San Marino: Takes a Stance on Israel’s Participation in Eurovision 2026

San Marino: Takes a Stance on Israel’s Participation in Eurovision 2026

by Tal Dahan Comment Closed
 (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); San Marino, the smallest country in Eurovision, joins several nations announcing they will not boycott Eurovision 2026 if Israel participates. Does support from such a small nation signal hope for the contest? San Marino’s national broadcaster, SMRTV, which has already expressed interest in participating in Eurovision 2026 in Vienna, Austria, has stated it will not boycott the contest even if Israel takes part. This announcement follows similar statements from Norway, and from supporters including Austria, Italy, Germany, Greece, Cyprus, and Switzerland, all backing Israel’s right to participate. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); An Encouraging Statement: No Boycott if Israel Competes This past week, Slovenia, Ireland, and the Netherlands officially declared their intention to boycott Eurovision while Israel is allowed to participate. Additionally, Iceland and Spain have hinted they too may withdraw should Israel remain in the contest. Declarations from countries confirming their participation regardless of Israel’s involvement, while perhaps made out of necessity, are a positive note amid current tensions....
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Iceland Reveals: Several Countries Demand Israeli Representation at Eurovision 2026

Iceland Reveals: Several Countries Demand Israeli Representation at Eurovision 2026

by Tal Dahan Comment Closed
(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Multiple countries are supporting Israel's participation in Eurovision 2026, according to the Icelandic national broadcaster’s chairman. Which nations are taking a stand and what does this mean for the upcoming contest? The board's chairman of the Icelandic national broadcaster, Stefán Jón Hafstein, recently declared that the broadcaster intends to use the new EBU withdrawal deadline and postpone a final decision about participation until December 2026, when it will be clear if Israel is allowed to compete at Eurovision. Despite Iceland's own reservations regarding Israeli participation, Jón Hafstein revealed that several countries have demanded Israel's representation at Eurovision 2026. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Germany Demands Israel’s Participation in Eurovision 2026 "There are countries demanding that Israel remain in Eurovision, including Germany," noted Jón Hafstein. The chairman's remarks highlighted the division between national broadcasters in the EBU, at a time when several broadcasters - including Ireland, Slovenia, Spain, and even Iceland - have opposed Israel's participation and threatened to withdraw...
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Austria Opens Song Submissions Window for Eurovision Pre-Selection 2026

Austria Opens Song Submissions Window for Eurovision Pre-Selection 2026

by Tal Dahan Comment Closed
(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Ahead of Eurovision 2026 in Vienna, the Austrian national broadcaster ORF has launched the open song submission window for the national selection. The winner will represent Austria on home soil.  Austria is energetically preparing for the upcoming Eurovision Song Contest 2026 on its territory—not only in terms of hosting, but also regarding the next song that will represent it in Vienna. For the first time in a decade, Austria’s representative and entry will be chosen via an open national selection, set for late February 2026 and featuring both jury and public voting. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Austria’s National Selection Returns in 2026 In an Instagram post, Hitradio Ö3 of the Austrian national broadcaster ORF confirmed that the song submission window for Eurovision 2026 is now officially open. Austria will use this open selection format for the first time since 2016. A total of ten contestants will be selected to perform on stage, with the winner granted...
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Eurovision 2026: Participating Countries to Be Announced in September

Eurovision 2026: Participating Countries to Be Announced in September

by Tal Dahan Comment Closed
(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Austria’s national broadcaster revealed the timeline for the Eurovision 2026 participants list, ticket sales, semi-final draw, and more. How does it compare to previous years? Austria’s national broadcaster ORF has released a special video unveiling the timeline for several major events in the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 in Austria. In a surprising move, the list of participating countries will be revealed earlier than expected — in September. This is in contrast to previous years, when the list was typically unveiled later, around December. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Ticket Sales for Eurovision 2026 – Starting in December The broadcaster revealed in the video that ticket sales for Eurovision 2026 will begin in December. This is expected to be the first sales phase, with another round likely to follow. Ahead of Eurovision 2025 in Basel, Switzerland, the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) and the Swiss national broadcaster SRG SSR scheduled the first wave of ticket sales for January 29, 2025 - one...
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Italy: Is Angelina Mango Planning a Eurovision Comeback Through Sanremo 2026?

Italy: Is Angelina Mango Planning a Eurovision Comeback Through Sanremo 2026?

by Tal Dahan Comment Closed
(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); According to reports, Angelina Mango plans a return at Sanremo 2026, amid uncertainty over the festival’s location. Will she represent Italy at Eurovision again? Angelina Mango, who represented Italy at Eurovision 2024 with the song "La Noia" (in English: "The Boredom") and finished in seventh place, is reportedly planning a comeback to Italy’s main music stage - the Sanremo Festival. According to Italian media, Mango is currently working on new material, aiming to secure a spot in the official participant list for Sanremo 2026 - and perhaps to represent Italy at Eurovision again. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Angelina Mango’s Journey: From Reality TV to Eurovision Mango first rose to national recognition in Italy after placing second on the reality show "Amici 22" ("Friends 22"). She built on this success by winning Sanremo 2024, earning the right to represent Italy at Eurovision, where she achieved a respectable seventh place in the Grand Final. Notably, this...
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Brave Journalist Reveals: “I Was Sexually Assaulted by a Eurovision Artist”

Brave Journalist Reveals: “I Was Sexually Assaulted by a Eurovision Artist”

by Tal Dahan Comment Closed
(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Julia Morris, a BBC journalist, courageously exposes archival footage showing a Eurovision artist kissing and touching her against her will during an interview. The artist admits, "I was very drunk... maybe someone should have intervened." Julia Morris (BBC journalist) courageously revealed this week how a Eurovision artist harassed her on camera. At Eurovision 2005 in Kyiv, she interviewed the Norwegian band Wig Wam’s lead singer, Åge Sten (stage name Glam), sharing footage from that interview showing Sten straddling her on a couch, kissing her multiple times against her will, and touching intimate areas. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Amid the ongoing legal battle between the Municipality of Sanremo and RAI, the Italian national broadcaster is already planning ahead: Which city could be the next to host the Sanremo Festival? The prestigious and long-standing Sanremo Festival, from which Italy’s Eurovision representatives are selected, may depart from its legendary city for the first time in 75 years due to a fierce dispute between RAI, the Italian...
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Germany: Eurovision Winner Steps Away from the Spotlight

Germany: Eurovision Winner Steps Away from the Spotlight

by Tal Dahan Comment Closed
(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Lena Meyer-Landrut, Eurovision 2010 winner for Germany, has been absent from the stage and social media for a year due to significant health issues. Lena Meyer-Landrut, the winner of Eurovision 2010 and Germany’s representative again in 2011, has not been seen in public nor posted on social media for an entire year—a fact that has caused considerable concern among the Eurovision community and fans both in Germany and around the world. According to the latest update from her manager, Lena’s absence is due to serious health reasons, following the cancellation of a summer tour last year and several emergency hospitalizations caused by acute pain. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Lena’s Impact and Cultural Resonance While Germany remains a focal point in Eurovision with enormous audiences, Lena’s absence is keenly felt: from social media follower reactions to professional discussions among music industry experts. In many ways, her story brings to the forefront ongoing issues such as pressure, mental health challenges,...
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Sweden: Björn Skifs Announces Retirement from Music Career!

Sweden: Björn Skifs Announces Retirement from Music Career!

by Tal Dahan Comment Closed
(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The prominent Swedish Eurovision icon, who appeared as a guest at Eurovision 2024, has announced his retirement from music due to health reasons. The Swedish legend Björn Skifs, who represented Sweden at Eurovision in 1978 and 1981, has announced his retirement from music after being diagnosed with FTD (frontotemporal dementia). In 1978, he performed the song "Det blir alltid värre framåt natten", finishing 14th, and returned in 1981 with "Fångad i en dröm", reaching 10th place. Despite not achieving top rankings at the contest, Skifs is seen as one of Sweden’s most respected artists, notably as the first Swedish musician to top the American charts with the band Blue Swede and their hit "Hooked on a Feeling". (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Skifs’ announcement, coming from one of the most beloved and influential voices in Swedish pop history, was met with deep sorrow in both the Eurovision community and the European music industry. The 78-year-old singer wrote: “It’s not easy to take...
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These Are the Leading Candidates to Host Eurovision 2026!

These Are the Leading Candidates to Host Eurovision 2026!

by Tal Dahan Comment Closed
(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Victoria Swarovski, TV star, singer, and crystal empire heiress, and Andi Knoll, Austrian Eurovision commentator since 1999, are the leading candidates to host Eurovision 2026 in Austria. As tradition goes, preparations for the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 are accompanied by rumors, bets, and speculations. With the host city announcement pending, the spotlight is on a fascinating question: who will host the three grand broadcast nights watched by hundreds of millions worldwide? Hosting Eurovision has long become more than just leading a show—it is a representative, almost diplomatic role that conveys the host country's character to the world. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Battle for the Microphone: Who Will Lead the Broadcast Across Europe? The Austrian national broadcaster ORF is considering appointing Victoria Swarovski to host Eurovision 2026. Swarovski is a pop singer, TV presenter, model, and heiress to the Swarovski crystal, jewelry, and fashion empire. At 31, known also as the host of the German "Dancing...
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Bosnia and Herzegovina Will Not Return to Eurovision 2026 – A Decade Out of the Contest

Bosnia and Herzegovina Will Not Return to Eurovision 2026 – A Decade Out of the Contest

by Tal Dahan Comment Closed
(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Bosnia and Herzegovina’s national broadcaster has confirmed the country will miss Eurovision 2026, marking a tenth consecutive year of absence due to financial crisis and EBU sanctions. The national broadcaster BHRT has officially confirmed that Bosnia and Herzegovina will not participate in the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest, to be held in Austria. The primary reasons are a severe financial crisis and ongoing sanctions from the European Broadcasting Union (EBU), which have remained in place since the country’s outstanding debt was left unpaid. As a result, the Balkan nation will miss the grand European stage for the tenth year in a row—a streak that concerns both the fan community and figures in the local music industry. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Cultural and Political Loss: The Impact of Prolonged Absence Bosnia and Herzegovina’s continued absence from Eurovision is not merely a musical issue—it represents the loss of a platform for cultural, social, and political representation on the international stage. In an...
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