Tag: European Broadcasting Union
Israel's participation in Eurovision 2024 is controversial due to the slaughter of Palestinians in Gaza
Eden Golan, representing Israel, had three songs available, one of which had already been reserved by the Israeli Broadcasting Corporation KAN. The lyrics of “October Rain” evoke a desire to escape the global storm, dance in the middle of the storm, and embrace the melancholy of October rain without directly addressing political themes. Mäkelä states:…
Finnish and Icelandic artists call for Israel to be excluded from Eurovision due to Gaza war crimes allegations
The announcement comes amid international criticism of the Eurovision Song Contest's organizer, the European Broadcasting Union (EBU), for allowing Israel to participate. Critics cite Israel's actions in Gaza as a primary concern, leading to a boycott. The situation repeats a similar scenario in 2022, when Russia was quickly banned after occupying Ukraine. Russia's ban from…
Women’s World Cup guide: How to watch, schedule and bet favourites
The US will be playing for an unprecedented three-peat at this year’s Women’s World Cup. It won’t be easy for the number 1 team in the world. The quadrennial tournament, hosted by Australia and New Zealand, starts on July 20 and features an expanded field of 32 teams, up from 24. There are 64 matches…
Controversy surrounds the Eurovision Song Contest: Loreen’s victory is overshadowed by the jury’s departure and accusations of plagiarism
The petition, which has already gathered more than 2,200 signatures, highlights the concerns of loyal Eurovision fans about controversial aspects of the voting process that have compromised the fairness and integrity of the competition. The final result of the 2023 contest deeply shocked the Eurovision community, as Sweden emerged as the winner solely based on…
Culture Round-Up: As one elf is championed for probable catfishing, another is canceled for alleged blackfacing
This year’s Christmas calendar show, ‘Julehjertets Hemmelighed’ on DR, is a magical tale that takes place in the 19th century. Partly filmed at Frilandsmuseet, the open-air museum known for its historic buildings, it is shown every evening from 1-24. December at 19:30. It suits Dad well as it shouldn’t clash with any World Cup football,…
TV2 branded “chancers” for the way it has charged bars to show 2022 World Cup matches and rejected requests from big-screen organizers
If you’re planning to spend half your life in the pub over the next month but have slyly decided to stock up on mulled wine, eggnog and other unholy drinks before you leave, spare a thought for the pubs and the bars that show World Cup games, as they are charged for the right to…
The EBU has denied Ukraine the right to host Eurovision Song Contest 2023
“We are disappointed with this decision of the EBU. During this month, many people in Ukraine have done everything possible to meet the conditions for Eurovision in our country. Security is, of course, our first priority. UA: PBC, state and municipalities did a thorough job to see such an unappealable statement, so we ask our…
Finland’s participation in the Eurovision Song Contest ranks 21st as Europe rages around Ukraine
Finnish entrance "Jezebel" rock-pop veterans The Rasmus earned 38 points on Saturday night in the finals of the Eurovision Song Contest in Turin, Italy, including 26 points from the audience. Founded in Helsinki in 1994, The Rasmus was one of Finland’s most internationally successful bands of the early 2000s. After a five-year recording break, the…
Eurovision: With Russia excluded, Ukraine wins the political competition
Italy will host the final of the 66th Eurovision Song Contest on Saturday night with a country particularly absent: Russia was excluded from the competition in February after its invasion of Ukraine. Despite the competition organizers’ insistence that the competition is a non-political event, the conflict in Europe seems to dominate the public vote. Investments…
Yle’s utility concert raises more than 6 million euros for Ukraine
Yleisradio Yle’s utility concert to help civilians affected by the war in Ukraine raised more than six million euros on Saturday night. The aid concert for Ukraine reached about 1,534,000 viewers on Yle TV1 on Saturday. By Sunday morning, the concert video had gathered more than 565,000 viewers online at Yle Areena. It can be…
Finland will send The Rasmus to the Eurovision Song Contest
Veteran pop band The Rasmus is on their way to Eurovision after winning the UMK in Turku on Saturday night with their songs Jezebel. According to the band, Jezebel is a song "strong, independent women who walk their own path." A favorite band of bookmakers and media outlets going to the national finals said they…
Update: Russia excluded from Eurovision Song Contest, Finland participates
After several countries expressed dissatisfaction with Russia’s ability to participate in the Eurovision Song Contest, the European Broadcasting Union announced Friday night that no Russian actor would take part in this year’s competition. The EBU issued a statement stating that the EBU Board of Directors had made a decision based on a recommendation issued earlier…
Yle’s Eurovision petition: Exclude Russia or Finland withdraws
Yle has called on the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) to exclude Russia from this year’s Eurovision Song Contest due to the country’s attack on Ukraine. Yle added that Finland will withdraw from the competition if Russia is allowed to participate. The annual international songwriting competition will be held this year in the city of Turin,…
Yle offers articles on public media across Europe
Want to know what Portuguese think about Covid vaccines? Or how has Covid persuaded French women to give up bras? That is the goal of the Window to Europe service that Yle accompanies. Ten members of the European Broadcasting Union (EBU), including Yle, have joined forces to share online content. This project reflects decades of…
A member of the Icelandic delegation infected with the coronavirus
The European Broadcasting Union has confirmed that the Icelandic delegation sent to the Eurovision competition today was diagnosed with a coronavirus infection in one of its members. According to the organization’s website announcement, a member of the Icelandic group tested positive for Covid-19 during routine screening today. The person is now in isolation, and other…
The requirement: Stop Belarusian television from Eurovision
The TV company is accused of persecuting its own employees. Shut down the state-owned Belarusian television company from Eurovision! This is what the organization Solidarity Fund for Culture in Belarus demands. The television company, BTRC, is accused of violating a number of agreements. – Right now, the BTRC violates the statutes of European cooperation on…
See: Santa’s sleighs leave northern Finland
Santa has officially started a gift trip around the world from his workshop on the fall of Lapland from Korvatunturi in northern Finland, and Yle’s cameras were there to take his departure. Yle first sent Santa on his sleigh in 1965, and the initial broadcasts of the trip have become an annual tradition since the…