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Despite recent reports suggesting a return to the European music competition, the Dutch broadcaster AVROTROS has officially announced it will remain out of the 2027 contest in protest against Israel's participation.

The European Broadcasting Union has announced that judges will retain their voting weight during the semi-finals this year. This is expected to pose a challenge for Israel, which consistently performs well in public voting but faces lower scores from professional juries.

The European Broadcasting Union has confirmed that the mixed voting system will remain for Eurovision 2027 in Burgas. New regulations also address security protocols for hosting, age requirements for contestants, and live performance standards.

According to reports, in the next Eurovision you will no longer be able to vote for only one country, but will be forced to distribute your vote among at least three countries.

Following reports that the upcoming Eurovision will be held in Burgas, the tentative dates for the contest are now revealed: the first semi-final is scheduled for May 11 — Israel's Memorial Day for the Fallen Soldiers. The broadcasting corporation is expected to request to be placed in a different semi-final, amid fears of a refusal.

After many delays, the decision has finally been made. Following a competition between two central cities—the capital, Sofia, and the popular tourist coastal city of Burgas—the decision was made in favor of the latter, which is already preparing to welcome thousands of fans.

After numerous delays, the host city for Eurovision 2027 will be officially announced today at noon. Twenty countries have confirmed their participation so far, including Israel, with Sofia and Burgas remaining as the final contenders.

The European Broadcasting Union has updated its rules effective from 2027, stating that a sensitive security situation affecting a country's stability will prevent it from hosting the contest, necessitating the selection of an alternative host.

Is the boycott surrounding Israel's participation coming to an end? Slovenia, which took an unequivocal political stance regarding Israel's participation, announced that it is currently examining the possibility of returning to the music events as early as next year.

The Eurovision contest will be held in Asia for the first time this November. A new voting method, which may be adopted for the competition in Bulgaria next year, is raising concerns about potentially hindering Israel's chances of winning.