odds, as bettors expect her to deliver a standout performance at the contest in Vienna, Austria this May. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Australia’s Surge Pushes Israel Down In just a matter of hours, Delta Goodrem and Australia have climbed to fourth place in the betting charts, pushing Israel down to sixth. Sweden, meanwhile, has fallen to fifth place despite...

Germany: Sarah Engels to Perform “Fire” at Eurovision 2026

February 28, 2026March 1, 2026 by Ido Naman Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Germany at Eurovision 2026: Sarah Engels will perform the song “Fire” in the Grand Final on May 16th in Vienna, Austria. Listen to the song. "Fire" is the song to be performed by Sarah Engels, representing Germany at Eurovision 2026, which will take place in Vienna, Austria on May 12th, 14th, and 16th. The song was co-written by Engels together with Dario Schürmann, Luisa Heinemann, Raphael Lott, and Valentin Boes. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); From the very first moment on stage, Sarah radiates energy that makes it clear the song was written precisely for her. Behind her, the screen displays fiery visuals, and as the performance unfolds, real flames rise along the edges of the stage. Sarah delivers a dynamic and uplifting performance, offering a refreshing and captivating contrast to the songs Germany has sent to Eurovision in recent years. It will be intriguing to see what result this stylistic shift brings for Germany in the upcoming Eurovision Grand Final this May. The song “Fire” tells the story of a...

The Protest Continues: How Did Nemo Return His Eurovision Trophy?

February 22, 2026 by Ido Naman Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The controversy deepens as Nemo, winner of Eurovision 2024, sparks new uproar after returning the trophy in protest against Israel’s participation and following revelations about troubling chapters in his family's history. Nemo Mettler, the Eurovision 2024 winner, has been at the center of recurring controversies over recent months due to his protest actions and revelations about his family’s troubled past. The drama began about two months ago, when he took a dramatic stand and returned his Eurovision trophy to the contest organizers. The reason? A protest against Israel’s participation, which he accused of “genocide”. Nemo, who often speaks about “values”, "inclusivity", and “respect for all people”, chose to exclude Israeli performers from his message of unity. About a month after returning the trophy, an investigative report revealed that while Nemo preaches morality to the Jewish state, his own family history hides dark skeletons - ones dressed in SS uniforms and Nazi insignia. Now, another controversy unfolds - this time surrounding the trophy...

Israel at Eurovision 2026: Noam Bettan’s Song for the Contest Approved

February 16, 2026February 16, 2026 by Ido NamanNo Comments

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Official: The EBU has approved the Israeli entry for Eurovision 2026, to be performed by Noam Bettan this May in Vienna, Austria, but asked for some clarification. Moments ago, Ran Boker, Ynet’s culture correspondent, reported that the EBU officially approved Israel’s entry for Eurovision 2026 but asked for some clarification. Earlier this month, the song was chosen following an extensive selection process involving approximately 200 submissions, overseen by a professional committee. The song, to be performed by Noam Bettan in May in Vienna, was written by Yuval Raphael, Tslil Klifi, and Nadav Aharoni. It marks a shift away from ballads for the first time in two years and will feature lyrics in Hebrew, French, and English. The song is set to be unveiled during a special broadcast on “KAN 11”, the Israeli national broadcaster's channel, on March 5th. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); In recent moments, Ran Boker has reported that Israel’s song for the Eurovision 2026 contest has now been officially...

Tonight at 20:00 CET: Greece Selects Its Entry for Eurovision

February 15, 2026 by Ido Naman Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Watch: Live at 20:00 CET, “Sing for Greece 2026” will select Greece's entry for Eurovision 2026. Link to watch the live broadcast - Below! Tonight at 20:00 CET, “Sing for Greece 2026” will come to an end, culminating in the reveal of the entry that will represent Greece at Eurovision 2026 in Vienna, Austria. The “Sing for Greece 2026” grand final will take place this evening at the Peiraios 260 hall in Athens, hosted by Giorgos Kapoutzidis, Betty Maggira and Katerina Vrana. Fourteen artists will compete for the chance to represent Greece this May, with the winner chosen by a combination of 50% public vote and 50% jury vote. Greece will be the 11th country to select a song for Eurovision 2026, Following Albania, Montenegro, Moldova, Malta, Luxembourg, Ukraine and Cyprus, Estonia, Denmark and Latvia. It will also be the 15th country to select its representative, as Georgia, Switzerland, Israel and Bulgaria also join the list. The final will begin at 20:00 and continue until 23:00 CET. To watch the grand final live – Press here! (adsbygoogle...

Austria: “Vienna Calling 2026” Songs Released

February 13, 2026 by Ido Naman Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Austrian national broadcaster ORF released the 12 songs competing in “Vienna Calling – Wer singt für Österreich 2026”, which will determine Austria’s entry for Eurovision 2026. The twelve songs competing in “Vienna Calling – Wer singt für Österreich 2026” were fully released yesterday by the Austrian national broadcaster, ORF. The competition will take place next Friday, February 20, and by the end of the show, Austria’s representative for the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 — to be held in Vienna, Austria — will be chosen. All songs are now available for streaming on major music platforms and YouTube. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); “Vienna Calling 2026” Contestants Click on the song title to listen! Anna-Sophie – "Superhuman" Bamlak Werner – "We Are Not Just One Thing" Cosmó – "Tanzschein" David Kurt – "Pockets Full of Snow" Frevd – "Riddle" Julia Steen – "Julia" Kayla Krystin – "I brenn" Lena Schaur – "Painted Reality" Nikotin – "Unsterblich" Philip Piller – "Das Leben...

Tonight at 20:00 CET: “Sing for Greece 2026” Second Semi-Final

February 13, 2026 by Ido Naman Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Watch: Tonight at 20:00 CET, the second semi-final of "Sing for Greece 2026" takes place. Another seven songs will secure their place in the final. A viewing link is provided. The second semi-final of “Sing for Greece 2026,” will take place tonight at 20:00 CET at the Peiraios 260 venue in Athens, and will be broadcast by the Greek national broadcaster ERT. 14 contestants will compete for the seven last spots in the final, which will be held on Sunday, February 15th. Public voting will be open to viewers worldwide via a QR code that will appear on screen during the broadcast. The show will be hosted by Giorgos Kapoutzidis, Betty Maggira, and Katerina Vrana. To watch the first semi-final live from 20:00 – click here and follow the registration instructions! (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Second Semi-Final Contestants and Songs: Rikki – AGAPI Garvin – Back in the Game Mikay – Labyrinth Marika – Daughters of the Sun (A,...

Following Public Backlash: Cyprus Censors Its New Eurovision Music Video

February 12, 2026 by Ido Naman Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Cyprus unveiled its Eurovision 2026 song earlier this week, but the release quickly ignited public controversy over its music video - prompting the national broadcaster to announce major edits amid cultural criticism. On Sunday, the Cypriot national broadcaster, CyBC, revealed the song that will represent the island in Eurovision 2026 in Vienna, Austria — “JALLA”, performed by Antigoni. Soon after its release, the song sparked uproar - specifically surrounding its official music video. Within days, a group of Cypriot artists, academics, and cultural figures issued an open letter denouncing both CyBC and the video’s production team. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Public Letter of Complaint According to the signatories, the video for “JALLA” constitutes “an insult to Cypriot history and tradition”. They further claimed that the video appears to legitimize extremely dangerous traffic violations, referring to scenes showing two motorcyclists without helmets or protective gear, one of whom performs a wheelie. The letter heavily criticized the video’s direction, with some signees even calling for the song and...

Greece: Change in the National Final’s Voting Format

February 9, 2026 by Ido Naman Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); According to Greek media reports, a major change in the audience voting format for the upcoming Greek national selection will allow global viewers to influence the results. In the past hour, social media has been flooded with reports from Greece suggesting an upcoming change in the audience voting format for “Sing for Greece 2026”. The competition will feature two semi-finals on February 11th and 13th, leading to the grand final on February 15th, where Greece’s entry for Eurovision 2026 in Vienna, Austria will be chosen. According to a report by the Greek Eurovision website EurovisionFun, starting this year, audience voting will be open to viewers worldwide, not just from Greece. International viewers will be able to cast their votes online for €0.68, while those with a Greek phone number can vote via SMS for the same price. In both cases, a maximum of ten votes per user will be allowed. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); During both semi-finals...

Cyprus: Antigoni to Perform “JALLA” at Eurovision 2026

February 8, 2026February 14, 2026 by Ido Naman Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Cypriot national broadcaster CyBC has unveiled “JALLA” — Antigoni’s song with which she will represent Cyprus at Eurovision 2026 in Vienna, Austria. A few minutes ago, the Cypriot national broadcaster, CyBC, revealed during the evening broadcast on channel RIK1 the song “JALLA,” which will be performed by Antigoni to represent Cyprus at the upcoming Eurovision Song Contest 2026 in Vienna. Cyprus will compete in the second half of the second semi-final, scheduled for May 14. The song is available on all platforms. As already known, Antigoni will perform the song live as a guest act during the second semi-final of "Sing For Greece 2026", scheduled for February 13. During this event, Greece’s own Eurovision representative will be chosen. We are already eager to see what Antigoni will bring to the stage in the coming days — and whether her live performance will offer a hint of what awaits us in Vienna this May! Cyprus is the seventh country to reveal...