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The Ukrainian singer, who won Eurovision in 2016, made the comments amid widespread calls for participants to boycott this year’s song contest owing to the continued inclusion of Israel.

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10/04/2024

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The governing Fidesz party, which holds an absolute majority in parliament, boycotted a session Monday and the chance to vote on the Nordic nation's application.

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Following calls for boycott since it was confirmed that Israel would be participating in this year’s Eurovision Song Contest, more and more petitions are demanding the exclusion of Israel, over alleged war crimes in Gaza.

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11/01/2024

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi's holiday photos have caused tensions between the two countries to boil over.

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McDonald's chief executive officer has claimed the negative impact of boycott campaigns alleging its support of Israel is hitting regional business.

05/01/2024

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A cruise ship recently stumbled upon the spectacle, with horrified tourists seeing seas turned crimson with blood.

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With the Serb List party boycotting local elections on Sunday, Kosovo's Prime Minister is warning a power vacuum will be created.

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Russian athletes will compete at the taekwondo world championships to be held next month, the governing body said on Monday.

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Ukraine has threatened to boycott the 2024 Olympic Games if the IOC decides to let Russian and Belarusian athletes compete.

30/03/2023

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The prime ministers of Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania have threatened to boycott the Paris Games in 2024 if Russian athletes are allowed to compete. This follows the International Olympic Committee's decision to allow Russian or Belarusians to participate as neutral athletes.

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Tunisian opposition parties have demanded President Kais Saied's resignation after fewer than 9% of the electorate voted on Saturday

18/12/2022

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The 'Boycott Qatar 2022' campaign has been visible in Germany, France and Spain ahead of the tournament kick-off.

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"It’s time for a societal change where the culture of massive profits off the back of poverty ends," says Don't Pay UK member Kary, who is refusing to pay her energy bill this October.

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