Guardian Australia · Eurovision 2026

Woe Vienna? Boycotts and blackouts mar buildup as Eurovision 2026 begins

· By Philip Oltermann
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Usually joyous song contest ‘a little bit sad’ this year, says one expert, with rows over Israel and costs to the fore

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