It’s time for another weekly Eurovision update! This week saw critical decisions about Israel’s participation, North Macedonia’s potential comeback, and a flurry of national selection news. Israel’s fate in Eurovision 2026 is on hold. North Macedonia’s return remains uncertain as its broadcaster weighs budgets and timelines. Meanwhile, Austria gears up
It’s time for another weekly Eurovision update! National final preparations are in full swing across Europe, from the Baltics to the Balkans. Broadcasters are firming up their plans for Eurovision 2026 – even as debates intensify over Israel’s participation. Meanwhile, one of Eurovision’s most prolific songwriters celebrates a milestone birthday.
It’s time for another weekly Eurovision update. We will bring you the latest national selection news, a clarification from an iconic Eurovision winner, updates on who’s in for 2026, and the ongoing debate over Israel’s participation. Here are this week’s top stories: National Finals News 🇸🇲 San Marino: Broadcaster SMRTV
This afternoon’s colours were red, purple, green and black.All the participants of the first semifinal have their second rehearsal. We have no liveblog from EBU, however we are expecting 30 seconds videos later today. We also have pictures. 🇦🇱 Albania Shkodra Elektronike (Kolë Laca & Beatriçe Gjergji) performed “Zjerm” on
📷 Tim Buiting With the rehearsals after lunch, we can talk about red and black, flowers, capes and….. a secret? Today the second row of countries from the first semifinal have had their rehearsals. We tell you everything we know about the 4 countries you are still missing. EBU has
📷 EBU/Corinne Cumming About Quick Facts MembersKolë LacaBeatriçe Gjergji Founded2019 Nationality🇦🇱 Albania National SelectionFestivali i Këngës 2025 In Eurovision2025 Basel SongZjerm (2025) Biography Shkodra Elektronike is an Albanian duo. The music project was founded in 2019 by Albanian immigrants Kolë Laca and Beatriçe Gjergji, who grew up in Italy, away
The duo Shkodra Elektronike has won the Albanian national selection Festivali i Këngës. So, Shkodra Elektronike represents Albania. After two years of seperated selecions, the winner of this years contest is also the Eurovision participant. Beatriçe Gjergji and Lekë Gjeloshi, who form the duo, also wrote the song. It is
We are once again following the rehearsals. The countries performing in the second semi-final are now rehearsing again, but not all of them. Because at the end of the afternoon and the beginning of the evening, we will see and hear the big 5 and Sweden. Malta: We talked about
Today, the favorite Switzerland takes the stage. Will Nemo live up to their role? We will see. For Malta, Sarah Bonnici will perform. She will sing “Loop” while incorporating dance moves she showcased during the national final. Sarah wears a silver swimsuit, and four dancers lift, place, and dance around
We can not wait for the Eurovision Song Contest in Malmö. Therefore, we have a closer look at one of the contestants every day. Today: Albania. Besa Besa Kokëdhima, known as Besa, is a famous singer from Albania. She was born on May 29, 1986, in Fier, Albania. When she