Eurovision 2026 is here, but some countries won't be taking the stage

May 13, 2026 - 00:00
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Eurovision 2026 is here, but some countries won't be taking the stage
Pro-Palestinian protestors hold flags and a banner outside the RTE (Radio Telefis Eireann) Irish public service broadcaster television studios.

The Eurovision Song Contest semifinals start on Tuesday. But Ireland, Spain, Slovenia, the Netherlands and Iceland will be absent. They've pulled out of the competition over Israel's continuing participation.