Tag: Eurovision
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Eurovision’s Controversial Flag Policy Outlined: Homophobia or Expression?
The European Broadcasting Union’s ban on the rainbow flag at this year’s Eurovision Song Contest has ignited controversy, raising concerns about inclusivity and freedom of expression amid audience members’ displays of various flags, including LGBTQ+ rights symbols.
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Eurovision: Sweden have chosen Kaj, but will not win Eurovision !
Tonight was the Melodifestivalen final, where Sweden chose their Eurovision representative after a six-week build-up.
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The Minasyan v Armenia Case: Upholding Human Rights for Armenian Activists
On 7 January, 2025, the European Court of Human Rights issued a landmark ruling in Minasyan v Armenia, concerning the rights violations of fourteen activists who supported Conchita Wurst’s Eurovision victory.
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Eurovision : Tusse wins Swedish Melodifestivalen
Tonight Sweden held their final of their national selection for Eurovision 2021, better known as Melodifestivalen.
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F**ks up Eurovision 2019 jury result – it’s embarrassing EBU!
«The Belarusian jury was dismissed following the reveal of their votes from the first Semi-Final which is contrary to the rules of the Eurovision Song Contest. In order to comply with the Contest’s voting regulations, the EBU worked with its voting partner digame to create a substitute aggregated result (calculated based on the results of other countries with similar voting records), which was approved by voting monitor Ernst & Young, to determine the Belarusian jury votes for the Grand Final».
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Why Eurovision 2025 Should Exclude Israel: A Call for Accountability
Eurovision 2025’s Nakba Day overlap sparks controversy. Israel’s participation faces calls for exclusion over Gaza rights abuses and corporate influence. Accountability in cultural events is vital during crisis. Discuss humanitarian issues in entertainment.