Get the latest tech news

Spain becomes 3rd country to confirm Eurovision exit if Israel remains.


The move follows statements last week by RTÉ and the Netherlands public broadcaster AVROTROS.

THE SPANISH PUBLIC broadcaster RTVE has confirmed the country plans to withdraw from next year’s Eurovision Song Contest if Israel is allowed to compete. Big Five countries are allowed a direct route to the final as a result and don’t compete in the weekday semi-final shows. A mix of advertising and supporting contributions helps keep paywalls away from valuable information like this article.

Get the Android app

Or read this on Hacker News

Read more on:

Photo of Spain

Spain

Photo of Israel

Israel

Photo of Eurovision

Eurovision

Related news:

News photo

Top UN legal investigators conclude Israel is guilty of genocide in Gaza

News photo

Israel announces seizure of $1.5M from crypto wallets tied to Iran

News photo

Thought police bill introduced to revoke US passport for criticism of Israel