Romania

Kneecap, Teddy Swims and Wet Leg headline new additions to Romania's Electric Castle 2026 festival. The acts join previously announced headliners The Cure and Twenty One Pilots for the event at Bánffy Castle from July 16 to 19.

March 13, 2026 Reported by AI

Romania's entry for Eurovision 2026, 'Choke Me' by Alexandra Căpitănescu, has drawn criticism from anti-sexual violence campaigners for appearing to glamorise sexual strangulation. The song repeats the phrase 'choke me' 30 times and has prompted online calls for its disqualification or modification. While some view the lyrics as metaphorical, experts highlight health risks associated with the practice.