The Netherlands and Slovenia also said they would not take part in next year’s contest, meant to be its celebratory 70th edition.
Category: Eurovision Song Contest
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Eurovision Tightens Voting Rules to Tamp Down on Government Influence
In this year’s contest, a campaign by Israel to encourage voting for its entrant drew criticism.
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Eurovision Members to Vote on Whether to Exclude Israel
The event’s organizer has called an extraordinary general meeting for November, with countries like Spain and Ireland saying they will not take part in the contest if Israel does.
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Why Russia Is Reviving a Cold War-Era Song Contest
On Saturday, Russia is hosting the Intervision Song Contest, with singers representing countries like China and Cuba. And the United States, too.
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Israel’s Eurovision Campaign Went All the Way to the Top
Government social media accounts and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu joined a drive to encourage people to vote for Israel’s entrant.
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Austria Wins Narrow Victory Over Israel in Eurovision Song Contest
Austria’s entrant, JJ, took the prize after a tense count that was neck-and-neck until the last votes were revealed.