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Controversy Surrounds Cyprus' Eurovision Entry

Published February 10, 2026, 14:22
Controversy Surrounds Cyprus' Eurovision Entry

Cyprus' Eurovision 2026 entry, the song “Jalla,” has sparked controversy and an open letter of protest from a group of citizens to the Cyprus Broadcasting Corporation (CyBC). The protesters believe that the song and music video present an “unacceptable” image of Cyprus, offending the country's history and traditions. Furthermore, they express strong objections to scenes they believe legitimize dangerous traffic violations. The CyBC responded that it followed the prescribed procedure and that the song has received positive acceptance online. Additionally, it announced that the disputed scenes will be removed from the music video.