eurovision

Spanish public broadcaster will refuse to air Eurovision Song Contest on TV over Israel participation

SPAIN’S public broadcaster has confirmed it will refuse to broadcast this year’s Eurovision Song Contest as part of an ongoing boycott of the competition after

18 Apr, 2026 @ 11:27

International Affairs·La Cultura·Lead

BREAKING: Spain boycotts next year’s Eurovision Song Contest after Israel allowed to compete

SPAIN will not take part in the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest after Israel was allowed to compete. Earlier this year, Spain’s national broadcaster RTVE said

4 Dec, 2025 @ 19:27

La Cultura·Lead·Politics

Spain’s Pedro Sanchez calls for Israel to be banned from sporting competitions – and doubles down on ‘admiration’ for Vuelta protesters

SPAIN’S prime minister Pedro Sanchez has doubled down on his support for the thousands of pro-Palestine protesters who forced the cancellation of the final stage

16 Sep, 2025 @ 21:18

Lead·Politics·Sport

Spain threatens to boycott next year’s Eurovision Song Contest if Israel participate

A LEADING government minister has warned that Spain could withdraw from the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest if Israel is allowed to participate. Speaking to TVE,

11 Sep, 2025 @ 13:07

Entertainment·Lead·Politics

Spain's state broadcaster asks Eurovision Song Contest organisers to 'talk' about Israel's participation with Basel event just weeks away

Spain’s Eurovision broadcaster will not face sanctions for pro-Palestinian message

SPAIN’S RTVE will not be sanctioned for broadcasting a pro-Palestinian message just before the start of the Eurovision final. The 16-second video, without sound, shared

21 May, 2025 @ 11:33

Lead

Benicassim review: Spain’s legendary music festival may have lost its former glory – but it still offers a magical three days

ONCE upon a time, a weekend at Benicassim festival was the stuff of legend. I myself have heard many a tale – via my party-animal

27 Jul, 2024 @ 12:37

EXCLUSIVE·La Cultura·Lead·Valencia·Valencian Community

Switzerland wins Eurovision 2024: Nemo clinches title with ‘The Code’ after dominating the jury vote – bringing an end to drama-filled song contest

Switzerland has been crowned the winner of the Eurovision Song Contest 2024. Nemo clinched the title after their song ‘The Code’ proved a hit with

12 May, 2024 @ 00:46

Entertainment·Lead·Politics

Spain’s deputy PM brands Eurovision 2024 ‘propaganda’ for ‘genocidal Israel’ as she threatens action against national broadcaster for streaming the song contest

SPAIN’S second deputy prime minister has accused Israel of genocide while blasting a national broadcaster for screening the Eurovision Song Contest final. Yolanda Diaz took

11 May, 2024 @ 23:55

Entertainment·Lead·Politics

WATCH: Crowd erupts into boos after Israel’s performance at Eurovision 2024 – moments before going wild for Spain’s ‘Zorra’ anthem

THIS is the moment the crowd erupted into boos at the end of Israel’s performance at the Eurovision Song Contest final tonight. Footage shared online

11 May, 2024 @ 21:54

Entertainment·Lead

Eurovision chaos: Major contender is disqualified just HOURS before final, Ireland misses dress rehearsals and protests erupt in Finland – while Israel is tipped as a FAVOURITE

THE final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2024 has been plunged into chaos just hours before it is due to begin. The organiser of the

11 May, 2024 @ 17:07

Entertainment·Lead

When will Spain and the UK perform during Eurovision tonight and will it affect their chances of winning?

ANTICIPATION is building for what could be one of the most dramatic Eurovision Song Contest finals for decades. There has been widespread reports of drama

11 May, 2024 @ 17:06

Lead

When is Eurovision 2024 and where can I watch it in Spain?

Where can I watch Eurovision in Spain and when is it? Just a week remains until the biggest event in the European calendar and no,

3 May, 2024 @ 11:39

La Cultura·Lead·Other News

Feminist groups start petition in bid to cancel Spain’s controversial Eurovision entry ‘Zorra’

FEMINIST associations in Spain have collected more than 1,500 signatures in a bid to cancel Spain’s controversial Eurovision entry, Zorra. The song from Alicante duo

12 Feb, 2024 @ 16:04

Entertainment·Lead·Other News

WATCH: This is Spain’s Eurovision entry for 2024: Nebulossa will perform Zorra (B**ch) in Sweden this year

SPAIN has chosen its Eurovision entry for 2024 and it’s sure to be a memorable one. Nebulossa, a dance electro pop group, will perform their

4 Feb, 2024 @ 08:48

La Cultura·Lead·Other News

Disappointment for Spain at Eurovision, as Blanca Paloma scrapes 17th place with flamenco-infused song ‘Eaea’

SPAIN had a disappointing showing at last night’s Eurovision final in Liverpool, with entrant Blanca Paloma only managing 17th place with 100 votes and scant

14 May, 2023 @ 11:26

La Cultura·Lead·National News

Benidorm Fest And Eurovision 2022 Presentation In Madrid, Spain 23 Dec 2021

Blanca Paloma wins Benidorm Fest and will be Spain’s choice for Eurovision

SPAIN has chosen Blanca Paloma to be its next Eurovision contestant after a week-long competition in benidorm. She came out on top at Benidorm Fest

5 Feb, 2023 @ 12:35

Alicante·La Cultura·Lead

Poetic justice? UK accused of robbing Spain of second place at Eurovision thanks to algorithm

IT would be poetic justice if indeed Spain had been robbed of Eurovision glory by the UK thanks to an algorithm, as claimed by the

30 May, 2022 @ 13:45

La Cultura·Lead·National News

Spain ends Eurovision shame as Chanel comes in third behind Ukraine and UK

SPAIN has broken its tragic record as a Eurovision failure and come in third after a raunchy performance by Chanel with the reggaeton hit ‘SloMo’.

15 May, 2022 @ 11:54

La Cultura·Lead·National News

Chanel chosen for Eurovision photo: RTVE

Why Spain’s Eurovision choice has caused a political storm and demands for a revote

AS political issues go, the matter of who represents Spain in this Eurovision competition hardly seemed likely to spark a furore amongst all but the

5 Feb, 2022 @ 18:30

La Cultura·Lead·Must Read·National News

SECOND TIME LUCKY for Murcia’s Blas Canto as Spain make its Eurovision pick this month

MURCIA’S Blas Canto will soon find out which song he will be performing at the 2021 Eurovision Song Contest in Rotterdam, after COVID-19 put paid

7 Feb, 2021 @ 15:00

Entertainment·Murcia

BREAKING: Eurovision cancelled due to coronavirus

THE Eurovision Song Contest that was due to take place on May 16, has been cancelled due to coronavirus.

18 Mar, 2020 @ 16:19

Entertainment·Lead

PALM BEACH: The curious pop history of the Costa del Sol’s most famous chiringuito freshly refurbished for summer

Its owner helped create one of the most successful songs of the early 2000s

16 Jun, 2019 @ 11:00

Celebrity·La Cultura·Lead·Malaga

Spain’s Eurovision song contest entrance to be announced on Monday

FIVE contestants will battle it out next Monday to be crowned Spain’s Eurovision entrance. Talent show Operacion Triunfo, on TVE, will host the final on

25 Jan, 2018 @ 10:07

Entertainment·Lead

Spain’s Eurovision entry says the UK’s Lucie Jones is his biggest competition

The Spanish hopeful will sing Do It For Your Lover during Saturday's live final

12 May, 2017 @ 13:22

Celebrity·Entertainment·La Cultura·Lead

Manel Navarro chosen to represent Spain at Eurovision 2017

Catalan Manel Navarro will represent Spain at this year's flamboyant contest in Kiev, Ukraine with his catchy, upbeat song Do It For Your Lover

13 Feb, 2017 @ 13:00

Entertainment

Spain´s Eurovision entry will sing in English for the first time, upsetting many

English is the most successful language in the competition´s history

12 May, 2016 @ 15:26

Entertainment·La Cultura·Lead

Spanish public broadcaster will refuse to air Eurovision Song Contest on TV over Israel participation

BREAKING: Spain boycotts next year’s Eurovision Song Contest after Israel allowed to compete

Spain’s Pedro Sanchez calls for Israel to be banned from sporting competitions – and doubles down on ‘admiration’ for Vuelta protesters

Spain threatens to boycott next year’s Eurovision Song Contest if Israel participate

Spain’s Eurovision broadcaster will not face sanctions for pro-Palestinian message

Benicassim review: Spain’s legendary music festival may have lost its former glory – but it still offers a magical three days

Switzerland wins Eurovision 2024: Nemo clinches title with ‘The Code’ after dominating the jury vote – bringing an end to drama-filled song contest

Spain’s deputy PM brands Eurovision 2024 ‘propaganda’ for ‘genocidal Israel’ as she threatens action against national broadcaster for streaming the song contest

WATCH: Crowd erupts into boos after Israel’s performance at Eurovision 2024 – moments before going wild for Spain’s ‘Zorra’ anthem

Eurovision chaos: Major contender is disqualified just HOURS before final, Ireland misses dress rehearsals and protests erupt in Finland – while Israel is tipped as a FAVOURITE

When will Spain and the UK perform during Eurovision tonight and will it affect their chances of winning?

When is Eurovision 2024 and where can I watch it in Spain?

Feminist groups start petition in bid to cancel Spain’s controversial Eurovision entry ‘Zorra’

WATCH: This is Spain’s Eurovision entry for 2024: Nebulossa will perform Zorra (B**ch) in Sweden this year

Disappointment for Spain at Eurovision, as Blanca Paloma scrapes 17th place with flamenco-infused song ‘Eaea’

Blanca Paloma wins Benidorm Fest and will be Spain’s choice for Eurovision

Poetic justice? UK accused of robbing Spain of second place at Eurovision thanks to algorithm

Spain ends Eurovision shame as Chanel comes in third behind Ukraine and UK

Why Spain’s Eurovision choice has caused a political storm and demands for a revote

SECOND TIME LUCKY for Murcia’s Blas Canto as Spain make its Eurovision pick this month

BREAKING: Eurovision cancelled due to coronavirus

PALM BEACH: The curious pop history of the Costa del Sol’s most famous chiringuito freshly refurbished for summer

Spain’s Eurovision song contest entrance to be announced on Monday

Spain’s Eurovision entry says the UK’s Lucie Jones is his biggest competition

Manel Navarro chosen to represent Spain at Eurovision 2017

Spain´s Eurovision entry will sing in English for the first time, upsetting many

Air traffic controllers in Spain begin indefinite strike action – here’s how travellers can avoid the chaos

EXPLAINER: What is a ‘super El Niño’ phenomenon – and will it make this summer Spain’s hottest yet?

Spain could sizzle like an oven this summer thanks to rare ‘super El Niño’ phenomenon – with warnings of extreme heat and record-breaking temperatures

Woman who helped ‘save hundreds of lives’ on Costa del Sol road to be honoured in Estepona

This beautiful and undiscovered beach in western Andalucia that ‘inspired Goya’ is getting noticed in the UK