Entries by Giorgos Papadopoulos

Romania: TVR has not yet decided whether to compete in Eurovision 2025

Following Montenegro’s return to the Eurovision Song Contest, there are now hopes that other South-Eastern European countries, who withdrew in previous years due to financial difficulties, may return to the competition. One of these countries is Romania, whose participation is still up in the air, as a representative for the country’s public broadcaster stated to Eurovoix. More […]

Eric Saade: “I had permission from the SVT to wear the Palestinian keffiyeh”

Even though the Eurovision 2024 grand final was almost four months ago, the issues surrounding it still bother fans of the competition, demonstrating yet again that it was the most controversial edition in recent memory. In particular, Eric Saade claimed that he had informed the SVT of his plan to wear the Palestinian symbol “keffiyeh”, and […]

Netherlands: In spite of recent communication between AVROTROS and the EBU, participation in Eurovision 2025 is still up in the air

In a recent article on Basel’s selection as the host city for Eurovision 2025, Dutch public television asserts that the country’s participation in the competition is still up in the air, while confirming that during the previous two weeks, discussions regarding all matters of mutual concern have been held with the EBU. The Netherlands was disqualified […]

Netherlands: AVROTROS has decided not to pursue legal action in response to Joost Klein’s disqualification

Following the dismissal of the accusations against Joost Klein, the Dutch representative for this year’s Eurovision, there has been a backlash in the country, with calls mounting to take the EBU to court. In this context, lawyer Gerard Spong argued that AVROTROS – the country’s public broadcaster – should file a defamation complaint against the […]

Albania: When does the Eurovision 2025 submission process begin?

Details regarding the 63rd Festivali i Këngës application process have been made public by Albania‘s official broadcaster. RTSH has not yet released any relevant statements, however it is anticipated that the festival’s winner will represent the country in the next Eurovision Song Contest, as has been the case each year since Albania’s debut in 2004. […]

Latvia: The winner of Supernova will represent the country at Eurovision 2025!

As revealed earlier today by LTV, Supernova will be used for the tenth year in a row to select Latvia‘s representative for the Eurovision Song Contest. The competition’s final is scheduled to take place in February 2025, with the submission platform opening on August 20. Dons, who represented the Baltic country at Eurovision 2024 finishing […]

Netherlands: Waiting on EBU action before deciding whether to enter Eurovision 2025

Eurovision 2024 will go down in history as possibly the most controversial in the contest’s history. The Dutch entry’s disqualification the day before the grand final was one of the incidents that captured the attention of both the media and the fans. The EBU provided justification for this decision by stating that Joost Klein, the […]

Italy: Sanremo 2025 will take place from 4 to 8 February

Sanremo 2025 will take place one week earlier than usual. The 75th Festival, which will take place at the Teatro Ariston form 4 to 8 February, will most likely determine the artist who will represent Italy in Switzerland. Carlo Conti is continuing his preparations for Sanremo 2025. After he’s already made public the first major changes, we […]

Bambie Thug: “The Israeli delegation’s violations are being investigated by the EBU”

An EBU investigation is underway into alleged violations of the competition rules by the Israeli delegation, according to recent statements by Bambie Thug, who represented Ireland and finished in 6th place. What charges does the Israeli broadcaster face? Bambie Thug exposes several unlawful actions by KAN in a formal complaint that they filed to the EBU. The […]

Eurovision 2025: Moroccan Oil remains the official sponsor of the contest

Earlier today, Moroccan Oil stated on its official website that it will extend its partnership with the EBU. In particular, the company appears to be maintaining its role as the official sponsor of the Eurovision Song Contest, which it has been holding since 2020. The announcement, which has not been confirmed by the EBU yet, has elicited […]