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Russia can't participate in 2018 because it's not going to broadcast the contest in 2017

Those are the rules of the contest — Preceding unsigned comment added by 37.147.196.47 (talk) 19:48, 13 April 2017 (UTC)[reply]

I believe this rule was changed in 2013. There have been other instances of countries participating a year after not broadcasting the contest. { [ ( jjj 1238 ) ] } 19:52, 13 April 2017 (UTC)[reply]
(edit conflict) That rule was abolished. So yes, they can participate in 2018. Something which even the EBU have said in an official statement. Wes Wolf Talk 19:53, 13 April 2017 (UTC)[reply]
Czech Republic didn't broadcast 2014 contest, retuned in 2015. Croatia and Bosnia Herzegovina didn't broadcast the 2015 contest but returned to 2016. JeanisDEL, 17:25, 21 April 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Spain and Israel

In my opinion, the presence of Spain is not correct as it has been denied that Operacion Triumfo (or whatever the exact name is, I forgot it, sorry) has been chosen as a selection. Meaning Spain doesn't have a selection yet. And in fact they haven't even confirmed they'll be in yet.

As for Israel, Keshet may have begun preparations for HaKoKhav HaBa but... IBA closed and the new broadcaster doesn't meet the requirements to be an EBU member (yet, once angain). They'll have to apply and wait to become active members. So... as of today, Israel has not confirmed participation.

Thank you. Yoyo360 (talk) 08:50, 10 May 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Israel should really be moved into the 'other countries' section due to the recent circumstances. Detailing the fact they had confirmed, but since IBA has closed, their participation will be dependant on the new broadcaster ascertaining EBU membership. Wes Wolf Talk 13:20, 12 May 2017 (UTC)[reply]

either israel or norway

norway`s LO organisation have decided on a complete boycott of israel, including culture. that prevents norway from broadcasting the song from israel next year. i have found a source but since you keep refusing to check my sources i suggest that you find one yourself.84.212.111.156 (talk) 13:08, 12 May 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Please keep your comments WP:CIVIL, if you wish for other's to take you seriously. Provide a source for it to be reviewed for reliability and verification of truth. If it is proven to be true then the chances of its inclusion will be higher. if proven false, then it will be seen as one of your rumours yet again. You need to bear in mind that every year without fail, you come along and post this extortionate claims about Norway, only for them to be proven wrong. It is turning into the old Peter and the Wolf syndrome, and people are starting to find it very difficult to believe your claims, especially when they are proven to be mere rumours and falsehood. Wes Wolf Talk 13:24, 12 May 2017 (UTC) i provided a source last time but you closed my topic without even checking it. this is harassment.84.212.111.156 (talk) 22:46, 13 May 2017 (UTC)[reply]
To throw my hat into the ring, I've never heard of these rumours. Ever. And every country knows the penalties in place for such an action. Pointless even adding it in ever unless it actually happens Rhysy54 (talk) 10:44, 15 May 2017 (UTC)[reply]
@Rhysy54: that is the point that I and other Wikipedian's have tried to put across to this IP year-after-year. Hence what I said above about Peter and the Wolf - which if you are familiar with the story, it is about a boy who cries wolf time and time again as a prank to his fellow villagers, and they never believe him. And eventually on day he cries wolf and is telling the truth, but the villagers do not believe him due to the previous lies he told. I can put a bet on this IP returning around January 2018 saying the same story, and again in May 2018 stating Norway's withdrawal in 2019. Wes Wolf Talk 11:56, 15 May 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Semi-protected edit request on 13 May 2017

I am requesting permission to edit. דביר520 (talk) 17:09, 13 May 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Semi-protected edit request on 13 May 2017

Please remove the participation of the USA and Adam Lambert, as well as Joe McElderry for the UK, as neither of these things has been verified by any broadcaster or official source. Azaad Sadiq (talk) 23:01, 13 May 2017 (UTC)[reply]

 Done Looks like your request has been acted upon. Sadly, the odd bit of vandalism will slip through the net, nothing we can do to prevent that I'm afraid. Wes Wolf Talk 18:27, 14 May 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Israel not confirmed

Please change the map colour — Preceding unsigned comment added by 174.128.214.2 (talk) 05:50, 14 May 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Portugal as host - unconfirmed?

Although traditionally the host country is the winner of the previous edition, to my knowledge it hasn't been actually confirmed that Portugal will be hosting the contest. Correct me if I'm wrong, but perhaps it would be best to remove that information until it can be properly sourced? --ThatJosh (talk) 10:40, 14 May 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Nope, winning country automatically receives the right to host the next year contest. Unless it refuses to do so. But from the moment of winning it's assumed that Portugal is going to host. Arthistorian1977 (talk) 10:53, 14 May 2017 (UTC)[reply]
@ThatJosh:, Jon Ola Sand even stated at the press conference that he looks forward to working with RTP and issued their delegation the traditional welcome pack for hosting. And I do recall a few months ago that RTP did even publicly announce that they are ready to host if they were to win the contest. So balance of probability is that Portugal will host, especially with multiple reliable and primary sources all stating "See you in Portugal next May". Wes Wolf Talk 13:52, 14 May 2017 (UTC)[reply]
@ThatJosh: RTP just confirmed hosting city will be Lisbon, so it's confirmed Portugal will host Eurovision 2018. Venue not yet confirmed but likely to be MEO Arena. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Hdoliveira (talk) 13:43, 15 May 2017 (UTC)[reply]
@Hdoliveira: unfortunately a source is required to verify this information. We cannot accept the word of one person, as that is original research. Wes Wolf Talk 13:47, 15 May 2017 (UTC)[reply]
@Wesley Wolf: It was on RTP's news this afternoon: https://www.rtp.pt/play/p3071/e288596/jornal-da-tarde min19:40. If this isn't good, I'm sure RTP will confirm it in a statement later these following weeks. Being this true, no bidding will happen from other cities
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