Eurovision 2024

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Basel chosen as host city for Eurovision 2025

Basel, Switzerland's third biggest city, has been picked to host Eurovision 2025.

30/08/2024

Culture news

Joost Klein and EBU respond to Eurovision investigation being dropped

The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) and disqualified Dutch contestant Joost Klein have had their say after the police investigation into a backstage incident at the Eurovision final was dropped.

13/08/2024

Culture news

Eurovision probe: Swedish prosecutor drops case against Joost Klein

Dutch singer Joost Klein allegedly made a threatening movement towards a camerawoman, causing him to be disqualified from the Eurovision Song Contest 2024 on the day of the Grand Final. The Swedish prosecutor has dropped the investigation due to lack of evidence.

12/08/2024

Culture news

Conservatives move to block Switzerland from hosting Eurovision

Referendums are a key feature of Swiss political life. Could this quirk of the country’s democratic system be used to stop it hosting Eurovision?

15/07/2024

Culture news

Will the Netherlands stop taking part in Eurovision?

The Netherlands has warned it may pull out of future Eurovision Song Contests after this year's contestant, Joost Klein, was disqualified.

10/06/2024

Culture news

Eurovision’s Bambie Thug: Israeli delegation being investigated by EBU

Ireland's Bambie Thug has shared that an EBU (European Broadcasting Union) investigation is underway into alleged violations by the Israeli delegation, including comments made during their performance, as well as off-stage incidents during the dress rehearsal of the Grand Final.

03/06/2024

Culture news

Erdoğan claims Eurovision contestants threaten family values

And it’s nil points from Türkiye to this year’s Eurovision Song Contest Winner as the country’s President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan claimed the event threatened traditional family values.

21/05/2024

Europe Decoded

Euroviews. This is why confiscating my European flag at Eurovision was a mistake

For us, young people from all corners of Europe, the European flag is a unifying symbol that transcends borders, cultures, and languages. It symbolises our collective desire to live in a Europe where freedom, peace, and cooperation reign supreme, Dorin Frăsîneanu writes.

16/05/2024

Culture news

Which Eurovision contestant won the streaming battle?

What does data from Spotify and TikTok show about the true popularity of winner Switzerland, fan favourites Ireland and Netherlands, and controversial entry Israel?

15/05/2024

Culture news

Disqualified Eurovision contestant Joost Klein likely to face charges

Joost Klein was disqualified from this weekend's Eurovision final just hours before it aired. Now he may face charges, according to Swedish police.

14/05/2024

Europe News

Furious Brussels wants answers over ban on EU flags at Eurovision

The European Commission has expressed anger over a ban on EU flags at the Eurovision Song Contest and demands explanations.

13/05/2024

Culture news

Eurovision still 'needs a lot of work' says Switzerland's winner Nemo

Nemo, this year's Eurovision winner, has stressed the importance of creating environments that promote love and unity and urged the contest's organisers to reflect on what Eurovision should stand for.

13/05/2024

Culture news

Eurovision 2024 winner: Nemo takes crown for Switzerland

The most controversial edition of Eurovision has come to an end and Switzerland has been crowned the 2024 winner. Here’s what you need to know.

12/05/2024