Iceland becomes fifth country to boycott Eurovision
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Iceland has decided to boycott the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna, Austria, joining Spain, Ireland, Slovenia, and the Netherlands. The decision stems from the confirmed participation of Israel's national broadcaster, KAN, which has caused disunity within the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) and among the public. The Icelandic National Broadcasting Service (RÚV) stated that while new measures were approved to protect the integrity of the vote, doubts remain about their effectiveness. RÚV also cited concerns from Icelandic stakeholders, including artist associations and the general public, who opposed participation. The broadcaster had requested KAN's exclusion, citing precedents, but ultimately decided that participation would not be a source of "joy nor peace."
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