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Peter Settman drops out of Asian Eurovision Song Contest
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Peter Settman drops out of Asian Eurovision Song Contest

Peter Settman is dropping out of the Asian Eurovision Song Contest, writes SVT.
Eurovision introduces new rules on age limits and hosting rights
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Eurovision introduces new rules on age limits and hosting rights

The Eurovision Song Contest will have new rules. Among other things, a new age limit and requirements for which country can host, reports SVT Nyheter
Eurovision Asia gets under way as countries begin national qualifiers
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Eurovision Asia gets under way as countries begin national qualifiers

Countries in Asia are now beginning their national qualifying competitions for the continent's first Eurovision.
European Athletics, EBU issue TV guidelines to curb sexualization of female athletes
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European Athletics, EBU issue TV guidelines to curb sexualization of female athletes

The European Athletics Federation (EA) and the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) are introducing guidelines for television broadcasts to prevent the sexualization of female athletes.
Canada to debut at Eurovision in 2027, EBU calls it a PR win
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Canada to debut at Eurovision in 2027, EBU calls it a PR win

Canada will be the first new country to join the Eurovision Song Contest since Australia joined in 2015, according to a press release.
35 million fewer people watched Eurovision this year
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35 million fewer people watched Eurovision this year

Eurovision's viewership figures are set to reach 131 million this year, 35 million fewer than last year, AFP reports.
Drama at Eurovision 2026 - Bulgaria wins
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Drama at Eurovision 2026 - Bulgaria wins

With "Banagaranga", Bulgarian Dara charmed all of Europe and won Eurovision - but it was a nail-biter until the very end. "I am still in shock," Dara said after the victory
Linda Lampenius on Eurovision: Revenge
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Linda Lampenius on Eurovision: Revenge

Finland is the favorite to win Eurovision this year. Linda Lampenius' fiery violin duet with Pete Parkkonen has the audience in awe even before the final
Denmark and Australia favorites tonight at Eurovision semi-final
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Denmark and Australia favorites tonight at Eurovision semi-final

Will Denmark and Norway make it to the final? It could be a Nordic showdown at Eurovision as Sweden's Felicia and Finland's Linda Lampenius have already advanced.
Four removed after Stop the genocide chants during Israel's performance at Eurovision Song Contest
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Four removed after Stop the genocide chants during Israel's performance at Eurovision Song Contest

Some members of the audience chanted "Stop the genocide" during Israel's performance at the Eurovision Song Contest on Tuesday.
The artist on the expectations of the Danish people: Heavy
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The artist on the expectations of the Danish people: Heavy

Denmark is expected to do exceptionally well in Eurovision this year. The extravagant song "Før vi går hjem" is expected to finish at the top, and rising star Søren Torpegaard Lund could secure the country's best result in several years
Felicia advances to the Eurovision final - relief
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Felicia advances to the Eurovision final - relief

Felicia has advanced to the final of Eurovision. She has always been tipped to advance - but the anxiety was still there, she says
Felicia one of the favorites for Eurovision semi-final
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Felicia one of the favorites for Eurovision semi-final

Tonight, Felicia must qualify for the Eurovision final in Vienna. According to experts and bookmakers, there should be no problem - "My system" is third on the list of favorites in the semi-final, after Finland and Greece
Felicia's biggest competitors in the Eurovision first semi-final
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Felicia's biggest competitors in the Eurovision first semi-final

Will Felicia advance from the first semi-final of Eurovision? Everything suggests she will, but among her biggest competitors are Greece, Israel - and of course Finland.
Only approved flags allowed at Eurovision in Vienna next week
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Only approved flags allowed at Eurovision in Vienna next week

Anyone who brings their own flag to the Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna next week may be stopped. Only flags approved by the authorities will be allowed in the arena, VG reports
Israeli Eurovision commercial taken down after EBU request
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Israeli Eurovision commercial taken down after EBU request

An advertising campaign to vote for Israel in the Eurovision Song Contest is being stopped, Aftonbladet writes. "It is not acceptable," the EBU says in a statement
Five talking points ahead of this year's Eurovision
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Five talking points ahead of this year's Eurovision

The Eurovision Song Contest is coming up next week in Vienna, Austria. Here are five things to talk about from this year's competition
Linda Lampenius will play the violin live for Finland at Eurovision in Vienna
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Linda Lampenius will play the violin live for Finland at Eurovision in Vienna

Finnish violinist Linda Lampenius will play the violin when she performs Finland's entry at the Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna, Dagens Nyheter reports.
Wanted: Missing Eurovision recordings from 1956 and 1964
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Wanted: Missing Eurovision recordings from 1956 and 1964

The Eurovision Song Contest celebrates its 70th anniversary this year, and now the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) is turning to its greatest resource - schlager fans - to locate two missing recordings.
Replacing Eurovision with Palestinian films
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Replacing Eurovision with Palestinian films

The Slovenian public service channel RTVSLO says that, instead of broadcasting this year's Eurovision Song Contest, it will show Palestinian films.
Mass protest against Eurovision over Israel participation - artists seriously disappointed
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Mass protest against Eurovision over Israel participation - artists seriously disappointed

Over 1,100 artists, including Brian Eno and Massive Attack, are calling for a boycott of this year's Eurovision Song Contest. Swedish artists such as Olof Dreijer of The Knife and Marit Bergman have also signed
Eurovision will be streamed live worldwide on YouTube
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Eurovision will be streamed live worldwide on YouTube

The EBU has announced the Eurovision Song Contest will be streamed live worldwide on YouTube, making it free to follow.
Eurovision Song Contest launches in Asia with final in Bangkok on November 14 this year
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Eurovision Song Contest launches in Asia with final in Bangkok on November 14 this year

The Eurovision Song Contest is launching in Asia. Ten countries are set to take part in the music competition, which will include national qualifying competitions and culminate with a final in Bangkok on November 14 this year
Spanish anger after EBU reaction to Felicia's comment about Israel in this year's Eurovision
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Spanish anger after EBU reaction to Felicia's comment about Israel in this year's Eurovision

The head of Spain's public broadcaster reacts strongly to the EBU's admonitions to Swede Felicia after her statement about Israel.
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