A total of 36 countries are expected to compete in the 2027 Eurovision Song Contest, with Canada set to make its debut and North Macedonia returning after a five-year absence. Organisers announced on Wednesday that the 71st edition will take place in Burgas, Bulgaria, in May. The lineup includes host country Bulgaria, along with France, […]
American rapper Macklemore launched his “Free Palestine” concert tour in Dublin on October 26, pledging to continue speaking out against Israel’s military campaign in Gaza. The Grammy-winning artist received a loud welcome from fans carrying Palestinian flags and wearing keffiyeh scarves. The tour follows his removal as an opening act for Ed Sheeran’s US concerts […]
As France prepares for its presidential election next spring, hard-left leader Jean-Luc Melenchon is gaining momentum by expanding support in France’s poorer and multicultural suburbs. The recent victory of independent mayor Bassi Konate in the Paris suburb of Sarcelles highlighted the growing influence of Melenchon’s France Unbowed (LFI) movement among young and diverse
Several European broadcasters are refusing to air the 2026 Eurovision final in protest against Israel’s participation amid the ongoing Gaza conflict. Broadcasters in Ireland, Spain, Slovenia, the Netherlands, and Iceland have either withdrawn from the contest or introduced alternative programming ranging from comedy shows and music specials to documentaries focused on Gaza
Italy has decided not to renew its five-year defence cooperation agreement with Israel, Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni announced, citing the “current situation” without providing further details. Officials said the government is still assessing what the suspension will mean in practice for military and technical cooperation between the two countries. The move comes as
Security measures are being intensified for the Eurovision Song Contest in Malmo, Sweden’s third-largest city, as large demonstrations are expected to coincide with the event. While police and organizers assert they are well-prepared and aiming for a “joyful” occasion, concerns linger amidst heightened tensions. The annual Eurovision celebration,
Leaders from Spain, Ireland, Slovenia, and Malta have declared their readiness to acknowledge the State of Palestine as a crucial step towards achieving peace and stability in the conflict-ridden region. During a meeting on the sidelines of a summit in Brussels, they emphasized their willingness to recognize Palestine when it could contribute positively to the […]
In an unprecedented turn of events in Paris this weekend, a significant demonstration took place in response to the Israel-Hamas conflict, drawing representatives from major political parties. Notably, the far right, including Marine Le Pen and Jordan Bardella of the National Rally, participated, while the far left, led by Jean-Luc Mélenchon of France Unbowed, boycotted
Tánaiste (Deputy Prime Minister) Micheál Martin has confirmed that Irish officials are in touch with the family of Kim Damti, a 22-year-old Irish-Israeli woman who has gone missing in Israel amidst a recent wave of attacks. Kim Damti was last seen at a party in southern Israel as attacks by the Hamas militant group escalated. […]








