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Several nations have confirmed they will skip the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest in mid-May after the European Broadcasting Union upheld Israel's eligibility despite the Gaza conflict.

Jumat, 01 Mei 2026 Dilaporkan oleh AI

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.

Presiden federasi sepak bola Iran telah menimbulkan keraguan serius terhadap partisipasi tim nasional di Piala Dunia 2026 setelah serangan AS dan Israel yang diumumkan Presiden AS Donald Trump membunuh Pemimpin Tertinggi Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Dengan semua pertandingan grup di AS, ketegangan meningkatkan risiko; FIFA terus memantau.

Senin, 23 Februari 2026 Dilaporkan oleh AI

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.

Swiss Eurovision winner Nemo has returned the 2024 trophy to protest Israel's participation in the 2026 contest. The European Broadcasting Union's decision to allow Israel contradicts the event's values, according to Nemo. Several countries have already withdrawn their participation.

Kamis, 11 Desember 2025 Dilaporkan oleh AI

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.