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Poland: The Entry for Eurovision 2026 Will Be Chosen on February 14th!

November 8, 2025January 12, 2026 by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Polish national broadcaster TVP revealed that the participants in "Poland Decides" will be announced on January 14th. One month later, Poland will select its entry for Eurovision 2026 in Vienna, Austria. Laast Monday, the Polish national broadcaster TVP confirmed its participation in Eurovision 2026 in Vienna, Austria. Poland is the 32nd country to express interest in taking part in Eurovision 2026. Today (Saturday), TVP has revealed that the contestants and songs for the Polish national final, "Poland Decides", will be published on January 14th. A month later, on February 14th, Poland’s entry for the upcoming contest will be chosen. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); "Poland Decides" Rules: Last Monday, the Polish national broadcaster TVP officially opened the submission window for "Poland Decides", thus confirming participation in Eurovision 2026. Creators and artists wishing to submit their songs to the local pre-selection could do so starting November 3rd. The submission window will close on November 24th at 23:59 CET. Songs must...

North Macedonia May Skip Eurovision 2026 Due to Budget Constraints

November 8, 2025January 12, 2026 by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); North Macedonia’s national broadcaster MRT recommends skipping Eurovision 2026 in Vienna, Austria, amid financial challenges and plans to strengthen local music festivals instead. Following a report suggesting North Macedonia might return to the contest, the programming board of the national broadcaster MRT, has officially recommended not sending an entry to Eurovision 2026, hinting at a more realistic target of 2027. The decision, made after broad deliberations about the financial implications and strategic direction, has shaken the fan community and reignited discussion about the affordability of participation for smaller nations. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); MRT Recommends Focusing Locally The board meeting, held on October 27th, underscored MRT’s acknowledgment of Eurovision’s enormous potential as a cultural and promotional platform for North Macedonia. However, as stated in the board’s report, achieving that goal requires “a clear strategy, thorough preparation, and proper production and financial support” — resources that are currently limited. Instead, the board’s main recommendation is to bolster the domestic music scene. The broadcaster...

Moldova: Submission Window for Eurovision 2026 National Final Now Open!

November 8, 2025January 12, 2026 by Neta Geffen Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Moldova’s national broadcaster TRM has opened submissions for Selecția Națională 2026, the national final to select Moldova’s entry for Eurovision 2026 in Vienna. Full participation rules have been released After a one-year absence, Moldova’s national broadcaster TRM is bringing back its national selection Selecția Națională in a fresh, modern format to choose the song that will represent the country at Eurovision 2026 in Vienna, Austria. As of yesterday (November 7th), the submission window officially opened and will remain open for one month, until December 7th. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); From Submissions to the Grand Final: The Selection Process The Moldovan selection process will consist of three stages: Song Evaluation – A TRM committee will review all submitted entries. Live Auditions – Artists will perform in front of a professional jury. National Final – Scheduled for January 17th, 2026, at Arena Chișinău. Finalists will be chosen based on song quality, stage presence, and international potential.The winner will be determined by a combined...

Exclusive: Tomer Biran to Produce Keren Peles’ Song for Greece’s Eurovision Selection!

November 8, 2025January 12, 2026 by Ofek Jerassi Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Exclusive: Who is the Israeli producer behind the song written by Keren Peles and performed by Xannova Xan for Greece’s national final, with hopes to represent Greece at Eurovision 2026? As revealed exclusively last week, Keren Peles — the singer-songwriter behind “Hurricane” and “New Day Will Rise,” Israel’s most recent symbols of Eurovision hope — has written a song for Greece’s national selection. Greek singer Xannova Xan, no stranger to Eurovision, will perform the song. She previously participated in last year’s Greek national final with “!Play It” finishing fifth, and moved audiences at Junior Eurovision 2005 with “Tora einai i seira mas” which placed sixth. It can now be revealed that the song’s music producer is Tomer Biran, a veteran Israeli producer known for hits such as “Aba” by Shlomi Shabat, “Shevet Achim Ve’achayot,” and “New Day Will Rise,” which represented Israel at last year’s Eurovision. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Tomer Biran - Who Are You? Born in 1976 in Ofakim, Tomer Biran...

Antigoni: “I Want a Danceable Song with Cypriot words!”

November 8, 2025January 12, 2026 by Maor Heumann Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Cyprus’ Representative opens up about representing her homeland at Eurovision 2026, her cultural roots, and her wish for a vibrant song with Cypriot lyrics Antigoni, Cyprus’ representative at the Eurovision 2026 Song Contest, was officially announced on Thursday, becoming the first confirmed participant for the competition to be held in Vienna, Austria. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); In her first interview since the announcement, she shared her feelings about the surprising decision, her connection to Cyprus, and her expectations for the song she will perform at the contest. “Now I’ll have even more reasons to visit Cyprus!” "You can’t imagine how happy and proud I am to represent Cyprus", Antigoni told the Cypriot national broadcaster CyBC news edition on Friday. "It’s something I’ve dreamed of since I was very young, and I still can’t believe it’s happening". Antigoni spoke about her strong ties to her homeland. “I visit Cyprus often, as much as I can, to see my grandparents – but now...

Will Eurovision 2026 Be One of the Biggest in Recent Years?

November 6, 2025 by Ofek Jerassi Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Eurovision 2026 could see 41 countries compete in Vienna, making it the largest edition since 2019. Ongoing debates, returns, and possible withdrawals are shaping the final lineup. French Head of Delegation Alexandra Redde-Amiel stated in an interview that Eurovision 2026, to be held in Vienna, could feature 41 participating countries. If confirmed, it would be the largest contest since Eurovision 2019 in Tel Aviv. However, it’s important to note that this number is not final, as the debate over Israel’s participation remains unresolved, with several countries threatening to withdraw while others are set to return. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Withdrawals and Returns: Who Will Join Eurovision 2026? Israel sits at the center of controversy, and its participation could influence the presence or absence of other countries. Four countries — Ireland, Spain, Slovenia, and the Netherlands — have threatened to withdraw from Eurovision 2026 if Israel is allowed to participate. The Netherlands has taken a particularly hard stance, declaring it would not compete...

Is Canada’s about to Debut Eurovision? EBU Confirms Talks with CBC for Participation

November 6, 2025January 12, 2026 by Rachel Geron Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); In its first response following the controversy surrounding the Canadian finance minister’s statement, the EBU officially confirms that preliminary talks are being held regarding Canada’s potential participation in the Eurovision Song Contest. Things are heating up around Canada’s potential entry into the Eurovision Song Contest. following a curious line spotted in Canada’s newly released federal budget, which received enthusiastic approval from the country’s finance minister. Now, the speculation has reached the highest level of confirmation yet: the EBU has officially Confirms that talks are underway with the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC) regarding its participation in the competition. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); In the statement released by the EBU regarding Canada’s potential debut at Eurovision, it stated: “We're always excited to know that broadcasters want to be part of the world's largest live music show". Referring to the line in Canada’s federal budget for 2025, which mentioned they “working with CBC/Radio to explore participation in Eurovision". The...

Giannopoulos Denounces Racism Claims Over Keren Peles at Ethnikos Telikos 2026

November 6, 2025January 12, 2026 by Noy Yehoyada Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Poseidonas Giannopoulos calls criticism of his collaboration with Keren Peles for Ethnikos Telikos 2026 "clear racism," defending the artistic partnership. Following the initial Euromix.co.il report about an Israeli songwriter penning a song for Greece’s Eurovision selection by Israeli songwriter Keren Peles and singer Xannova Xan, and Peles’s full response to harsh criticism directed at the Greek singer, another key songwriter has now been unveiled - a familiar name in the Eurovision world, whose stance on the controversy is clear: "This is blatant racism." (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The co-writer alongside Peles and Xan is Poseidonas Giannopoulos, a renowned Greek lyricist and music producer. Giannopoulos is no stranger to the big stage; he has written the Cypriot Eurovision entry for 2007, "Comme ci, comme ça", and the beloved Greek Eurovision 2008 hit, "My Secret Combination" performed by Kalomira. Now, 17 years since his last appearance, he is back in Greece’s "Ethnikos Telikos 2026", hoping to reach Vienna 2026. Giannopoulos Returns After 17 Years In his first interview in...

Greece: The Entries for “Ethnikos Telikos 2026” Are Expected to Be Revealed in December!

November 6, 2025January 12, 2026 by Adiel Shtainmetz Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); It was revealed that the artists and songs competing in "Ethnikos Telikos 2026" are expected to be unveiled toward the end of December, just before Christmas. Yesterday (Wednesday), on the Greek morning show "Breakfast@Star", it was revealed that the artists and songs for "Ethnikos Telikos 2026" - the process determining Greece’s entry for Eurovision 2026 - are set to be announced before the Christmas holidays, around late December. In addition to the 28 songs that will be revealed, four additional entries will serve as backups in case of unexpected withdrawals or disqualifications. It was also reported that "Ethnikos Telikos 2026" will probably take place at the end of January. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); How Will the Competing Songs Be Selected? All songs submitted for a chance to represent Greece will be evaluated by a seven-member committee, of which only two members will represent ERT. This structure is intended to ensure transparency and diversity of...

Cyprus: Antigoni Will Compete in Eurovision 2026!

November 6, 2025January 12, 2026 by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Antigoni will represent Cyprus in Eurovision 2026, which will take place in Vienna, Austria. She is the first contestant revealed for the Eurovision 2026 season. The Cypriot national broadcaster CyBC has announced that singer Antigoni was chosen to represent Cyprus at Eurovision 2026, which will be held in Vienna, Austria this coming May. The singer was selected through an internal selection made by the local national broadcaster. Antigoni is the first artist officially confirmed for the upcoming Eurovision! (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); הצגת פוסט זה באינסטגרם ‏‎פוסט משותף על ידי ‏‎Eurovision Song Contest‎‏ (@‏‎eurovision‎‏)‎‏ The Storm Over Cyprus' Selection The announcement of Antigoni comes amid controversy after recent reports indicated two finalists were selected to represent the country. The names that surfaced were Josephine and Giorgos Perris, while Antigoni was only mentioned as one of the eight national finalists. Another rumor causing uproar suggested that the Cypriot choice was already made, and that Josephine was selected to represent Cyprus at Eurovision 2026. This rumor spread following a statement by...