Five countries are boycotting over Israel. Counter-drones have been deployed. An FBI task force is patrolling the ...

National broadcaster RTÉ accused of antisemitism for decision to screen satirical 1996 Eurovision episode in boycott of contest ...

Discord over Israel's participation and its war in Gaza has dominated the build-up to this year's Eurovision Song Contest.

Israel's participation in this year's Eurovision has been divisive, with five countries boycotting the competition.

As acts from 35 countries count down to take the stage at the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna, several will be ...

A number of countries are refusing to take part in this year’s Eurovision Song Contest in protest against Israel’s war in ...

The 70th Eurovision Song Contest is finally here, with Austria hosting the globally-loved competition in Vienna at the Wiener ...

Ireland joins Spain and Slovenia in refusing to compete in or broadcast the competition, while the Netherlands and Iceland ...

Five countries have withdrawn from Eurovision 2026 in protest over Israel's participation, as the 70th contest takes place in ...

And Ireland's national broadcaster RTE will be replacing the grand final with a classic episode of the sitcom Father Ted.

The Eurovision Song Contest 2026 grand final will take place on Saturday 16 May. This year's competition is being held in ...