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Czechia withdraws from Eurovision Song Contest 2027 citing budget pressures

Czech Television said in a statement: "We won't see the Czech flag on stage next year,” citing ongoing financial pressures.

Euronews · 9h ago

Netherlands confirms Eurovision return as Spain weighs continued boycott

Despite broadcaster AVROTROS maintaining its concerns over Israel’s participation and the war in Gaza, the Netherlands will return to Eurovision in 2027, with the country’s entry now being coordinated by the NPO.

Euronews · Sep 24

Netherlands makes Eurovision Song Contest U-turn after boycott

The U-turn comes after responsibility for managing the country's entry was transferred from Dutch public service broadcaster Avrotros over to NPO

The Independent UK · Sep 23

Ireland to boycott Eurovision again over Israeli participation and ongoing Gaza deaths

Ireland joins joins Dutch broadcaster in refusing to take part in 2027 song contest, in second consecutive year of protests

The Guardian - UK · Sep 17

Ireland to boycott 2027 Eurovision contest over Israel’s participation

Ireland will boycott the 2027 Eurovision Song Contest for the second year over Israel's participation, the country's public broadcaster RTE said Thursday. Ireland was one of five countries along with the Netherlands, Iceland, Slovenia and Spain to skip Eurovision this year in protest over Israel’s inclusion in the contest, citing…

France 24 · Sep 17

Eurovision 2027 in Chaos as Dutch Broadcaster Boycotts Contest Over War Row: 'It Is No Longer Neutral'

AVROTROS has quit Eurovision 2027 over neutrality concerns, but the Netherlands could still compete through a replacement broadcaster.

International Business Times UK · Aug 24

Eurovision branded a ‘platform for division’ as major broadcaster confirms 2027 boycott

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The Independent UK · Aug 24

Netherlands pulls out of 2027 Eurovision Song Contest for second year

Dutch public service broadcaster Avrotros appeared to blame Israel’s continued participation in the event for the decision.

Evening Standard · Aug 24

Dutch broadcaster to boycott Eurovision Song Contest again

Dutch broadcaster AVROTROS branded the Eurovision Song Contest a ‘platform for division’

The Independent UK · Aug 24

Dutch say won't participate in 'no longer' neutral Eurovision

THE HAGUE - The Netherlands will not participate in next year's Eurovision Song Contest, its broadcaster said Monday, saying the event can "no longer be considered neutral" given divisions over the Gaza war.

Bangkok Post · Aug 24