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Spain, Ireland, Slovenia & the Netherlands withdraw from Eurovision, after Israel remains eligible

News Desk5th December 202511th December 2025

5th December 202511th December 2025869

Public broadcasters in Spain, Ireland, the Netherlands and Slovenia announced on Thursday that they will withdraw from next year’s Eurovision Song Contest after organisers confirmed Israel...

Spain’s RTVE confirms it will boycott Eurovision 2026 if Israel participates

News Desk16th September 202522nd September 2025

16th September 202522nd September 20257844

Spain confirmed on Tuesday that it will boycott next year’s Eurovision Song Contest if Israel is allowed to compete, according to RTVE, the state broadcaster...

Pedro Sánchez: ‘There are judges doing politics and politicians trying to do justice’

News Desk2nd September 20258th September 2025

2nd September 20258th September 20253379

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez on Monday accused certain members of the judiciary of stepping into politics, while facing intensifying scrutiny over corruption allegations involving...

Pedro Sánchez: ‘Israel should not be allowed to compete in the Eurovision’

News Desk19th May 202526th May 2025

19th May 202526th May 20251871

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez on Monday called for Israel to be excluded from the Eurovision Song Contest, voicing support for ‘the people of Palestine...

Spain’s national broadcaster defies Eurovision organisers, and airs support message for Palestine

News Desk18th May 202519th May 2025

18th May 202519th May 20253136

Spain’s national broadcaster openly defied directives from the organisers of the Eurovision Song Contest on Saturday evening by broadcasting a message in solidarity with Palestinians,...

Spain’s public broadcaster RTVE calls for ‘debate’ over Israel’s participation in Eurovision

News Desk13th April 202516th April 2025

13th April 202516th April 20251706

Spain’s national broadcaster RTVE said on Friday that it has called for a ‘debate’ regarding Israel’s involvement in this year’s Eurovision Song Contest, citing concerns...

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