Ireland's RTÉ announces boycott of 2027 Eurovision Song Contest over humanitarian concerns

Ireland's national broadcaster RTÉ has announced it will boycott the 2027 Eurovision Song Contest in Bulgaria. This decision follows a similar boycott in 2026, citing the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza and the loss of civilian lives as reasons for their withdrawal. RTÉ stated that participation cannot be justified under these circumstances, emphasizing their concern for the situation in Gaza and the denial of media access to the region.