Eurovision
Switzerland wins Eurovision after politically charged song contest overshadowed by Israel controversy
World
May 12, 2024
Switzerland wins Eurovision after politically charged song contest overshadowed by Israel controversy
CNN — Switzerland’s Nemo won a chaotic and politically fraught Eurovision Song Contest, triumphing in a competition overshadowed by controversy…
Eurovision braces for its most tense contest yet, as protesters and artists bristle at Israel’s presence
Culture
May 8, 2024
Eurovision braces for its most tense contest yet, as protesters and artists bristle at Israel’s presence
CNN — In the seven-decade history of Eurovision, it’s unlikely that a three-word slogan has been repeated so readily by…
Ukraine will not host next year’s Eurovision, but the contest will be offered to the UK
World
June 17, 2022
Ukraine will not host next year’s Eurovision, but the contest will be offered to the UK
This year’s Eurovision Song Contest winner Ukraine will not host the competition in 2023 and will instead be offered to…
Eurovision Song Contest returns despite coronavirus pandemic
World
May 17, 2021
Eurovision Song Contest returns despite coronavirus pandemic
ROTTERDAM, Netherlands (AP) — Pounding beats? Check. Uplifting lyrics? Check. Huge, backlit white wings? Check. After last year’s Eurovision Song…
On Eurovision final day, Israelis cheer as Palestinians protest
Middle East
May 19, 2019
On Eurovision final day, Israelis cheer as Palestinians protest
TEL AVIV (Reuters) – As singers made last-minute preparations for the Eurovision Song Contest in Tel Aviv on Saturday, Israeli…
Palestinians mark anniversary of mass displacement
Middle East
May 16, 2019
Palestinians mark anniversary of mass displacement
GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip (AP) — Palestinians on Wednesday marked the 71st anniversary of their mass displacement during the 1948…
Eurovision hopefuls tune up in Israel amid boycott calls
Middle East
May 12, 2019
Eurovision hopefuls tune up in Israel amid boycott calls
Europe’s popular annual fest of kitsch and outrageous fashion kicks off Tuesday in Tel Aviv, with Israel hoping the Eurovision…
Ukraine drops Eurovision singer over Russia row
Music
February 26, 2019
Ukraine drops Eurovision singer over Russia row
KIEV (Reuters) – Ukraine’s national broadcaster has dropped the singer who was meant to represent the country at the Eurovision…
Boycott Israel’s ‘artwashed’ Eurovision 2019, pro-Palestinian activists say
Middle East
February 3, 2019
Boycott Israel’s ‘artwashed’ Eurovision 2019, pro-Palestinian activists say
TEL AVIV, Israel (Reuters) – As Tel Aviv gears up to host the Eurovision Song Contest, pro-Palestinian activists are…
Israeli music scene jolted by international boycott movement
Middle East
September 10, 2018
Israeli music scene jolted by international boycott movement
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel’s Meteor Festival was meant to bring together indie groups from around the world in what…