Entries by Giannis Argyriou

Eurovision 2025: TikTok is no longer among the contest sponsors

The Eurovision Song Contest 2025, set to take place in Basel, Switzerland, recently announced changes to its sponsor lineup, removing TikTok and adding pharmaceutical company Novartis as an official partner. This shift may reflect strategic decisions to align the contest’s image with new sponsors like Novartis, a company focused on medicine and innovation, thereby enhancing […]

North Macedonia: Hopes for the country’s return to Eurovision

North Macedonia’s national broadcaster, MRT, is considering the possibility of returning to the Eurovision Song Contest in 2025, despite the fact that Eurovision funding is not included in its recently published annual budget. This leaves a window of opportunity for the country’s participation. The Program Council of MRT, consisting of eleven members who oversee all […]

Germany: ARD, RTL, and Stefan Raab Collaborate for Eurovision 2025 Representative Selection

Germany will select its representative for the Eurovision Song Contest 2025 through a national final, in collaboration with ARD, RTL, and entertainer Stefan Raab. Further details will be revealed on October 31. The Eurovision Song Contest in Basel is approaching, and many countries have already started their selection processes. In Germany, preparations are ramping up […]

Netherlands: Strong interest in Eurovision 2025 brings surprises – What Cornald Maas and Anouk’s manager revealed

Excitement for Eurovision 2025 is surging in the Netherlands, as the selection committee reports a heightened number of entries from artists and songwriters. Cornald Maas, a member of the special committee tasked with choosing the artist and song to represent the country, recently discussed the process on the public television show Eva, revealing that many […]

North Macedonia: Officially Out of Eurovision 2025

North Macedonia has officially withdrawn from Eurovision 2025, marking its third consecutive year of absence from the competition. The country’s national broadcaster, MRT, released its budget for 2025, and as previously reported by local media and Eurovisionfun, no funds are allocated for Eurovision participation. MRT appears to have no immediate plans for a return, with […]

Estonia: A Two-way battle for Eesti Laul 2025

Two popular names from Estonia’s music scene are expected to dominate the spotlight at Eesti Laul, Estonia’s national selection for Eurovision 2025. Rapper Tommy Cash and Pop Idol winner Ant Nurhan have both confirmed their entries, setting the stage for a fierce competition as both are widely loved in Estonia. Two Big Names in Eesti […]

Azerbaijan: Turkish Popstar Edis aims to represent the country in Eurovision 2025

Turkish popstar Edis revealed during his concert in Baku today that he hopes to represent Azerbaijan at Eurovision 2025 alongside Azerbaijani singer Alizade. Who is Edis? Edis Görgülü (born on November 28, 1990) is a Turkish singer and songwriter. Born in London and raised in Izmir, Edis pursued music while attending high school and university. […]

Swiss conservative party submits signatures for referendum to block Eurovision 2025

The Swiss Federal Democratic Union (EDU), an ultra-conservative political party, has submitted signatures to initiate a referendum aiming to block the hosting of the Eurovision Song Contest in Basel from May 13 to 17, 2025. The EDU seeks a vote on November 24 regarding the CHF 37.5 million ($43.3 million) loan recently approved by the […]