Slovenia to Screen Palestinian Films instead of Eurovision

Amid a wide boycott of the #Eurovision Song Contest by a number of artists, who sent an open letter to the European Broadcasting Union calling for Israel to be banned from participating, #Slovenia, which withdrew from the contest in protest against Israel’s participation, announced that it will broadcast special programming on Palestine to coincide with the European song competition.

Between May 10 and 20, Slovenia will air a broadcast titled “#Palestinian_Voices,” featuring films, documentaries, and analytical programs addressing the Palestinian cause, in parallel with the semi-finals on May 12 and 14, and the final on May 16.

Slovenia had previously announced its withdrawal alongside several countries, including Spain, the Netherlands, Ireland, and Iceland, in protest against allowing Israel to participate in the 2026 edition, amid accusations of war crimes against Palestinians in the Gaza Strip.