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Finland Picks "Flamethrower" as Eurovision Entry Amid Anti-Israel Protests
Protesters demanded Israel's suspension from Eurovision and a boycott by Finland's broadcaster, with over 2.5 million viewers watching the UMK final, organizers said.
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Helsinki Times
einnews.comDemonstrators call for Eurovision boycott during Finland’s UMK final
Demonstrators gathered outside Tampere’s Nokia Arena on Saturday evening calling for a boycott of Eurovision over Israel’s participation, as Finland selected its entry for this year’s contest in Vienna. Between 50 and 100 people assembled near the arena hours before the live broadcast of the UMK ("New Music competition") final, according to Finland’s Interior Police and reports by Iltalehti. Activists waved Palestinian flags and chanted slogans …
Just hours after winning the Finnish Eurovision pre-selection, the duo Linda and Peta are already at the top of the betting charts for victory in Vienna • However, a blunt statement they issued against Israel's participation is causing a stir and question marks over their compliance with the ethics code.
Linda Lampenius and Pete Perkonen were considered leading candidates to win Eurovision even before they won the Finnish pre-selection last night. Earlier, they issued a statement: "The events in Palestine are inhumane and humiliating."
The pre-favorites Linda Lampenius and Pete Parkkonen will represent Finland in Eurovision if they win.
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