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.
MusicEurovision's viewership figures are set to reach 131 million this year, 35 million fewer than last year, AFP reports.
MusicFor the first time in 14 years, Sweden is not suffering from "macroeconomic imbalances," according to the European Commission. The reason is an improved housing market - at the same time, its climate efforts are receiving criticism.
BusinessGrowth is falling and inflation is rising - the Iran war and the energy crisis are forcing the European Commission to rethink. Sweden's growth is also plummeting in the spring forecast.
BusinessFour Bulgarian cities are competing to host the Eurovision Song Contest next year.
MusicEurovision winner Dara was greeted by cheering fans when she returned home to Bulgaria on Sunday evening.
MusicTwo Swedish choreographers contributed to Bulgaria's win at Eurovision. Together, Fredrik "Benke" Rydman and Keisha von Arnold made Dara's "Banagaranga" a successful concept. "We've been doing our thing a little in the background," Benke Rydman tells TT.
MusicWill 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.
MusicDenmark 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.
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