Dutch broadcaster AvroTros to boycott Eurovision 2027

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Dutch broadcaster AvroTros says it will boycott next year’s Eurovision Song Contest. The broadcaster links the decision to Israel’s participation in the competition amid the war in Gaza.

WHO: AvroTros

WHAT: AvroTros announced it will boycott Eurovision 2027.

WHEN: Reported Aug 24, 2026 at 4:59 AM ET

WHERE: Netherlands

WHY: AvroTros is protesting Israel’s participation in Eurovision amid the war in Gaza.

How this story developed (showing 3 of 3 earlier reports)

AVROTROS to boycott Eurovision 2027 over Israel · Aug 25, 2026 at 3:07 AM ET
Avrotros withdraws from 2027 Eurovision Song Contest · Aug 24, 2026 at 8:11 AM ET
Netherlands withdraws from 2027 Eurovision over neutrality · Aug 24, 2026 at 5:08 AM ET

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