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Breaking News: Has Cyprus Chosen Its Eurovision 2026 Representative?

October 22, 2025 by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Cypriot national broadcaster CyBC recently unveiled eight candidates, most of them familiar faces, for Eurovision 2026. The list has since narrowed to two finalists. Has a final decision now been made ahead of the contest in Vienna? Cyprus has already confirmed its participation in Eurovision 2026 and announced that its representative would be selected by a professional committee. After confirming participation and outlining the selection process, the national broadcaster CyBC published a list of eight singers shortlisted to represent the island in Eurovision 2026 in Vienna, Austria. Soon after, the Greek website Eurovisionfun revealed that only two artists remain on the shortlist. Could this mean the Cypriot entrant - and potential return to the Grand Final after missing it by only two points - has finally been chosen? (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Two Finalists About two weeks ago, the Greek website Eurovisionfun reported that only two artists were still in contention, both of whom appear on the list below. The two differ significantly in musical style, meaning the final choice will shape the artistic...

After The Ukrainian Drama: Rules For Vidbir 2026 Will Remain Unchanged

October 21, 2025 by Ofek Jerassi Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The drama in Ukraine is ongoing: Suspilne comments on the initiatives to change the rules of "Vidbir 2026", and rules out any possibility of changing them this year This year, even before the first note was heard on the Ukrainian "Vidbir 2026", the drama had already begun. The rules of the national selections have made a big stir, and the question of whether they are discriminatory against some artists has been raised by some people in the Ukrainian music industry. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); One of the singers who has already submitted an application to "Vidbir 2026" is singer Olya Polyakova, who is considered one of the country's favorites but stands at the center of another scandal surrounding the Ukrainian selection. She did participate in the selection in 2012, where she reached 8th place, but since then things have changed significantly. The Ukrainian singer of Russian origin shared on her Instagram her decision to participate in "Vidbir 2026" and...

EuroLeague Lifts Restrictions on Israel: Could This Signal Its Participation in Eurovision 2026?

October 21, 2025 by Maor Heumann Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The EuroLeague has tentatively allowed Israeli teams to host games at home again from December 1st, raising hopes for Israel’s Eurovision 2026 participation Israeli basketball teams will once again host EuroLeague games in their home arenas starting December 1st, according to a preliminary decision by the EuroLeague’s management. Since the outbreak of the war on October 7th, Israeli teams were forced to host home games abroad due to concerns for players’ safety. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); According to a report published today (Tuesday) on the Sports Channel, the decision followed extensive efforts by Maccabi Tel Aviv. The management now seeks to monitor the continuation of the ceasefire and receive additional security assurances to ensure the safety of teams and players, though the decision in principle has already been made. The wording of the management’s announcement also inspires optimism: “EuroLeague management and participating clubs welcome the peace initiatives with optimism and hope for the future, believing in basketball’s power...

Bobi Andonov’s Efforts Fall Short: North Macedonia Confirms No Eurovision 2026 Return

October 21, 2025 by Maor Heumann Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); North Macedonia officially withdraws from Eurovision 2026 despite Andonov’s revival efforts, with hopes shifting toward a possible return in 2027 Now it’s official: North Macedonia will remain absent from the Eurovision Song Contest for the fourth year in a row. Public interest in the country’s return to Eurovision 2026 had grown in recent months, especially following reports about discussions within the national broadcaster MRT and the efforts of the Australian-Macedonian singer Bobi Andonov to bring his homeland back to the competition this year. However, the broadcaster has now announced that it officially rejected the proposal and will not compete in Vienna 2026. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Bobi Andonov’s Vision for a Comeback Earlier this year, Andonov’s plan to return North Macedonia to the Eurovision stage became public. The artist, known for bringing one of the country’s greatest successes at Junior Eurovision — fifth place in 2008 with the song "Parti Mi SMS" (“Send Me a Text”) — had been...

Estonia: 171 Songs Submitted for “Eesti Laul 2026”

October 20, 2025October 22, 2025 by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Estonia’s national broadcaster ERR has confirmed that 171 songs have been submitted to “Eesti Laul 2026”, through which the country will choose its representative for Eurovision 2026 in Vienna, Austria. After the Estonian national broadcaster ERR confirmed Estonia’s participation in Eurovision 2026 and announced that it would once again use the “Eesti Laul” format to select its entry for Eurovision 2026, to be held in Vienna, Austria, the broadcaster has now revealed that 171 songs have been submitted. This marks a slight decrease of four songs compared to last year, when 175 entries were received. The figure is also significantly lower than in 2024, when 215 songs were submitted for "Eesti Laul 2024". (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); A panel of more than 25 jurors will select 12 songs to compete in “Eesti Laul 2026”. All contestants will be chosen by the jury, with their names revealed on November 7th and their songs presented on December 4th. As in...

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

October 20, 2025October 22, 2025 by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed

(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...

New Artists Reported for Melodifestivalen 2026: Jacqline Moss and Patrik Jean Join the List!

October 20, 2025 by Maor Heumann Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Sweden’s media reveal new artists joining Melodifestivalen 2026, as anticipation for Eurovision’s national selection grows As the reveal date of the Melodifestivalen 2026 participants draws near, Swedish media continue reporting unofficially on the names expected to join the country’s Eurovision national selection. The list currently includes 15 artists – many of them very familiar with Melodifestivalen, and even the Eurovision stage itself. So, who are the latest names added? (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Jacqline Moss Jacqline Moss participated in Melodifestivalen 2024 and went straight to the final with the song “Effortless,” where she finished ninth. The track later gained popularity among Eurovision fans across Europe. After taking time off to become a mother, Jacqline is reportedly ready to return to the big stage. Patrik Jean Patrik Jean is a familiar name in the competition. He co-wrote “Move” for The Mamas, which won Melodifestivalen 2020 but could not represent Sweden due to Eurovision’s cancellation amid the pandemic. Jean also competed in 2021...

After Astonishing Europe – Yuval Raphael Returns to “HaKokhav HaBa LaEurovision”

October 20, 2025 by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); A year after competing on the reality show “HaKokhav HaBa LaEurovision” and earning the honor of representing Israel in Eurovision 2025, Yuval Raphael returns to the show – this time as a judge. After astonishing Europe, earning a respectable second place at Eurovision 2025, and moving an entire nation, Yuval Raphael comes full circle exactly one year after her first audition — returning to the reality show “HaKokhav HaBa LaEurovision”. But this time, she takes on a completely different role: sitting in the judge’s chair. The winner of the upcoming season, set to air in November, will step into Yuval Raphael’s shoes and represent Israel on the grand international stage at Eurovision 2026, set to take place in Vienna, Austria. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Yuval Raphael, the winner of the previous season and Israel’s representative for Eurovision 2025 in Basel with her stirring ballad “New Day Will Rise”, will join the judging panel as a guest judge. Her...

Ukraine: The Scandals Surrounding Vidbir 2026

October 20, 2025October 21, 2025 by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Ukraine faces a turbulent time in "Vidbir 2026" as Jamala criticizes "terrible" submitted songs and legal battles over participation rules potentially changing. This year, even before the first note was heard on the Ukrainian "Vidbir 2026", the drama had already begun. At its center is none other than Eurovision 2016 winner Jamala, who was appointed this year as the musical producer of the competition. But instead of a national creative celebration, Jamala found herself dealing with what appears to be an artistic crisis in Ukrainian music. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); "It Simply Tears Me Apart" A month and a half have passed since September 4th, the day when the song submission window for "Vidbir 2026" opened. The country that won first place twice in the last decade, and has maintained its position in the top ten for five consecutive years, now stands before what appears to be a musical crisis. Jamala, the musical producer of "Vidbir 2026" and the singer who brought...

Listen: Eliza Borg Delivers an Emotional Performance of “New Day Will Rise”

October 20, 2025 by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Eliza Borg, Malta’s Junior Eurovision 2025 representative in Tbilisi, Georgia, delivers a moving performance of Yuval Raphael’s “New Day Will Rise”, which earned second place at Eurovision 2025 in Basel. This week, young Maltese singer Eliza Borg won the television competition “The Voice Malta”, earning the right to represent Malta in Junior Eurovision 2025, which will take place in Tbilisi, Georgia. Following her victory, her emotional performance of “New Day Will Rise” was unveiled to the public. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Last Saturday, Borg was crowned winner of “The Voice Malta” and selected to represent her country at Junior Eurovision, scheduled for December 13th in Tbilisi, Georgia. In the show’s grand finale, Eliza performed the song she will compete with at Junior Eurovision, although its title has not yet been officially revealed. After her win, fans discovered that Borg had performed, just two months earlier, the song originally performed by Yuval Raphael, who proudly represented Israel at Eurovision 2025 and...