Eurovision

The Eurovision Song Contest, often shortened to just Eurovision, is a major annual music competition.

The contest, organized by the European Broadcasting Union (EBU), sees countries from across Europe and beyond - including Israel, Azerbaijan and Australia - submit an original song and select an artist to perform the song in a live television and radio broadcast.

The competition has been held almost every year (barring 2020) since 1956 and is extremely popular around the world, and has helped launch the careers of some of the world's most iconic musical artists.

Overall, the songs tend to be cheerful and the event prides itself on being apolitical, though it has come under criticism for some controversies in the past.

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Eurovision 2025: Bereaved survivor and Arab Israeli singer perform moving duet

Golan’s version of the song is a tough act to follow, but Hamati and Weiss, on a night in which the competitors were paired off to perform duets, proved that they were up to the task.

Slovenia urges EBU to disqualify Israel from Eurovision 2025 over Gaza war

During the council meeting, more severe measures against Israel were debated but ultimately rejected, including a proposal to blackout the broadcast during Israel's performance.

By ROEE DAHAN
21/12/2024
 A street advertisement for the Eurovision Song Contest 2019 in Tel Aviv, Israel, January 24, 2019

Israel's participation in Eurovision under threat due to KAN's privatization

A bill proposal is being pushed by Communications Minister MK Shlomo Karhi to privatize Israel’s Public Broadcasting Corporation.

'Eurovision' and the 'US Election' among top Google searches for Israelis in 2024

The Google summary divided the most popular searches into categories, ranging from terms related to the war in Gaza and Lebanon, to pop culture and sports.

Survivors and stars shine on Israel’s path to Eurovision 2025

The Next Star delivers moving performances, including survivors of October 7, in Eurovision 2025 race.

  Eden Golan represents Israel in the Eurovision final in Malmo, Sweden

Eden Golan: Representing Israel at Eurovision was 'such an honor'

The Eurovision singer shared details behind her new single 'Older' on ABC's News Live.

Royal Caribbean launches Eurovision-themed cruises for fans

Royal Caribbean is offering two unique European cruises for Eurovision fans: A May cruise to watch the Eurovision final and a June Eurovision Memories cruise.

By MEITAL SHARABI
04/11/2024

'Who’s the fool who told you boys don’t cry?' Approaching Simchat Torah with sorrow

This was the year an entire nation learned to cry – unashamedly and without restraint.

Eurovision 2025 wants to change competition, following protests against Israel

"Artists can express themselves and protest outside the venue, but there need to be clear rules on what happens on stage," says the Eurovision chair.

By WALLA! CULTURE
23/10/2024
  Eden Golan represents Israel in the Eurovision final in Malmo, Sweden

Lebanese singer Carine Bassili covers Israel Eurovision Song 'Hurricane'

Carine Bassili, a Lebanese-American performer, posts a cover of "Hurricane" in Arabic to support Israel and Eden Golan.

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