Overview
- Vienna police said Tuesday an FBI team in New York will monitor and counter cyber threats during Eurovision week.
- Authorities have screened about 16,000 people tied to the event, focusing on private security staff and accredited workers.
- Officers expect disruption attempts and have a protest registered for May 16 with roughly 3,000 people from pro‑Palestinian groups.
- The contest faces boycotts from Spain, Ireland, the Netherlands, Slovenia and Iceland over Israel’s participation, with Spain also not broadcasting the show.
- Show plans still advance, with ORF confirming Vicky Leandros will open the May 12 semi‑final and betting markets keeping Finland as favorite as Greece’s Akylas gains ground.