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Spain wants Israel ousted from Eurovision song contest over its role in Gaza war

Spain's RTVE has urged the EBU to debate Israel's Eurovision participation due to the Gaza war, prompting the EBU to acknowledge concerns while affirming all members' eligibility. The contest, set in Basel, faces protests over Israel's …

Eden Golan represented Israel at the 2024 Eurovision Song Contest in Malmo, Sweden

Spain’s public broadcaster calls for ‘debate’ over Israel’s inclusion in Eurovision

MADRID, Spain — Spain’s public broadcaster said on Friday it has called for a “debate” over Israel’s participation in this year’s Eurovision Song Contest in Switzerland due to “concerns” over the situation in war-torn Gaza. RTVE has sent a letter to the …

'Because of war in Gaza': Spain calls for discussion on Israel's participation in Eurovision

Spain’s national public broadcaster, RTVE, has formally requested the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) to initiate a discussion regarding Israel’s participation in the 2025 Eurovision Song Contest, which is set to take place in May. The request, sent to …

Spain public broadcaster calls for ‘debate’ over Israel’s Eurovision participation due to Gaza concerns

Spain’s public broadcaster said on Friday it had called for a “debate” over Israel’s participation in this year’s Eurovision Song Contest in Switzerland due to “concerns” over the war on Gaza. RTVE has sent a letter to the European Broadcasting Union (EBU …

Spain public broadcaster urges debate on Israel in Eurovision

Calls for boycotts of Israel and its exclusion from international competitions have intensified amid the war on Gaza [Getty] Spain's public broadcaster said on Friday it had called for a "debate" over Israel's participation in this year…

RTVE Calls for Debate on Israel’s Eurovision Participation

Home World RTVE Calls for Debate on Israel’s Eurovision Participation FAMAGUSTA GAZETTE – Spanish broadcaster RTVE has formally requested the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) to open a discussion regarding Israel’s participation in the upcoming Eurovision …

“I remember sitting on the piano next to Steven Tyler while he was learning the song. Hearing that voice was one of ...

You may not know her name, but you’ll have heard Diane Warren’s songs - she’s written hits for everyone from Aerosmith and Bon Jovi to The Cult and Cheap Trick. In 2011, Classic Rock’ Presents AOR magazine sat down with her to uncover the secrets of her …

Tbilisi to Host Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2025

The 23rd Junior Eurovision Song Contest is officially set to take place in Tbilisi, Georgia, on Saturday, December 13, 2025, following Georgia’s victory at the 2024 contest in Madrid. The announcement was made public through a procurement notice on the …

Spanish broadcaster seeks talks on Israel at Eurovision

Spain's public service broadcaster has said it has called for a "debate" over Israel's participation in this year's Eurovision Song Contest in Switzerland due to "concerns" over the situation in war-torn Gaza. RTVE has sent …

HENKA officially drops her Eurovision single, I Wanna Destroy U

Despite not making it through to this year’s Eurovision – even though she received a record-breaking number of votes from the Portuguese public – HENKA has just unveiled an official single version of her killer qualifying effort, I Wanna Destroy U. The …

Graham Norton to add ‘mayhem’ to Doctor Who with Eurovision-themed episode

Irish TV host Graham Norton will join Doctor Who for an episode themed around the Eurovision Song Contest. The 62-year-old comedian, known for commentating on the European competition along with his BBC programme, The Graham Norton Show, will feature in …

Spain’s RTVE calls on the EBU to facilitate an “open debate” on Israel’s participation at Eurovision

Spanish broadcaster RTVE has sent a letter to the EBU asking for an open discussion about the participation of Israel at Eurovision. The letter was sent by RTVE’s president, José Pablo López, following a discussion with the broadcaster’s Board of Directors …

Slovenian-led group of MEPs call for barring Israel from Eurovision

Brussels, 11 April - Almost 30 members of the European Parliament headed by Slovenian Matjaž Nemec (S&D/SD) have called on the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) to bar Israel from this year's Eurovision Song Contest over its attacks on Gaza and …

Spain public broadcaster calls for 'debate' over Israel's Eurovision participation

RTVE has urged the European Broadcasting Union to open a discussion on whether Israeli broadcaster KAN should compete in this year’s Eurovision, pointing to widespread unease over the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. Spain's public broadcaster said on …

Graham Norton Joins ‘Doctor Who’ Ensemble as Guest Star in Eurovision-Inspired Episode

Irish television host Graham Norton will star in the upcoming series of Doctor Who. The “King of Eurovision,” a nickname derived from Norton’s long-running role as commentator of the zany European singing contest, will appear in the sixth episode of season …

Graham Norton to Guest Star on ‘Doctor Who’ in Eurovision-Inspired Episode

Graham Norton has entered the Tardis. The iconic comedian and host of “The Graham Norton Show” will guest star on an upcoming episode of “Doctor Who,” the BBC revealed on Friday. What’s more, his appearance centers around the Interstellar Song Contest — a …

Graham Norton to star in Doctor Who-Eurovision crossover

Graham Norton is to star in a new episode of Doctor Who, taking his Eurovision commentary duties to an Interstellar Song Contest. Norton, the BBC's voice of Eurovision, will meet Ncuti Gatwa's Time Lord at the 803rd annual Interstellar Song Contest …

Courtney Act & Tony Armstrong Named Australian Hosts For The 2025 Eurovision Song Contest

More Courtney Act Australia has new hosts for the 2025 Eurovision Song Contest as next month’s competition draws closer. For the 69th competition, television host and Gamilaroi man Tony Armstrong and global icon Courtney Act will share hosting duties for …

California Governor Candidate Sharifah Hardie Removed from 2026 Wikipedia Gubernatorial Candidate List

Sharifah Hardie, a 2026 CA Governor candidate, was removed from Wikipedia’s election list despite an active campaign and public platform. LONG BEACH, CA, UNITED STATES, April 11, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- California gubernatorial candidate …

LAHC to Honor Senator Sarah Anthony with Excellence and Great Achievements Award at 42nd Annual Awards Gala

LAHC is proud to announce that Michigan State Senator Sarah Anthony will receive the Excellence and Great Achievements Award at the LAHC 42nd Annual Awards Gala DEARBORN, MI, UNITED STATES, April 11, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- LAHC – Leaders …

Automation Workz launched SenseiiWyze to Increase Falling Consumer Sentiment

Falling Consumer Sentiment is an indication people are feeling less confident about the economy and their personal financial situations. DETROIT, MI, UNITED STATES, April 11, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The economy operates as a never-ending …

FCC Victorville Prison Staff Members Hospitalized After Drug Exposure

VICTORVILLE , CA, UNITED STATES, April 11, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Two staff members at the United States Penitentiary Victorville were rushed to a local hospital on Wednesday evening, April 9, 2025, after exposure to an unknown substance. …

Political Thriller 'July 7: Who Killed The President Of Haiti' Secures Global Theatrical Distribution With GVN Releasing

Haitian Film Inks Historic Global Distribution Deal As The Very First Haitian Written & Directed Project Filmed In Haiti To Receive Worldwide Theatrical Debut MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, April 11, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- GVN Releasing …

AUVSI Applauds Reforms to Improve Foreign Military Sales Efficiency and Advance U.S. Leadership in Uncrewed Systems

AUVSI supports efforts to streamline FMS and export rules, strengthening U.S. competitiveness in uncrewed systems. ARLINGTON, VA, UNITED STATES, April 11, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On Wednesday evening, President Trump signed a series of …

Urgent Call to Reform Outdated Sexual Violence Laws in Latin America and the Caribbean

Outdated sexual violence laws in Latin America and the Caribbean are failing survivors. A new guide urges consent-based reforms to strengthen legal protections. BOGOTA, COLOMBIA, April 11, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Across Latin America and the …

Llamado urgente a actualizar la legislación en materia de violencia sexual en América Latina y el Caribe

BOGOTA, COLOMBIA, April 11, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- En América Latina y el Caribe, la violencia sexual sigue siendo una de las formas más generalizadas de desigualdad de género, con marcos legales desactualizados y discriminatorios que no …

ThinkCareBelieve: Week 12 of Trump’s America

Washington, DC, April 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Link to Article:  https://thinkcarebelieve.blog/2025/04/11/week-12-of-trumps-america/ ThinkCareBelieve has published an article covering a range of developments in Week 12 under …

Justin Sun Confirms Tron’s Support for Liberland’s Blockchain Development ahead of the Republic’s 10th Anniversary

Tron formalizes Justin Sun’s US visit, including meeting President Donald Trump, aimed at pushing Liberland’s agenda DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, April 11, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Justin Sun has confirmed plans to directly support Liberland’s …

Ontario’s Measles Outbreak Requires Much More Visible & Effective Public Health Response

TORONTO, April 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Ontario Health Coalition is raising concerns about the sharp increase in people infected with the measles in Ontario. The data should raise red flags. According to the most recent epidemiological summary from …

ACLJ Files Legal Action on Behalf of Oklahoma Republican Party, Challenging Measure that Violates First Amendment Rights

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK, UNITED STATES, April 11, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The American Center for Law & Justice (ACLJ), on behalf of their clients, the Oklahoma Republican Party (OKGOP) and an Oklahoma voter, and working with local counsel, …

USA 2024 general elections: ODIHR observation mission final report

While the general elections in the United States demonstrated the resilience of the country’s democratic institutions, the election process took place in a highly polarized environment. The election was well run, and candidates campaigned freely across the …

OSCE trains Uzbek border and customs officers in identifying suspected foreign terrorist fighters

The OSCE Transnational Threats Department, in co-operation with the Border Troops and Customs Committee of Uzbekistan, held a national training course on identifying suspected foreign terrorist fighters and other criminals at border crossings in Tashkent …

OSCE PCUz organizes workshop on gender mainstreaming in anti-corruption

On 11 April, the OSCE PCUz organized a workshop on gender mainstreaming in anti-corruption at the Law Enforcement Academy of the Republic of Uzbekistan. Representatives from government ministries and agencies as well as academia and NGOs were involved in …

OSCE hands over ambulance vehicles and equipment to Tajikistan’s Ministry of Internal Affairs

On 11 April 2025, the OSCE Programme Office in Dushanbe officially handed over two ambulance vehicles and five sets of equipment to the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Tajikistan. This donation supports the Government of Tajikistan’s …

OSCE trains Uzbek border and customs officers in identifying suspected foreign terrorist fighters

The OSCE Transnational Threats Department, in co-operation with the Border Troops and Customs Committee of Uzbekistan, held a national training course on identifying suspected foreign terrorist fighters and other criminals at border crossings in Tashkent, …

OSCE Presence supports Albanian State Police with informative sessions on new covert sources management model

As part of its long-standing support to the Albanian State Police (ASP) in implementing intelligence-led policing, the OSCE Presence in Albania organized a series of informative sessions on the new covert sources management model from 7 to 11 April 2025. …

Labour inspectors boost skills for identifying and preventing human trafficking of Ukrainian refugees through OSCE ...

Labour inspectors sharpened their skills detecting and responding to cases of forced labour, particularly those involving Ukrainians fleeing the war, at a workshop held in Vienna by the Office of the OSCE Special Representative and Co-ordinator for …

Leading Kratom Brand MIT45 Condemns Dangerous 7-OH Practices, Reinforces Commitment to Consumer Safety and Kratom ...

Salt Lake City, UT, April 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Leading kratom brand MIT45 is taking a definitive stand against the unsafe, unethical, and illegal practice of synthesizing 7-hydroxymitragynine (7-OH) and selling synthetic 7-OH in products marketed …