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They’re Back: Moldova Confirms Participation in Eurovision 2026

September 23, 2025 by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Moldovan national broadcaster TRM confirmed its participation in Eurovision 2026, after dramatically withdrawing from Eurovision 2025! What will change this year? The Moldovan national broadcaster TRM officially announced that Moldova will participate in Eurovision 2026, to be held in Vienna, Austria. This confirmation follows its dramatic late-stage withdrawal from Eurovision 2025. Moldova becomes the 28th country to express interest in joining Eurovision 2026, following Albania, Australia, Azerbaijan, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Israel, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Montenegro, Norway, San Marino, Serbia, Sweden, Switzerland, Ukraine, the United Kingdom, and the host country, Austria. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Moldova withdrew last year over disputes concerning the quality of its national selection contest. At that time, the national broadcaster had already held an audition day involving 26 competing entries, with a date and lineup already set for the final, before the sudden announcement of withdrawal. This year, the broadcaster sought to apply lessons learned. Its confirmation of participation was accompanied by a...

The Drama Continues: Could Israel Be Expelled from Eurovision as Early as October?

September 23, 2025 by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Drama ahead? According to reports, the European Broadcasting Union has appointed an external supervisor to assess Israel’s participation, and a decision may already be made next month! On the backdrop of calls to expel Israel from Eurovision, reports indicate that a decision is not far off. The EBU has appointed an external supervisor who will present his recommendation in the coming weeks. Meanwhile, a special team has been established at the President’s Residence, led by President Isaac Herzog, with the aim of convincing European leaders not to expel Israel. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Mysterious Figure and the Critical Decision According to journalist Ran Boker from Ynet, a supervisor has been appointed, whose identity has not been revealed. He began several weeks ago with a round of meetings with directors of European national broadcasters. However, he has not yet made contact with the Israeli broadcaster KAN. In Israel, some cautiously assess that the fact he does...

Croatia: Eurovision 2026 Entry to Be Chosen in February

September 23, 2025December 2, 2025 by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Croatian national broadcaster HRT confirmed that Croatia will participate in Eurovision 2026 in Vienna, Austria, with the launch of the submission window for “Dora 2026”. Croatia’s national broadcaster HRT has confirmed that the country will participate in Eurovision 2026, to be held in Vienna, Austria. Croatia becomes the 27th country to express interest in joining Eurovision 2026, following Albania, Australia, Azerbaijan, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Israel, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Montenegro, Norway, San Marino, Serbia, Sweden, Switzerland, Ukraine, the United Kingdom, and the host country, Austria. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); How Will Croatia Choose Its Entry for Eurovision 2026? Croatia’s participation was confirmed alongside the publication of the regulations for "Dora 2026”. With the announcement, the submission window for songs to Dora has opened. Entries may be submitted until November 23rd, 2025. At the end of this process, a professional jury will select 24 songs for the competition, along with four backup entries in case any...

UEFA Vote Could Expel Israel, Impact Eurovision Participation in Vienna 2026

September 22, 2025 by Maor Heumann Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Qatar is pushing to bring Israel's expulsion to a vote tomorrow in one of the world’s most influential sports unions. Could this affect Eurovision? Israel is facing an unprecedented international threat: tomorrow (Tuesday), UEFA, the European football confederation, is expected to vote on expelling Israel from all international competitions. Pressure has mounted since the assassination attempt on Hamas leaders in Qatar – one of the main funders of the sports organization – which is actively pushing to expand the boycott against Israel. According to estimates, most member states support expulsion, but Germany and Hungary are opposing the move. Germany may even exercise its veto power, a step that could delay the vote, though it would not eliminate the looming threat over Israeli sports. Commentators warn that this anti-Israeli momentum could spread to other organizations such as FIBA, the international basketball federation, and the International Olympic Committee. The Russian Precedent Fears in Israel are growing considering the Russian precedent. After Russia’s invasion...

Intervision 2025: Vietnam Crowned Winner of the Contest!

September 21, 2025September 21, 2025 by Aviad Berger Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Vietnam wins Intervision 2025 with a stunning performance. Full results and highlights from Moscow’s show in the article Vietnam emerged as the grand winner of Intervision 2025. For the first time since 1980, the competition took place in Moscow, featuring artists from 23 countries around the globe. The victor was singer Duc Phuc, with his song “Phu Dong Thien Vuong” (translated: “Phu Dong the Heavenly King”), declared the night’s top entry. Just before the judges’ votes ended, a special AI-powered segment revealed that Saudi Arabia would host Intervision 2026. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Alternative Eurovision Stars and Unique Voting Unlike Eurovision, results in Intervision 2025 were determined solely by the judges under a special format. Each judge from the 23 participating nations awarded points, with first place receiving 29, second place 25, third place 22, and so forth, down to last place with one point. Judges were strictly prohibited from voting for their own countries. Vietnam triumphed with a decisive 50-point lead,...

Tonight at 19:00 CEST: The First Edition of the Renewed Intervision, Live from Moscow!

September 20, 2025September 20, 2025 by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Watch: Tonight at 19:00 CEST, the first renewed edition of the Intervision Song Contest will take place live from Moscow, the capital of Russia! 23 countries will compete tonight for first place in the new competition! A link to watch the broadcast - Below. Tonight at 19:00 CEST, the Intervision Song Contest returns for the first time since 2008, Russia’s alternative to the Eurovision, following the country’s expulsion from Eurovision in 2022. Russia, the state that conceived the competition, is the first to host it on its own territory. The contest will be streamed on VK Video, while broadcast on the Russian national broadcaster Channel 1 will begin 30 minutes later. This year, 23 countries will compete for first place: Belarus, Brazil, China, Colombia, Cuba, Egypt, Ethiopia, India, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kyrgyzstan, Madagascar, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, South Africa, Tajikistan, United Arab Emirates, United States of America, Uzbekistan, Venezuela, Vietnam, and the host nation – Russia. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); During...

Eurovision in Concert 2026: Organizers Stand Firm on Israel, Event Confirmed for April in Amsterdam

September 19, 2025 by Maor Heumann Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Organizers of Eurovision in Concert 2026 confirm the show will proceed in Amsterdam despite boycott pressures over Israel, emphasizing music’s unifying role (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The controversy surrounding Eurovision 2026 continues: the organizers of Eurovision in Concert, one of the largest annual gatherings of the Eurovision community, held every year in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, have spoken out against the calls for a boycott of Israel in a new statement. “Eurovision in Concert 2026 will go on”, read the post. “As always, we’re looking forward to welcoming Eurovision delegations, fans and press from all over Europe for an unforgettable night in Amsterdam”. Resisting the Pressure The organizers described intense pressure placed on the management regarding Israel’s participation: “Dear Eurovision fans, we received several emails and messages whether Eurovision in Concert 2026 will go ahead after the news that several broadcoasters (including Dutch broadcaster AVROTROS) will withdraw from the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 if Israel participates in Vienna. “It goes without...

Estonia: The Entry for Eurovision 2026 to Be Chosen on February 14th

September 19, 2025 by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Estonian national broadcaster ERR has confirmed participation in Eurovision 2026, hosted in Vienna, Austria, alongside the launch of the national final selection process, "Eesti Laul 2026". Estonia’s national broadcaster ERR has confirmed that the country will participate in Eurovision 2026, to be held in Vienna, Austria. Estonia becomes the 26th country to express interest in joining Eurovision 2026, following Albania, Australia, Azerbaijan, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Israel, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Montenegro, Norway, San Marino, Serbia, Sweden, Switzerland, Ukraine, the United Kingdom, and the host country, Austria. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The announcement coincided with the publication of regulations for Eesti Laul 2026, marking the second year in a row of early confirmation. During the morning show "Terevisioon" on ETV, producer Riin Vann unveiled the competition’s format and timeline for the national final selection process. Applications can be submitted via the ERR official website or by email at [email protected]. Estonia has consistently relied on national selection for all of its Eurovision...

France: President Macron Opposes Boycott of Israel in Eurovision

September 19, 2025 by Tal Dahan Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); French President Emmanuel Macron rejected boycott calls against Israel in Eurovision 2026. Following France’s confirmation, what is the country’s likely vote in the upcoming EBU decision? France’s national broadcaster France Télévisions confirmed this week that the country will take part in Eurovision 2026, to be held in Vienna, Austria. Yesterday, French President Emmanuel Macron also issued an encouraging statement, making clear he does not support calls to boycott Israel’s participation. But what does this mean for France’s stance in the vote on Israel’s Eurovision participation? (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); "I Never Advocate For a Boycott" In an interview with the Israeli journalist Yonit Levi on Channel 12 News, Macron was asked: "We are seeing this sort of worrying trend of boycotts against Israel, Eurovision as an example. Do you support those kinds of sentiments? For example, kicking Israel out of this Song Contest or from sporting events?" Macron replied: "No, I have never took this approach... I always try to be extremely sharp and to...

Contestants of Sanremo Festival to Be Revealed on December 7th

September 18, 2025September 23, 2025 by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Italy’s national broadcaster RAI announced today that the contestants of Festival Di Sanremo 2026, will be revealed on December 7th by artistic director and host Carlo Conti. Italy’s national broadcaster RAI announced today that the list of participants in the 76th edition of the Italian Eurovision pre-selection, Sanremo Festival 2026, will be revealed on December 7th by the festival’s artistic director and host, Carlo Conti. The festival will take place between February 24th–28th, featuring 24 artists. The winner will earn the opportunity to represent Italy at Eurovision 2026. Should the winner refuse, the national broadcaster will select another contestant from Sanremo’s lineup to represent the country. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Although the official lineup for Sanremo has not yet been released, recent leaks suggest that several past representatives of Italy may return. According to reports in the Italian music industry, the most frequently mentioned names are: Angelina Mango – winner of Sanremo 2024, who...