Belgium will take part in next year’s Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna after broadcaster RTBF confirmed on Friday it will send an act, reported the Belgian news agency. RTBF linked its participation to a “clear stance” on the protection of civilians and journalists in Gaza. RTBF director Jean-Paul Philippot wrote to the European Broadcasting Union […]

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