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Greta Thunberg was ejected from a protest near the Eurovision venue

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The activist took part in a pro-Palestinian protest, demanding that the representative of Israel be excluded from the competition.

In the Swedish city of Malmo, where Eurovision 2024 will be held, the police on the night of Saturday, May 11, detained and removed the environmental activist Greta Thunberg, who was participating in a protest against Israel’s participation in the song contest , reports SVT.

It was noted that Thunberg, along with several thousand people, participated in the previously announced protest at the Malmo Arena.

After a few hours, police decided to evacuate the area near the Malmö Arena, said law enforcement spokesman Rikard Lundqvist. He explained, the protesters prevented the spectators from entering the arena and also shouted insults at them.

“The goal is to maintain public order and safety,” Lundqvist added. Activist Greta Thunberg was among those escorted from the protest site.

It is not yet known whether Thunberg or other protesters will face charges.

We remind you that the final Eurovision 2024 started in Malmö on Saturday.

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