Sunday, May 17, 2026

Bulgaria Wins Eurovision Amid Protests Against Israel

Bulgaria has won the 70th Eurovision song contest in Vienna, Austria, with singer Dara's party anthem "Bangaranga," beating out 24 other competitors. This was Bulgaria's first-ever victory at Eurovision. Spain, Ireland, the Netherlands, Slovenia, and Iceland boycotted the contest because of Israel's genocidal campaign against the Palestinian people in Gaza; Israel's singer came in second place.

Eurovision Grand Finale on YouTube

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Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez posted a video message denouncing Israel's participation in this year's Eurovision contest "in the face of illegal war and also genocide, silence is not an option:" Spanish PM Pedro Sanchez is a good human being

More and more people in Europe are urging sporting and cultural organizations to eject Israel, a Middle Eastern Rogue state conducting never-ending ethnic cleansing and war, from participating in European contests and games, the same way Russia has been ejected for its brutal war against the Ukrainians.

This year five young performers from Spain, the Netherlands, Slovenia, Iceland, and Ireland lost their opportunity to compete in Eurovision, thanks to Israel. There will be more such principled sacrifices from young performers and athletes if this Pariah nation is allowed to compete in future musical or athletic contests.

#1 | Posted by C0RI0LANUS at 2026-05-17 05:16 AM

#2 | Posted by C0RI0LANUS at 2026-05-17 06:43 AM

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