Spain’s Eurovision boycott over Israeli participation leaves contest fans torn

When the Eurovision Song Contest final kicks off in Vienna on Saturday evening, not even the row over Israel’s presence can match the existential crisis gripping host broadcaster ORF.

Some broadcasters still to air Eurovision despite boycott

Any Eurovision arena is always filled with flags, and Israeli and Palestinian flags were among those waved at Tuesday's semifinal.

Five countries have withdrawn from this year’s contest after Israel was permitted to compete.