It’s Tuesday, December 16, 2025. Time for another weekly update! The Eurovision world saw major developments this week as the path to Vienna 2026 takes shape. Iceland shocked fans by withdrawing from the Contest, while Poland confirmed its participation despite controversy. Portugal’s plans sparked internal debate, and the EBU’s Eurovision
It’s Tuesday, December 9, 2025, and time for another weekly update! This week, the Eurovision world has been rocked by a single major story: the controversy surrounding Israel’s participation in Eurovision 2026 and the adoption of new contest rules. The European Broadcasting Union (EBU)’s decision on December 4 set off
It’s Tuesday, November 25, 2025, and time for another weekly update! This week the Eurovision community saw major news straight from the EBU. A comprehensive overhaul of the Eurovision Song Contest voting system was announced ahead of Vienna 2026. The news was accompanied by an open letter to fans. Meanwhile,
It’s Tuesday, November 11, 2025, and time for another weekly update! This week’s news covers a Eurovision 2026 artist reveal for Cyprus. There’s a potential Canada Eurovision debut backed by government support. Several countries returning to the contest. At last, a flurry of national final developments across Europe. Here are
It’s time for another weekly Eurovision update! This week sees multiple countries making their Eurovision comebacks for the 70th contest in 2026. Bulgaria, Romania, Moldova, and North Macedonia are stepping back onto the Eurovision stage after time away. Meanwhile, national selection season is kicking into high gear, with news ranging
It’s Tuesday, October 28, 2025, and time for another weekly Eurovision update! This week brings national selection news from across Europe and a heated debate over Israel’s participation in Eurovision 2026. Ukraine’s broadcaster faces a legal threat over Vidbir rules, Germany wraps up its song submission phase, and several countries
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