{
  "id": 3046399,
  "title": "Dutch broadcaster AvroTros to boycott Eurovision again in 2027",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/dutch-broadcaster-avrotros-to-boycott-eurovision-again-in-2027",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-24T14:33:56.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "DutchNews",
    "slug": "dutchnews",
    "url": "https://www.dutchnews.nl/2026/08/dutch-broadcaster-avrotros-to-boycott-eurovision-again-in-2027/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Dutch broadcaster AvroTros plans to boycott the Eurovision Song Contest for the second consecutive year in 2027, expressing concern over Israel's ongoing participation. The company's director-general, Taco Zimmerman, called for \"transparent rules\" regarding countries involved in military conflicts to restore the contest's \"neutrality\". The Dutch broadcaster contends that international conflicts are increasingly impacting the event, undermining its neutral character. AvroTros argues that recent rule changes by the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) do not sufficiently address their concerns about the contest's independence and neutrality. The broadcaster asserts that its participation would no longer align with its values of trustworthiness, independence, and humanity. Dutch public broadcaster NPO, which aired AvroTros's programming in 2022 when the contest was held in the UK due to Russia's invasion, stated it would consider whether to broadcast next year's event in Bulgaria. NPO acknowledged the divisive effect of geopolitical tensions on the event. Dutch News, the service providing this report, relies on reader donations to maintain its independence and free access.",
  "summary": "Dutch broadcaster AvroTros will boycott the Eurovision Song Contest for a second year in 2027 in protest at Israel’s continuing...",
  "key_points": [],
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}