RÚV Board Recommends Iceland Boycott Eurovision 2027

RÚV Board Recommends Iceland Boycott Eurovision 2027

by Eitan Melamed Comment Closed
(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); A recent board meeting at the Icelandic national broadcaster RÚV has cast doubt on the country's return to the Eurovision Song Contest in 2027, with the majority of members recommending the continuation of their boycott. At a board meeting discussing Iceland's participation in Eurovision 2027, several board members recommended that the Icelandic national broadcaster not return to the competition and continue its boycott of the Eurovision Song Contest. In their reasoning, the opposing board members argued that the national broadcaster cannot change its stance as long as the issue of Israel's participation in the contest has not been addressed. However, no official statement has been released by the Icelandic national broadcaster regarding the country's future in the Eurovision Song Contest. During the meeting, out of nine board members, six agreed that the national broadcaster should remain out of the Eurovision Song Contest for the upcoming year as well. In a Facebook post, board member Diljá Ámundadóttir Zoega wrote...
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Slovenia’s Eurovision 2027 Decision: Not About Israeli Participation

Slovenia’s Eurovision 2027 Decision: Not About Israeli Participation

by Ofek Jerassi Comment Closed
(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); RTVSLO has yet to confirm Slovenia for Eurovision 2027, but reports indicate financial concerns - not Israel - are behind the uncertainty. Slovenia has still not confirmed its participation in Eurovision 2027 in Bulgaria and is prepared for another round of negotiations with the European Broadcasting Union (EBU). According to reports in the Slovenian media, the main issue that could prevent the country from participating is the financial cost, while the issue of Israel’s participation has completely disappeared from the discussion. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Participate or Not - Israel Is Not the Issue According to a response from Slovenia’s national broadcaster RTVSLO to evrovizija.com, the country’s participation in Eurovision has not yet been approved in discussions with the European Broadcasting Union. However, it now appears that the reasons are primarily structural and financial, with the issue of Israel having completely dropped off the agenda and no statements being made about it. Slovenia’s national broadcaster is not particularly wealthy, yet...
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Slovenia and Iceland Granted Extension for Eurovision 2027 Decision

Slovenia and Iceland Granted Extension for Eurovision 2027 Decision

by Ella Braginskiy Comment Closed
(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Slovenia and Iceland received an extension from the EBU to decide on Eurovision 2027 participation in Burgas, joining Spain, Belgium, and the Netherlands. Are Slovenia and Iceland on their way back to Eurovision? According to exclusive details reported by eurovisionfun, both nations have been granted a deadline extension by the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) to submit their confirmation for Eurovision 2027. They join the Netherlands, Spain, Belgium, and Hungary, who were also given additional time to make an official determination. At this point, neither country has ruled out participating in the upcoming event set to take place in May in Burgas.  (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Background of the Absence Slovenia and Iceland chose not to take part in Eurovision 2026 as a statement regarding Israel's involvement in the competition. The two nations joined several other delegating countries that opted to skip this year's event, where Israel's participation remained a central topic of debate. However, regarding Eurovision 2027, a...
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Too Soon: Slovenia Running Against Time On The Way To Eurovision 2027

Too Soon: Slovenia Running Against Time On The Way To Eurovision 2027

by Ofek Jerassi Comment Closed
(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); RTVSLO could bring Slovenia back to Eurovision 2027 after its 2026 withdrawal, but political and scheduling challenges remain. Will Slovenia be the next country to announce an official comeback to the Eurovision Song Contest? Following a change in government, Slovenia is not expected to boycott Eurovision 2027 in Bulgaria. According to RTVSLO, its 2027 work and production schedule will play a key role in the final decision, while behind-the-scenes changes could also influence whether Slovenia returns to the contest or stays away for another year. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); As recalled, Slovenia was one of five countries that decided to withdraw from Eurovision 2026 in Vienna, in protest over Israel's participation in the contest and amid geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. Now, following Slovenia's political shift, the country is not expected to oppose participation in Eurovision in protest against Israel's presence. However, several other challenges stand in the way before Slovenia can take the stage in Burgas. Slovenia...
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Slovenia: RTV SLO Considers Eurovision 2027 Return

Slovenia: RTV SLO Considers Eurovision 2027 Return

by Neta Geffen Comment Closed
(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Slovenian national broadcaster RTV SLO confirmed it is seriously considering a return to Eurovision 2027 following a political shift. Will Slovenia be the next country to announce an official comeback to the Eurovision Song Contest? The communications department of the Slovenian national broadcaster RTV SLO confirmed exclusively that the country's participation in Eurovision 2027 in Bulgaria is being reexamined and seriously considered at this time. According to the national broadcaster's statement, RTV SLO's 2027 program and production plan will play a central role in the final decision. The decision on whether to submit an official registration form to the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) will take into account both the final registration deadline set by the EBU and the national broadcaster's overall broadcast plans for the upcoming year. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Political Shift: From Boycott and Propaganda Broadcasts to a Pro-Israel Government As recalled, Slovenia was one of five countries that decided to withdraw from Eurovision 2026 in Vienna, in...
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RTVSLO Faces Backlash Over Eurovision 2026 Israel Boycott

RTVSLO Faces Backlash Over Eurovision 2026 Israel Boycott

by Ofek Jerassi Comment Closed
(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); RTVSLO receives complaints over Eurovision 2026 boycott as Slovenia weighs a possible return to the contest. Slovenia, remembered in recent years as one of Israel's most vocal critics within the Eurovision community, led initiatives calling for a boycott of Israel at Eurovision 2026 and replaced the contest's Grand Final broadcast with a special programme titled "Voices of Palestine". Although the country has since undergone a change in government, the controversy surrounding the boycott of Israel is far from over. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); According to the May report published by the Ombudsman for Viewers and Listeners of the Slovenian national broadcaster RTVSLO, 20 complaints were received regarding the decision to boycott the contest. The majority of those complaints criticized the decision, arguing that Eurovision is first and foremost a cultural and musical event that should remain politically neutral and not be influenced by political developments. Opposition to RTVSLO's decision not to broadcast the contest also included claims that the...
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Political Turnover Could Bring Slovenia Back to Eurovision 2027

Political Turnover Could Bring Slovenia Back to Eurovision 2027

by Ofek Jerassi Comment Closed
(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Right-wing Janez Janša’s election victory could reshape RTVSLO Israel policy and pave Slovenia’s way back to Eurovision after the 2026 boycott. Slovenia, remembered in recent years as one of Israel’s most vocal critics within the Eurovision sphere, is now expected to undergo a dramatic political shift. The country led calls to boycott Israel at Eurovision 2026 and even aired a special programming block titled "Voices of Palestine" (Palestine Glasovi) instead of broadcasting the Eurovision shows. However, Slovenia’s hard-left and strongly anti-Israel government has now collapsed, with a new center-right majority emerging under the leadership of Janez Janša, a politician widely known for his pro-Israel positions. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Janša previously served as Slovenia’s Prime Minister and visited Jerusalem, where he described relations between Israel and Slovenia as “a wonderful friendship.” During his election campaign, he repeatedly pledged to reverse Slovenia’s recognition of Palestine as an independent state and relocate the Slovenian embassy to Jerusalem. The Slovene national broadcaster RTVSLO...
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Slovenia’s RTVSLO Chief Sparks Eurovision 2022 Voting Controversy

Slovenia’s RTVSLO Chief Sparks Eurovision 2022 Voting Controversy

by Ofek Jerassi Comment Closed
(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); RTVSLO’s Natalija Gorščak comments on Eurovision 2022, Ukraine, and Israel’s Eurovision 2026 participation debate. Natalija Gorščak, head of the Slovenian national broadcaster RTVSLO, who led the move against Israel’s participation in Eurovision 2026, recently made a controversial statement claiming: “Ukraine should not have won in 2022, but the United Kingdom.” The remark raises serious questions about voting patterns and perceived fairness in the contest. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Slovenia is one of the countries that led a hardline stance against Israel in Eurovision 2026 and withdrew from the competition following its participation. The Slovenian national broadcaster fully politicized the contest, and its director now complains: “We did not withdraw only because of what is happening in Gaza, but because Eurovision cannot escape politics, even if it claims to do so.” Ukraine as a Case Study in Eurovision Voting Gorščak points to Ukraine as a central example. Following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Ukraine’s 2022 Eurovision entry was officially classified as non-political...
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Slovenia: Artists Bypass the Boycott on Israel and Head to Eurovision

Slovenia: Artists Bypass the Boycott on Israel and Head to Eurovision

by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed
(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); A surprising move: Slovenian artists circumvent the boycott on Israel and shake up Eurovision 2026, competing under other European flags. Recently, it was revealed that several Slovenian artists chose to ignore the boycott imposed by the Slovenian national broadcaster on Eurovision 2026. They plan to participate in the contest - but under the flags of other European countries. The move has triggered public uproar in Slovenia and sends a clear message: despite political attempts to silence them, music is stronger than political boycotts. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Slovenian Boycott and Withdrawal from Eurovision Slovenia announced its withdrawal from the competition scheduled to take place in Vienna as part of the boycott against Israel’s participation. The Slovenian national broadcaster RTVSLO claimed the decision followed public pressure, but several Slovenian artists opposed the move imposed upon them and found creative ways to reach the European stage. Eva Marija Represents Slovenia Through Luxembourg The first sign of the boycott’s collapse came last weekend from...
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Alenka Gotar: “Slovenia Is Depriving Artists of Opportunities”

Alenka Gotar: “Slovenia Is Depriving Artists of Opportunities”

by Tal Dahan Comment Closed
(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Eurovision 2007 representative ,Alenka Gotar, accuses Slovenia’s elite of exploiting artists after Luxembourg chooses a Slovenian for Eurovision As preparations continue for Eurovision 2026 in Vienna, Slovenia finds itself at the center of controversy. Alenka Gotar, a well-known name among Eurovision fans who represented Slovenia in 2007, has broken her silence. In a strong social media post, Gotar criticized Slovenia’s national broadcaster’s decision to withdraw from this year’s contest due to Israel’s participation. Her comments came after the success of Eva Marija — a singer of Slovenian descent who was chosen to represent Luxembourg instead at the upcoming competition. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); “Artists Were Deprived of Their Potential” Posting on Facebook after Eva Marija’s victory at Luxembourg’s national selection, Gotar regretted that Slovenian artists must look abroad for opportunities. “It’s a shame Slovenians have to seek their chance elsewhere,” she wrote. “Our country, due to the political interests of certain elites, has deprived artists of any chance to show their potential.” Hypocrisy Allegations Over Israel Boycott Gotar...
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