Entries by Eleni kountoumadi

Eurovision 2025: The reasons behind Basel’s selection as the host city!

A few days ago it was announced that Basel will host the Eurovision Song Contest 2025, since the selection process had come down to either Basel or Geneva. Behind this choice, there were some particular reasons which gave Basel the opportunity to be the host city. Reto Peritz, the Co-Executive Producer for Eurovision 2025, in […]

Cyprus: Many potential representatives | RIK has started its search for Eurovision 2025!

Cyprus is one of the countries that traditionally begins its preparations for the Eurovision Song Contest early and this year is no exception. There are many artists that have already expressed their wish, either publicly or cladestinely, to represent the nation in the upcoming Contest in Switzerland and RIK, the Cypriot broadcaster has set off […]

Slovenia: Official statement from RTVSLO regarding Eurovision 2024!

In the wake of, perhaps, the most controversial Eurovision Song Contest to date, RTVSLO, Slovenia’s national broadcaster sent out a list of questions to the EBU regarding everything that occured during this year’s Contest. This document has gone public at its full form. RTVSLO demands answers from the EBU Via a public statement, the Slovenian […]

Eurovision 2024: Dress Rehearsal of the Second Semi-Final! – Live Commentary! (UPDATED)

Just last night, the First Semi-Final of Eurovision 2024 transpired and the rehearsals for the Second Semi-Final, which is set for tomorrow, Tuesday 9th of May, are already commencing. Today the Dress Rehearsal of the Second Semi-Final is taking place, which means that we will get to witness the 16 competing countries of this particular […]

Eurovision 2024: Loreen and Johnny Logan’s duet that did not happen!

The First Semi-Final of this year’s Eurovision Song Contest wrapped up last night and without doubt, the opening and interval acts were impressive. Of course, “Mr Eurovision” himself, Johnny Logan, the only male double winner, could not be absent. He performed an orchestral version of Loreen’s Euphoria, the only female double winner. However, plans were […]

Israel: What percentage of Europeans believe that the country should not participate at Eurovision 2024?

Truth be told, there is a great number of Europeans who firmly believe that Israel should not take part in the Eurovision Song Contest 2024, mainly because of their geographical position. However, the situation in Gaza remains fraught and this has made a plethora of people call for Israel’s excusion from this year’s Contest. Eurotrack […]

Eurovision 2024: The Jury Show of the First Semi Final – Live Commentary! (UPDATED)

The most exciting week of the year for all Eurofans around the world, the Eurovision week, has officially begun!   The preparations are heated in Malmö Arena so that everything will be set for the Live Shows: The First Semi-Final on May 7th, the Second Semi-Final on May 9th and the Grand Final on May 11th, at […]