If it works like Sanremo, then they can absolutely make the selection even if they withdraw from Eurovision. Italy has not participated for some years in the 2000s/2010s, but Sanremo still aired anyway, so it's not an impossible case

also, lab animal welfare? The best "lab animal welfare" would be not to test on them at all (probably unrealistic as of today, but that should be the ultimate goal)

I'm as outraged as you about this, but if ORF gets stripped off its hosting rights, would the ESC be hosted in Israel? Or is there a chance that another Austrian broadcaster steps in?

I mentioned my struggles with creative writing some years ago in this article on Vocal as well: vocal.media/writers/dear...

Oh, that must be terrible, I'm really sorry and I'm sending you a virtual hug🫂

They also sent Andrew Lambrou in 2023, actually

Also, Israel has never stopped bombing Lebanon as well, so even if the ceasefire was in place in Gaza, I would still consider them criminals just as much as before

I cannot help but think about the "Symphony" meme, but she made the right move!

I've recently been to Cyprus too, I miss it so much! It's such a beautiful island😍

I wish she was still alive to witness this, Buckingham Palace acted way too late