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Felicia advances to Eurovision final
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Sweden’s Felicia advanced to the Eurovision Song Contest final after performing ”My system” in the first semifinal in Vienna.
A New York Times investigation has found that the Israeli government conducted a well-organised campaign to use the Eurovision Song Contest as a tool for improving its international image. The report details spending of at least one million dollars on promotional efforts dating back to 2018, including 800000 dollars allocated for vote promotion in 2024 alone.
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Eurovision week has officially started in Vienna. Artists walked the turquoise carpet on Sunday in a glamorous event free of political discussions.
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 Several countries have already withdrawn their participation.
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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.