AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoEurovision Finale in Vienna: The 70th Eurovision grand final is underway at the Wiener Stadthalle, but it’s been dragged into a full-blown political fight: five countries—Spain, Ireland, the Netherlands, Iceland and Slovenia—boycotted over Israel’s Gaza war, while protests outside Vienna stayed loud and security stayed tight. Moldova’s Spotlight: Moldova’s Satoshi and the message from President Maia Sandu—“Moldova deserves to be heard”—set the tone for a night where diaspora votes are the prize. Australia’s Delta Goodrem: Goodrem performed “Eclipse” and fans are already convinced she’s set up for a historic win. UK Under Pressure: The UK entry, Look Mum No Computer, drew a harsh online reaction after “Eins, Zwei, Drei,” with viewers debating whether it can climb the leaderboard. Israel Still in the Mix: Israel’s Noam Bettan performed amid chants and booing, and BBC coverage sparked its own backlash.
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