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Eurovision Organizers Apologize for Eric Saade's Appearance at Opening Act

The 2024 Eurovision Song Contest in Malmo, Sweden opened with a controversial act. Swedish singer Eric Saade, not a contestant this year, wore a keffiyeh while performing his 2011 entry “Popular.” The keffiyeh, a Palestinian symbol, sparked controversy as it hinted at the ongoing Israel-Palestine conflict overshadowing the event. Contestants and performers are banned from political gestures, and the EBU has apologized for Saade’s act.