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Irish boycotts regarding Gaza humanitarian crisis

2 clusters · 43 sources · last updated

Latest: Irish politicians call for football boycott of Israel matches

In Ireland, political and cultural figures are increasingly calling for boycotts of Israeli-related events due to the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. In the cultural sphere, the national broadcaster RTÉ has confirmed it wi

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Calrec audio technology and broadcast implementation

2 clusters · 7 sources · last updated

Latest: Cloudbass expands OB fleet with Calrec Argo M consoles

Calrec is advancing its software-defined audio ecosystem, specifically through enhancements to its ImPulseV DSP software. These developments, aligned with the European Broadcasting Union’s Dynamic Media Facility project,

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Eurovision 2027: Burgas hosting, price gouging, and boycott

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Latest: Belgium and Netherlands delay Eurovision participation decisions

The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) has finalized regulatory updates for the 2027 Eurovision Song Contest, including a clause preventing broadcasters in states facing armed conflict or significant security instability

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Henriette Jæger 400m athletics season

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Latest: Henriette Jæger wins silver in 400m at Ultimate Championship

Norwegian athlete Henriette Jæger has achieved significant success in the 400-meter sprint during the 2026 season. At the European Athletics Championships in Birmingham, Jæger won the gold medal and set a new Norwegian

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Khabar Agency EBU membership bid

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Latest: Khabar Agency's Eurovision membership bid rejected by EBU

The Khabar Agency, a major media organization in Kazakhstan, applied for full membership in the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) to facilitate participation in the 2027 Eurovision Song Contest. The agency has been an as

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Eurovision Asia 2026 national selections

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Latest: Bangkok to host inaugural Eurovision Song Contest Asia in 2026

National selection processes for the inaugural Eurovision Song Contest Asia, scheduled for 14 November in Bangkok, Thailand, continue to develop. The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) and Voxovation have confirmed that

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Digital evolution of hawala money laundering networks

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Latest: FATF report details digital evolution of hawala money laundering networks

Investigations and reports have highlighted the evolving role of hawala and underground banking networks in facilitating global illicit finance. An investigation by the European Broadcasting Union revealed that a Whats

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EU broadcast guidelines for women's athletics

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Latest: European Broadcasting Union introduces new rules for female athlete coverage

In mid‑July 2026, the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) and European Athletics issued a 23‑page handbook, ‘Raising the Bar,’ to curb the sexualisation of women’s track‑and‑field broadcasts. Developed with input from athl

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European nations' Eurovision participation considerations

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Latest: Hungary negotiates potential return to Eurovision 2027

Several European nations are evaluating their participation in the 2027 Eurovision Song Contest. In Slovenia, the public broadcaster RTV SLO is considering a return to the competition, which is scheduled to be hosted i

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Notte della Taranta 2026 concludes in Melpignano and Galatin

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Latest: La Notte della Taranta celebrates Mediterranean music in Melpignano

The 29th edition of the Notte della Taranta festival concluded with major events in Melpignano and Galatina. The main concert in Melpignano, directed by Ermal Meta, drew an estimated 150,000 attendees. Centered on a Medi

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Eurovision rule changes and geopolitical reforms

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Latest: Eurovision implements new rules to encourage returning nations

The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) has announced significant rule changes for the Eurovision Song Contest, effective from 2027, to address hosting eligibility, participant age, and performance standards. Key modifica

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Ermal Meta conducts Notte della Taranta 2026

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Latest: La Notte della Taranta reaches Eurovision audience

Following his headline performance at the Green Music Festival in July 2026, Ermal Meta transitioned to a leadership role for the 29th edition of Notte della Taranta in Salento. As maestro concertatore, Meta directed t

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Burgas selected to host Eurovision 2027

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Latest: Sofia loses Eurovision 2027 hosting bid amid waste management concerns

Following Dara’s 2026 victory, Bulgarian National Television (BNT) and the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) have officially selected Burgas to host the 71st Eurovision Song Contest in May 2027. The main events will be h

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