Croatia: Eurovision 2026 Entry to Be Chosen in February

Croatia: Eurovision 2026 Entry to Be Chosen in February

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 (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Croatian national broadcaster HRT confirmed that Croatia will participate in Eurovision 2026 in Vienna, Austria, with the launch of the submission window for “Dora 2026”. Croatia’s national broadcaster HRT has confirmed that the country will participate in Eurovision 2026, to be held in Vienna, Austria. Croatia becomes the 27th country to express interest in joining Eurovision 2026, following Albania, Australia, Azerbaijan, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Israel, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Montenegro, Norway, San Marino, Serbia, Sweden, Switzerland, Ukraine, the United Kingdom, and the host country, Austria. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); How Will Croatia Choose Its Entry for Eurovision 2026? Croatia’s participation was confirmed alongside the publication of the regulations for "Dora 2026”. With the announcement, the submission window for songs to Dora has opened. Entries may be submitted until November 23rd, 2025. At the end of this process, a professional jury will select 24 songs for the competition, along with four backup entries in case any...
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Tonight at 19:00 CEST: The First Edition of the Renewed Intervision, Live from Moscow!

Tonight at 19:00 CEST: The First Edition of the Renewed Intervision, Live from Moscow!

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(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Watch: Tonight at 19:00 CEST, the first renewed edition of the Intervision Song Contest will take place live from Moscow, the capital of Russia! 23 countries will compete tonight for first place in the new competition! A link to watch the broadcast - Below. Tonight at 19:00 CEST, the Intervision Song Contest returns for the first time since 2008, Russia’s alternative to the Eurovision, following the country’s expulsion from Eurovision in 2022. Russia, the state that conceived the competition, is the first to host it on its own territory. The contest will be streamed on VK Video, while broadcast on the Russian national broadcaster Channel 1 will begin 30 minutes later. This year, 23 countries will compete for first place: Belarus, Brazil, China, Colombia, Cuba, Egypt, Ethiopia, India, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kyrgyzstan, Madagascar, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, South Africa, Tajikistan, United Arab Emirates, United States of America, Uzbekistan, Venezuela, Vietnam, and the host nation – Russia. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); During...
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Estonia: The Entry for Eurovision 2026 to Be Chosen on February 14th

Estonia: The Entry for Eurovision 2026 to Be Chosen on February 14th

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 (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Estonian national broadcaster ERR has confirmed participation in Eurovision 2026, hosted in Vienna, Austria, alongside the launch of the national final selection process, "Eesti Laul 2026". Estonia’s national broadcaster ERR has confirmed that the country will participate in Eurovision 2026, to be held in Vienna, Austria. Estonia becomes the 26th country to express interest in joining Eurovision 2026, following Albania, Australia, Azerbaijan, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Israel, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Montenegro, Norway, San Marino, Serbia, Sweden, Switzerland, Ukraine, the United Kingdom, and the host country, Austria. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The announcement coincided with the publication of regulations for Eesti Laul 2026, marking the second year in a row of early confirmation. During the morning show "Terevisioon" on ETV, producer Riin Vann unveiled the competition’s format and timeline for the national final selection process. Applications can be submitted via the ERR official website or by email at [email protected]. Estonia has consistently relied on national selection for all of its Eurovision...
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Contestants of Sanremo Festival to Be Revealed on December 7th

Contestants of Sanremo Festival to Be Revealed on December 7th

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(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Italy’s national broadcaster RAI announced today that the contestants of Festival Di Sanremo 2026, will be revealed on December 7th by artistic director and host Carlo Conti. Italy’s national broadcaster RAI announced today that the list of participants in the 76th edition of the Italian Eurovision pre-selection, Sanremo Festival 2026, will be revealed on December 7th by the festival’s artistic director and host, Carlo Conti. The festival will take place between February 24th–28th, featuring 24 artists. The winner will earn the opportunity to represent Italy at Eurovision 2026. Should the winner refuse, the national broadcaster will select another contestant from Sanremo’s lineup to represent the country. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Although the official lineup for Sanremo has not yet been released, recent leaks suggest that several past representatives of Italy may return. According to reports in the Italian music industry, the most frequently mentioned names are: Angelina Mango – winner of Sanremo 2024, who...
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Kaja Kallas, Senior EU Official Stands by Israel: “Boycotting Eurovision Is the Wrong Step”

Kaja Kallas, Senior EU Official Stands by Israel: “Boycotting Eurovision Is the Wrong Step”

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(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); While some European countries threaten to boycott Eurovision, Kaja Kallas, a senior EU official, expresses clear support for Israel, stressing that a boycott is a mistake. The European Union’s High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security, Kaja Kallas, addressed this week the statements made by Slovenia, the Netherlands, Ireland, and Spain and clarified that measures such as boycotting Eurovision 2026 to protest Israel’s military actions in Gaza are a mistake that will not achieve their intended purpose. "All these measures, which in practice aim to punish the people of Israel, in my view are misguided, and we do not support them". She said. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Despite her statement, the European Union has introduced a series of measures against Israel, including sanctions on what it described as "extremist ministers in the government", notably Itamar Ben Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich, as well as the revocation of customs benefits for Israeli products. In her remarks, Kallas emphasized that the goal is to...
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Committed to Music Despite Boycott Threats: France Confirms Participation in 2026

Committed to Music Despite Boycott Threats: France Confirms Participation in 2026

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 (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Despite ongoing calls for boycotts, France’s national broadcaster France Télévisions officially confirms participation in Eurovision 2026 in Vienna, Austria. The selecting process of France’s entry is yet to be revealed. France’s national broadcaster France Télévisions has confirmed that the country will participate in Eurovision 2026, to be held in Vienna, Austria. France becomes the 25th country to express interest in joining Eurovision 2026, following Albania, Australia, Azerbaijan, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Greece, Israel, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Montenegro, Norway, San Marino, Serbia, Sweden, Switzerland, Ukraine, the United Kingdom, and the host country, Austria. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); On the official Instagram account of France Télévisions, the broadcaster announced today (Wednesday) its official entry into the contest: "France Télévisions is pleased to confirm its particiation in the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 on May 16th in Vienna, alongside fellow public service media members of the EBU. The group reaffirms its support for musical creation, to artists, and for this unique event".   הצגת פוסט זה...
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Albania: Arilena Ara and Anxhela Peristeri Expected to Return to “Festivali i Këngës 64”!

Albania: Arilena Ara and Anxhela Peristeri Expected to Return to “Festivali i Këngës 64”!

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(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Albanian national broadcaster RTSH announced upgrades to the traditional Festivali i Këngës, Albania’s Eurovision pre-selection. New contestant names include former representatives Arilena Ara and Anxhela Peristeri. Albania’s national broadcaster RTSH is in the midst of preparations for the 64th edition of Festivali i Këngës. The traditional festival, which began in 1961, became Albania’s official national final for Eurovision since 2004, the year the country joined the competition. Now, notable names are emerging as likely contestants in the competition to represent Albania at Eurovision 2026 in Vienna, Austria. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); According to Elaheida Dani, the festival’s artistic director, the winner will once again be selected by a combination of jury votes and audience votes. However, for the first time, the public will also be able to vote through a dedicated mobile application, introducing greater efficiency and accessibility. In addition, the production of the festival is being elevated to unprecedented levels, featuring a larger, more impressive stage...
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Sweden: These Are the Cities Hosting Melodifestivalen 2026

Sweden: These Are the Cities Hosting Melodifestivalen 2026

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(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Swedish national broadcaster SVT revealed the six cities that will host Melodifestivalen 2026. The Swedish national broadcaster SVT is already deep in preparations for Melodifestivalen 2026, which will determine Sweden’s representative and song for Eurovision 2026 in Vienna, Austria. The Melodifestivalen has been held annually since 1959 and has brought Sweden seven Eurovision victories. A record number of 3,888 songs were submitted for the competition - but the question remains: where will it take place? (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});   הצגת פוסט זה באינסטגרם   ‏‎פוסט משותף על ידי ‏‎Melodifestivalen ✨‎‏ (@‏‎melodifestivalen‎‏)‎‏ The first heat will be staged in Linköping, in southern Sweden, the capital of the Östergötland County. The second heat will be held in Göteborg, Sweden’s second-largest city, which also hosted the Eurovision Song Contest in 1985. Göteborg is the largest city in western Sweden and the fifth-largest in Scandinavia. The third heat will be held in Kristianstad, located on the opposite side of the Skåne region, which will be hosting three consecutive...
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Greece: New Details Revealed About “Ethnikos Telikos 2026”!

Greece: New Details Revealed About “Ethnikos Telikos 2026”!

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(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Greece is gearing up for "Ethnikos Telikos 2026" with full force - and this year, major changes are on the way! Here are all the details about the process that will determine Greece’s entry for Eurovision 2026. The Greek national broadcaster ERT has unveiled today (Wednesday) significant details regarding this year’s "Ethnikos Telikos", through which the country’s entry for Eurovision 2026 in Vienna, Austria, will be chosen. What changes are coming to the Greek national selection this year? And what will occur for the first time in the history of the Greek selection process? Find all the critical facts here. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Expanded Format: Major Changes in the Greek National Selection Last year’s "Ethnikos Telikos" was a massive success within Greece and beyond, with the January 30th, 2025 broadcast achieving the highest TV ratings in Greece for 15 years. The contest’s winner, Klavdia, brought Greece an impressive sixth place at Eurovision 2025,...
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No Longer Taken for Granted: More Countries Clarify – We Will Not Boycott Israel at Eurovision

No Longer Taken for Granted: More Countries Clarify – We Will Not Boycott Israel at Eurovision

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(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The debate over Israel’s Eurovision participation intensifies. While some push for boycotts, Malta and Australia confirmed they will compete in Eurovision 2026 regardless of Israel’s inclusion. The debate over Israel’s participation in Eurovision 2026 continues to draw in more and more countries across Europe, and now even beyond. Malta and Australia both released official statements yesterday (Tuesday) regarding their planned participation in this year’s Eurovision. Following the controversy sparked by Spain, which declared it would withdraw if Israel is not excluded, the positions emerging from Malta and Australia bring a refreshing and significant counterpoint. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Malta: "Eurovision is a Place for Dialogue" Malta’s Minister of Culture, Owen Bonnici, told the "Times of Malta" that his country will not join calls to boycott Israel. According to him, the contest should encourage a “culture of dialogue” and serve as a space for understanding and attentive listening between nations. Bonnici clarified: “I completely condemn the actions of the Israeli government, but...
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