2 h. ago Four countries pull out of Eurovision 2026 after Israel is allowed to compete

Multiple countries, including Ireland, have chosen to boycott Eurovision 2026 after the European Broadcasting Union decided to allow Israel to compete in the competition

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2 h. ago Netherlands, Spain and Ireland among countries set to boycott Eurovision after Israel allowed to compete

Belgium and Iceland’s broadcasters are now reviewing their position and will make a decision in the coming days, it is understood

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4 h. ago Multiple countries boycott Eurovision 2026 after Israel allowed to compete

The announcements came after European Broadcasting Union met to discuss concerns about Israel’s role in the contest amid its conduct in Gaza

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5 h. ago Eurovision 2026: Several countries WITHDRAW as Israel allowed to compete

Several broadcasters around Europe have said they will boycott Eurovision next year after Israel was given the go-ahead to take part in the competition

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5 h. ago Multiple countries boycott Eurovision after Israel allowed to compete next year

The announcements came after European Broadcasting Union met to discuss concerns about Israel's role in the contest amid its conduct of the war in Gaza

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10 h. ago Eurovision members facing major decision over Israel's future at contest as boycott threats loom

Countries including Spain, Ireland, Slovenia and the Netherlands have threatened to boycott Eurovision 2026 if Israel is allowed to remain in the competition.

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22 h. ago It's making your mind up time: Eurovision bosses to decide today whether Israel will be allowed to compete

The Eurovision Song Contest faces a 'watershed moment' as it decides whether Israel can participate in next year's competition.

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3 w. ago Heineken slashes Foster's lager strength after duty changes and market pressures

The brewer said dropping the lager's strength from 3.7% to 3.4% would allow customers to 'benefit from more competitive pricing as inflationary pressures continue to affect the wider market'

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