Category: Slovakia

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Slovak national broadcaster STVR has confirmed that Slovakia will not participate in Eurovision 2026—however, it leaves the door open for a possible return in the future and expresses optimism. Following earlier reports that Slovakia was reconsidering the possibility of returning to Eurovision, the national broadcaster has now confirmed that this will not happen at Eurovision 2026; however, the door remains open for future participation, as previously reported. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Slovak national broadcaster has officially confirmed Slovakia’s absence from Eurovision 2026 in response to an inquiry by an Israeli Eurovision fan. According to the broadcaster: "Slovak participation in Eurovision is considered annually. However, due to the absence of a stable management at STVR and the current financial situation of the Slovak public national broadcaster, it was decided at a very early stage that participation is not feasible (under the present conditions)." The broadcaster, however, has not ruled out future participation entirely. As previously stated by Filip Púchovský, a...

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Slovakia may return to Eurovision after a 12-year hiatus, pending commercial support and approval from the new management. Is this decision final? After a 12-year absence, a surprising turn of events has emerged from the Eastern European nation: the Slovak national broadcaster, RTVS, has confirmed that it is reconsidering participation in Eurovision, provided that favorable financial and artistic conditions are met. This marks the first official signal from the country since 2012 and is particularly intriguing in light of the recent wave of smaller countries seeking creative ways to secure their spot in Eurovision 2026. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); A New Outlook – Hope Under New Management According to Filip Púchovský, spokesperson for the communications and marketing department at RTVS, the main obstacle preventing Slovakia's participation in recent years has always been budgetary. However, this time there is openness to working with commercial partners. “Many small countries participate in the contest thanks to private sector and sponsor support, [...] and Slovakia...

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); After the closure of the Slovak national broadcaster, RTVS, it seemed like it was the end of the country's chance to participate in future Eurovision Song Contests, but perhaps the last word has not been spoken. Approximately two months ago, Slovakia announced the permanent closure of its public television broadcaster, RTVS. This move was part of a controversial plan to replace RTVS with a new national broadcaster, Slovak Television and Radio (STVR), whose board would be appointed by the government. This decision raised concerns about press freedom, as it appeared to violate the European Union's freedom of the press law. The closure of RTVS also led to Slovakia's withdrawal from the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) and its exclusion from the Eurovision Song Contest until a new broadcaster could be established and join the union. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Establishment of New Broadcaster On July 1, the new Slovak national broadcaster, STVR, was officially established. Initially, the Slovak government faced...