Eurovision 2026: EBU Data Shows Fans Defy AVROTROS and STVR

Eurovision 2026: EBU Data Shows Fans Defy AVROTROS and STVR

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Official EBU data reveals how voting fans from Netherlands, Slovakia, and Turkey defied political boycotts to support Eurovision 2026 entries. Eurovision 2026 may be behind us, but the official data published by the EBU is making waves across the continent and beyond. It turns out that precisely in countries that did not send any representative to the stage, the craze celebrated with unprecedented power. As is well known, all votes from fans in countries not officially participating in the competition are ultimately aggregated under the "Rest of the World" category into a joint set of points, based solely on the audience vote - both in the semi-finals and the grand final. And this year, this audience spoke loud and clear. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); ‎‏ In the official statement by the EBU, it was written: “Fans voted this year in 148 countries and territories - two more than in 2025. Votes from audiences outside the 35 participating countries were combined,...
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Prime Minister Peter Magyar Eyes Hungary’s Eurovision 2027 Return

Prime Minister Peter Magyar Eyes Hungary’s Eurovision 2027 Return

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Hungarian Prime Minster, Peter Magyar, calls the country's Eurovision boycott "nonsensical", as national broadcaster MTVA targets a potential return for Eurovision 2027. Hungary withdrew from the Eurovision Song Contest in 2019 after the edition held in Tel Aviv, and has since opposed a return each year.  Last night, elections were held in Hungary, and the far-right government fell, in a step that paved the way for the country's return to the competition. Now, the elected Prime Minister Peter Magyar proudly states - I will act for Hungary's return to Eurovision as soon as possible. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Hungarian national broadcaster MTVA was heavily influenced, according to many, by the policies of the Hungarian government, which in recent years was controlled by the far-right "Fidesz" party led by Viktor Orban. Orban's party is characterized by anti-LGBTQ+ policies, and in the eyes of many, this is the reason why Hungary withdrew from the Eurovision Song Contest, which openly...
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Historic Turnaround: Hungary Expected to Announce Return to Eurovision

Historic Turnaround: Hungary Expected to Announce Return to Eurovision

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); After six years of absence and a political upheaval that stunned the world, Hungary is poised to announce its return to Eurovision – possibly as early as next year. Hungary withdrew from the Eurovision Song Contest in 2019 after the edition held in Tel Aviv, and has since opposed a return each year.  Last night, elections were held in Hungary, and the far-right government fell, paving the way for the country’s return to the contest. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Many believe the Hungarian national broadcaster MTVA was heavily influenced by the Hungarian government’s policy, which in recent years has been controlled by the far-right party "Fidesz", led by Victor Orban. Orban’s party is characterised by anti-LGBTQ+ policies, and for many this is the reason Hungary withdrew from Eurovision, a contest that openly promotes the LGBTQ+ community. Last night, elections took place in the country, and the “Tisza” party, led by Peter Magyar, was elected by a massive majority to take the reins of...
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Kati Wolf: “If Israel Doesn’t Compete, Then I Won’t Watch Eurovision”

Kati Wolf: “If Israel Doesn’t Compete, Then I Won’t Watch Eurovision”

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); In an exclusive interview with EuroMix, Kati Wolf, Hungary's representative at Eurovision 2011 with the hit “What About My Dreams?”, talks about her connection to Israel while wearing the Hostages’ Pin and shares her thoughts on the chances of returning to the Eurovision stage. Singer Kati Wolf, who represented Hungary at Eurovision 2011 with her song “What About My Dreams?”, arrived in Israel this week. Despite finishing in a low position, her song remains one of the most loved and memorable entries from that year. Now, about 14 years after performing on the Eurovision stage in Düsseldorf, she has returned to Israel for an exclusive interview with the EuroMix team. Watch the special interview with Kati Wolf below! (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); On Sunday morning, we landed in Sarona, Tel Aviv, for the surprising meeting. It all began with an Instagram story where Kati documented an emotional visit to the memorial complex dedicated to the Nova victims, revealing that she was on...
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New Hope: Is Hungary Returning to Eurovision Soon?

New Hope: Is Hungary Returning to Eurovision Soon?

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Hungary, which withdrew from Eurovision after the 2019 Tel Aviv contest, signals renewed interest. Will we see Hungary back in the competition in the coming years? Hungary withdrew from the Eurovision Song Contest in 2019 after the edition held in Tel Aviv, and has since opposed a return each year. Lately, there has been a shift in Hungary’s approach. Although a comeback is not expected for Eurovision 2026, the country’s return as early as next year is a distinct possibility. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Hungarian national broadcaster MTVA is seen by many as heavily influenced by the Hungarian government, which in recent years has been led by the far-right Fidesz party under Viktor Orban. Orban’s party is characterized by anti-LGBT policy, which many believe motivated Hungary’s exit from Eurovision—a contest that actively promotes the LGBT community. In April 2026 elections will be held in Hungary, and for the first time, Orban’s party is trailing the moderate right-wing Tisza party—46%...
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