Overview

• The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) confirmed that rehearsal footage from Eurovision 2025 was leaked online, likely due to a hacking incident exploiting technological vulnerabilities among member broadcasters.
• Legal and cybersecurity teams are collaborating with platforms and broadcasters to remove unauthorized content and safeguard the integrity of the live shows.
• EBU officials acknowledged the demand for leaked content but expressed regret over its impact on the viewing experience, stating that most of the leaked material has been taken down.
• Swiss broadcaster SRG SSR dismissed rumors of Celine Dion’s Eurovision return, affirming there are no changes regarding her involvement despite her recent video message to contestants.
• Pro-Palestinian protests against Israel’s participation are planned for Wednesday in Basel, pending police approval, following earlier reports of hostile demonstrations targeting Israeli entrant Yuval Raphael.