RE: https://mastodon.social/@onlmaps/116289364027160740

You forgot Israel on the map, which is the reason for the most senior ex-attendees to boycot the event this year. #eurovision

I’m happy they have the guts to say no.

@axel Israel is on the map (south-east of Cyprus). It just looks unfamiliar because a) all the surrounding countries are completely missing, and b) they didn't include the West Bank and for some reason also cropped out most of the Negev.

@guenther

Aah, you’re right! My bad.

@axel

Of the seven countries who organized the 1956 Eurovision Song Contest, Germany, France, Italy, Belgium, Switzerland and Luxemburg are participating in 2026. Only the Netherlands aren't.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eurovision_Song_Contest_1956

Eurovision Song Contest 1956 - Wikipedia

@billiglarper
Thanks, I knew NL, but Ireland and Spain can be considered ‘old participants’, no?