Category: Switzerland

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Drama in Basel ahead of Eurovision 2025, as protests targeting Israel spark security concerns. Authorities respond with a surprising decision. What threatens the festive spirit of Europe’s biggest music event? Eurovision 2025 is less than two weeks away, yet the drama has already begun. In recent days, public calls have circulated on Swiss social media platforms urging people to participate in a mass protest against Israel’s participation in the upcoming contest in Basel, Switzerland. Behind these calls stands a new movement named "Escalate For Palestine", which is promoting a full boycott of the event in protest of Israel not being excluded from the competition—despite its ongoing military operations in the Gaza Strip. The movement has announced plans for a major demonstration on May 17, the day of the Eurovision Grand Final, at Barfüsserplatz, the city’s central square. Additionally, it has promoted a series of protest actions throughout Eurovision week in Basel, including encouraging the public to engage in...

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Another beloved past star returns to the stage: Destiny, Malta's representative for Eurovision 2021 (and the canceled 2020 contest) and winner of Junior Eurovision 2015, will take part in the guest performances at Eurovision 2025 in Basel, Switzerland. In a joint announcement on social media by Destiny and the Swiss national broadcaster and the official Eurovision page, the singer revealed that she is expected to perform at Eurovision 2025. Destiny, who was chosen to represent Malta in Eurovision 2020 with the song "All of My Love," did not get to perform that year due to the contest's cancellation amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The following year, she returned to the stage with the song "Je me casse," which earned her seventh place with 255 points - one of Malta's best results in the past decade. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); At this stage, it has not yet been announced in which of the three broadcasts of the competition Destiny will appear - one...

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); "For an entire year, all anyone talks about is gays and lesbians": A Swiss parliament member launches a rare attack against Eurovision. What lies behind these harsh words — and why is Europe stirred? Eurovision 2025 will take place in less than two weeks, and even before it has started, it is already under attack. Eric Weber, a member of the Grand Council of the Canton of Basel-Stadt in Switzerland, has launched an unprecedented assault against the Eurovision contest and its associated cultural influences. In an interview broadcast on the Belarusian channel STV, Weber warned about the dangers he perceives in the contest's existence and the cultural values it allegedly promotes. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); "Eurovision? It’s Destroying Europe" Eric Michael Weber (born June 24, 1963) is a Swiss far-right populist publisher, journalist, and politician. He is currently serving his third term as a member of the Grand Council of Basel-Stadt, representing his independent political movement "VA", which is...

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); A surprise in Basel: Eurovision 2025 is set to be packed with stars! Which artists will participate in the upcoming Eurovision? Eurovision 2025 is rapidly approaching, and with each passing day, exciting details are being revealed about beloved past artists returning to the grand celebration. One of the major surprises is the participation of Jamala, the Eurovision 2016 winner for Ukraine with the song "1944", who announced that she will also take part this year – though her specific role remains unclear. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); What Did the Eurovision Winner Say About the Eurovision 2025 Representatives? In an interview, Jamala shared her impressions of the song representing Ukraine this year, "Bird of Prey" by the band Ziferblat: "It’s a great song, I really love the guys – they are very musical and perform their song excellently. The artists are very European and I love that. I will support them. May God give them the strength to deliver everything...

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Controversy in Europe: Will Palestinian flags be allowed at Eurovision 2025? Is this an official green light—or a far-reaching interpretation? All the details inside. A wave of controversy has erupted online and in the media over the possibility that the Palestinian flag might be allowed inside the Eurovision 2025 venue. According to a report by the Danish national broadcaster, DR, which claims to have reviewed internal documents outlining the contest’s updated flag policy, audiences may now be permitted to bring both pride flags and Palestinian flags into the hall—despite the ban imposed last year. The report, which has not been confirmed by any official sources other than the Danish national broadcaster, clarifies a significant distinction between the leniencies granted to the audience and the stricter regulations applied to participating delegations. The central caveat: any differing interpretation of the document's content may be misleading—so the information should be treated with caution. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); New Guidelines: Interpretation or Real-World...

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); A new single from the Eurovision 2024 winner: after conquering Europe, Nemo surprises once again. Could this be the song that shakes the pop world? Listen now. After the historic victory at Eurovision 2024 with the song "The Code", Nemo, the Swiss singer who captured the hearts of viewers across Europe and the world, continues their artistic journey with the release of a new single titled "Casanova". This is Nemo’s second release since winning the contest, and beyond its musical significance, the song symbolizes the next chapter for one of the most fascinating figures in the modern history of Eurovision. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Back on the International Stage with "Casanova" Nemo’s new single, "Casanova", comes out a few months after the previous track "Eurostar", which was released in October 2024. With this release, Nemo continues to expand their musical repertoire and establish themselves as one of the standout creators to emerge from the Eurovision contest in recent years....

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); A surprise in the preparations for Eurovision in Basel: Lithuania’s representatives for Eurovision 2020 and 2021, the band The Roop, are expected to take part in one of the interval acts at Eurovision 2025! And with which song? Today (Tuesday), the Swiss national broadcaster, SRG SSR, released a video featuring members of The Roop on its official Instagram page. In the video, the band members announce: “Hey, we are The Roop from Lithuania. We are so excited to finally bring ‘On Fire’ to the big stage at Eurovision 2025. After all these years, it’s finally happening. See you in May.” (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The song "On Fire" by The Roop won the Lithuanian national selection in 2020 but ultimately did not get to participate in Eurovision due to the outbreak of COVID-19. The following year, the band once again competed in the Lithuanian national selection, won, and this time their dream came true as they performed on the big stage in Rotterdam...

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Eurovision 2025 reveals exciting guest performances: Nemo returns with a new song, Efendi makes a comeback, and could Celine Dion or Damiano David join too? Full details inside! Nemo, the winner of Eurovision 2024, will return to the Eurovision 2025 stage – this time as a guest performer in the 69th edition of the contest, set to take place in Basel, Switzerland. The singer, who brought Eurovision to Switzerland for the third time in its history, will perform an entirely new song in front of a global audience. What other surprises await in the upcoming contest? Full details below! (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); A Special Guest Appearance from Last Year’s Winner In an official announcement from the Swiss national broadcaster SRG SSR, it was confirmed that Nemo will participate as a guest performer during Eurovision 2025. However, it has not yet been revealed in which of the contest’s live shows the performance will occur – will it be during...