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Ireland's broadcaster RTÉ announces boycott of Eurovision 2027 in Bulgaria
RTÉ said it will neither participate in nor air the 2027 Eurovision Song Contest in Burgas, Bulgaria, citing the ongoing Gaza humanitarian crisis.
The Irish public service broadcaster confirmed it will skip both entry and broadcast of the 2027 Eurovision Song Contest, which will be held in Burgas, Bulgaria. RTÉ explained that the continued loss of civilian lives in Gaza makes participation untenable. It also expressed concern over journalists being denied independent access to the region. The decision follows a boycott by five countries of the 2026 contest over Israel's military actions.
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The boycott shows how international conflicts can influence cultural events and media coverage.
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