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
The Eurovision Song Contest is facing unprecedented controversy over Israel’s participation in the 2026 edition. In recent days, several countries have announced boycott plans or issued threats tied to whether Israel is allowed to compete. Meanwhile, other countries reportedly vowed to withdraw if Israel is banned. Here we fact-check what’s
It’s time for another weekly Eurovision update. Belgium has officially joined the list of 2026 participants, and Israel intends to take part. The EBU shared a statement after recent discussions. Luxembourg, Austria, and Denmark opened their national selection processes. Meanwhile, two Austrian cities exited the host city race, while two
It’s time for a weekly update! A little over a week has passed since Austria won the Eurovision Song Contest 2025 with JJ’s “Wasted Love.” As the celebrations fade, Europe turns its eyes toward Eurovision 2026. Plenty is already happening: Austria is preparing to host, broadcasters question the voting, Israel’s
📷 Eric Salard, Wikimedia Commons What the hell just happened? It is not only a song title. It’s also the question we ask ourselves often while Céline Dion’s Possible Return to the Eurovision Stage One of the most talked-about possibilities for the Eurovision Song Contest 2025 in Basel is an
Odds, opinions and social media; that is what we talk about these days. The last seven participants of the second semifinal have their second rehearsal. We have no liveblog from EBU, however we are expecting 30 seconds videos later today. We also have pictures. 🇬🇪 Georgia Georgian representative Mariam Shengelia
📷 Miika Varila This afternoon we saw Basel Bulletin: a doll, fog, flames and a microphone. Today we continue with the next 4 rehearsals. We tell you everything about the last part of the second semifinal. EBU has decided to release photo’s of it only the day after. But still
📷 EBU/Corinne Cumming About Quick Facts NameYuval Raphael Born5 November 2000 Nationality🇮🇱 Israeli National SelectionHaKokhav Haba 2025 In Eurovision2025 Basel SongNew Day Will Rise (2025) Biography Yuval Raphael (born November 5, 2000) is an Israeli singer, performer, and a symbol of resilience. Best known as the winner of the 11th