European broadcasters will meet Thursday to decide whether new rules are enough to keep the contest neutral, as several countries threaten to withdraw unless Israel is excluded over the Gaza war

The occasion marked another international distinction for Klavdia, who represents Greece in Spotify’s Equal campaign

The European Broadcasting Union delays the decision on Israel’s 2026 Eurovision entry following recent developments in the Middle East and the Gaza ceasefire agreement

Friedrich Merz calls excluding Israel from Eurovision “a scandal” and says Germany may withdraw if the ban proceeds, amid EBU plans for a November vote on participation

The European Broadcasting Union has called for a November vote on whether Israel can compete in next year’s contest, following months of division among members

The Intervision contest, which originally existed briefly in the 1960s and 1970s in the Soviet era, has been revived by Moscow as a cultural counterweight to the Eurovision Song Contest.

Spain has followed Ireland, the Netherlands and Slovakia in withdrawing from Eurovision while the EBU is searching for an informal solution to the increasing demands that Israel is banned from next year's contest over its devastating war in Gaza

Dutch broadcaster AvroTros said it will not take part if Israel competes, citing the humanitarian toll in Gaza, following Ireland’s earlier decision to withdraw

Ireland, Slovenia, and Spain warn they may withdraw from the 70th Eurovision contest in Vienna unless Israel is excluded, while Germany and Austria defend its right to compete. The EBU faces growing pressure over the escalating dispute

Austria’s capital will welcome the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest at Wiener Stadthalle, following singer JJ’s 2025 victory, with semi-finals on May 12 and 14 and the grand final on May 16

"I would like Eurovision to be held in Vienna next year and without Israel."

Klavdia’s sixth-place finish is a significant achievement for Greece, marking a return to form in the contest and reigniting public enthusiasm for Eurovision

As the countdown to the Grand Final ticks down, one thing is clear: this year’s Eurovision is anything but predictable. With bold debuts, surprise exits, and underdog victories, the stage is set for an unforgettable showdown

In interviews, Klavdia has expressed her lifelong admiration for the Eurovision Song Contest, describing it as a “magical world” she’s dreamed of being a part of since childhood.

The semi-final will begin at 22:00 (local time) and will be broadcast live on ERT1

Logan’s first win came in 1980 with “What’s Another Year,” which topped the charts in eight countries. His second victory followed in 1987 with “Hold Me Now,” a major hit in Ireland, Israel, Belgium, and ten other countries.

One thing’s for sure, Greece’s history at Eurovision is full of color, drama, and flair—win or lose, it’s never boring

All eyes now turn to the second semifinal on Thursday, May 15, where Greece will compete with Klavdia performing the song “Asteromata.” Greece will take the stage 7th in the running order

Five times Eurovision champions came back to the contest, only to see their dreams crash and burn.

In interviews, Klavdia has expressed her lifelong admiration for the Eurovision Song Contest, describing it as a “magical world” she’s dreamed of being a part of since childhood.