It’s still early days as we make our way towards the 70th Eurovision Song Contest in 2026. But now, we’ve got three broadcasters who have announced that they will be returning to the Contest after taking some years out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Returning for Vienna 2026 will be Bulgaria’s BNT (who last competed at Turin 2022), Romania’s TVR (last seen at Liverpool 2023) and Moldova’s TRM (who bowed out for a year following Malm\u00f6 2024).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Director of the Eurovision Song Contest, Martin Green, stated:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\u201cIt\u2019s fantastic to welcome back BNT, TVR and TRM to the Eurovision Song Contest. Their returns are a reminder of the enduring power of the Contest, the strength of our community, and demonstrate what it truly means to be United by Music.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
The Eurovision Song Contest will be held on the 12th, 14th and 16th May in Vienna at the Wiener Stadthalle. You can watch online on Youtube or via EBU Broadcasting and Radio Members.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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