The riot police were seen clashing with the demonstrators in the European song competition in 2019, and it is feared that this year's event will be targeted in Basel, Switzerland,
With the start of the eurovision Song competition, BASEL can become a hot point for protests due to Israel's participation, which still provokes anger amid Gaza's continuous struggle. The city is scheduled to host the 2025 competition after the NEMO victory in Switzerland last May in Sweden with their song “The Code”, a reflection on their non -dual identity.
About 1,300 Swiss police officers are expected to be in service in Basel this week, supported by additional forces of the Swiss armed forces, the federal police and neighboring countries – Germany and France. This comes before the semi -finals on Tuesday and Thursday, and the Grand Final on Saturday.
Adrian Blati, Communications Chief Police, told the Palestinian Authority News Agency that they realize that such events could pose a “increasing threat to terrorist attacks” of extremists. They are also watching possible “electronic attacks” on the city's infrastructure.
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In response to the “increasing threat level”, the force increased the video control and carried out some road closure in the city center, according to the Swiss police. Mr. Plachesi revealed that no permission was granted to the protests, but the officers will be placed in anticipation of the pro -Palestinians demonstrations. He warned that the officers “may have to intervene” if the demonstrations were “public safety”.
Local activists, Basel for Palestine, attempted to offer Palestinian flags near the opening event, the turquoise carpet, on Sunday. More protests are planned for Saturday in the city center at 7 pm.
Israel seemed an ultimatum to its citizens who plan for a trip to Basel, with a warning that “events of this kind are a favorite goal of threats and attacks from various terrorist elements”, and advising them to stay away from “hot points and these demonstrations, which may escalate to violence.”
Travelers are also warned of “avoiding the presence of extensive events associated with Israel is not guaranteed” and “reducing Israeli/Jewish symbols in public places.”
In Malmo 2024 in Sweden, the streets were flooded with thousands of pro -Palestinian demonstrators, including the prominent climate of Grita Thunberg. Meanwhile, EUROVISION organizers, the European Union, EBU, struggled to market the issue of the event “UNIDED by Music” while seeking to preserve it from political tones.
Despite the expected protests, the Swiss are preparing for the splendor of Eurovigenza that they believe will be unforgettable. Rumors revolve that the Eurovision Celine Dion may be known to the theater again, as Switzerland is preparing to celebrate, promise to celebrate food and drink, 250 hours of exciting live music, and the long -awaited Eurovision village.
Their choice for 2025 is Songbird Zoe Me, born in Basel, who formulated the journey in Scotland, cooperating with Scottish songs and EX-X Factor Ili, the real name Emily Middlemas, Theo Adams, the creative mind behind Olly Alexander Dizzy Acty in 2024.
In a conversation with PA, I expressed her ambition to be a “good host”. She said: “The main goal for me is to reach people's hearts and may change their lives for the better,” through the strength of her songs.
Mr. Plachesi gave some advice to Eurovision fans in the United Kingdom heading to Basel, urging them to “enjoy”, remember emergency services No. 112, and download the welcome application – Basel for information about how to get help.
Among the current candidates to win Kaj, a group of Swedish -speaking minority in Finland, which will represent Sweden. Their optimistic comedy song, Barra Bada Basto, is inspired by the Northern Sauna culture.
This is the first time since the nineties that entered Sweden, which is participating in the record for the largest victory with Ireland, a song in Swedish. This became possible when rules were relaxed about competition in the official language of the country.
Among the other competitors is the Dutch entrance Claude Kiabi, the Israeli singer Yoval Rafael, one of the survivors of Hamas attacks on October 7, 2023, with a new day that will rise, Austrian singer JJ.
In May last year, the Dutch contestant Just Klein was expelled by EBU immediately due to the alleged verbal threats of the production factor. The decision was severely criticized by the Dutch broadcaster Avrotros, and a criminal case against Klein was later dropped by the Swedish prosecutors. After a review, EBU pledged a new code of behavior for 2025, where a set of measures provided “protection” of artists in Basel.
This year, the former Eurovision stars, including Virland, Charlie McGityjan, and Maerer in the United Kingdom, who ranked second to the past in 2023, made a letter that requires a ban on Israeli broadcaster, who was accused of Israel “genocide”, a demand that Israel returns.
Only last week, Irish demonstrators, including the actor, the crying game Stephen Reed, called for the RTE boycott for this event. The Irish broadcaster continued to EBU to a broader discussion about Israel's participation.
On Tuesday, offers from Sweden, Switzerland, the Netherlands and Ziferblat are scheduled to be held from Ukraine, where the girl group in the United Kingdom witnessed on Thursday on Monday, and Amy Christiansen and Israel in Ireland.
EBU acknowledged “deep concerns and opinions about the current conflict in the Middle East”, but he highlighted that he was supported by the Israeli government, which was “threatening to close the broadcaster.”
Last year, Kan told that she “faced tremendous pressure and an unprecedented offer of hate, especially from other delegations and artists”, when Aden Golan reached the final with a hurricane.
The Ministry of Health in Gaza stated that more than 51,000 Palestinians, especially women and children, lost their lives in the Israeli war. Israel exceeds these numbers, confirming that nearly 20,000 militants have been killed.
Get ready for entertainment at the time of peak, as the semi-final and final round of the long-awaited event starts at 8 pm UK time, with live coverage of BBC One and BBC Radio 2. In the big end, the former hero in Switzerland will join “Big Five”-UK, France, Germany, Italy, and Spain-Battle against successful qualifications.
