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Bulgaria Pledges €20 Million for Eurovision 2027 Preparations
Worldazernews4d ago

Bulgaria Pledges €20 Million for Eurovision 2027 Preparations

Bulgaria will provide €20 million this year to support preparations for the 2027 Eurovision Song Contest, which is planned to be held in Burgas. The announcement followed a meeting between Deputy Prime Minister Ivo Hristov and Burgas Mayor Dimitar Nikolov.

Culturecdm-me7d ago

Burgas, Bulgaria to host Eurovision 2027

The Bulgarian city of Burgas has been selected to host the 71st Eurovision Song Contest from May 11 to 15, 2027, with the director of BNT explaining the city's advantage over Sofia, Varna, and Plovdiv.

Burgas Airport Not Expanding for Eurovision 2027
Worlddnevnik-bg10d ago

Burgas Airport Not Expanding for Eurovision 2027

Burgas Airport, the host city for the 2027 Eurovision Song Contest, has stated it does not plan a special expansion for the event, assuring it has the necessary infrastructure and operational capacity.

Eurovision's Main Sponsor Moroccanoil Withdraws from Contest
Businessdnevnik-bg11d ago

Eurovision's Main Sponsor Moroccanoil Withdraws from Contest

Moroccanoil, the Israeli cosmetics company and main sponsor of Eurovision, has withdrawn from the contest. This decision follows rule changes for 2027, which state that a winning country would lose its hosting rights if it participates in an armed conflict.

Borissov Calls for Unity on Eurovision Amidst Division
Politicsdnevnik-bg11d ago

Borissov Calls for Unity on Eurovision Amidst Division

GERB leader Boyko Borissov has urged Bulgarians not to be divided over positive events like Eurovision, following a wave of social media reactions after Burgas was chosen to host the 2027 contest. GERB deputies had accused Sofia's mayor of undermining the decision.

Moroccanoil Confirms Withdrawal as Eurovision Main Sponsor
Culturedr-dkruvberlingske11d ago3 sources

Moroccanoil Confirms Withdrawal as Eurovision Main Sponsor

Israeli company Moroccanoil has officially confirmed its decision not to renew its sponsorship agreement, ceasing to be the main financial backer for the Eurovision Song Contest. This marks a significant change in the event's sponsorship landscape.

Sofia's Eurovision Bid Supported by Tour Operators
Culturednevnik-bg1mo ago

Sofia's Eurovision Bid Supported by Tour Operators

Tour operators and travel agencies have expressed their support for Sofia's candidacy to host the Eurovision Song Contest, citing the capital's infrastructure, international connectivity, and hotel capacity.

Romania Confirms Participation in Eurovision 2027
Culturehotnews1mo ago

Romania Confirms Participation in Eurovision 2027

Romania's TVR Board of Administration has approved the country's participation in the 71st edition of the Eurovision Song Contest in 2027, following Alexandra Căpitănescu's third-place finish this year.

Olympian David Hearn Indicted for Damaging Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool
PoliticsBBCbloombergNYT+49FTThe GuardianNPRFox Newsnzzcbccnbcaftonbladet+41 more1mo ago52 sources

Olympian David Hearn Indicted for Damaging Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool

Former Olympian David Hearn has been indicted on charges of damaging the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, which had recently undergone renovations by Donald Trump. His lawyers argue that the charges, which could lead to a 10-year prison sentence, should alarm all Americans.

Canada Officially Joins Eurovision
Worldvijesti-me1mo ago

Canada Officially Joins Eurovision

Canada has officially joined Eurovision, having been among the most active countries in voting from the 'rest of the world' category this year, despite not being able to participate, ranking among the top three nations for voter turnout.

North Macedonia Grieves for Musical Legend Vlado Janevski
Culturedanasbalkan-insight1mo ago2 sources

North Macedonia Grieves for Musical Legend Vlado Janevski

Thousands pay tribute to much-loved singer Vlado Janevski, whose ballads became part of the soundtrack of people's lives in North Macedonia. Janevski, who was the independent country's first-ever Eurovision contestant, passed away at 66, with many Macedonians mourning his loss.

Canada Becomes Eligible to Join Eurovision Song Contest
CultureBBCthe-journal1mo ago2 sources

Canada Becomes Eligible to Join Eurovision Song Contest

Canada has now been declared eligible to join the Eurovision Song Contest, following previous government statements about exploring participation, with Prime Minister Mark Carney having proposed the idea in his 2025 budget.

Canada Meets Key Condition for Eurovision Participation
Worldklix-ba2mo ago

Canada Meets Key Condition for Eurovision Participation

Canada has fulfilled a crucial requirement for potential participation in the Eurovision Song Contest, with a final decision from the public broadcaster still pending. This development could see Canada join the competition as early as 2027.

Netherlands Withdraws from Eurovision 2027 Citing Neutrality Concerns
Worldsbs-newsel-universal-englishstar-malaysia17h ago3 sources

Netherlands Withdraws from Eurovision 2027 Citing Neutrality Concerns

Dutch broadcaster AVROTROS has announced its withdrawal from the Eurovision Song Contest in 2027, citing concerns about the event's neutrality. This decision comes amidst fresh scrutiny of Eurovision, partly due to tensions surrounding Gaza.

Burgas Selected to Host Eurovision 2027
Culturevijesti-me11d ago

Burgas Selected to Host Eurovision 2027

The Arena Burgas in Bulgaria has been chosen to host the Eurovision Song Contest in 2027, with three spectacular televised broadcasts scheduled for May 11, 13, and 15.

Bulgaria's Burgas to Host Eurovision 2027 as Moroccanoil Withdraws Sponsorship
CultureBBCAl Jazeeradr-dk+51yle-uutisetcnbchelsingin-sanomatnosruvtagesschaufazberlingske+43 more11d ago54 sources

Bulgaria's Burgas to Host Eurovision 2027 as Moroccanoil Withdraws Sponsorship

The city of Burgas, Bulgaria, has been confirmed as the host for the Eurovision Song Contest in 2027. This announcement comes as Moroccanoil, the Israeli-based main sponsor, has decided to withdraw its sponsorship from the competition.

Eurovision Winner Dara Divides Bulgaria
Worldhelsingin-sanomat1mo ago

Eurovision Winner Dara Divides Bulgaria

Bulgarian Eurovision winner Dara is causing controversy in the country, with some conservative organizations opposing her, while human rights groups express concern over the situation of minorities.

Canada to Make Eurovision Song Contest Debut in 2027
WorldBBCThe Guardiannrk+42yle-uutisetcbchelsingin-sanomatnosruvfazberlingskeDW+34 more1mo ago45 sources

Canada to Make Eurovision Song Contest Debut in 2027

Canada is set to participate in the Eurovision Song Contest for the first time in 2027, becoming a new member of the competition. This marks a significant step for the country's engagement with the European music event.

Canada Considers Eurovision Participation
Worldvijesti-me1mo ago

Canada Considers Eurovision Participation

Canada may soon have a representative at the Eurovision Song Contest after its public broadcaster, CBC/Radio-Canada, became a full member of the European Broadcasting Union (EBU).

Canada Becomes Eligible to Participate in Eurovision
CultureBBCdr-dkberlingske+3delfi-ltdnevnik-bgtunisia-live2mo ago6 sources

Canada Becomes Eligible to Participate in Eurovision

Canada has been deemed eligible to participate in the upcoming Eurovision Song Contest. This marks a significant development for the international music competition.

Mikko Silvennoinen Appointed New Head Producer of UMK
Worldyle-uutisethelsingin-sanomat2mo ago2 sources

Mikko Silvennoinen Appointed New Head Producer of UMK

Mikko Silvennoinen has been appointed as the new head producer for Uuden Musiikin Kilpailu (UMK), Finland's national selection for the Eurovision Song Contest, with ambitions to expand the competition.

Eurovision Viewership Drops by 35 Million Amid Boycott Over Israel
Worldla-vanguardia2mo ago

Eurovision Viewership Drops by 35 Million Amid Boycott Over Israel

The Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna saw a significant drop of 35 million viewers, attracting 131 million compared to 166 million in the previous edition. This decline is attributed to a boycott by Spain and four other countries in protest against Israel's participation.

Eurovision 2017 Winner to Visit Lithuania in December
Culturedelfi-lt2mo ago

Eurovision 2017 Winner to Visit Lithuania in December

Lithuanian music fans can anticipate a special event as the winner of the 2017 Eurovision Song Contest is scheduled to visit the country this December. This announcement promises an exclusive meeting for local enthusiasts.

Dutch Broadcaster Boycotts Eurovision Over Israel's Participation
CultureAPReutersBBC+47Al Jazeeranrkyle-uutisethelsingin-sanomatnosruvfazBarron's+39 more22h ago50 sources

Dutch Broadcaster Boycotts Eurovision Over Israel's Participation

A Dutch broadcaster announced its withdrawal from Eurovision for the second consecutive year, citing concerns over Israel's participation. This decision has prompted other Dutch broadcasters to reconsider their involvement in the song contest.

Eurovision Bars Countries at War from Hosting Contest
WorldBBCle-mondeThe Guardian+31dr-dknrkyle-uutisethelsingin-sanomatruvberlingskeder-spiegelDW+23 more12d ago34 sources

Eurovision Bars Countries at War from Hosting Contest

The Eurovision Song Contest has updated its rules, prohibiting countries involved in armed conflict from hosting the event. This change ensures that the winning nation will not undertake hosting duties if it is engaged in a war or deemed insecure.

MI6 Ranks as Europe's Most Powerful Intelligence Service
Worldla-repubblica16d ago

MI6 Ranks as Europe's Most Powerful Intelligence Service

A French magazine's assessment of 25 European countries' intelligence services ranked Britain's MI6 as the most powerful and effective, particularly in infiltrating China, Russia, and Iran, with French intelligence placing second.

Eurovision Seeks Expansion by Courting New Countries
Worldla-vanguardia1mo ago

Eurovision Seeks Expansion by Courting New Countries

The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) is looking to expand Eurovision by inviting more countries, following Canada's entry, to compensate for the anticipated absence of five dissenting nations, including Spain, that reject Israel's continued participation.

Israeli Strikes in Gaza Kill Six, Including Child
WorldAl Jazeeratagesschauaftonbladet+16SCMPorfpublicodelfi-ltobservadoraktuality-skla-vanguardiahindustan-times+8 more1mo ago19 sources

Israeli Strikes in Gaza Kill Six, Including Child

Israeli attacks in Gaza have resulted in the deaths of six people, including a nine-year-old girl, according to medics. The IDF stated it killed Hamas terrorists in northern Gaza in multiple strikes over the past 48 hours.

Lion Ceccah Releases Post-Eurovision EP
Culturedelfi-lt1mo ago

Lion Ceccah Releases Post-Eurovision EP

Following this year's Eurovision, Lion Ceccah (Tomas Alenčikas) has released a new mini-album titled 'Post Eurovision EP.' The three-song work was created in less than a month to capture his emotions after the contest.

Four Bulgarian Cities Bid to Host Eurovision Next Year
Culturednevnik-bg1mo ago

Four Bulgarian Cities Bid to Host Eurovision Next Year

Four Bulgarian cities have officially submitted bids to host the Eurovision Song Contest next year. A vacation property management company has reported a surge in bookings for Sofia for May next year, potentially in anticipation of the event.

Sofia Hotels Anticipate Eurovision Decision Amid Booking Demand
Businessdnevnik-bg1mo ago

Sofia Hotels Anticipate Eurovision Decision Amid Booking Demand

Hotels in Sofia are awaiting a decision regarding Bulgaria potentially hosting the Eurovision Song Contest next year, as tourists have already begun inquiring about reservations. The tourism, hospitality, and restaurant sectors expect significant engagement from the event.

Eurovision Song Contest Viewership Drops Significantly
Worlddr-dknzzyle-uutiset+6nosruvdelfi-ltpolitikenhotnewsiefimerida2mo ago9 sources

Eurovision Song Contest Viewership Drops Significantly

The Eurovision Song Contest experienced a substantial drop in viewership this year, with 35 million fewer viewers compared to the previous year. This decline is attributed by some to boycotts from several countries.

Singer Patricia Kraus Discusses Challenges for Small Music Venues
Cultureel-mundo2mo ago

Singer Patricia Kraus Discusses Challenges for Small Music Venues

Singer, composer, and producer Patricia Kraus, known for representing Spain in Eurovision, has released her new album 'Revolturas' and commented on the current music scene, highlighting the difficulty for small venues to survive amidst the popularity of macro-concerts.

ORF Group Achieves High TV Ratings in May
Businessder-standard2mo ago

ORF Group Achieves High TV Ratings in May

The ORF Group, particularly ORF 1, experienced a significant boost in TV ratings for May, largely attributed to the "mega-event" Eurovision Song Contest, while other broadcasters also saw changes.

Hungary's EU Funds and Eurovision Return Amid Broader EU Discussions
PoliticsDWFrance 24telex+13delfi-lthvgindex-hr24urjutarnji-liststraits-timesvijesti-mezdg-md+5 more2mo ago16 sources

Hungary's EU Funds and Eurovision Return Amid Broader EU Discussions

Hungary is working to unfreeze EU funds, with the finance minister expecting payments to begin in the autumn, while also considering a return to the Eurovision Song Contest after seven years. Meanwhile, the EU is engaged in various discussions, including potential trade restrictions with China, a fine for Temu, and a request from the Taliban to send diplomats in exchange for deported citizens.

ESC Host Ostrowski Responds to Criticism
Cultureder-standard2mo ago

ESC Host Ostrowski Responds to Criticism

Eurovision Song Contest (ESC) presenter Ostrowski has addressed the harsh criticism he received, stating that 'tastes are different' and a host's influence is limited.

Lion Ceccah Reflects on Eurovision and Future Plans
Culturedelfi-lt2mo ago

Lion Ceccah Reflects on Eurovision and Future Plans

Lion Ceccah has reflected on his Eurovision experience, mentioning a valuable piece of advice from Monika Liu he regrets not following. He also shared insights into his future plans following his appearance at the LOGIN stage.

Trump Threatens Oman Over Strait of Hormuz Control
WorldBBCbloombergNYT+64economistwsjwapoThe GuardianNPRAl JazeeraCNNdr-dk+56 more2mo ago67 sources

Trump Threatens Oman Over Strait of Hormuz Control

During a cabinet meeting, President Trump appeared to threaten Oman, a US ally, with military action, stating he would 'blow up' the country. The comments were made in an apparent confusion regarding control over the Strait of Hormuz and ongoing discussions with Iran.