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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

'I don't understand the UCI's hypocrisy; what happened in Gaza is genocide' - Pello Bilbao speaks out after Vuelta a España protests

'Everything that's happened at the Vuelta serves to show the weakness of cycling' - Bahrain Victorious rider tells El Periódico

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'There is no peace without justice' – Spanish Government hits back at UCI after criticism for supporting pro-Palestine protests at Vuelta a España

Consejo Superior de Deportes responds to UCI President David Lappartient

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Spain's PM Sánchez calls for Israel to be banned from sports events over war in Gaza

Speaking to members of his Socialist Party, Sánchez said Israel, like Russia, should not be allowed to compete in international sports events because of its military campaign in Gaza.

Euronews

Vuelta a España protests 'call into question Spain's ability to host major international sporting events', says UCI

Barcelona set to welcome Tour de France Grand Départ in 2026

Cycling Weekly

'The UCI sets the rules' - Vuelta a España organiser describe protests as 'unacceptable' but insists they could not expel the Israel-Premier Tech team

UCI condemns Spanish government for "exploitation of sport for political purposes"

Cycling News

'It’s very bad for cycling that the protesters managed to get what they wanted' – Vuelta a España ends with no final stage and a podium ceremony in a car park

Teams came together for a makeshift ceremony after a disrupted day in Madrid

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Spain’s PM calls for Israel sports ban as rocket-launcher contract reportedly cancelled

Pedro Sánchez speaks after Gaza protesters forced cycle race’s early end, while €700m deal with Israeli defence firm said to be off

The Guardian - UK

Chaotic scenes in Madrid as pro-Palestinian protesters disrupt final stage of Vuelta cycling race

Spanish Vuelta organizers and riders have expressed regret over not being able to finish the race as planned because of pro-Palestinian protests on Sunday

The Independent UK

Vingegaard wins Vuelta after final stage cancelled amid pro-Palestinian protests in Madrid

Jonas Vingegaard of Visma-Lease a Bike won the Vuelta a España after organisers cancelled the final stage amid pro-Palestinian protests in Madrid

The Guardian - UK

A 'deep well' of historical and political context – Why are there so many pro-Palestine protests at the Vuelta a España?

Four stages altered so far and security radically heightened as protests repeatedly affect 2025 race

Cycling News

Anti-Israel protests turn Spanish Vuelta cycling race into a diplomatic battleground

In northwestern Spain, Rosana Prieto and her village have used a major cycling race to protest Israel's military actions in Gaza

The Independent UK

Spain summons Israel ambassador following Netanyahu’s ‘blatant genocidal threat’ comments

Spain has formally summoned Israel’s acting ambassador in Madrid following accusations from the Israeli Prime Minister’s office that Spain’s prime minister had threatened Israel.

The Independent UK

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.

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'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.

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

The Guardian - UK

Spanish schools to teach pupils how to cope with climate crisis disasters

Children as young as three will have lessons on wildfires and flooding under 10-point emergency response plan

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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Did Pedro Sánchez ‘regret’ not having ‘nuclear bombs’ to stop the war in Gaza?

Statements made by the Spanish premier have triggered a flood of allegations online. Euroverify fact-checks.

The Guardian - UK

Spanish PM Pedro Sánchez is right about immigration

Letter: The Spanish leader’s views on the benefits of migrants contrasts starkly with those of other European leaders, including Keir Starmer, says Simon Bird

The Independent UK

The Latest: Israel says it targeted Hamas leadership in Qatar strike

Officials say Israel has launched a strike targeting Hamas’ leadership in Qatar, further widening its campaign against the militant group

Euronews

Spain increases humanitarian aid for Gaza and imposes arms embargo on Israel

Spain's government has been an outspoken critic of the war in Gaza, which began after Hamas-led militants killed around 1,200 people in an incursion into southern Israel on 7 October 2023.

The Independent UK

Spain intensifies criticism of Israeli offensive in Gaza. Israel responds with travel bans

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has intensified criticism of Israel's actions in the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict

The Guardian - UK

Spanish PM Pedro Sánchez says Israel is ‘exterminating a defenceless people’

Spain announces raft of measures designed to increase pressure on Benjamin Netanyahu to end Gaza war

The Independent UK

Voices: Meet the left-wing outrider who could teach Starmer a bit of Spanish ‘Sanchismo’

COMMENT: By weaving a narrative, having charisma and taking risks, Pedro Sánchez has reshaped Spain, says Conor Faulkner from Valencia – if Keir Starmer could capture a fraction of that boldness, Britain might be better off

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