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Vienna to stage Eurovision 2026 amid ongoing controversy over Israel's inclusion

Austria's JJ won this year's contest, held in Basel in Switzerland, meaning his home country will stage the 2026 event. Its capital, Vienna, was announced on Wednesday as the host city, beating out rival bidder Innsbruck.

Radio France Internationale

Martin Osterdahl steps down as executive supervisor of Eurovision Song Contest

He said it had been the ‘honour of my professional life’ to steer the competition for five years.

Evening Standard

Eurovision faces pressure from EU lawmakers over 'rigged' televoting

A group of European lawmakers has urged Eurovision organisers to release full voting data on this year’s song contest, citing growing concerns over manipulation raised by broadcasters across several countries.

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Eurovision responds to accusations it encourages voting ‘manipulation’ after Israel performance

In a statement, director Martin Green said he did not want questions surrounding Eurovision voting to overshadow JJ’s win for Austria

The Independent UK

Fact check: Did NATO create the Eurovision Song Contest?

Social media users and alternative news outlets claim that decades-old NATO documents reveal that the military alliance was the mastermind behind Eurovision.

Euronews

‘It is time to ask if the rules allow abuse’: broadcasters call for overhaul of Eurovision voting after Israeli near win

Questions around social media campaigns prompt several nations to demand a ‘complete review’ of how the contest’s public vote works

The Guardian - UK

Eurovision controversy rumbles on as more countries demand voting audit over Israel

Broadcasters have raised concerns over their countries’ high public scores awarded to Israel

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Eurovision hit with 'rigging' claims as TV networks demand investigation after Israel's second-place finish

Spain's RTVE and Belgium's VRT demand a probe into the Eurovision voting

Evening Standard

Eurovision accused of ‘encouraging manipulation’ after Israel’s near-win

Public broadcasters for Spain and Belgium have complained to the contest’s organisers, the European Broadcasting Union

The Independent UK

Eurovision Song Contest Controversy: Fake Applause, Graham Norton's Comments and What You Need to Know

Austria's JJ won Eurovision 2025, but claims of fake cheers during Israel's performance sparked backlash, raising concerns over censorship and politics in the contest.

International Business Times UK

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez calls for Israel to be excluded from Eurovision over Gaza war

This year's Eurovision Song Contest is now over, but political tension, voting doubts and differing positions haunt the European song contest.

Euronews

Austria wins 69th Eurovision song contest with Wasted Love

Israel finished second, with Estonia third and the pre-contest favourites from Sweden fourth

The Guardian - UK

Eurovision fans will have to ‘wait and see’ if Celine Dion performs

There has been speculation that the Canadian singer, who won for the Swiss in 1988 with ‘Ne Partez Pas Sans Moi’, could be performing

The Independent UK

Eurovision will have to ‘wait and see’ if Celine Dion performs

There has also been speculation that Canadian singer Dion, who won for the Swiss in 1988 with Ne Partez Pas Sans Moi, could be performing.

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The Independent UK

Lights, camera, glitter ball: The Eurovision Song Contest reaches its grand final

The world’s largest live music event has reached its glitter-drenched conclusion with the grand final of the Eurovision Song Contest

The Independent UK

Voices: For Eurovision’s sake, let’s keep politics out of the song contest

COMMENT: It’s a shame this year’s contest is bogged down in anti-Israel controversy, says Clair Woodward – the frivolous get-together should be all about the performances, not the real world

The Guardian - UK

Why is Israel still in Eurovision? The answer is more complex than you might think

The war in Gaza means the European Broadcasting Union is risking its liberal reputation, but to ban Israel would be to undermine the organisation’s fundamental purpose, says author Chris West

The Independent UK

Eurovision 2025 viewers accuse TV broadcast of ‘censoring’ audience ‘booing’ Israel’s Yuval Raphael

Israel’s participation in the event has been a large point of controversy this year

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Evening Standard

Eurovision winner Nemo on ‘insanity of having glittery party’ amid world events

The Swiss non-binary singer, 25, triumphed in Malmo, Sweden, and will return to the Eurovision stage in Switzerland.

The Guardian - UK

Let’s get this party started! Can you score douze points on our Eurovision quiz?

Think you know your Lumo from your Nemo? Test your knowledge of the greatest song contest on Earth ahead of Saturday’s grand final

The Guardian - UK

Bye bye banana wolves! Is social media ruining Eurovision?

From gorilla stage invasions to novelty butter churners, the extravaganza has always been a haven for wackiness. But it’s getting less outre by the year … and YouTube and TikTok are to blame. More Papa Pingouin required!

Evening Standard

‘Silent’ pro-Palestinian protest to be held in Basel streets during Eurovision

Meanwhile, Celine Dion delivered a pre-recorded address during Tuesday’s semi-final amid speculation she may return to Switzerland,

The Independent UK

Who is Yuval Raphael? The singer representing Israel at Eurovision 2025

Israeli contestant was voted through to the final in Basel, Switzerland

Radio France Internationale

Eurovision returns amid protests over Palestine, Pride flags and parody lyrics

With songs about everything from the joy of raving to the morning after the night before, from death and domestic violence to metaphorical milkshakes and poisoned cakes served in revenge, Eurovision is back for its 69th edition – hosted by Switzerland after singer Nemo's victory last year.

The Independent UK

Eurovision 2025: Lawyers called in after ‘hack of rehearsal footage’

Eurovision bosses fear a hack took place and rehearsal footage was leaked

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