Israel earthquake at Eurovision! The winner who crossed the finish line is returning the award.

Israel earthquake at Eurovision! The winner who crossed the finish line is returning the award.

11.12.2025 20:25

The winner of Eurovision 2024, Swiss singer Nemo, announced that he would return his award in protest of Israel's participation in the competition. In his statement, Nemo said, "I believe this award no longer belongs to me."

The Swiss champion of the 2024 Eurovision Song Contest, Nemo, announced that he will return the first prize he won in protest of Israel's participation in the competition.

HE CROSSED THE FINISH LINE IN 2024

Nemo, who achieved great success with his song "The Code" and won the competition, made headlines with his striking statement.

Earthquake in Israel at Eurovision! The winner returning the award

"I BELIEVE THIS AWARD NO LONGER BELONGS TO ME"

In his statement announcing that he would return the award, Nemo also expressed, "I believe this award no longer belongs to me."

5 COUNTRIES DECIDED NOT TO PARTICIPATE

Israel's participation in the Eurovision Song Contest has caused significant political tension across Europe for months. Iceland, Spain, Slovenia, the Netherlands, and Ireland announced that they have decided not to participate and not to broadcast the event.

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