Entries by Ioannis Ampatzidis

Eurovision 2024: The odds before the first semi-final – Croatia “prevails”!

We are just hours away from the first semi-final of the 68th Eurovision Song Contest, which means that in a few hours from now fifteen countries will compete for one of the ten tickets leading to Saturday’s grand final. With rehearsals now complete and dress rehearsals well underway, the favourite column of many of you […]

Eurovision 2024: Tonight marks the first semifinal!

The moment all Eurofans have been waiting for has arrived! The 68th Eurovision Song Contest officially kicks off today in Malmo with the staging of the first semifinal. Fifteen countries will participate in tonight’s show, with ten of them advancing to Saturday’s grand final, where the winner of Eurovision 2024 will be crowned. Among the […]

Ireland: Bambie Thug calls for ceasefire from Eurovision stage!

Bambie Thug, Ireland’s representative, took to the Eurovision stage again for the dress rehearsal with the song “Doomsday Blue.” Despite the impressive performance, attention was drawn to a small detail that could potentially violate competition rules and protest against Israel’s participation. On Bambie Thug’s face appeared line makeup, seemingly innocent at first glance but actually […]

Norway: Angelina Mango Emerges Victorious in Adresse Malmø

Italy’s Angelina Mango secures the top spot in Adresse Malmø, the Norwegian precursor to the Eurovision Song Contest. Italy clinches victory in Adresse Malmø, narrowly beating out Ukraine by a single point. Over the course of five episodes, a panel of celebrities, alongside a public jury, meticulously reviewed and scored the songs. The grand finale […]

Eurovision 2024: First Two Dress Rehearsals (Press & Jury) of the 1st Semi-Final Today!

We are now in the final stretch towards crowning the winner of Eurovision 2024, with just five days left until the grand final of the 68th Eurovision Song Contest. Tonight, at the Malmö Arena in Malmö, the Press and Jury Rehearsal of the 1st Semi-Final will take place. It’s worth emphasizing the significance of tonight’s […]

Eurovision 2024: Turquoise Carpet Takes Place Today!

Malmö is preparing to host the esteemed participants of Eurovision Song Contest 2024 on the dazzling Turquoise Carpet. Even if you’re not in Sweden, you can still be part of the excitement of this year’s Eurovision Turquoise Carpet. Tune in live on the official Eurovision YouTube channel from 15:30 CEST on Sunday, May 5, and […]

The Model: Switzerland Tipped for Victory with One Week Remaining

With the Grand Final of Eurovision 2024 just around the corner, The Model, Eurovoix’s data-driven simulation of the contest, is favoring Switzerland as the potential winner. Drawing from diverse data sources including current betting odds, community rankings, and polls, The Model maintains that Nemo and their song ‘The Code‘ are the frontrunners to clinch victory […]

Eurovision 2024: Eleni Foureira, Eric Saade, and Chanel to Open First Semi-Final!

SVT has unveiled the star-studded lineup for the opening act of the First Semi-Final of Malmö 2024. Eurovision enthusiasts can anticipate a dazzling performance featuring three beloved Eurovision Song Contest veterans on Tuesday, 7th May. Eleni Foureira, Eric Saade, and Chanel have been handpicked by SVT to kick off the festivities with a spectacular show […]

Eurovision 2024: The schedule of the eighth day of rehearsals (Saturday 4 May)!

After seven days of intensive rehearsals and tests, rehearsals conclude today with the direct finalists of the 68th Eurovision Song Contest taking to the stage of the Malmö Arena for the second time. With no major changes expected this year, the rehearsals for Eurovision 2024 are expected to take place in the upcoming week. Rehearsals […]

Eurovision 2024: The schedule of the seventh day of rehearsals (Friday 3 May)!

With the first rehearsals for the participating countries of the two semi-finals complete, the action continues today with the countries that will take part in the second half of the second semi-final taking to the stage for the second time on the Malmö Arena stage. With no major changes expected this year, the rehearsals for […]