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Russia's USSR-era Rival To 'Decadent' Eurovision Born Anew

With artists from more than 20 countries and ambitions for a billion-plus viewers, Russia on Saturday revived its Intervision song contest, which Moscow hopes will compete with a "decadent" Eurovision.

International Business Times

Intervision: Russia’s bid to rival Eurovision song contest – but with more conservative values

If you were to read this: “Unity through music: top artists from across the globe come together on one stage to inspire and unite millions” you could be forgiven for thinking it’s an advertising blurb for next year’s Eurovision. But it isn’t. On the contrary, it’s the slogan for this…

The Conversation

China, India and Belarus line up for Russia’s rival version of Eurovision

Intervision promises to be lighter on sequins and heavier on patriotic ballads than its European counterpart

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Eurovision 2026: France and Australia confirm participation despite boycott threats over Israel

France and Australia have signalled that they will not withdraw over Israel’s possible presence at next year's Eurovision Song Contest, even as the humanitarian crisis in Gaza continues to intensify.

Euronews

BBC boss says corporation will ‘make a decision’ on Eurovision after others threaten boycott over Israel

Broadcasters from Spain, the Netherlands, Ireland and Slovenia have threatened to boycott the contest

The Independent UK

Tim Davie says BBC will ‘make a decision’ on Eurovision involvement

Broadcasters from Spain, the Netherlands, Ireland and Slovenia have threatened to boycott the contest in Vienna if Israel is allowed to take part.

Evening Standard

Will a boycott over Israel divide the Eurovision Song Contest?

Netherlands, Iceland, Ireland, Spain and Slovania have said they will not participate in the competition if Israel does.

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Voices: I’m a fan, but it’s time the UK pulled out of Eurovision

COMMENT: As Spain becomes the first of the ‘Big Five’ backers to say it will boycott the song contest if Israel is allowed to participate, Pablo O’Hana says the BBC should follow suit

The Independent UK

SBS resists calls to join EU boycott of Eurovision 2026 if Israel allowed to compete

Israeli media had reported nation had been asked to step aside or compete under a neutral symbol due to controversies over Gaza war

The Guardian - AU

It's official: Spain to withdraw from Eurovision 2026 if Israel participates

Spain becomes the first country among the 'Big Five', the five largest contributors to Eurovision, to formalise its withdrawal from the contest if Israel does not withdraw.

Euronews

One of Eurovision’s ‘Big Five’ announces it will boycott contest if Israel competes

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The Independent UK

Spain first of Eurovision ‘big five’ to say it will boycott event if Israel participates

Head of state broadcaster says it is ‘impossible to look the other way’ over Israel’s actions in Gaza

The Guardian - UK

Spain to quit Eurovision Song Contest if Israel participates

‘Big Five’ country follows in the footsteps of the Netherlands, Slovenia, Iceland and Ireland

The Independent UK

BBC boss Tim Davie says Eurovision Song Contest has ‘never been about politics’

It comes as a string of broadcasters, including the Dutch Avrotros and Irish channel RTE, have called for a boycott over Israel’s participation.

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The National (Scotland)

Culture Secretary Angus Robertson urges BBC to join Eurovision boycott

CULTURE Secretary Angus Robertson has urged the BBC to join a boycott of Eurovision over its inclusion of Israel

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Celine Dion’s Team Responds to Rumors Over Eurovision Appearance

Celine Dion’s team shuts down speculation about her Eurovision return while fans wonder about her health and celebrate her lasting legacy.

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Netherlands Joins Ireland In Threatening Eurovision Boycott If Israel Participates

Slovenia, Spain and Iceland have also expressed concerns over Israel’s inclusion in the international singing contest.

The Independent UK

Another country threatens Eurovision boycott over Israel participation

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Euronews

Netherlands join boycott of Eurovision 2026 over Israeli participation

The Dutch public broadcaster, AVROTROS, has confirmed the Netherlands will join Slovenia, Iceland, Spain and Ireland in boycotting next year's Eurovision Song Contest if Israel is involved.

The National (Scotland)

BBC urged to join Eurovision boycott calls against Israel

The BBC has been urged to join Irish broadcaster RTE and Slovenian broadcaster RTVSLO in boycotting Eurovision if Israel is involved.

The National (Scotland)

Former Eurovision winner calls for UK to quit over Israel's participation

THE UK should withdraw from Eurovision 2026 if Israel participates, the songwriter behind the UK’s 1960s winning song has said ...

Euronews

'Unconscionable': Ireland to boycott Eurovision 2026 if Israel participates

“Unconscionable given the loss of lives in Gaza”: Ireland will not take part in Eurovision 2026 if Israel participates, Irish broadcaster RTE announces.

Al Jazeera

Ireland won’t participate in Eurovision 2026 if Israel does: Broadcaster

RTE says participating would be ‘unconscionable’ as a result of Israel’s war on Gaza and the ‘appalling loss of lives’.

The Guardian - UK

RTÉ says Ireland will boycott Eurovision if Israel is allowed to compete

National broadcaster joins Slovenia in making participation next year conditional amid war in Gaza

Euronews

Spain threatens to withdraw from 2026 Eurovision if Israel participates

Spanish Culture Minister Ernest Urtasun has joined Slovenia’s national broadcaster in threatening to withdraw their country’s participation in Eurovision 2026 if Israel is not banned.

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