Boicottaggio

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.

21 aprile 2026 Riportato dall'IA

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.

27 gennaio 2026 Riportato dall'IA

L’ex presidente FIFA Sepp Blatter ha sostenuto gli appelli dei tifosi a boicottare le partite dei Mondiali 2026 negli Stati Uniti, citando preoccupazioni sulle politiche dell’amministrazione Trump. Blatter ha appoggiato il consiglio dell’avvocato svizzero Mark Pieth di stare lontani in mezzo a repressioni immigratorie e disordini politici. Il torneo, co-ospitato da USA, Canada e Messico, affronta un crescente scrutinio internazionale.

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.

04 dicembre 2025 Riportato dall'IA

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.