Boycott

More than 2,300 mathematicians from nearly 80 countries have signed a petition to move the 2026 International Congress of Mathematicians out of Philadelphia, US. They cite visa barriers, safety concerns, and US policies that they say undermine global science inclusiveness. A co-organiser urges Chinese mathematicians to support the boycott.

April 21, 2026 Iniulat ng AI

More than 1,000 artists including Brian Eno, Massive Attack and Sigur Rós have signed an open letter calling for a boycott of the Eurovision Song Contest 2026. They criticize the European Broadcasting Union for allowing Israel to compete for the third year amid its actions in Gaza. The letter demands that broadcasters, performers and fans refuse participation until Israel's broadcaster KAN is banned.

DFB sports director Rudi Völler has described the debate over boycotting the football World Cup in the USA due to Donald Trump's policies as "senseless." At a conference in Berlin, he emphasized that such a boycott would harm athletes and achieve nothing. Völler draws on past experiences with Olympic boycotts.

January 27, 2026 Iniulat ng AI

Former FIFA president Sepp Blatter has endorsed calls for fans to boycott the 2026 World Cup matches in the United States, citing concerns over the Trump administration's policies. Blatter supported Swiss lawyer Mark Pieth's advice to stay away amid immigration crackdowns and political unrest. The tournament, co-hosted by the US, Canada, and Mexico, faces growing international scrutiny.

Eleven entrants in Portugal's Festival da Canção have refused to represent the country at Eurovision 2026 if selected, protesting Israel's participation amid allegations of human rights violations in Gaza. The artists' joint statement highlights inconsistencies in the European Broadcasting Union's (EBU) policies compared to Russia's exclusion. Portugal's broadcaster RTP vows to proceed with the selection process and contest entry.

December 04, 2025 Iniulat ng AI

The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) held no vote on excluding Israel, securing its participation in the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna. Spain, Ireland, Slovenia, and the Netherlands subsequently announced their boycotts. The decision heightens tensions stemming from Israel's actions in the Gaza Strip.