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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.
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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...
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North Macedonia has not yet confirmed participation in Eurovision 2026, but could strategic plans for 2027 mark its comeback? MRT Council President shares details about the country's Eurovision future.
Davor Pašoski, head of the MRT Council, disclosed during a Board of Directors meeting on September 19th early plans to broadcast Eurovision 2026 from Vienna, Austria. Although the country has not yet confirmed participation, the rising public pressure to return is making its mark, with signs pointing to a possible comeback – if not in 2026, then potentially in 2027.
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Particularly encouraging statements came from Pašoski regarding a Macedonian Eurovision comeback. In a meeting with Zaharija Vulgarakis, Chair of the national broadcaster, it was revealed that MRT's budget is expected to be approved by the Macedonian government and may expand if the country returns to Eurovision. These details emerged after Vulgarakis addressed the country's absence in recent editions, citing financial and organizational difficulties as the cause between 2023 and 2025.
Additional optimism came from another...
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North Macedonia confirmed it will broadcast Eurovision 2026 in Vienna, but participation remains uncertain. Could this be the first step toward a long‑awaited comeback?
The Macedonian national broadcaster, MRT, has published its 2026 programming schedule and confirmed it will broadcast Eurovision 2026, which will take place in Vienna, Austria. This announcement comes amid growing public pressure for a return to the contest, as previously reported. The fact that MRT continues to broadcast Eurovision despite its withdrawal raises speculation over a possible return. The door clearly remains open.
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Reasons for Hesitation and Future Plans
In its official statements, the Macedonian national broadcaster explains that no final decision has yet been made regarding participation in Eurovision 2026. The reasons include the need for a careful evaluation of financial and production capacities, considerations over the selection method for a representative and stage concept, as well as lessons drawn from previous participations. MRT appears determined to reach a well‑considered decision aligned with the...
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A wave of public appeals reignites the question: will North Macedonia return to Eurovision? Senior officials confirm the matter is back on the table.
The debates surrounding which countries will participate in Eurovision 2026, set to take place in Vienna, Austria, continue to evolve. Alongside several countries considering withdrawing from the competition, the Content Council of North Macedonia’s national broadcaster discussed proposals last month submitted by viewers, including an explicit request for renewed participation in the Eurovision Song Contest.
In recent days, Council member Ivan Efremovski confirmed that the issue is increasingly raised by citizens:
“The return of North Macedonia to Eurovision is a request made by citizens who approached us. They argue it provides essential exposure for the country and for local musicians, and that it’s an event with high ratings. For that reason, a broad public discussion should be opened”.
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Eurovision Connections Are Still Alive
North Macedonia’s most recent appearance at Eurovision took place in Turin, Italy, in...
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Macedonian-Australian singer Bobi Andonov, known for representing North Macedonia in Junior Eurovision 2008, is working to return his country to Eurovision 2026 in Austria after a three-year absence. Will he succeed?
The Sensation on the Way to Eurovision 2026: Bobi Andonov is leading an exciting initiative to bring his country back to the main stage - this time, in the senior competition. The well-known artist brought North Macedonia one of its most impressive achievements in Junior Eurovision history: fifth place in 2008 with the song "Parti Mi SMS" (in English: "Send Me SMS"). Negotiations with the Macedonian national broadcaster are heating up, and the Eurovision community is eager to see whether North Macedonia's race to Austria will happen once again, after a three-year absence from the competition.
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New Fronts for Eurovision 2026
The possible return of North Macedonia to Eurovision 2026 is electrifying the world of entertainment and politics in the Balkans. Few realize this, but...
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While North Macedonia has de-facto confirmed its absence from Eurovision 2025 in Basel, Switzerland, due to budget constraints, new reports suggest that the final word may not have been spoken yet.
A few days ago, we reported that North Macedonia would be absent from Eurovision 2025 in Basel, Switzerland, as the competition was not included in the North Macedonian broadcaster's budget. However, recent reports indicate that officials at the broadcaster are considering the country's return to Eurovision, possibly as soon as 2025.
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Although North Macedonia's national broadcaster, MRT, published its budget specification for 2025 without allocating funds for Eurovision, the broadcaster's program council has convened in response to numerous requests from Macedonian Eurovision fans. The council approved that North Macedonia's participation in the competition is important, and that the broadcaster should make efforts to return to Eurovision.
Council President Smiljka Janevska Sarkanjac emphasized the significant meaning of the country's participation in Eurovision, even if it...
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North Macedonia has confirmed its absence from Eurovision 2025, set to take place in Basel, Switzerland. This decision follows the country's withdrawal from the competition in 2023 due to economic difficulties.
North Macedonia will miss Eurovision 2025 in Basel, Switzerland, likely due to financial challenges and unseccessful results in previous years. This marks the third consecutive year the Balkan nation will be absent from the competition.
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North Macedonia's national broadcaster, MRT, has released its budget agenda for 2025, leaving Eurovision without funding for another year. This means the country will not participate for the third year in a row.
The country's last Eurovision appearance was in 2022, when singer Andrea represented North Macedonia, finishing 11th in the semi-final. Subsequently, ahead of Eurovision 2023 in Liverpool, UK, the Macedonian broadcaster announced that due to economic reasons, the country would not participate in Eurovision for the first time since 2003. In the previous year, MRT allocated 1.5...
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The North Macedonian national broadcaster (MRT) has published its broadcasting plans for 2025, which include Eurovision 2025 and Junior Eurovision 2025. Does this predict a return to Eurovision? It's not certain.
North Macedonia's national broadcaster, MRT, has unveiled its programming schedule for 2025, which includes plans to air both Eurovision 2025 in Basel, Switzerland, and Junior Eurovision 2025. Although the country withdrew from the main Eurovision contest after Eurovision 2022, it continued to broadcast the competition and even continues to participate specifically in Junior Eurovision.
While broadcasting plans do not guarantee participation, this development suggests that North Macedonia has not abandoned the idea of returning to Eurovision in the future.
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Current Status of Participation
As of now, North Macedonia has neither confirmed nor denied its participation in Eurovision 2025. The registration deadline passed on September 15, and at this stage, it is unknown whether the Balkan country has registered for the next Eurovision. An official list...
