Greta Thunberg arrested at Eurovision finale
Activist Greta Thunberg was arrested in Sweden for protesting at the Eurovision finale, involving an Israeli singer. The arrest occurred during ongoing demonstrations against Eden Golan, set to sing “Hurricane” in the competition’s final round. This year marks the 68th Eurovision Song Contest, hosted at the Malmö Arena. Activist Greta Thunberg was arrested in Sweden for protesting at the Eurovision finale alongside an Israeli singer. The arrest took place during protests against Eden Golan, who performed “Hurricane” in the competition’s final round. This year’s event, the 68th Eurovision Song Contest, was held at the Malmö Arena.
Activist Greta Thunberg was arrested Saturday in her home country of Sweden for joining a protest outside the filming of the Eurovision finale, which included an Israeli singer.
Thunberg was among the protesters on the third day of demonstrations against Eden Golan, who will perform the song “Hurricane” during the final round of the competition. This year is the 68th Eurovision Song Contest, and it is taking place at Malmö Arena.
“Yesterday we were tens of thousands people flooding the streets of Malmö,” Thunberg wrote of the protests Friday. “We will not accept that a country currently committing genocide is allowed a platform to artwash themselves. The world cannot remain silent in a genocide. Everyone who can must use their voice and speak up against Israel’s crimes and occupation.”
Week 299. Malmö says NO to genocide! People from all over Sweden are gathering in Malmö this week, where Eurovision is taking place, to protest against Israel’s participation in the competition and to demand a #FreePalestine and #CeasefireNow ! Yesterday we were tens of thousands… pic.twitter.com/nL1wpW1nfy
— Greta Thunberg (@GretaThunberg) May 10, 2024
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This arrest is Thunberg’s fourth since October 2023. She has traveled across Europe to advocate the environment. She was most recently arrested last month along the A12 motorway in The Hague in protest of Dutch tax breaks to fossil fuel companies. Thunberg’s arrest previous to that one came during a protest outside the Swedish Parliament building in March.
Still, the European Broadcasting Union, Eurovision’s showrunner, has stood by its decision to allow Golan and Israeli broadcaster Kan to participate in the contest.
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