Eurovision voting rules need more robust changes
People around the world, including in the US, can vote multiple times
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Israel’s Eurovision votes suggests boycotts missed public opinion
European Broadcasting Union should seek to draw a line under the tantrum
Criticising Israel for its actions in Gaza does not make us anti-Semitic
RTÉ said it was boycotting Eurovision, so what was one of its reporters doing there?
Eurovision 2026 review: Father Ted, controversy and Ireland’s absence as Bulgaria wins
Boos, boycotts and tensions over Israel overshadow the 70th Eurovision Song Contest, in Vienna
Eurovision 2026: Bulgaria pips Israel at the post to win in Vienna
Israel comes second after large number of votes from viewers at home
Boycott is a pernicious strategy silencing Jews, Israelis and Palestinians
As Boy George said: ‘If you don’t know any Jewish people, maybe that’s the problem.’
ABBA the star of the show at Fianna Fáil’s ardfheis – Anyone But Bertie Ahern
CMAT sends a pointed message home to former taoiseach at New York gig
‘A wake-up call for every country’: public service broadcasting in crisis
A century on from the birth of public-service media, even the Continent’s heavyweight outlets resemble endangered species
The Irish Times view on the Eurovision boycott: the future is unclear
There will be no ‘hello from Dublin’, no Irish televote and no broadcast on Irish television
RTÉ an ‘active member’ of European broadcast group despite Eurovision boycott
Noel Curran says European Broadcasting Union engaging ‘proactively’ to get boycott members back in future song contests
A spirit-sapping encounter between Shane Coleman and Graham Linehan
Radio: Shane Coleman and Ciara Kelly are cruising comfortably even when they deal with controversial matters
Eurovision 2026: Australia through to grand final
Only 35 countries competing this year with Ireland among nations not taking part due to Israel’s involvement
There are better things to do than boycott events involving Israel
We could choose how the show goes on
Eurovision: prominent bars join TV boycott as Jewish Council criticises RTÉ
PantiBar owner says decision to stop screening contest is validated by Israel’s attempt to use it as ‘propaganda tool’
Israel through to Eurovision final after shouts of ‘stop the genocide’ during song
Noam Bettan will compete on Saturday night in the boycott-hit 70th year of the song contest, held in Vienna
Eurovision 2026: From boycotts to media blackouts, this is now a spectacle under pressure
It is an unprecedented moment in the Eurovision Song Contest’s history, and this year’s competition could have long-term consequences
‘Vote 20 times’: How Israel has been working to influence Eurovision voting
Binyamin Netanyahu’s government has embraced the hugely popular song contest as a soft power tool
‘No one likes us, we don’t care’: Defiant tone in Israel as Eurovision approaches
Israelis have been urged to get their relatives and friends in Europe to vote for their contestant Noam Bettan
Eurovision 2026: When is it on, who is boycotting and could Israel win?
Tensions and disunity haunt the song contest as it marks its 70th anniversary in Vienna
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Eurovision 2026: Israel almost won in 2025. Could a new mass voting exercise see it triumph?
The final 20 minutes of last year’s final, in Basle, was excruciating. The same could happen in Vienna next week
Israel’s artists face isolation at Venice Biennale and prepare for booing at Eurovision
Unlike Eurovision, Ireland is not boycotting the Venice Biennale over Israel’s participation
Dana settles defamation action against The Irish Times
Scallon brought defamation actions against news organisations over reporting of a trial involving her brother
Why is Ireland boycotting the Eurovision but not the Nations League?
Some people claim boycotts make no difference. No one will even notice Ireland’s absence from the Eurovision, they say. Well, the people of Ireland will notice
Stay-at-home young people are angry over housing but at least they’re happier than Italians
Plus: Santa defends the deer, selling milk to the lactose intolerant and a Eurovision we’re still in
Iceland is fifth country to boycott Eurovision 2026 in protest of Israel’s participation
Country is joined by Ireland, Netherlands, Slovenia and Spain who withdrew of Israeli conduct in Gaza war
Eurovision glitz is part of Israel’s claim to be European – and that matters
The displacement of Israel from Asia to Europe is neither innocent nor inconsequential
The Irish Times view on Ireland’s Eurovision withdrawal: the contest has always been political
The song contest is an accurate reflection of a troubled and increasingly divided continent
Eurovision fallout over Israel entry potentially leads RTÉ down slippery slope
Broadcaster’s move raises questions as to whether Eurovision sets a precedent
Eurovision Israel boycott hits right note, but renaming Herzog Park feels tone deaf
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Ireland among four countries to boycott Eurovision Song Contest due to Israel’s inclusion
Meeting of European Broadcasting Union decided vote on Israel’s participation was not needed
Eurovision organisers set to consider Israel participation amid boycott threats
Thursday meeting at European Broadcasting Union headquarters in Geneva will address new rules on song promotion
Eurovision Song Contest changes voting rules after concern about Israel’s result
RTÉ requested a breakdown of results after this year’s competition
Michael Flatley: ‘I grew up a boxer, swinging sledgehammers on construction sites’
The man with the €28m legs looks back on his early working days in construction, cancer, and what drives him to keep working
European broadcasters to vote on expelling Israel from Eurovision 2026
Online vote in November could see Israeli broadcaster Kan expelled from next year’s event
Eurovision: Spain becomes first of ‘Big Five’ to commit to boycott if Israel takes part
Spain is the fifth country to make pledge after Ireland, the Netherlands, Slovenia and Iceland
From Pampers to Pot Noodle: the Israel-linked goods you might find in your house
There’s a growing movement to stop buying products linked to Israel because of the war in Gaza – and it’s a long list
Dutch broadcaster follows RTÉ lead in potential Eurovision boycott
Organiser European Broadcasting Union consulting with members over Israel concerns
RTÉ says it will withdraw from Eurovision if Israel participates
Israel’s participation in the annual song contest has been a source of criticism
Rise of backward-looking nationalism is not the preserve of the populist right. Just ask Sinn Féin
Sinn Féin objections to the planned commemoration of the Normans might be regarded as inconsequential but they reveal a more sinister objective
Why are Kneecap facing consequences when Israel is not?
When protesting is policed, but the legitimate reasons for protest are not, then people lose trust
RTÉ requests breakdown of Eurovision public votes after high points awarded to Israel
Eurovision: Move comes after request from Spain for audit ‘to avoid external interference and manipulation’
‘It’s going to be expensive’: Austria frets about price tag of hosting Eurovision
Country took Eurovision prize with JJ’s operatic song Wasted Love, and is now on the hook for the 2026 competition
Israelis hail Eurovision second-place performance through prism of Gaza war
Singer Yuval Raphael survived the Hamas attack on a music festival, and song lyrics carried clear reference to October 7th, 2023
Austria wins Eurovision Song Contest with Israel second
Ireland’s ‘douze points’ go to winner JJ as Israel receives huge viewer vote
Eurovision 2025: ‘So sorry, Ireland’ says Emmy as Laika Party fails to ignite voters
Ireland’s song about Soviet dog sent to space fails to ignite voters for 24-year-old Norwegian-born singer
Even Claire Byrne is alarmed by what she hears about life for Irish teenagers
Radio: ‘This was a tsunami coming our way,’ Dr Harry Barry tells the RTÉ Radio 1 presenter
Damiano David: Funny Little Fears review – Eurovision-winning Måneskin frontman goes solo with a beautifully overwrought LP
The Italian has given himself every chance of making it as an over-the-top troubadour
Eurovision 2025: Ireland’s entry Emmy fails to make it to Saturday’s grand final
Norwegian singer missed out in second semi-final along with entries from Australia, Montenegro, Georgia, Czechia and Bosnia
Eurovision 2025 second semi-final live updates: Ireland’s Emmy is knocked out before grand final
Austria, Finland, Israel and Malta among the 10 qualifiers in Basle tonight as Ireland goes home
Eurovision 2025: When is Ireland’s semi-final on, what are Emmy’s chances and how does voting work?
All eyes are on the Swiss city of Basle for the second semi-final of this year’s Eurovision. Can Ireland win glory with Norwegian singer Emmy Kristiansen?
Eurovision 2025: ‘Silent’ pro-Palestine protest to be held in Basle against Israel’s participation
Speculation mounting that Céline Dion, who won Eurovision in 1988, will appear at final on Saturday
Eurovision 2025 first semi-final: the 10 countries advancing to the final
Emmy Kristiansen will perform for Ireland in Thursday’s second semi-final
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