RTÉ has still not received a detailed breakdown of this year’s Eurovision televoting figures from the European Broadcasting Union (EBU), despite requesting the numbers eight weeks ago.

This year, Israel’s contestant, Yuval Raphael, came in first in the popular vote and second overall, with the song, “New Day Will Rise,” which referenced the October 7 massacre, which ...

Israeli singer Yuval Raphael parades during the flag ceremony at the grand final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2025, at the St. Jakobshalle arena in Basel on May 17, 2025.

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Germany’s national broadcaster has responded to claims that organisers in the country have said they will withdraw from the ...

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Eurovision organisers have confirmed that discussions were held with its participating broadcasters this week about whether Israel should remain part of the competition moving forward.