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

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

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:...
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Spain: Benidorm Fest to Be Held Even if the Country Withdraws From Eurovision 2026

Spain: Benidorm Fest to Be Held Even if the Country Withdraws From Eurovision 2026

by Maor Heumann Comment Closed
(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Spain confirms Benidorm Fest 2026 will proceed regardless of Eurovision participation. Final decision on joining expected in December amid debates over Israel’s role. The Spanish national broadcaster RTVE has confirmed that the Benidorm Festival will take place regardless of the final decision on whether Spain will participate in Eurovision 2026 in Vienna, Austria. The broadcaster is reconsidering its presence in Eurovision as long as Israel remains among the participating countries but stressed that the festival has evolved into an independent music brand with its own strong identity. This week, the network announced that it would wait until December to decide whether to remain in the competition, stating that “all options are on the table”. Spanish Foreign Minister Ernest Urtasun suggested that the broadcaster should withdraw from Eurovision 2026 if Israel is not disqualified. Urtasun joins his party colleagues in sharp criticism of Israel, including Yolanda Diaz, Minister of Labor and Deputy Prime Minister under Pedro Sanchez, who also...
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Unfazed: How Martin Green Responded to Countries Threatening to Withdraw Over Israel’s Participation

Unfazed: How Martin Green Responded to Countries Threatening to Withdraw Over Israel’s Participation

by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed
(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Martin Green, Eurovision Director, refrained from addressing Slovenia, Iceland, and Spain’s boycott threats over Israel’s participation. What does this imply about the EBU’s stance? Martin Green, the Director of Eurovision, was asked about the threats from Slovenia, Iceland, and Spain to withdraw from the contest over Israel’s participation. He chose not to respond beyond a statement he had already issued last week. Are the winds shifting? (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Over the past week, three countries - Slovenia, Iceland, and Spain - have threatened to withdraw from Eurovision following Israel’s inclusion. These countries, known for their criticism of Israel in the international arena and for imposing sanctions on its government and citizens, raised their voices against participation. Following Slovenia’s threats, Green was questioned by British media and issued a short, measured response: “We will respect every decision made by each national broadcaster, it is solely their decision whether to participate”. Yesterday, when Iceland and Spain...
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Iceland: Considering Withdrawal from Eurovision 2026 if Israel Participates

Iceland: Considering Withdrawal from Eurovision 2026 if Israel Participates

by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed
(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Stefán Jón Hafstein, chairman of the Icelandic national broadcaster’s board said the broadcaster will wait until December 2026 to decide whether to withdraw from Eurovision, depending on Israel’s participation. Stefán Jón Hafstein, chairman of the board of the Icelandic national broadcaster, stated in a recent interview that the broadcaster has decided not to officially confirm its withdrawal from Eurovision 2026 until the new deadline set by the EBU. The EBU will now allow countries to withdraw without financial penalty until December, instead of October - possibly as a preparation for Israel’s participation, a decision expected around the same time. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); "We have already made it clear that our participation in Eurovision is conditional" Despite opposition to Israel’s participation, the broadcaster will still publish the artists’ shortlist for Söngvakeppnin 2026: "In July, the EBU held its General Assembly, during which many voiced criticism - ours included - regarding Israel’s participation in the contest". Hafstein...
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Spanish Culture Minister: “Spain Should Not Participate in Eurovision if Israel Competes”

Spanish Culture Minister: “Spain Should Not Participate in Eurovision if Israel Competes”

by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed
(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Following Slovenia's steps? Spanish Culture Minister Ernest Urtasun proposes Spain withdraw from Eurovision 2026 if Israel is not disqualified, urging national broadcaster RTVE to follow Slovenia's lead. Spanish Culture Minister Ernest Urtasun has urged Spain’s national broadcaster RTVE to withdraw from Eurovision 2026, scheduled to be held in Vienna, Austria, if Israel is not excluded from the competition. Urtasun, a member of the far-left "Sumar" party, joins his party colleagues, Yolanda Diaz, Spain’s Labor Minister and Deputy Prime Minister under Pedro Sanchez, and Sira Rego, Minister of Children and Youth. Prime Minister Sanchez himself expressed strong opposition to Israel’s participation In an interview for La 1, one of RTVE’s channels, Urtasun proposed Spain’s withdrawal from Eurovision 2026 and called on the government to follow Slovenia’s lead: press for Israel’s disqualification, or else withdraw after Spain already confirmed its participation in the contest. Such a move would mark the first-ever withdrawal of Spain from Eurovision in its history. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); In the interview Urtasun said: "We have...
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Austria: “We Hope to See Israel Participate in Eurovision”

Austria: “We Hope to See Israel Participate in Eurovision”

by Avi Zaikaner Comment Closed
(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Amid controversy over Israel’s participation in Eurovision 2026, and after Slovenia officially declared withdrawal if Israel competes—Austria, the host country, firmly stands by Israel! The Director General of the Austrian national broadcaster, Ronald Weissmann, announced in an interview that he “hopes to see Israel participate in the contest.” This statement carries significant weight for Israel, particularly one day after Slovenia, led by Ksenija Horvat, declared it would withdraw if Israel takes part. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Weissmann himself spoke in favor of Israel’s participation at the recent European Broadcasting Union (EBU) assembly, with Austria among the countries supporting Israel—alongside Germany, Switzerland, Greece, Cyprus, and, according to some reports, also Italy. The EBU confirmed that its 95th General Assembly will take place in Geneva on December 4–5. It has not yet been confirmed whether a vote on Israel’s participation in Eurovision will occur, but it is assumed the matter could be raised on December 4, the first day of...
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Save The Date: Expected Vote on Israel’s Eurovision Participation Scheduled

Save The Date: Expected Vote on Israel’s Eurovision Participation Scheduled

by Maor Heumann Comment Closed
(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The EBU set December 4th–5th for its 95th General Assembly in Geneva. A vote on Israel’s participation in Eurovision 2026 may take place then The EBU confirmed today that its 95th General Assembly will be held in Geneva on December 4th–5th. While it has not yet been formally announced that a vote will be held regarding Israel’s participation in the Eurovision Song Contest, it is highly likely that such a vote will take place during the assembly. Traditionally, the first day of the General Assembly is dedicated to formal matters, which makes December 4th the likely date for the potential vote on Israel’s participation. If the assembly concludes without such a vote, Israel’s participation in Eurovision 2026 in Vienna, Austria, will be ensured, as there will be no further opportunity to hold a vote before the contest. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); No National Broadcaster Has Officially Requested Israel’s Expulsion This week, the Dutch division of...
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EBU: “No Country Has Officially Requested Israel’s Exclusion from Eurovision!”

EBU: “No Country Has Officially Requested Israel’s Exclusion from Eurovision!”

by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed
(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The EBU revealed today that no national broadcaster has officially submitted a request to exclude Israel from Eurovision! So, what is all the commotion about, and will Israel take part in Eurovision 2026? Over recent months, we have witnessed a growing public storm over Israel’s participation in Eurovision 2026. At the beginning of July, a meeting was held in London where delegates from EBU member states discussed, among other topics, Israel’s place in the upcoming contest. Slovenia and Iceland threatened to withdraw from Eurovision if Israel were to participate, with the latter confirming just days ago its own participation in Eurovision 2026. Alongside them, Belgium, Ireland, and Spain have been leading an anti-Israeli stance within the EBU. Could all this uproar against Israel ultimately fail to produce an actual exclusion from Eurovision? (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); No National Broadcaster Has Requested Israel’s Expulsion The Dutch branch of Luxembourg’s national broadcaster, RTL Nieuws, revealed today that not...
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Because of Israel? Eurovision Will Allow Withdrawal Without Sanctions – Until December!

Because of Israel? Eurovision Will Allow Withdrawal Without Sanctions – Until December!

by Ofek Jerassi Comment Closed
(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); A major shift? The EBU now lets countries withdraw without financial penalty until December—potentially due to Israeli participation, with a decision expected at that time. The European Broadcasting Union (EBU), which stirred controversy last week by releasing a video about the humanitarian situation in Gaza, appears to be changing its approach. In a rare move, the EBU has extended the deadline for penalty-free withdrawal from Eurovision from October to December, coinciding with when the decision about Israel’s participation in Eurovision 2026 will be made. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); According to a Ynet report, the EBU’s new timeline lets broadcasters withdraw from the contest without financial penalty until December—a move likely intended to accommodate those wanting to reconsider if Israel is approved to compete. This flexibility seems designed to ease concerns for countries opposed to Israel’s participation. So far, only Slovenia and Iceland have threatened to withdraw if Israel participates. Notably, Iceland recently confirmed its...
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Despite Threats: Iceland Confirms Participation in Eurovision 2026

Despite Threats: Iceland Confirms Participation in Eurovision 2026

by Aviad Berger Comment Closed
(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); After months of speculation, threats, and calls to ban Israel from the contest, Iceland confirms their participation in Eurovision 2026 Iceland has officially confirmed its participation in the Eurovision Song Contest 2026. On the website of the national broadcaster RÚV, a banner announced the opening of song submissions for the Söngvakeppnin, which will determine Iceland’s representative to the international stage. The announcement brings an end to much speculation regarding the country’s future in the competition, officially positioning Iceland as part of the event set for next year. Iceland is the 24th country to express interest in participating in Eurovision 2026, following Albania, Azerbaijan, Cyprus, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Greece, Israel, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Montenegro, the Netherlands, Norway, Serbia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Ukraine, the United Kingdom, and the host country, Austria. As previously reported on EuroMix, amidst the "Iron Swords" war, the Chairman of the Board of the Icelandic national broadcaster, Stefán Jón Hafstein, called for Israel to be barred from participating in Eurovision 2026. He even suggested allowing only independent Israeli artists under a neutral...
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