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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.

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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.

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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?

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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?

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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.

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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.

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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.

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The Netherlands' Joost Klein is kicked out of Eurovision, but the Dutch can still vote

The organisers said the Swedish police are investigating after a complaint was made about Klein by a female member of the production crew.

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A Eurocrat's guide to watching the Eurovision Grand Final

From rural areas to climate change: There’s more EU policy in this year's Eurovision entries than Europapa.

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Israel qualifies for Eurovision final amid protest

Politics continue to loom large during this year's Eurovision Song Contest. Singer Eden Golan performed her song 'Hurricane' and secured her spot in Saturday’s final while almost 12,000 people protested Israel's participation in the competition over the war in Gaza.

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On stage protests and anti-Israel rallies overshadow Eurovision 2024

From Eric Saade to Ireland's Bambie Thug, on stage protests have taken place as authorities in Swedish city of Malmö are on full alert, with the second semi-final taking place today.

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Eurovision Song Contest semi-final 1 kicks off with pop and protests

In the first semi-final, ten out of the 15 acts advanced to the final, including Croatian singer-songwriter Baby Lasagna, Ukrainian duo alyona alyona and Jerry Heil, and Irish singer Bambie Thug.

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'All war is sh*t', Ukraine's Eurovision entry tell Euronews

alyona alyona & Jerry Heil, the Ukrainian entry for this year's Eurovision speak to Euronews Culture about the political importance of the song contest.

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Ukraine Eurovision winner says boycott not an option for country

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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State of the Union: Enlargement nostalgia and new challenges in the EU

This edition of State of the Union focuses on the enlargement "Big Bang" in 2004, speculation about new political alliances after the elections and sizeable cracks in the block of far-right parties.

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Who will win Eurovision 2024? Here are Euronews Culture's predictions

"12 POINTS TO..." Here are our predictions on which act will win Eurovision this year.

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Eurovision vows to remove Palestinian flags or symbols

Organisers of the Eurovision Song Contest have said they reserve the right to remove any Palestine flags from the competition, due to take place 7-11 May.