Category: Spain

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); RTVE skipped broadcasting the Eurovision 2026 Grand Final and aired a political message criticizing Israel during the live event. Yesterday marked the end of the Eurovision 2026 season with an emotional and dramatic Grand Final, culminating in DARA being crowned the winner for Bulgaria with her song "Bangaranga". Noam Bettan finished immediately behind her, securing the second place for Israel. Throughout the tense Eurovision season, which reached its climax during last night’s final, several voices refused to embrace the spirit of the competition and instead chose to boycott it. One of the leading critics throughout the season was Spain, which once again delivered an anti-Israel message during the Grand Final while the show was broadcast across the rest of Europe. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); “There Is No Room for Indifference” During the broadcast of the Eurovision 2026 Grand Final last night, the Spanish national broadcaster RTVE decided not to air the event itself and instead displayed another political message on...

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); RTVE manager Sergio Calderón hints at a 2027 return as Christer Björkman warns that Spain’s absence is driving up EBU participation fees. Eurovision 2026 is still one week away from its commencement in Vienna, but several nations are already looking ahead toward Eurovision 2027. In Spain, which withdrew from the current competition due to the participation of Israel, the door is being left open for a potential return following a surprising statement from the Spanish national broadcaster, RTVE. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Spanish national broadcaster stated that it "understands the concern" expressed by the EBU regarding the complex state of the competition. Veteran Swedish producer Christer Björkman, who is considered one of the most senior and influential figures behind the scenes of the contest and produced the recent Eurovision 2025 in Basel, revealed in an interview with the Swedish national broadcaster SVT that the withdrawal of Spain has severely damaged the Union's financial balance. As a result,...

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); RTVE confirms it will not broadcast Eurovision 2026 in Vienna, citing the participation of the Israeli national broadcaster KAN The Spanish national broadcaster, RTVE, does not intend to settle for its withdrawal from the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 and has announced that it will not even broadcast the event. RTVE will not air the upcoming contest held in Vienna due to the presence of the Israeli national broadcaster KAN. This decision follows Spain’s unprecedented withdrawal from the competition last December for the same reason. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Despite the absence of a broadcast in the country, Spanish Eurovision fans who watch the show through other platforms will still be able to vote under the “Rest of the World” category. This voting block aggregates the points of viewers from non-participating countries, counting them as a single country’s public vote. The “Rest of the World” vote was introduced in 2023, and the Israeli entry has consistently performed well in this...

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Spain has opened submissions for the competition that previously served as its Eurovision selection for 2027, but emphasizes: "Our Position Didn't Change" The Spanish national broadcaster RTVE continues to lead a critical stance regarding Israel’s participation in Eurovision 2026, set to take place in Vienna. Despite the war in Gaza having ended several months ago, Spain reiterates that its position on Israel’s participation in the contest remains unchanged. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Despite its absence from the upcoming Eurovision Song Contest, RTVE has not halted the operation of Benidorm Fest, which has served since 2022 as the national selection for choosing Spain’s representative and song. One month after the latest edition aired, the national broadcaster officially launched today (Tuesday) the 2027 edition of the festival. At this stage, it remains unclear whether the winner will represent Spain in Eurovision in the future, or whether Spain will return to the competition at all. When asked whether the next festival winner...

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Spain has withdrawn from Eurovision 2026 in protest and stripped Benidorm Fest of its pre-selection role, yet former representative Melody is still forced to perform there due to a strict contract clause. The Benidorm Fest 2026 final, taking place this Saturday (14 February), was originally meant to be the event where Spain selected its representative for the Eurovision Song Contest. Spain, however, has officially withdrawn from Eurovision 2026 in Vienna in protest against Israel’s participation, as part of an aggressive campaign led by the Spanish national broadcaster RTVE. Although the festival has effectively become a local music competition that will not send any act to Europe, the backstage drama refuses to die down. At the centre of the storm is Melody, who represented Spain at Eurovision 2025 and finished in a disappointing 24th place. Melody, who is in complete disconnect from the broadcaster and has even strongly criticised its conduct, will appear in the final despite the deep tensions and...

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Spain's RTVE mocks Eurovision representative Melody on live TV with satirical subtitles. Singer responds by embracing competitor network amid ongoing broadcaster conflict. In Spain, Eurovision may last only one week, but the drama that follows can persist far longer. Singer Melody, who represented Spain at Eurovision 2025 and finished in a disappointing 24th place, has spent recent months embroiled in a media storm with Spain's national broadcaster, RTVE. This week, during New Year's Eve celebrations, the conflict exploded once again before the entire nation. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The "me, me, me" that irritated Spain Since returning from Basel with a low score, Melody has adopted a consistent narrative: "They didn't let me do what I wanted." In press conferences and interviews, she repeatedly emphasized that the screens weren't what she requested, decisions were made over her head, and delivered her now-famous line on the talk show "El Hormiguero": "I would rather finish 24th with my own mistakes than with someone else's mistakes." This self-focused approach, where...