Viewers will choose Greece’s Eurovision 2026 entry through a national TV final, with public voting expanded for the first time to include both SMS and online participation worldwide

“Ferto” tackles themes of overconsumption and greed, drawing inspiration from childhood dreams and unfulfilled desires.

The Semi-Finals air live on Wednesday, Feb. 11 and Friday, Feb. 13, 2026, both at 9:00 pm, with the Grand Final following on Sunday, Feb. 15, 2026, at the same time.

Greece will compete in the first half of the opening semi-final on May 12 in Vienna, following the official draw that set the running order and voting groups for the 70th Eurovision Song Contest

Greece’s national broadcaster will air a special show presenting excerpts from all shortlisted entries, marking the start of the selection process ahead of the country’s final choice for Eurovision 2026 in Vienna

Spain, the Netherlands, Ireland, and Slovenia had already pulled out, citing Israel’s war in Gaza as incompatible with the spirit of the event.

The European Broadcasting Union confirmed Israel’s participation in Eurovision 2026, prompting the withdrawal of the Netherlands, Spain, Ireland and Slovenia amid growing tensions, boycott threats and disagreements over the contest’s neutrality

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 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

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."