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Swiss Eurovision Winner Nemo to Send Trophy

Swiss Eurovision winner Nemo to send trophy back in protest over Israel's participation

ZURICH, Dec 11 (Reuters) - Swiss Eurovision winner Nemo on Thursday said they were handing back their trophy in the latest protest about Israel's continued participation in the contest over the war in Gaza.

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Eurovision winner Nemo to return trophy in protest at Israel

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Eurovision champion Nemo returns the winner's trophy to protest Israel's inclusion

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Eurovision winner returns trophy over Israel

A Eurovision winner is to return their trophy in protest over Israel’s continued participation in the contest.

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Eurovision crisis grows as 2024 winner returns trophy

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Eurovision winner Nemo hands back trophy as contest surrounded by controversy

Tehran Times · 15h

Eurovision exposes ethical erosion

The boycott by Spain, Ireland, Slovenia, Iceland, and the Netherlands adds weight to this critique.

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Eurovision winner Nemo to return trophy over Israel’s participation

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Swiss Eurovision champion Nemo returns winner's trophy to protest Israel's inclusion

Iceland becomes fifth country to boycott Eurovision Song Contest over Israel’s participation

Iceland's national broadcaster has announced it will boycott next year's Eurovision Song Contest due to discord over Israel's participation.

Eurovision faces budget squeeze after walkouts over Israel

The boycott raises the prospect of less sponsorship income and viewers for the extravaganza that draws millions of viewers worldwide.

At least 4 countries pull out of 2026 Eurovision contest over Israel's participation

Ireland, the Netherlands, Spain and Slovenia said they were pulling out of the contest after organizers decided to allow Israel to continue to compete, despite tensions over its conduct in Gaza.

Israel National News

Israel tops early betting odds for Eurovision 2026

Bookmaker Betfair's first Eurovision 2026 odds place Israel at the top, with Sweden, Finland, Ukraine, and Italy following closely behind.

Russia was banned from competing in Eurovision. Why has Israel been allowed to?

Russia was barred from participating in Eurovision in February 2022 — one day after its full-scale invasion of Ukraine. At the time, the EBU cited the "unprecedented crisis" in Ukraine, and said including a Russian entry in that year's contest would "bring the competition into disrepute".

Belfast News Letter

Israel Eurovision row: Former Irish Justice Minister Alan Shatter accuses RTE of withdrawing 'in a hissy fit'

A former Irish Justice minister has accused RTE of pulling out of the Eurovision song contest "in a hissy fit" because it was unable to persuade other countries to ban Israel.