AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoEurovision Final, Vienna: The 70th Eurovision grand final is under way with 25 acts battling for the crown, but the night is still defined by the Gaza-linked boycott: Spain, Ireland, Slovenia, Iceland and the Netherlands have pulled out, while protests in Vienna’s streets and “No Stage for Genocide” events keep the spotlight on Israel’s participation. On-stage friction: Friday’s grand-final rehearsal was briefly derailed when a curtain failed to open, forcing a restart, and some props arrived late, leaving presenters to improvise. Local angle for Slovenia: Slovenia’s public broadcaster RTVS has said it will not air the contest, instead running “Voices of Palestine.” Regional mobility: Away from the politics, the Adriatic Express returns for summer 2026 with direct Czech–Adriatic overnight trains, now also connecting to Koper for the first time. Slovenia economy: Q1 growth hit 3% year-on-year, with consumption up and investment in buildings surging, though the central bank warns Middle East uncertainty could weigh on the rest of the year.
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