Malmo (Sweden)

Swedish Prosecutors Drop Case Against Disqualified Eurovision Entrant

Investigators could not prove that Joost Klein, the Dutch entrant, had behaved threateningly during an incident shortly before the event final.

By Alex Marshall

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Nemo Wins the Eurovision Song Contest for Switzerland

The nonbinary singer Nemo won the high-camp contest, during a night that included pro-Palestinian demonstrations outside the arena and fireworks onstage.

By Alex Marshall

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Before the Eurovision Final, a Pro-Palestinian March

For months, activists and some fans of the song contest have demanded Israel be banned from the event, which this year takes place in Malmo, Sweden.

By Alex Marshall

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Eurovision Disqualifies Dutch Entrant Hours Before Final

The competition’s organizers said that Swedish police were investigating the singer Joost Klein and that it would be inappropriate for him to take part in Saturday’s final.

By Alex Marshall

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