Category: Eurovision

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); What can we expect from a national final for Eurovision 2026? In the third article in the “Preparing for 2026” series, we go back in time and recall the most surprising results in the national finals throughout the years. Article by Ilay Gaist and Adiel Shtainmetz. Every year, with the revival of the Eurovision season, thousands of fans across Europe fall in love with certain songs and hope they will finish high in their national finals and go on to represent their country at Eurovision. In the second article of the series, "Preparing for 2026", we dive deep into the most fascinating and inspiring aspects of national selections throughout the years. In the third part of our series, we journey back to recall the most surprising results from different participating countries. Join us as we explore the national selection moments that truly shocked fans - and discover how some of these surprising winners made it all the way to...

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); A Swedish man was sentenced to eight years in prison for planning a terror attack at Eurovision 2020 in Rotterdam, the Netherlands, which was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. His goal: to cause mass panic and kill as many attendees as possible. A 23-year-old man from Sweden was sentenced in Luxembourg to eight years in prison, six of them suspended, for planning a terror attack targeting Eurovision 2020 in Rotterdam, the Netherlands - the contest later cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Luxembourg court delivered the sentence on November 27th, 2025. The case focused on a broad conspiracy aimed at Eurovision 2020 in Rotterdam, as well as additional targets in Sweden and the Netherlands, involving weapons offences, terror-attack planning, and engagement with neo-Nazi and extremist groups. Among the plans revealed during the investigation were releasing chlorine gas into the audience, blocking emergency exits inside the venue, and infiltrating security teams. Beyond the severity of the schemes,...

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Ticket sales for Eurovision 2026 in Vienna, Austria, will start on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, at 13:00 CET. How to order a ticket? How much will a ticket cost? All details in the article. The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) and Austria’s national broadcaster, ORF, have announced that ticket sales for the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 in Vienna will begin on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, at 14:00 CET, likely one day after the semi-final draw, as was the case last year. Alongside this, a new official Eurovision website (Eurovision.com) will replace the previous one (Eurovision.tv), adding a new stage to the ticket purchase process. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); This year, similar to last year, fans must first register for the ticketing mailing list, but the process is slightly different. First, register on the new Eurovision website and create a Eurofan account, which will serve as your official account for all contest news. After registering, sign up for ticket purchases through Oeticket using...

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); What can we expect from a national final for Eurovision 2026? In the second article in the “Preparing for 2026” series, we compare between the different Eurovision selections, and examine them in different criteria. Article by Ilay Gaist and Adiel Shtainmetz. Every year, with the revival of the Eurovision season, thousands of fans across Europe fall in love with certain songs and hope they will finish high in their national finals and go on to represent their country at Eurovision. In the second article of the series, "Preparing for 2026", we dive into the most captivating topics around Europe’s Eurovision national finals, and focus on the key statistics underlying the most notable national finals across Europe. Join us as we explore, in detail, the legacy and numbers behind these shows: Which national finals are the oldest? Which are deeply rooted traditions within their countries? Which have produced the best results? Which national finals stand out as the most exciting...

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Ahead of Eurovision 2026 in Vienna, the EBU announces a comprehensive voting reform - limiting political campaigns, reinstating juries in Semi-Finals, reducing vote caps, and strengthening anti-fraud security systems. The EBU has unveiled a series of significant updates to the Eurovision Song Contest’s voting framework, designed to enhance public trust, increase transparency, and ensure fair competition - ahead of the Contest’s 70th anniversary, set for May 2026 in Vienna, Austria. "We’ve listened and we’ve acted" said Martin Green, Director of the Contest: "The neutrality and integrity of the Eurovision Song Contest is of paramount importance to the EBU, its Members, and all our audiences. It is essential that the fairness of the Contest is always protected. We are taking clear and decisive steps to ensure the contest remains a celebration of music and unity. The Contest should remain a neutral space and must not be instrumentalized". The announcement follows extensive consultation with member broadcasters and an independent review conducted after...

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); According to a report on an Italian website, the semi-final draw for Eurovision 2026 may take place on January 12th! During the draw, it will be determined who will perform in the first semi-final and who will perform in the second. The semi-final allocation draw and key handover ceremony is the first official Eurovision event of the year, organized by the national broadcaster of the host country, which this year is the Austrian ORF. According to an exclusive report on the Italian Eurovision website “Eurofestival news”, this year’s draw is expected to be held on January 12th, a relatively early date. During this event, the participating countries will be assigned to two semi-finals. The first semi-final will take place on May 12th, and the second on May 14th. Additionally, it will be decided for each artist whether they will appear in the first or second half of the evening. Israel’s participation in Eurovision 2026 is not yet confirmed, and...

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The city of Basel publishes a new sustainability report reviewing its conduct during Eurovision 2025; responses from 2,000 participants, results revealed. The city of Basel has published a new report presenting fascinating data about its hosting mission for Eurovision 2025. The latest report is intended to objectively assess the social, environmental, and economic impacts of hosting the contest in 2025. Among the metrics surveyed were visitor satisfaction, the impression left by the host city, and the sense of personal safety felt throughout the event. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); General Satisfaction: One of the survey’s metrics was visitors’ overall satisfaction during Eurovision week. Basel, the capital of Switzerland, scored a remarkable 95% approval from respondents. Positive Impression Left by Basel: Another question addressed was the positive impression Basel made as a leisure and tourism destination. Here too, the city earned the support of 92% of respondents, who described their impression as positive. The report further notes that 95% of respondents not...