- 6d ago
RTVE will propose extending Spain's Eurovision boycott to 2027 contest over Israel
RTVE President José Pablo López will ask the board of directors to keep Spain out of Eurovision 2027 in Burgas following the EBU's refusal to ban Israeli broadcaster KAN.
- Sep 17
Ireland formalizes Eurovision 2027 boycott over Gaza and Israel participation
Irish state broadcaster RTÉ confirmed that Ireland will not take part in or broadcast the 2027 Eurovision Song Contest in Burgas, citing the civilian toll in Gaza.
- Sep 5
Finland eliminates world champions Italy 3-2 to reach EuroVolley semi-finals
Finland defeated co-hosts Italy 3:2 in Turin to secure their first victory over the Azzurri in 48 years, booking a semi-final against France in Milan on Friday.
- Aug 24
Dutch broadcaster Avrotros withdraws from Eurovision 2027 over Israel participation and neutrality rules
Dutch public broadcaster Avrotros has pulled out of the 2027 Eurovision Song Contest in Burgas, Bulgaria, returning its broadcast mandate to umbrella organization NPO.
- Aug 16
Drone fragment washes ashore at Olimp as Romanian and Bulgarian Black Sea coast logs series of discoveries
A drone fragment washed ashore at Olimp on Romania's Black Sea coast on 15 August, the latest in a string of similar discoveries from Costinești to Saturn and across the border in Bulgaria over three consecutive days.
- Aug 13
Bulgaria's Black Sea city Burgas selected to host Eurovision Song Contest 2027
The European Broadcasting Union chose Burgas, Bulgaria's fourth-largest city on the Black Sea coast, to host the 71st Eurovision Song Contest in May 2027, following Bulgaria's first-ever victory in the competition with Dara's "Bangaranga."
