Controversy Surrounds Eurovision Entry: Scenes Removed from “Jalla” Due to Traffic Violations

Strong reactions are being caused by the song “Jalla” that will represent Cyprus in the Eurovision Song Contest, as it is accused of promoting dangerous road behavior. Artists, academics and social media users are reporting that the song's music video depicts traffic violations and could cause negative patterns for drivers. Rik, responding to the criticism, announced that it will remove scenes from the clip that do not comply with road safety rules. The clip will be re-uploaded by the European Broadcasting Union (EBU), the organizer of the contest. Specific scenes that have been criticized relate to dangerous driving behavior and violations of the traffic code. The decision to remove the controversial scenes aims to avoid negative publicity and promote safe driving. The case has sparked debate about the responsibility of artists and organizers to promote road safety and avoid depicting dangerous behaviors in the media and art.