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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.

Radio France Internationale

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

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

The Independent UK

Eurovision lawyers called in after ‘potential hack of rehearsal footage’

Switzerland, where the competition began in Lugano in 1956, will host Tuesday’s first 2025 semi-final.

Evening Standard

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Eurovision lawyers called in after ‘potential hack of rehearsal’

Annual song contest is underway in this year’s host country, Switzerland

The Independent UK

Nach Ausschluss-Forderungen: Israels ESC-Kandidatin erwartet Störungen beim Auftritt

Sender und ehemalige ESC-Teilnehmer hatten den Ausschluss Israels vom diesjährigen ESC in Basel gefordert. Israel tritt trotzdessen an, vertreten durch Yuval Raphael. Sie bereitet sich auf Störungen während des Auftrittes vor.

Euronews

Eurovision organisers still hope Celine Dion might take to the stage

Dion, 57, previously won in Dublin 1988 with Ne Partez Pas Sans Moi.

Evening Standard

Dutch hope to make Eurovision final after last year’s disqualification

They have placed their hopes for Tuesday’s semi-final in Basel, Switzerland, on 21-year-old singer Claude Kiambe.

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Why are Israel and Australia participating in Eurovision?

Eurovision has been an Europe-wide party since 1956, so why are Israel and Australia allowed to take part?

Evening Standard

Why was Eurovision controversial last year?

The event began with a boycott, featured protests, and a rare disqualification.

Evening Standard

Eurovision 2025 braces for protests as Israel participation draws criticism

Swiss police have warned they “might have to intervene” in any demonstrations

The Independent UK

Complaint Filed Over 'Throat-slitting Gesture' At Eurovision Protests: Israeli Broadcaster

Israel's public broadcaster Kan said it had filed a complaint to the Swiss police, saying a protester made a "throat-slitting gesture" and spat at members of the country's delegation during the Eurovision opening ceremony on Sunday.

International Business Times

‘Ich komme!’ The smutty Eurovision songs that dodge the censors

From ensuring your swearwords are in languages other than English to outrageous euphemisms, contestants in the famously camp extravaganza have ways to avoid being toned down …

The Guardian - UK

Protesters call for RTE and BBC boycott of Eurovision

Demonstrators in Dublin, some wearing keffiyehs, waved Palestinian flags.

Evening Standard

Ireland asks for Israel’s Eurovision spot to be reconsidered

The Israeli national broadcaster is under a lot of pressure from its government, the broadcast chief said

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The Guardian - UK

Irish broadcaster requests discussion over Israel’s Eurovision participation

RTÉ asks European Broadcasting Union for talks after 72 former contestants call for ban on Israeli broadcaster

Euronews

Ireland asks Eurovision host EBU for discussion over Israel’s involvement

Irish national broadcaster RTÉ director general said he was "appalled by the ongoing events in the Middle East and by the horrific impact on civilians in Gaza, and the fate of Israeli hostages."

Evening Standard

Israel’s participation in Eurovision is ‘very complicated’, says RTE boss

Mr Bakhurst said RTE would not pull the Irish entry out of the song contest in May.

Evening Standard

New Dutch Eurovision act thinks organisers listened after 2024 disqualification

Claude Kiambe will represent the Netherlands in 2025 after last year’s Dutch contestant Joost Klein was kicked out.

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The National (Scotland)

Irish broadcaster calls for 'discussions' on Israeli Eurovision involvement

Ireland’s national broadcaster RTE has called for a “discussion on” Israel’s inclusion in the Eurovision Song Contest.

Evening Standard

RTE asks for ‘discussion’ over Israel’s participation in Eurovision

RTE director general Kevin Bakhurst said he was ‘appalled’ by ongoing events in the Middle East.

Euronews

Former Eurovision contestants call for Israel and broadcaster KAN to be banned

More than 70 former Eurovision contestants have signed an open letter demanding Israel and its national broadcaster KAN to be banned from this year’s contest, which is due to take place next week.

The Independent UK

In open letter, former Eurovision contestants call for ban on Israel

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The Independent UK

Former Eurovision contestants call for Israel and broadcaster KAN to be banned from contest

Exclusive: Over 70 former contestants have signed an open letter demanding the country and its broadcaster be excluded

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Want To Watch Eurovision From Australia? Here’s Everything You Need To Know

From the time conversions to why on earth Australia is even participating in the first place, we’ve got you sorted.

Euronews

Malta’s Eurovision entry rewrites song after 'C-word' controversy

Originally titled 'Kant' (the Maltese word for "singing"), the track caused a stir due to its phoenetic resemblance to a certain four-letter word in the English language.

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