Security is being tightened in Malmo, Sweden, with demonstrations against the Israel-Hamas war planned around Eurovision's second semi-final on Thursday and the main event on Saturday.
The Eurovision Song Contest is already facing controversy over performers making political statements ahead of the big event in Sweden at the weekend. Bambie Thug, who will represent Ireland, has criticised organisers for asking the performer to alter a pro-Palestinian message before their performance in the first semi-final last night.
'Unfortunately, I had to change those messages today to 'crown the witch' only order from the EBU.' A spokesperson for the EBU said: 'The writing seen on Bambie Thug's body during dress rehearsals contravened contest rules that are designed to protect the non-political nature of the event. 'After discussions with the Irish delegation, they agreed to change the text for the live show.
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