Climate activist Greta Thunberg joins a pro-Palestinian protest outside the Eurovision final venue at the Malmo arena.
Follow our updates from the Eurovision song contest LIVE here Greta Thunberg has been detained by Swedish police as pro- Palestine protesters try to storm Eurovision .
The activist wore a keffiyeh scarf over a black fleece and her hair was tied back as police dragged her from outside the arena where the song competition was in full flow.
Her performance went off without a hitch despite pro-Palestinian protesters clashing with police outside as tensions reached boiling point ahead of the most chaotic Eurovision Song Contest in history. Police restrain a man wearing a Palestinian keffiyeh scarf outside the Malmo Arena as protests against Israel's inclusion in the Eurovision Song Contest continue ahead of the final
Dutch broadcaster AVROTROS has now said it will not hand out points on behalf of its jury following the removal of Joost Klein from the competition. Police pushed protestors away from the arena entrance but dozens more returned, locking arms and sitting on the ground. Eurovision fans appeared terrified as they queued to enter the arena with many protestors angrily confronting them.As tensions heightened, police kettled many of the protesters, attempting to keep them away from the main entrance. But they struggled to control the crowd as others arrived to join the protest.
A woman cries and is offered water after apparently being pepper sprayed outside the Malmo Arena by Swedish police Some of those joining the protests were seen being carted away from the scene by police - with several people wearing Palestinian keffiyeh scarves. MailOnline has contacted the Swedish Police Authority for comment.
The spokesperson for Eurovision Song Contest's Finnish jury, runner up Kaarija, stepped down from his role, saying announcing the points 'does not feel right'. They wrote in an Instagram story: 'I have raised multiple complaints to the EBU regarding instances I have experienced this week. A statement from Dutch broadcaster Avrotros has since called the decision 'not proportional' as they said they were 'very disappointed and upset' by his exclusion.
Eurovision bosses told MailOnline 'AVROTROS' version of events does not correspond with the statements shared with us and with police'.She said she raised 'multiple complaints' about a commentator from Israeli broadcaster KAN And France 's entry Slimane has interrupted his own performance to chant: 'United by music, yes, but for love, for peace' to the rapturous cheers of the audienceJoost Klein poses during a press conference prior to the final after the second semi-final of the Eurovision Song Contest on Thursday
On their Instagram story, Bambie Thug wrote: 'Dear Coven, There was a situation while we were waiting to go to stage for the flag parade rehearsal which I felt needed urgent attention from the EBU - the EBU have taken this matter seriously and we have been in a discussion about what action needs to be taken.
'So there's definitely a war drum sounding in my heart to push the performance even more than I have done before.' A demonstrator holds a sign that reads 'Free Palestine', as people protest against Israeli participation in the Eurovision Song Contest Read More Courage of the Israeli singer Eden Golan at the heart of Eurovision's Gaza storm: 'The boos weren't pleasant, but I didn't let them get to me' The official page of the Netherlands' Songfestival, which sends acts to Eurovision, said it is 'shocked' by Joost Klein being cut from Eurovision and finds the decision 'disproportionate'.
A statement from the Netherlands' Songfestival X page said Dutch radio and television broadcaster AVROTROS found Joost Klein's disqualification by the European Broadcasting Union 'disproportionate' and said it was 'very disappointed'. Eurovision has since confirmed that they knew he wanted to speak during his act, saying he wanted to send a 'message of love' - podcast The Euro Trip has reported. Pictured: Slimane yesterday
Protesters can be spotted through a tunnel as they mass to show their anger against Israel's participation in the song contest His participation was already in doubt after he failed to perform at two dress rehearsals on Friday, with Swedish police later announcing it was investigating the singer. Police on scene as the media await the participants of the Eurovision final outside the Clarion Hotel in Malmö, SwedenProtesters hold a huge Palestinian flag during the 'Stop Israel' demonstration, against Israel's participation in the Eurovision Song Contest
'While the legal process takes its course, it would not be appropriate for him to continue in the Contest. Klein, who lost his parents at a young age, said the song is about an orphan who travels around Europe trying to find himself, as his father taught him to believe in a Europe without borders. 'We need to be united by music, yes, but with love for peace. United by music yes, but with love for peace. Thank you so much. Thank you Europe.'
Police escort performers from hotels Extra security in Malmo ahead of The Grand Final of Eurovision that will take place in Malmo, Sweden tonight There is a heavy police presence in Malmö as thousands of pro-Palestine protesters descended on the Swedish city to called from Golan to be expelled from the competition.
With tensions running high in the city, it has emerged that Israel's entrant Eden Golan is being guarded by armed officers from Sweden's security service and Shin Bet, Israel's security agency. Armed police officers have been stationed outside of the Clarion Hotel in Malmo, where contestants taking part in tonight's finale have been staying during the competition.
During the demonstrations, smoke canisters in the colours of the Palestinian flag were set off and protesters carried signs displaying images of Gaza civilians who have been injured amid the Hamas-Israel conflict. The Hamas attack saw some 1,200 people in Israel killed and around 250 kidnapped by gunmen and taken back into Gaza. Since then, Israeli attacks on the coastal territory have resulted in over 34,000 deaths and a humanitarian catastrophe.
A demonstrator displays a poster during a protest against Israeli participation in the Eurovision Song Contest, ahead of the second semi-final, in Malmo Sweden, May 9, 2024 During Golan's rehearsals on Wednesday of her song Hurricane, which was reworked from an early track October Rain , she was booed and there were reportedly shouts of 'free Palestine'.
And in Belgium, two Ministers demanded that the Jewish state be treated the same as Russia, which has been barred since 2022 following its invasion of Ukraine. Greek singer Marina Satti caused a stir after she was seen dramatically yawning and pretending to fall asleep while Eden was speaking to the press during a panel event.
But the Israeli singer has remained defiant in the build up to the final and says she hopes her performance will help to unite people. Golan of Israel arrives on stage for the introducing of the artists during the dress rehearsal for the final at the Eurovision Song Contest on Friday Tonight's final will see 26 acts - narrowed from 37 entrants by two semi-final runoffs - are due to perform three-minute songs in front of a live audience of thousands and an estimated 180 million viewers around the world.
This year's entries range from emotional to eccentric. They include the goofy 1990s nostalgia of Finland's Windows95man, who emerges from a giant onstage egg wearing very little clothing. The 33-year-old is hoping to become the UK's first Eurovision winner since Katrina and the Waves in 1997 after overcoming his ordeal of being bullied at school to find fame and success as both a singer and an actor.
Bambie Thug representing Ireland performs on stage during the first semi final of the 2024 Eurovision Song Contest, in Malmo, Sweden
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