Eurovision Song Contest
Dutch public broadcaster pulls out of 2027 Eurovision Song Contest, citing Gaza war
According to AVROTROS Director-General Taco Zimmerman, "It is undeniable that international conflicts are increasingly affecting the Contest, undermining its neutral character."
Eurovision heads to Bulgaria’s Black Sea coast as Burgas confirmed 2027 host city
Israel’s Eurovision future at risk over KAN funding bill, EBU warns
Moldova broadcaster chief resigns after Eurovision jury vote sparks public backlash
Louder than noise: Noam Bettan let music, not politics, define his performance - editorial
Israelis can take pride in Bettan, who represented the country with professionalism and restraint, blocking out all the outside noise to deliver a stellar performance.
Who gave Israel the coveted 12 points? Noam Bettan secures 2nd at Eurovision thanks to public vote
Despite mass calls to boycott due to Israel’s participation, which led to several countries withdrawing from the contest entirely, Israel scored a whopping 220 points from the public televote.
Spanish PM Pedro Sánchez defends Spain’s Eurovision boycott over Israel’s participation
Sánchez sharply criticized the European Broadcasting Union over its decision to allow Israel to participate in the competition. He accused Israel of genocide and said Spain was taking a stand.
Israel’s Noam Bettan takes second place in Eurovision 2026, Bulgaria wins
The winning song was "Bangaranga" by DARA from Bulgaria, and "Choke Me" by Alexandra Căpitănescu came in third place.
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My Word: The sounds that drown out the music - opinion
Noam Bettan’s song “Michelle,” with lyrics mostly in French and Hebrew, is about a toxic love relationship. It might be symbolic.
Writer of sitcom airing instead of Eurovision in Ireland calls boycott ‘disgraceful antisemitism'
“I did not give my permission for Father Ted to be used as a prop in an antisemitic political gesture. I object to it in the strongest possible terms,” Linehan writes.
Israel's Noam Bettan wins spot in Eurovision final at first semifinal
Bettan gave a dynamic, confident performance of the catchy song, surrounded by five female dancers, and it was selected as one of the 10 songs out of 15 that will advance to the final.
'Death to the IDF': Israeli cafe in Vienna vandalized ahead of Eurovision semifinals
On one of the bathroom walls, the phrases "Free Palestine," "Death to the IDF," and "Boycott Israel" were written.
Noam Bettan shines in Eurovision rehearsal as Israel faces antisemitism campaign
Bettan performed inside a rotating structure with dancer Lihi Freud, and the staging creates a dynamic visual effect using mirrors and poses.
