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Iceland is fifth country to boycott Eurovision 2026 in protest of Israel’s participation
Country is joined by Ireland, Netherlands, Slovenia and Spain who withdrew of Israeli conduct in Gaza war
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The Irish Times view on Ireland’s Eurovision withdrawal: the contest has always been political
The song contest is an accurate reflection of a troubled and increasingly divided continent
Eurovision fallout over Israel entry potentially leads RTÉ down slippery slope
Broadcaster’s move raises questions as to whether Eurovision sets a precedent
Eurovision Israel boycott hits right note, but renaming Herzog Park feels tone deaf
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Ireland among four countries to boycott Eurovision Song Contest due to Israel’s inclusion
Meeting of European Broadcasting Union decided vote on Israel’s participation was not needed
Eurovision organisers set to consider Israel participation amid boycott threats
Thursday meeting at European Broadcasting Union headquarters in Geneva will address new rules on song promotion
Eurovision Song Contest changes voting rules after concern about Israel’s result
RTÉ requested a breakdown of results after this year’s competition
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European broadcasters to vote on expelling Israel from Eurovision 2026
Online vote in November could see Israeli broadcaster Kan expelled from next year’s event
Eurovision: Spain becomes first of ‘Big Five’ to commit to boycott if Israel takes part
Spain is the fifth country to make pledge after Ireland, the Netherlands, Slovenia and Iceland
From Pampers to Pot Noodle: the Israel-linked goods you might find in your house
There’s a growing movement to stop buying products linked to Israel because of the war in Gaza – and it’s a long list
Dutch broadcaster follows RTÉ lead in potential Eurovision boycott
Organiser European Broadcasting Union consulting with members over Israel concerns
RTÉ says it will withdraw from Eurovision if Israel participates
Israel’s participation in the annual song contest has been a source of criticism
Rise of backward-looking nationalism is not the preserve of the populist right. Just ask Sinn Féin
Sinn Féin objections to the planned commemoration of the Normans might be regarded as inconsequential but they reveal a more sinister objective
Why are Kneecap facing consequences when Israel is not?
When protesting is policed, but the legitimate reasons for protest are not, then people lose trust
RTÉ requests breakdown of Eurovision public votes after high points awarded to Israel
Eurovision: Move comes after request from Spain for audit ‘to avoid external interference and manipulation’
‘It’s going to be expensive’: Austria frets about price tag of hosting Eurovision
Country took Eurovision prize with JJ’s operatic song Wasted Love, and is now on the hook for the 2026 competition
Israelis hail Eurovision second-place performance through prism of Gaza war
Singer Yuval Raphael survived the Hamas attack on a music festival, and song lyrics carried clear reference to October 7th, 2023
Austria wins Eurovision Song Contest with Israel second
Ireland’s ‘douze points’ go to winner JJ as Israel receives huge viewer vote
Eurovision 2025: ‘So sorry, Ireland’ says Emmy as Laika Party fails to ignite voters
Ireland’s song about Soviet dog sent to space fails to ignite voters for 24-year-old Norwegian-born singer
Even Claire Byrne is alarmed by what she hears about life for Irish teenagers
Radio: ‘This was a tsunami coming our way,’ Dr Harry Barry tells the RTÉ Radio 1 presenter
Damiano David: Funny Little Fears review – Eurovision-winning Måneskin frontman goes solo with a beautifully overwrought LP
The Italian has given himself every chance of making it as an over-the-top troubadour
Eurovision 2025: Ireland’s entry Emmy fails to make it to Saturday’s grand final
Norwegian singer missed out in second semi-final along with entries from Australia, Montenegro, Georgia, Czechia and Bosnia
Eurovision 2025 second semi-final live updates: Ireland’s Emmy is knocked out before grand final
Austria, Finland, Israel and Malta among the 10 qualifiers in Basle tonight as Ireland goes home
Eurovision 2025: When is Ireland’s semi-final on, what are Emmy’s chances and how does voting work?
All eyes are on the Swiss city of Basle for the second semi-final of this year’s Eurovision. Can Ireland win glory with Norwegian singer Emmy Kristiansen?
Eurovision 2025: ‘Silent’ pro-Palestine protest to be held in Basle against Israel’s participation
Speculation mounting that Céline Dion, who won Eurovision in 1988, will appear at final on Saturday
Eurovision 2025 first semi-final: the 10 countries advancing to the final
Emmy Kristiansen will perform for Ireland in Thursday’s second semi-final
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‘RTÉ said we don’t have any problem with Emmy. We have an Irish writer on the team’: Ireland’s Eurovision singer from Norway
Norwegiam singer Emmy on representing Ireland in Basle for the 2025 Eurovision Song Contest and how she and song cowriter Larissa Tormey have engineered Laika Party to grab the attention. But can they triumph?
Eurovision Song Contest: How are organisers reacting to criticisms of Israel?
Israel’s conduct in Gaza has again prompted criticism of its participation by artists and concern from RTÉ and other broadcasters
Eurovision: RTÉ gets ‘commitment’ from European Broadcasting Union to discuss Israel participation
Song Contest organiser confirms it will have ‘broader discussion’ with participating stations
Eurovision: RTÉ boss says Ireland will not pull out of contest over Israel’s participation
Kevin Bakhurst’s comments came after he asked the European Broadcasting Union for a discussion on Israel’s participation
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