Netta Wins, Dara Loses: Eurovision 2026 Winner Comments on Host City Choice

Netta Wins, Dara Loses: Eurovision 2026 Winner Comments on Host City Choice

 (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); DARA reacts to Burgas winning Eurovision 2027 hosting rights, while Netta Barzilai’s prediction curse finally comes to an end. Burgas has won the bid to host the Eurovision Song Contest next year, beating the proposal submitted by the Bulgarian capital Sofia. This will be the first time Bulgaria hosts Eurovision, following DARA's historic victory at Eurovision 2026 in Vienna, Austria, last May. The choice of Burgas also ended Netta Barzilai's streak of failed predictions. Known among Eurovision fans as the "cursed winner" who could never correctly predict the host city, Netta finally got it right this year. DARA herself had also incorrectly predicted the host city, and reacted to Burgas being chosen by joking that the "curse" had now been transferred from Netta to her. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); “Very Surprised” In an interview with The Guardian, DARA said she was “very surprised by the choice of Burgas to host Eurovision 2027, but thinks that...
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KZP Cracks Down on Burgas Eurovision 2027 Rental Price Hikes

KZP Cracks Down on Burgas Eurovision 2027 Rental Price Hikes

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Aleksandar Kolyachev announces KZP monitoring over outrageous €118,000 Burgas rental ads for Eurovision 2027 in Bulgaria. Eurovision 2027, set to take place in the Bulgarian resort city of Burgas next May, is still many months away, but the city's short-term rental market is already surging. Following reports of exorbitant prices and bizarre online listings, Bulgaria’s Consumer Protection Commission (KZP) announced that it will enforce strict oversight and intervene in any case of unfair commercial practices. ‏ (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Aleksandar Kolyachev, Chairman of the Commission, clarified in an interview with the national broadcaster Nova TV that the authority will closely monitor real estate offers surrounding the song contest taking place in the city in May 2027, acting decisively as soon as unlawful behavior is suspected. "Comical Listing": €118,000 for One Week Aleksandar Kolyachev explicitly addressed a listing that made waves online in recent days, which offered a residential apartment in Burgas for an astronomical price...
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Eurovision 2027: Protest Flops as Sofia’s Secret Bid Plans Emerge

Eurovision 2027: Protest Flops as Sofia’s Secret Bid Plans Emerge

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); BNT rejected Sofia's bid for Eurovision 2027 in favor of Burgas, sparking a failed local protest and revealing hidden arena and sustainability plans. Last night (Friday), a protest organized by residents of Sofia was scheduled to take place in front of the Bulgarian national broadcaster (BNT) headquarters under the banner "We want Eurovision 2027 in Sofia", following the selection of the tourist city Burgas as the host city. In a statement, the organizers argued that it is very difficult to professionally justify choosing Burgas over the capital, especially for a massive international event like the Eurovision Song Contest. They emphasized that Sofia possesses a large stadium, an international airport with a direct and fast metro connection to the city center, advanced transportation, and the largest supply of accommodations in the country. On the surface, everything indicated that a legitimate demonstration was being organized, but when the time came, no one showed up to protest. ...
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Euro-Seagull Set to Become Eurovision 2027 Mascot in Burgas

Euro-Seagull Set to Become Eurovision 2027 Mascot in Burgas

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Burgas is set to introduce Euro-Seagull as the official Eurovision 2027 mascot, originating from the local Burgas Puppet Theatre. The Eurovision Song Contest, which will be held in the Bulgarian coastal city of Burgas, is expected to feature "Euro-Seagull" as its mascot, as reported by the Greek Eurovision site Eurovisionfun. The mascot, born out of the local puppet theatre, is expected to bring a lot of color, freedom, and artistic spirit to Europe's biggest stage. What is the role of mascots in the contest, how has the tradition strengthened in recent years, and what does the seagull of Burgas symbolize? ‏ (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); From the Puppet Theatre Stage to the Eurovision Stage The expected choice of "Euro-Seagull" is no coincidence: the colorful character comes directly from the theatre production “Burgaski Glarusi” (in English: "Seagulls of Burgas"), which was staged by the city's puppet theatre. The local theatre team is the one that will...
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Protesters Demand Eurovision 2027 Move to Sofia

Protesters Demand Eurovision 2027 Move to Sofia

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Sofia residents protest BNT choosing Burgas for Eurovision 2027, claiming political motives behind the hosting decision. Tensions are running high in Bulgaria as a protest titled “We want Eurovision 2027 in Sofia” is scheduled for tonight (Friday) at 17:00 CET (18:00 local time) in front of the Bulgarian national broadcaster (BNT) building. Residents of the capital and demonstration organizers are strongly protesting the decision to award the hosting rights for next year's contest to Burgas instead of Sofia. ‏ (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Infrastructure and City Advantages Protesters argue that choosing Burgas over the capital is difficult to justify for an event of Eurovision's scale. In explanatory statements released by the protest organizers, they highlight Sofia's prominent advantages: Accommodation capacity: The country's biggest accommodation capacity. City infrastructure: An extensive transport network capable of handling tens of thousands of tourists. Main arena: Sofia's largest arena, meeting European Broadcasting Union (EBU) standards. Transport and accessibility: An international...
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Malta Confirms Eurovision 2027 Participation, But PBS Songwriting Camp in Doubt

Malta Confirms Eurovision 2027 Participation, But PBS Songwriting Camp in Doubt

 (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); PBS confirms that Malta will participate in Eurovision 2027 in Burgas. However, local artists express frustration over rumors of the MESC songwriting camp's potential cancellation. The Maltese national broadcaster, PBS, has confirmed its participation in the Eurovision 2027 Song Contest, which will be held in Burgas, Bulgaria. Malta is the 20th country to confirm its participation in the coveted competition. Among the nations that have already confirmed their participation are Bulgaria (the host country), Canada (making its debut), Finland, Germany, Israel, Italy, and the United Kingdom. The Maltese entry for the contest in Burgas will be selected through the traditional national selection, "MESC 2027". Further details regarding the format and the broadcast schedule have yet to be published. However, as previously reported, a significant storm has erupted behind the scenes in Malta. ‏ (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The MESC Songwriting Camp: A Springboard in Jeopardy Singers, creators, and songwriters have expressed deep disappointment, frustration, and significant concern following indications that the...
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Eurovision 2027: Moroccanoil Ends Partnership After Six Years

Eurovision 2027: Moroccanoil Ends Partnership After Six Years

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Israeli company Moroccanoil ends its six-year Eurovision sponsorship, as BNT and the EBU announce Burgas, Bulgaria as the host city for 2027 Hours after the official announcement by the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) and the Bulgarian national broadcaster BNT that the city of Burgas will host  Eurovision 2027, sad news arrives for Israeli viewers: the Israeli hair care products company Moroccanoil, which served as the official sponsor of the shows, will not continue its sponsorship for the 2027 contest, ending six consecutive years of involvement. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Speculation began this morning (Thursday) alongside the official reveal of the host city. Many viewers noticed that, unlike in previous years, the Israeli company's logo was absent from the graphic designs and videos accompanying the announcement. As a result, many wondered whether the company had concluded its role, and further, whether this was by choice or driven by a decision from the European...
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Breaking The Curse: Netta Barzilai Predicts Eurovision 2027 Host City

Breaking The Curse: Netta Barzilai Predicts Eurovision 2027 Host City

 (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Netta Barzilai correctly predicts Burgas as the host city of Eurovision 2027, ending a long-running streak of famously inaccurate guesses. Eurovision 2027 is heading to Burgas! Netta Barzilai, the winner of Eurovision 2018, has become famous among Eurovision fans for repeatedly failing to predict the contest's host city year after year. Now, for the first time since her victory, she has correctly guessed the host city of Eurovision 2027 - the Bulgarian Black Sea city of Burgas. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Watch Netta’s announcement here!   הצגת פוסט זה באינסטגרם   ‏‎פוסט משותף על ידי ‏‎Netta Barzilai‎‏ (@‏‎nettabarzi‎‏)‎‏ A Tradition of Missed Predictions Netta's host city predictions have become a Eurovision tradition ever since her victory in 2018. While accepting the Eurovision trophy, she famously declared, "Next year in Jerusalem" - a prediction that ultimately proved incorrect when Tel Aviv was chosen to host Eurovision 2019 instead. Since then, she has continued making annual predictions about which city would host...
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Burgas Chosen as Host City of Eurovision 2027

Burgas Chosen as Host City of Eurovision 2027

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Burgas has officially been selected to host Eurovision 2027 in Bulgaria. When will the contest take place, and in which venue? All the full details about Eurovision 2027 are here! The bidding process for selecting the host city of Eurovision 2027 has concluded: the EBU, together with the Bulgarian national broadcaster BNT, announced today that Burgas will host next year’s contest in Bulgaria! Eurovision 2027 will mark the 71th edition since the competition’s establishment in 1956.   (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});     View this post on Instagram   A post shared by EuroMixNews (@euromix.en) Burgas Wins the Host City Bid Burgas secured the right to host the contest next year, after surpassing Sofia’s proposal. This will be Bulgaria’s first time hosting Eurovision, following the victory of DARA at Eurovision 2026 held in Vienna, this past May. For Burgas, this will be the first time hosting a Eurovision event, following Sofia's hosting of the Junior Eurovision Song Contest in 2015. The selected venue,...
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Eurovision 2027: EBU Introduces Major New Rules That Could Strip a Country of Hosting Rights

Eurovision 2027: EBU Introduces Major New Rules That Could Strip a Country of Hosting Rights

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The EBU has approved major new Eurovision 2027 rules, including a security clause that could strip a country of hosting rights, potential voting changes, stricter live vocal rules, and a new minimum age of 18. The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) and the Reference Group of the Eurovision Song Contest have announced a series of dramatic amendments and changes to the official rules of the contest, which will take effect starting in the upcoming edition - Eurovision 2027 in Bulgaria. The changes were adopted following lessons learned, an annual review, and comprehensive feedback received from participating national broadcasters after Vienna 2026. The most essential, significant, and prominent change in the new rules comes in the area of hosting the contest, providing a strict and explicit line from the EBU regarding security and regional stability. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Automatic Stripping of Hosting: The New Security Clause According to the updated rule clause, a winning country will automatically lose the right...
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