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• Noam Bettan Departs for Vienna Under High Security as Israel Enters Politically Charged Eurovision 2026

  Published: May 1, 2026

  Section: Israel

  Israeli singer Noam Bettan, winner of "HaKokhav HaBa," departed for Vienna on May 1, 2026, ahead of his performance at the 70th Eurovision Song Contest. Bettan is set to perform th...

• Boy George defends Eurovision participation, refuses to "turn against" Jewish friends

  Published: Apr 20, 2026

  Section: Israel

  Music legend Boy George has publicly pushed back against calls to boycott this year’s Eurovision Song Contest over Israel’s participation. Representing San Marino alongside artist...

• A New Stage for the Continent: Eurovision Song Contest Asia to Debut in Bangkok

  Published: Mar 31, 2026

  Section: Culture & History

  The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) has officially announced the expansion of its iconic musical franchise with the debut of the Eurovision Song Contest Asia in 2026. Following d...

• Eurovision Fans Turn to Music for Solace Amid Growing Contest Controversies

  Published: Feb 27, 2026

  Section: Music

  As the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest approaches, the dedicated community known as "Eurofans" is increasingly leaning into the event’s theme of unity to navigate a landscape of heigh...