The Netherlands will skip this year, but the Eurovision Song Contest will continue as usual. Rehearsals have started in Vienna and almost all 35 participating countries are now present. The event is heading for its most charged edition ever. Israel’s security is more intense than usual. But there are also nice things: veteran Vicky Leandros will open the festival.
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The Netherlands stays at home, but thousands of fans still travel to Vienna for the Eurovision Song Contest
Bytaketonews
May 5, 2026
