Wednesday, May 20Wednesday, May 20Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has publicly criticized Eurovision, claiming that participation in the song contest now requires "outright Satanism." In remarks addressing Russia's potential return to the competition, Lavrov stated that the criteria defining Eurovision contestants are "nothing short of outright Satanism," framing the contest as incompatible with Russian values. His comments were widely reported, with multiple sources highlighting the inflammatory nature of the statement .
The controversy follows broader geopolitical tensions surrounding Eurovision, though Lavrov's accusations specifically target the contest's perceived cultural and ideological direction. No further details were provided on how Russia might respond to these alleged criteria or whether the country plans to rejoin the competition. The remarks have not been substantiated with evidence linking Eurovision to satanic practices.
Moldova broadcaster head resigns after countrys Eurovision jury gave Ukraine nul points Elsewhere in todays Eurovision news, Russias foreign affairs minister claimed participation in the song contest requires outright Satanism.
thejournal · 2 days ago
Sorry, Europe, Russia Isnt Satanic Enough for Eurovision Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov claimed that the criteria that now define Eurovision contestants... are honestly nothing short of outright Satanism.
themoscowtimes · 2 days ago
Russias foreign affairs minister says Eurovision participation requires outright Satanism Sergei Lavrov made the remarks when asked about the possibility of Russia returning to the song contest.
thejournal · 2 days ago
„Nu e vina unui popor! Alexandra Căpitănescu, mesaj pentru fanii din R. Moldova după votul juriului: „Abia așteptăm să cântăm la Chișinău Alexandra Căpitănescu a reacționat după controversa votului juriului de la Eurovision și a transmis un mesaj direct fanilor din Republica Moldova. „Nu suntem supărați pe juriul din Moldova, care a punctat așa cum a știut mai bine, și nu este normal ca un întreg popor să fie tras la răspundere.
adevarul · 2 days ago
Șeful televiziunii publice din R Moldova își dă demisia după Eurovision. „Sentimentul nostru pentru România nu poate fi decât unul de dragoste Directorul general al Teleradio-Moldova (TRM), Vlad Țurcanu, a anunțat că va demisiona în contextul scandalului legat de punctajul oferit de juriul din Republica Moldova în finala Eurovision 2026.
adevarul · 2 days ago
Romanian ranks third in the Eurovision Song Contest - Radio Romania International
gdeltproject.org · 2 days ago
Mythos Punktevergabe: Die ESC-Misere hat Deutschland sich ganz alleine eingebrockt Nun geht das Jammern wieder los: Die anderen Länder schieben sich beim ESC die Punkte zu, wir haben gar keine Chance! Doch Schuld am Abschneiden Deutschlands haben nicht die Anderen.
faz · 2 days ago
Mythos Punktevergabe: Kriegt Deutschland beim ESC sowieso keine Punkte? Nun geht das Jammern wieder los: Die anderen Länder schieben sich beim ESC die Punkte zu, wir haben gar keine Chance! Doch Schuld am Abschneiden Deutschlands haben nicht die Anderen.
faz · 2 days ago
Nul points! The UKs 10 biggest Eurovision flops of all time From MP-baiting abominations to Engelbert Humperdinck, the UK has sent some real stinkers to the song contest – some so bad artists have even had to change their name. Here are the worst offendersWell, this is awkward. The UK continued its run of disastrous results in the Eurovision song contest on Saturday night, when Look Mum No Computer finished rock bottom of the scoreboard. Cue the usual geopolitical conspiracy theorising and head-scratching about how to remedy matters next year. Paging Cliff Richard and faxing Bucks Fizz …It put the cherry on top of a chastening week for Britons in Vienna. No less than Boy George had been roped in to add star power to San Marinos entry, but it failed to even qualify for the final. The UK now hasnt won the annual pop party for almost three decades. But where does this latest fiasco figure in the all-time hall of shame? We count down the UKs 10 biggest Eurovision flops, from least bad to absolute worst. Hello Europe, this is humiliation calling. Continue reading...
theguardian · 2 days ago
PiS krytykuje Ukrainę, bo nie głosowała na Polskę w Eurowizji. Ja bym się na ich miejscu zastanowił - Fakt, że nasza wokalistka otrzymała zero punktów zarówno z Ukrainy, jak i z Izraela, jest czymś skandalicznym - stwierdził europoseł PiS Tobiasz Bocheński w rozmowie z RMF FM. W podobnych tonach wypowiedział się Przemysław Czarnek.
gazeta.pl · 2 days ago
Debate: ESC: split between politics and spectacle The singer Dara from Bulgaria has won the Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna by an unprecedented margin. Her country, which had refrained from participating for the past three years for cost reasons, will now host the event in 2027. Israel, over whose participation five countries boycotted the contest, came in second again. Europes media examine the cultural and political importance of the musical extravaganza.
eurotopics.net · 3 days ago