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Everything happening with Eurovision 2027 in Bulgaria, in one place: verified confirmations, explainers, stats, rankings, quizzes and dispatches from Floptropica. Newest first, and every item labelled for what it is.
News Fact-checked Belgium confirms Eurovision 2027 participation
Verified via 2 independent outlets (esctoday, eurovoix).
Sieglinde Hankele · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons Eurovision Fun One source Slovenia: Decision on participation in Eurovision 2027 to be made on Wednesday
Reported by Eurovision Fun and not corroborated. A single-source report never moves Slovenia's status on the tracker — that takes two independent outlets, or an official announcement.
Vincent · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons Eurovision Fun One source Netherlands: Returns to Eurovision 2027 l Is the official announcement expected this week?
Reported by Eurovision Fun and not corroborated. A single-source report never moves Netherlands's status on the tracker — that takes two independent outlets, or an official announcement.
News Fact-checked Spain will not take part in Eurovision 2027
Verified via 2 independent outlets (eurovoix, esctoday).
Wzwz at German Wikipedia · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons Eurovision Fun One source Spain: EBU’s statement on the possiblity of Spain’s abstention and from Eurovision 2027!
Reported by Eurovision Fun and not corroborated. A single-source report never moves Spain's status on the tracker — that takes two independent outlets, or an official announcement.
Spain: RTVE President to propose Eurovision 2027 withdrawal over Israel’s participation
Reported by ESCToday and not corroborated. A single-source report never moves a country's status on the tracker — that takes two independent outlets, or an official announcement.
Throwback Fact-checked Every Eurovision winner of the 2020s so far
One contest that never happened, then six winners in six years, the last of them Bulgaria.
Ludvig14 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons Eurovision Fun One source Azerbaijan: Rumors of confirmed participation in Eurovision 2027
Reported by Eurovision Fun and not corroborated. A single-source report never moves Azerbaijan's status on the tracker — that takes two independent outlets, or an official announcement.
Sieglinde Hankele · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons Eurovision Fun One source Slovenia: Participation in Eurovision 2027 remains open
Reported by Eurovision Fun and not corroborated. A single-source report never moves Slovenia's status on the tracker — that takes two independent outlets, or an official announcement.
News Fact-checked Ireland will not take part in Eurovision 2027
Verified via 2 independent outlets (eurovisionworld, esctoday).
Alexander Naumov · CC BY 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons Eurovision Fun One source Armenia: Has the Country Hinted at Eurovision 2027 Participation?
Reported by Eurovision Fun and not corroborated. A single-source report never moves Armenia's status on the tracker — that takes two independent outlets, or an official announcement.
Bulgaria Fact-checked The government plan for Eurovision 2027: what is due when
The Council of Ministers published a dated plan in July. These are its deadlines, rendered as deadlines, and what is publicly known about the first ones.
Wzwz at German Wikipedia · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons Eurovision Fun One source Spain: Open to Returning to Eurovision 2027
Reported by Eurovision Fun and not corroborated. A single-source report never moves Spain's status on the tracker — that takes two independent outlets, or an official announcement.
News Fact-checked North Macedonia confirms Eurovision 2027 participation
Verified via 2 independent outlets (escxtra, esctoday).
Montenegro confirms participation in Eurovision 2027
Reported by ESCXTRA and not corroborated. A single-source report never moves the host city on the tracker — that takes two independent outlets, or an official announcement.
EmDee · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons Eurovision Fun One source Belgium: Received an extension from the EBU to decide on Eurovision 2027
Reported by Eurovision Fun and not corroborated. A single-source report never moves Belgium's status on the tracker — that takes two independent outlets, or an official announcement.
Stats Fact-checked Bulgaria at Eurovision, by the numbers
One win, twenty-one years after a first entry, and a first hosting at the 71st contest. The card, with the blanks left blank.
News Fact-checked Ukraine confirms Eurovision 2027 participation
Verified via 2 independent outlets (eurovoix, esctoday).
News Fact-checked Montenegro confirms Eurovision 2027 participation
Verified via 2 independent outlets (esctoday, eurovoix).
Vincent · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons Eurovision Fun One source Netherlands: NPO receives extension from EBU to decide on Eurovision 2027 participation
Reported by Eurovision Fun and not corroborated. A single-source report never moves Netherlands's status on the tracker — that takes two independent outlets, or an official announcement.
Wzwz at German Wikipedia · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons Eurovision Fun One source Spain: On Wednesday the meeting of RTVE regarding Eurovision 2027
Reported by Eurovision Fun and not corroborated. A single-source report never moves Spain's status on the tracker — that takes two independent outlets, or an official announcement.
Commonists · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons Eurovision Fun One source San Marino: Aiming for applicants from more than 50 countries for Eurovision 2027!
Reported by Eurovision Fun and not corroborated. A single-source report never moves San Marino's status on the tracker — that takes two independent outlets, or an official announcement.
News Fact-checked San Marino confirms Eurovision 2027 participation
Verified via 2 independent outlets (eurovoix, esctoday).
© User:Colin / Wikimedia Commons Eurovision Fun One source United Kingdom: Rebecca Ferguson in talks to represent the country at Eurovision 2027!
Reported by Eurovision Fun and not corroborated. A single-source report never moves United Kingdom's status on the tracker — that takes two independent outlets, or an official announcement.
George E. Koronaios · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons Eurovision Fun One source Greece: Maria Kozakou to lead ERT’s Eurovision 2027 project
Reported by Eurovision Fun and not corroborated. A single-source report never moves Greece's status on the tracker — that takes two independent outlets, or an official announcement.
Vincent · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons ESCToday One source Netherlands: Ilse DeLange offers support to NPO for Eurovision 2027
Reported by ESCToday and not corroborated. A single-source report never moves Netherlands's status on the tracker — that takes two independent outlets, or an official announcement.
Eurovision 2027: Will Maria Bakalova host the Contest in Burgas?
Reported by Eurovision Fun and not corroborated. A single-source report never moves the host city on the tracker — that takes two independent outlets, or an official announcement.
Explained Fact-checked Melodifestivalen: how Sweden picks its Eurovision entry
Sweden is in for 2027. Its selection has a submission window, a seven-win record behind it, and no dates yet.
Jakub Hałun · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons ESCToday One source Is Hungary returning to Eurovision 2027?
Reported by ESCToday and not corroborated. A single-source report never moves Hungary's status on the tracker — that takes two independent outlets, or an official announcement.
The Netherlands Could Still Return to Eurovision 2027: NPO Explores Alternative Routes to Bulgaria
Reported by Eurovision Fun and not corroborated. A single-source report never moves a country's status on the tracker — that takes two independent outlets, or an official announcement.
Sieglinde Hankele · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons Eurovision Fun One source Slovenia: Janša’s RTVSLO overhaul could pave the way for a Eurovision return … but is 2027 too soon?
Reported by Eurovision Fun and not corroborated. A single-source report never moves Slovenia's status on the tracker — that takes two independent outlets, or an official announcement.
Vincent · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons Eurovision Fun One source Netherlands: NPO thanks Talpa for its offer of assistance for Eurovision 2027
Reported by Eurovision Fun and not corroborated. A single-source report never moves Netherlands's status on the tracker — that takes two independent outlets, or an official announcement.
Discover Airlines boosts flights from Frankurt and Munich to Burgas for Eurovision 2027
Reported by ESCToday and not corroborated. A single-source report never moves the host city on the tracker — that takes two independent outlets, or an official announcement.
News Fact-checked Australia confirms Eurovision 2027 participation
Verified via 2 independent outlets (aussievision, esctoday).
How the Eurovision national-final season works
Submissions in September, artist lists in the winter, shows on February Saturdays. The 2027 field is built between now and March.
News Fact-checked Poland confirms Eurovision 2027 participation
Verified via 2 independent outlets (esctoday, eurovoix).
News Fact-checked Netherlands will not take part in Eurovision 2027
Netherlands will not take part in the Eurovision Song Contest 2027 in Bulgaria.
News Fact-checked Sweden confirms Eurovision 2027 participation
Sweden is confirmed to take part in the Eurovision Song Contest 2027 in Bulgaria.
News Fact-checked Lithuania confirms Eurovision 2027 participation
Lithuania is confirmed to take part in the Eurovision Song Contest 2027 in Bulgaria.
News Fact-checked Malta confirms Eurovision 2027 participation
Malta is confirmed to take part in the Eurovision Song Contest 2027 in Bulgaria.
News Fact-checked Burgas will host the Eurovision Song Contest 2027
Burgas will host the Eurovision Song Contest 2027, the 71st edition, following Bulgaria's victory at the 2026 contest.
The live desk is open
Every post here carries a label saying how well it is known. Official means the EBU, BNT or the delegation said it. Verified means two independent outlets did. Single source means one outlet, named and linked. Unverified means somebody saw something — we will still show you, we will just never call it news. Floptropica posts are fiction and say so.
News Fact-checked Latvia confirms Eurovision 2027 participation
Latvia is confirmed to take part in the Eurovision Song Contest 2027 in Bulgaria.
News Fact-checked Romania confirms Eurovision 2027 participation
Romania is confirmed to take part in the Eurovision Song Contest 2027 in Bulgaria.
Quiz: how well do you actually know the Eurovision rulebook?
Ten questions. Most people who have watched for years get about six.
Coconut Song Contest 2027: the Floptropican national final, reviewed
Six entries, one jury, zero citizens, and a scoreboard that has been sealed by court order.
How to tell a Eurovision rumour from a confirmation
Four questions that resolve almost every "is it true" argument in this fandom.
Bulgaria Fact-checked Burgas: the outside bid that won
A Black Sea city with a beautiful park, a small arena, and a genuinely good argument.
Sofia and Burgas are the last two standing
BNT cut the host city shortlist to two, with Varna and Plovdiv eliminated. The broadcaster expects to name the winner by the end of July. Nothing is decided until it is announced, and this page will say so the moment it is.
The best Eurovision songs that never won
An opinion, stated with confidence and no pretence of consensus.
Bulgaria Fact-checked Sofia: what it is actually like
A capital with a mountain at the end of the street and Roman ruins under the metro station.
Stats Fact-checked How a Eurovision host city is actually chosen
Not by the government, not by a vote, and not always by the city you would expect.
Bulgaria Fact-checked Bulgaria for first-time visitors: the practical things
Borders, money, alphabet, transport, and the head-shake that means yes.
Throwback Fact-checked Bulgaria at Eurovision: from eleven failures to hosting
Bulgaria missed the final in its first eleven attempts. Then it finished second, and then it won.
News Fact-checked Canada confirms Eurovision 2027 participation
Canada is confirmed to take part in the Eurovision Song Contest 2027 in Bulgaria.
Throwback Fact-checked Waterloo, 1974: the three minutes that changed Eurovision
ABBA won in Brighton, and every entry since has been quietly measured against what happened next.
Explained Fact-checked The Eurovision rules, in plain language
Three minutes, six people, sixteen years old, and no politics. Each one has a story.
How does Eurovision voting actually work?
Two separate scoreboards, added together. Almost every argument about the result comes from not knowing that.
Nul points: who has actually scored zero at Eurovision
Norway holds the record, the UK has the most famous one, and the rules changed so much that the statistic barely means the same thing any more.
Why is Australia in Eurovision? Who is actually allowed to enter
Eurovision is not a competition between European countries. It never was.
What is Floptropica, and why is it co-hosting Eurovision 2027?
It is not. It is a fictional island. This is the official account of a country that does not exist.
Explained Fact-checked How do the Eurovision semi-finals work?
Two semi-finals, ten qualifiers each, and six countries that skip the whole thing.
Which country has won Eurovision the most times?
Two countries are tied at the top, and one of them has not won since 1996.