Eurovision fans say UK has chance to do well with first girl group since 1999 Remember Monday will compete in Saturday’s grand final in Basel, Switzerland. The Independent UK · May 16, 2025
Who will win Eurovision 2025? Euronews Culture’s final predictions 26 countries are set to battle it out in one of the most politically charged Eurovision finals ever. Here are the three acts we believe could take home the trophy. Euronews · May 16, 2025
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 Independent UK · May 16, 2025
Doctor Who star Ncuti Gatwa pulls out of Eurovision 2025 role at the last minute A ‘Doctor Who’-Eurovision tie-in episode is airing before the finale The Independent UK · May 16, 2025
Eurovision 2025: Final lineup set after second semifinal Eleven of the 37 acts who traveled to Basel have now been sent home, leaving 26 finalists. Euronews · May 16, 2025
Irish fans ‘heartbroken’ as Emmy Kristiansen fails to make Eurovision final Last year, Bambie Thug became the first Irish entrant to make the final since Ryan O’Shaughnessy in 2018. Evening Standard · May 16, 2025
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 The Independent UK · May 15, 2025
The Eurovision final lineup is set as 6 more acts axed in a semifinal The lineup for the grand final of the Eurovision Song Contest has been decided, with six countries eliminated after a semifinal on Thursday The Independent UK · May 15, 2025
Israel qualifies for Eurovision final amid ongoing protests Israel’s involvement in this year’s competition has faced ongoing backlash amid its continued military operations in Gaza Evening Standard · May 15, 2025
Israeli act Yuval Raphael’s Eurovision performance disrupted by protesters The group was quickly ejected from the St Jakobshalle arena The Independent UK · May 15, 2025
Israeli Eurovision act Yuval Raphael has rehearsal ‘disrupted’ by protesters The group was quickly ejected from the St Jakobshalle arena in Basel. Evening Standard · May 15, 2025
Israel’s presence still roils Eurovision a year after major protests over the Gaza war Israel’s Yuval Raphael is keeping a low profile at the Eurovision Song Contest The Independent UK · May 15, 2025
Israel In Eurovision Spotlight At Second Semifinal Israel's participation in the 2025 Eurovision Song Contest has drawn protests but its competitor Yuval Raphael -- who escaped the Hamas attack on her country -- is hotly tipped to qualify from Thursday's semifinal. International Business Times · May 15, 2025
Evening Standard · May 14, 2025 ‘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 · May 13, 2025 Eurovision 2025 final: The 26 countries competing tonight Ireland was left broken-hearted after failing to qualify from the second semi-final, while delegates for Israel, Greece and Austria were voted through
Evening Standard · May 13, 2025 Dutch belt out their return to Eurovision with violins Dutch singer Claude Kiambe, 21, sang his track C’est La Vie, a blend of English and French on Tuesday.
Evening Standard · May 13, 2025 Absurd Estonian act opts for Italian parody as Eurovision semi-final kicks off Switzerland, where the competition began in Lugano in 1956, is hosting Tuesday’s first 2025 semi-final in Basel at the arena St Jakobshalle.
Radio France Internationale · May 13, 2025 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 · May 13, 2025 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 · May 13, 2025 Eurovision 2025: Israeli hopeful says she is ‘mentally prepared’ for backlash Israel's Eurovision contestant Yuval Raphael says she had been frightened by pro-Palestinian protests and security concerns surrounding Israel's participation in the competition.
Evening Standard · May 13, 2025 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.
The Independent UK · May 13, 2025 Eurovision lawyers called in after ‘potential hack of rehearsal’ Annual song contest is underway in this year’s host country, Switzerland
Euronews · May 13, 2025 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.
Evening Standard · May 12, 2025 Switzerland lives up to stereotype with ‘beautifully organised’ Eurovision Basel is hosting the 2025 contest, after Switzerland’s Nemo won last May in Sweden with The Code.