Netherlands ends Eurovision boycott over Israel, announcing return to 2027 contest
NPO broadcaster says it will take part despite 'mixed feelings'; Belgium also says it will participate next year, noting that is 'not an endorsement of what is happening in Gaza' The post Netherlands ends Eurovision boycott over Israel, announcing return to 2027 contest appeared first on The Times of Israel .
The Netherlands has decided to return to the Eurovision Song Contest in 2027, following its recent boycott due to Israel's participation, according to Dutch public broadcaster NPO. AVROTROS, the original broadcaster, announced in August that it would not take part in the event, citing neutrality concerns over Israel's involvement in a large-scale military conflict.
NPO took over responsibility for the Netherlands' Eurovision entry and granted itself an extension until the end of September to assess its options. The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) had previously given a September 15 deadline for countries to confirm their participation. The final semi-final rounds and grand final of the 2027 contest will be held in Burgas, Bulgaria, from May 11-15, 2027, jointly hosted by Bulgarian National Television (BNT) and the EBU.
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