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Croatia: Eurovision 2026 Entry to Be Chosen in February

September 23, 2025December 2, 2025 by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed

(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...

Folding Under Pressure: Marko Bošnjak Apologizes for Reaction to Charlie Kirk’s Murder

September 11, 2025 by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Croatia’s representative at Eurovision 2025 Marko Bošnjak apologizes after outrage over his controversial posts about pro-Israel activist Charlie Kirk’s murder, yet his apology seems far from sincere. The singer Marko Bošnjak, Croatia’s representative for Eurovision 2025, was forced to publicly apologize after making a highly controversial statement regarding the murder of American pro-Israeli activist Charlie Kirk. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Bošnjak published a social media post stating: “My recent remarks about Charlie Kirk’s death were insensitive, and I apologize. I realized that expressing political opinions only harms me and my loved ones without changing anyone’s mind. From now on, I would prefer not to comment on political or similar issues, and I ask that you respect my decision to focus solely on music”. These remarks followed harsh criticism sparked by an earlier post in which Bošnjak seemed to indirectly support Kirk’s murder. One of the statements that enraged many was: “No one should die because of political opinions, except Charlie Kirk”. Now attempting to calm...

Disgusting: What Did Marko Bošnjak Have to Say About the Murder of the Pro-Israeli Activist?

September 11, 2025 by Aviad Berger Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Marko Bošnjak continues to spark outrage with disturbing remarks against Israel. What did he say less than a day after the brutal murder of the American pro-Israeli activist? who represented Croatia at Eurovision 2025 in Basel and advanced deep into the semi-finals, continues his stream of anger—this time unleashing shocking remarks in a series of Instagram stories directed at the American right-wing activist Charlie Kirk, less than a day after his brutal murder during a live broadcast. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); "No one should Die – Except Charlie Kirk" In a particularly shocking series of Instagram stories, Bošnjak launched a disgraceful attack on the murdered activist. He first shared a post about the killing: "Charlie Kirk was shot and killed today while speaking in front of a university campus. No one should die because of their political opinions. No one". Bošnjak then cynically added his own disturbing comment: "Except Charlie Kirk." In another story, he wrote: "To everyone flooding me about ‘empathy’ over Charlie Kirk’s death:...

The Reference Group Expands: Who Are the New Members Steering Eurovision?

July 30, 2025 by Ofek Jerassi Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Tomislav Štengl from Croatia and David Tserunyan from Armenia are joining the Eurovision Reference Group ahead of Eurovision 2026. Who are the new members? Two new members have joined the Eurovision Reference Group in advance of Eurovision 2026: Tomislav Štengl from Croatia and David Tserunyan from Armenia. Their appointment signals a strengthening of the body overseeing the world’s biggest song contest, with broader and more professional representation. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); What Is the Reference Group? The Reference Group is Eurovision’s engine room—a body that supervises, sets strategy, and makes high-level decisions regarding the contest. Its duties include supervising production, selecting and approving the host city, updating rules, managing crises, overseeing the budget, and ensuring cultural diversity, fairness, and transparency in voting. With no official policy change announced by the European Broadcasting Union, all eyes are on the actions of the Reference Group’s members—and how they may influence Israel’s position at Eurovision 2026. Tomislav Štengl: A Journey from Croatia to the Heart of...

“I Was Mocked”: Marko Bošnjak Breaks Silence

July 16, 2025July 16, 2025 by Avi Zaikaner Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Marko Bošnjak, Croatia’s Eurovision 2025 act, sparks conversation after addressing his country’s harsh backlash, his coming out, and the low placement he received in the contest. Marko Bošnjak, who represented Croatia in the Eurovision Song Contest 2025 held in Basel, decided to bare his soul this week in a powerful and emotional Instagram story. The 21-year-old singer failed to qualify for the grand final with his song "Poison Cake", and is now revealing the painful experience of watching people in his own country seemingly take pleasure in his downfall. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Marko Bošnjak: "I Became a Symbol – and Faced an Onslaught" Bošnjak laid bare those feelings that many young LGBTQ+ individuals in the Balkans often struggle to voice. He admitted that publicly coming out was not an easy move, and the reactions he received - particularly during his Eurovision journey - were harsh and deeply painful. “No love from croatia. Most eurovision fans hated it. I was...

Marko Bošnjak Attacks: “Israel Must Be Banned from Eurovision—Period”

May 20, 2025July 16, 2025 by Aviad Berger Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Croatia at Eurovision 2025: A true "Poison Cake"—after his embarrassing elimination, Croatia’s representative lashes out at Israel, Ukraine, and reveals what he really thinks about Eurovision. Marko Bošnjak, who was chosen to represent Croatia at Eurovision 2025 with the song "Poison Cake", appears unwilling to accept his failure to qualify for the final. Just days after the contest’s conclusion—having finished only 12th out of 15 in the first semi-final with 28 points—the singer posted a lengthy and emotional Instagram story, venting his frustration, expressing controversial opinions, and directly attacking Israel’s participation in the contest. The video was released days after Eurovision ended, at a time when participants are no longer bound by the code of conduct they signed at the beginning of the process. Bošnjak used this opportunity to publish particularly harsh stories, voicing strong political views, dismissing the spirit of the competition, and employing especially blunt language. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); "I Have Only Love for Ukraine, But...

Croatia’s Second Rehearsal: Marko Bošnjak Takes the Eurovision 2025 Stage

May 8, 2025May 8, 2025 by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Croatia's Eurovision 2025 representative, Marko Bošnjak held his second rehearsal in in Basel with the song "Poison Cake". Stay tuned for all updates from Switzerland. Marko Bošnjak, The Croatian representative, is the fourteenth act to rehearse today on the Eurovision 2025 stage with his song "Poison Cake". Marko will perform as song number 14 in the first semi-final, scheduled for May 13th. In the second rehearsal video that was published, extensive use of effects and pyrotechnics can be seen. Viewers watching from home will notice what appear to be "glitches" in the broadcast — causing the camera to shake during certain parts of Marco’s performance — along with audio distortions that sound like glitches themselves. The performance features heavy use of lighting in various colors, which change according to the dynamics of the song. When the song becomes more "chaotic," the lights flash in red and green; as the music calms down, the stage is bathed in a steady, calm...

Croatia: Marko Bošnjak Reveals New Details About His Eurovision Performance!

May 4, 2025 by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Croatia at Eurovision 2025: Marko Bošnjak shares fresh insights about his upcoming performance in Basel, discusses his views on betting odds, and names his “dark horse” for Eurovision 2025. The Croatian representative for Eurovision 2025, Marko Bošnjak, who will perform the song "Poison Cake" as the 14th act in the first semi-final on May 13th, continues to generate significant buzz among Eurovision fans. Before flying to Basel, Bošnjak appeared on the Croatian TV show "Kod nas doma" (translated as: "At Our Home"), where he shared with viewers the intense preparations leading up to his big performance in Basel. Today (Sunday), the singer took the stage for his first rehearsal at Eurovision. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); “Now is the time to show what we’ve prepared” Right at the beginning, Marko Bošnjak admitted that the excitement is real, but emphasized that after participating in pre-Eurovision events across Europe, he feels more experienced and confident: “I believe that with all the rehearsals...

Croatia’s first Rehearsal: Marko Bošnjak Takes the Eurovision 2025 Stage

May 4, 2025May 5, 2025 by Ronnie Glik Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Croatia's Eurovision 2025 representative, Marko Bošnjak held his first rehearsal in in Basel with the song "Poison Cake". Stay tuned for all updates from Switzerland. Marko Bošnjak, The Croatian representative, is the seventh act to rehearse today on the Eurovision 2025 stage with his song "Poison Cake". Marko will perform as song number 14 in the first semi-final, scheduled for May 13th. The staging has undergone a dramatic transformation-gone is everything from "Dora". The lighting now uses criss-crossing “lego” beams to create a more intimate and theatrical space, with red and green storm clouds and flames intensifying the atmosphere. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Innovative Stage Design and Visual Effects Marko’s previous black, pointed-shoulder outfit has been swapped for a striking full-length cape trimmed with fur, channeling a dark Tudor prince vibe. A grey cauldron sits center stage, with Marko and four dancers performing spell-like movements during the first verse and chorus. The dancers are dressed in coordinated blue and white costumes with frills and...

Audience Champions: Will the Notorious Eurovision Runners-Up Return to the 2025 Stage?

April 30, 2025May 3, 2025 by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Beloved audience favorites are set to return: Käärijä and Baby Lasagna, both crowd-vote winners and runners-up, will perform as guest acts at Eurovision 2025 in Basel, Switzerland. A post published on the official Eurovision social media channels revealed that two of the contest’s most prominent stars in recent years, Käärijä and Baby Lasagna, will appear at Eurovision 2025 as part of one of the interval acts. Käärijä, who represented Finland at Eurovision 2023 in Liverpool, England. with the song “Cha Cha Cha”, secured first place in the public vote and finished second overall-a result that marked Finland’s best performance since its 2006 only victory. In addition, Käärijä also performed as a guest at Eurovision 2024, held in Malmö, Sweden. Joining him on stage will be Baby Lasagna, who represented Croatia at Eurovision 2024 with the song “Rim Tim Tagi Dim”. He too won the public vote and finished second in the final - Croatia’s highest-ever ranking in Eurovision history. The two, known as close...