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Wednesday, October 16, 2024

Eurovision 2024 in Malmö Marred by Protests and Misinformation

Published: 2024-05-10

Amid the Eurovision Song Contest 2024 hosted in Malmö, Sweden, the city has become a focal point for significant unrest, with protests escalating into violence.

A major demonstration against Israel's participation has led to security concerns, prompting heavy police presence and even impacting participants' movements.

Demonstrators have been vocal in their opposition, with slogans and banners pushing a strong anti-Israel stance.

Amidst this, a video falsely claiming to depict violence from the event has been debunked as old footage from 2009, highlighting the spread of misinformation.

The situation has raised questions about safety and the political neutrality of the contest.