Boycotts, protests and rule changes rock Eurovision anniversary
by editors@theworld.org (Orla Barry) from The World: Latest Stories on (#75NBM)
The Eurovision Song Contest is celebrating its 70th anniversary this weekend in Vienna but the event is once again being overshadowed by political controversy. Five countries are boycotting the contest over Israel's participation, citing its military offensive in Gaza. Meanwhile, organizers have introduced new voting rules following allegations of voter manipulation by Israel at last year's contest. The World's Europe Correspondent Orla Barry reports.