
Burgas to Host Test Concert Ahead of Potential Eurovision 2027 Bid
A test concert will be held in Arena Burgas with experts from the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) in attendance, as the city prepares for a potential bid to host Eurovision 2027.
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A test concert will be held in Arena Burgas with experts from the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) in attendance, as the city prepares for a potential bid to host Eurovision 2027.

Bulgaria is experiencing a significant division over which city will host Eurovision 2027, fueled by a dispute between the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) and the Bulgarian government. This conflict has led to a stalemate regarding the selection of the host city.

A joint investigation led by ORF for the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) revealed that thousands of organized social media accounts are spreading Iranian propaganda across Europe. These accounts posted millions of comments under news offerings from public broadcasters.

Canada has secured the right to compete in the Eurovision Song Contest after a rule change by the European Broadcasting Union (EBU), allowing the country to join the broadcaster alliance.

Canada's CBC/Radio-Canada has officially joined the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) after a vote at the EBU's 96th General Assembly in Prague, formalizing a long-standing relationship.
The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) sent a letter to opposition leaders, emphasizing that public service media must be protected from political influence and its management based on meritocratic procedures.
The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) is facing increasing pressure regarding its Eurovision participation rules, with the competition overshadowed by calls for a boycott.
The Eurovision Song Contest will be streamed live worldwide on YouTube, making the competition freely accessible to viewers in all continents, according to the European Broadcasting Union (EBU).

Eurovision organizers are considering significant changes to their voting rules for 2027 to reduce persistent and concerning political voting. The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) is working on new regulations to ensure fairness.

The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) has issued new recommendations urging broadcasters to eliminate unnecessary camera angles and shots that shift focus from female athletes' performance to their bodies.
Canada could become the next country to participate in the Eurovision Song Contest after its national broadcaster, CBC/Radio Canada, gained full membership in the European Broadcasting Union (EBU).

Canada's public broadcaster, CBC/Radio-Canada, has become a full member of the European Broadcasting Union (EBU), making Canada eligible to compete in the Eurovision Song Contest, pending a decision from the broadcaster.

The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) has re-elected Delphine Ernotte Cunci, CEO of France Télévisions, as its president for another two-year term, along with Vice-President Cilla Benkö.

The Eurovision Song Contest is marking its 70th anniversary with a special mini-film that encapsulates seven decades of its motto, 'United by Music,' organized by the European Broadcasting Union (EBU).

The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) has placed Eurovision 2026 voting procedures in Vienna under strict supervision. This intervention follows strong concerns and allegations that Israel attempted to influence the results of last year's contest.

Noel Curran, Director of the European Broadcasting Union (EBU), emphasized the need for reform and modernization of Radio Televizioni Shqiptar (RTSH) and called for financial support from the Albanian government.

In mid-July, the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) published a guide "for respectful media coverage in women's athletics."
The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) is looking to expand Eurovision by inviting more countries, following Canada's entry, to compensate for the anticipated absence of five dissenting nations, including Spain, that reject Israel's continued participation.

Canada may soon have a representative at the Eurovision Song Contest after its public broadcaster, CBC/Radio-Canada, became a full member of the European Broadcasting Union (EBU).

The president of ERT, Giannis Papadopoulos, has been unanimously elected as a member of the Executive Board of the European Broadcasting Union (EBU). This election signifies a new role for the Greek public broadcaster's head within the international organization.

The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) has voiced concern over proposed changes to the funding of public service media in the Czech Republic, citing excessive budget cuts, lack of independence guarantees, and insufficient discussion of the changes.
The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) has warned that a proposed bill to change KAN's funding could jeopardize Israel's participation in the Eurovision Song Contest.

Finnish violinist Linda Lampenius has received special permission from the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) to play her instrument live during her Eurovision performance. This decision is a rare exception to the contest's rules and has generated significant discussion among fans.

Radio Televizioni Shqiptar (RTSH) has officially launched its institutional reform under the leadership of the European Broadcasting Union (EBU), marked by a visit from EBU Director-General Noel Curran.