Eurovision final faces boycotts and protests in Vienna
Jean Philip De Tender, a top official of Eurovision, stated that organizers are prepared for potential disruptions during the final in Vienna, as five countries, including Spain and Ireland, are boycotting the event over Israel's participation amid ongoing geopolitical tensions. The grand final, featuring 25 acts including the UK's Look Mum No Computer and Israel's Noam Bettan, is set to take place at the Wiener Stadthalle, with protests occurring in the city against Israel's involvement.