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Eurovision Finalists Announced After Qualification Rounds

The field for the Eurovision Song Contest grand final was set as several countries, including Australia and Romania, qualified while others like Switzerland and Luxembourg were shut out. The announcement of the finalists was made amidst discussions about potential political boycotts related to Israel.

14 May, 15:39 — 15 May, 00:59
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APVery High5h ago

The Eurovision final lineup is confirmed after 5 more countries are sent packing - AP News

The Eurovision final lineup is confirmed after 5 more countries are sent packing  AP News

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BBCHigh4h ago

UK Eurovision act: The BBC gave me a stress test to check I could cope under pressure

"It could go well or completely wrong, I'm just here for the ride," says song contest hopeful Sam Battle.

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NYTMostly Factual6h ago

Glitz and Boycotts at Eurovision

The song contest has camp, glitter and pyrotechnics. And, this year, protests over Israel’s participation.

By Katrin Bennhold

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The GuardianMostly Factual3h ago

Canada is welcome to join Eurovision, says song contest director

‘We know that Mark Carney wants to sort of embrace Europe,’ says competition director Martin Green Canada is welcome to join Eurovision if it wishes, its director has said, months after the country revealed it wanted to “explore” joining the song contest in its federal budget. Eurovision director Martin Green told the BBC on Wednesday that Canada hadn’t yet applied, but would be welcome to. Continue reading...

By Sian Cain

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NPRHigh6h ago

The 10 best songs competing at (a very contentious) Eurovision

Glitter, vocal gymnastics, on-stage flames — the show goes on on the Eurovision stage in Vienna, even though five countries are boycotting this year's contest due to Israel's participation.

By Glen Weldon

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France 24High2h ago

Romanian metal, Australian star Delta Goodrem qualify for Eurovision grand final

Romanian metal, a Danish club anthem and Australian singer Delta Goodrem advanced to the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 grand final after Thursday’s second semi-final in Vienna. Albania, Bulgaria, Cyprus, the Czech Republic, Malta, Norway and Ukraine also secured places in Saturday’s final at the Wiener Stadthalle.

By FRANCE 24

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hollywood-reporterMostly Factual4h ago

Switzerland and Luxembourg Shut Out of Eurovision Final as Field Is Set

Fellow former winner Latvia also failed to advance past the semifinals while Australia surged, as the suddenly geopolitical contest whittled down Thursday.

By Steven Zeitchik

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rte-newsMostly Factual6h ago

Ukraine, Australia and Malta qualify for Eurovision final

Bulgaria, Ukraine, Norway, Australia, and Romania are among the ten countries to have qualified for the Eurovision Song Contest Grand Final this Saturday night following the second semi-final in Vienna.

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express-tribuneMostly Factual12h ago

Denmark, Australia in the spotlight as Eurovision race heats up

Both countries are among favourites with last 10 places in final up for grabs in world's biggest live televised music

By AFP

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Coverage Timeline

First report: express-tribune · 14 May, 15:39Full coverage: 43 · 9hWindow: 9h
express-tribune14 May, 15:39First to report

Denmark, Australia in the spotlight as Eurovision race heats up

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helsingin-sanomat14 May, 16:44

HS Wienissä | Mr. Lordi antaa yhden vinkin viisuvoittajalle: Ei kannata suostua kaikkeen

lsm-lv14 May, 16:47

TIEŠRAIDE no pl.22. Eirovīzijas 2. pusfināls, kurā piedalās arī Latvija

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20-minuten14 May, 18:40

Schafft die Schweiz den Finaleinzug? Zweite ESC-Show im Ticker

ruv14 May, 18:45

Eurovision – Seinna undankvöld

klix-ba14 May, 19:00

Drugo polufinale Eurosonga u Beču: Daniel Zizka iz Češke izvodi "CROSSROADS", numeru o emocionalnoj tenziji

svenska-dagbladet14 May, 19:09

Danmark och Norge på tur i Eurovision

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balkan-web14 May, 20:33

Alis shkëlqen në skenën e Eurovision, “Nân” elektrizon publikun në Vjenë

nrk14 May, 20:51

Nå avgjøres det om Norge tar seg til Eurovision-finalen

NYT14 May, 21:01

Glitz and Boycotts at Eurovision

jutarnji-list14 May, 21:03

Srbija bruji o komentarima njihove voditeljice, nije štedjela nikoga: ‘Što je ovo, papagaj u naletu strasti?!‘

dnevnik-bg14 May, 21:09

DARA се класира за финала на "Евровизия"

newsbeast14 May, 21:11

«Jalla» στη Βιέννη: Η Antigoni χόρεψε πάνω στο τραπέζι και έστειλε την Κύπρο στον τελικό της Eurovision 2026

vg14 May, 21:12

Nå løper folk!

naftemporiki14 May, 21:13

Eurovision 2026: Η Κύπρος με την Antigoni θα συναντήσει στον τελικό τον Akyla

politiken14 May, 21:14

Søren Torpegaard Lund synger Danmark i finalen i Eurovision

cdm-me14 May, 21:15

Pala konačna odluka u Beču, Eurosong dobio nove finaliste

n1-serbia14 May, 21:15

Održano i drugo polufinale Evrovizije, izabrano još deset novih finalista

tvn2414 May, 21:19

Eurowizja 2026. Wyniki drugiego półfinału

iefimerida14 May, 21:21

Eurovision 2026: Αυτές είναι οι 25 χώρες που θα συμμετέχουν στον τελικό του Σαββάτου -Με Akyla και Antigoni

luxemburger-wort14 May, 21:22

Enttäuschte Gesichter: Eva Marija schafft den Sprung ins Finale nicht

digi2414 May, 21:31

Eurovision 2026: Alexandra Căpitănescu, reprezentanta României, s-a calificat în finală cu piesa „Choke Me”

die-presse14 May, 21:32

Hohe Töne, starker Cosmó: Das zweite Song Contest-Halbfinale [premium]

NPR14 May, 21:33

The 10 best songs competing at (a very contentious) Eurovision

rte-news14 May, 21:44

Ukraine, Australia and Malta qualify for Eurovision final

index-hr14 May, 21:46

Drama nakon nastupa Luksemburga: Predstavnicu optužuju za plagijat

de-volkskrant14 May, 21:49

Favorieten Denemarken en Australië door naar finale Eurovisie Songfestival

yle-uutiset14 May, 21:51

Nämä maat pääsivät finaaliin Euroviisujen toisesta semifinaalista – kuuntele kappaleet

la-vanguardia14 May, 21:56

Eurovisión da el pase a la final a las favoritas Australia y Dinamarca sin sobresaltos

hotnews14 May, 21:56

Eurovision 2026. Momentul în care Alexandra Căpitănescu află că este în finală. Prezentatoarea TVR nu s-a putut stăpâni

der-standard14 May, 22:02

Das zweite ESC-Halbfinale: Dieses Mal mit Schmäh und Spannung

AP14 May, 22:06

The Eurovision final lineup is confirmed after 5 more countries are sent packing - AP News

publico14 May, 22:27

Eurovisão: Bulgária, Ucrânia, Chipre e Dinamarca na final

observador14 May, 22:39

Escolhidos os últimos finalistas da 70.º da Eurovisão

morgunbladid14 May, 22:42

Þessi lönd komust áfram í Eurovision

berlingske14 May, 22:46

Danskere smadrede glas i Eurovision-ekstase

danas14 May, 23:00

Poznati svi finalisti Evrovizije, pesme u senci politike zbog bojkota Izraela

hollywood-reporter14 May, 23:20

Switzerland and Luxembourg Shut Out of Eurovision Final as Field Is Set

faz14 May, 23:31

ESC-Tagebuch aus Wien (6): Dänemarks gläserne Party geht auch im Finale weiter

BBC14 May, 23:44

UK Eurovision act: The BBC gave me a stress test to check I could cope under pressure

The Guardian14 May, 23:58

Canada is welcome to join Eurovision, says song contest director

delfi-lt15 May, 00:08

Paaiškėjo, kelintu numeriu „Eurovizijos“ finale pasirodys Lion Ceccah

France 2415 May, 00:59Latest update

Romanian metal, Australian star Delta Goodrem qualify for Eurovision grand final

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