HRT, the Croatian national broadcaster, have formally announced the host city of Dora 2026 – their national selection for the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest, in Vienna.

While normally held in Opatija, HRT have revealed that Dora 2026 will be held in Zagreb due to efficiency measures at the national broadcaster. In a statement, HRT had the following to say:

“The decision was made by the Croatian Radio and Television with the aim of improving production and organisational conditions and further developing the project. In its statement, HRT thanks the City of Opatija for its long-standing hospitality and successful cooperation and confirms the continuation of partnership relations, as well as cooperation on future projects with the City of Opatija.

Dora 2026 will be broadcast live on HTV programs, the HRTi platform and the HRT website, and the competition will take place in February 2026. Also, due to the special year in which HRT celebrates the 100th anniversary of radio and the 70th anniversary of television, and due to other major events such as the Winter Olympics and the World Cup, it was decided to change the venue – this year in Zagreb.”

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Author: Richard Taylor

Source: Eurovoix