Greece: Ethnikós Telikós 2025 Takes Place Tonight!

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A historic night is ahead! After a decade, Greece is once again selecting its Eurovision representative through a national final. Ten years after the last Greek national selection in 2015, the long-awaited return of Ethnikós Telikós is finally here, fulfilling the wishes of countless Greek and international Eurovision fans.

At 21:00 CET, live from the Christmas Theater in Athens, Greece will crown its next Eurovision act—the artist who will follow in the footsteps of Marina Satti and represent the country in Basel, Switzerland, at Eurovision 2025.

The Finalists

Following an extensive selection process, ERT has chosen twelve artists to compete for Greece’s Eurovision ticket. Here’s the official running order for tonight’s show:

1️⃣ RIKKI – Elevator (Up and Down)
2️⃣ Thanos Lamprou – Free Love
3️⃣ Kostas Ageris – Gi Mou
4️⃣ Andy Nicolas – Lost My Way
5️⃣ Klavdia – Asteromata
6️⃣ Konstantinos Christoforou & Kostas Karafotis – Paradeisos
7️⃣ Georgina Kalais & John Vlaseros – High Road
8️⃣ BARBZ – Sirens
9️⃣ Evangelia – Vále
Dinamiss – Odyssey
1️⃣1️⃣ Nafsica – Unhurt Me
1️⃣2️⃣ Xannova Xan – Play It!

The Voting Process

The winner of the Greek National Final and the country’s representative for Eurovision 2025 will be determined by a combined vote:

  • 50% Public Vote (via phone and SMS)
  • 50% Jury Vote (split equally between a domestic and an international jury)

Both five-member juries will score the 12 competing songs using the Eurovision point system. Meanwhile, the public vote will be translated into a similar points scale, with 24 points awarded to the most-voted song, 20 points to the second place, and so on.

Unlike typical Eurovision-style voting reveals, the full breakdown of scores will not be announced during the live show. Instead, at the end of the voting, only the Top 3 artists will be announced. These three will take the stage for the final winner’s announcement, securing their place at Eurovision 2025 in Basel. The full voting details will be made available by ERT at a later stage.

Star-Studded Show & Special Guests

Hosting Ethnikós Telikós 2025 are Sakis Rouvas and Helena Paparizou, two legendary Greek Eurovision icons. With their incredible Eurovision history, they are set to bring a spectacular and nostalgic atmosphere to the show, performing classic Eurovision hits and their own contest entries.

The national final will also feature special guest performances, including:
Marina Satti, Greece’s 2024 Eurovision representative, performing her song “ZARI”
Theo Evan, Cyprus’s Eurovision 2025 entrant, delivering an exclusive cover of a past Cypriot Eurovision hit

How to Watch

The Greek National Final kicks off at 21:00 CET and is expected to last around three hours. Fans can watch it live via:
✔ ERT1 (Greece)
✔ ERT World (International Audience)
✔ Eurovision’s YouTube Channel

You need to sign up on ERTFLIX (it’s free) to watch the Greek Final on ERT World.

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Greece: Ethnikós Telikós to be broadcast live on the official Eurovision channel!

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Only a few hours separate us from the selection of the song that will represent Greece in Switzerland this May.

As we have already informed you, Ethnikós Telikós will be broadcast on ERT and ERTWorld, but all of you abroad Greece will also be able to watch the Greek music ceremony through the official Eurovision channel on YouTube!

We remind you that Ethnikós Telikós will take place on Thursday 30 January at 20:00 CET, with the winning song being announced about three hours later.

Who do you think will be the big winner and the next representative of Greece?

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Source: Eurovision.tv

Eurovision 2025: The Semi-Final Allocation Draw Results!

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Basel with a very nice event hosted a few minutes ago the draw for the semi-finals of the 69th Eurovision Song Contest.

The analyzes of the fans and not only, have been on fire for a few minutes now. Since the theories based on the pre-history of the countries in the competition, it is a first insight into how passable the qualification to the final is or not. In other words, it’s time to make our predictions, about who will go through to the final and who are the favorites to say goodbye to Basel early…

The presenters and the handover ceremony

Leading today’s allocation draw were Jennifer Bosshard and Jan van Ditzhuijzen, who guided us through this pivotal Eurovision tradition.

In addition to determining which countries will perform in each semi-final, today’s ceremony marked the official handover of the Eurovision insignia from last year’s host city, Malmö, to Basel. Attending the event were Carina Nilsson, the President of Malmö City Council, and Conradin Cramer, Basel’s City Council President.

Draw Procedure

Big 5 and Switzerland

With the big winner of last year’s competition, Switzerland, directly in the final, along with the Big 5 (UK, France, Italy, Germany, Spain), the first part of the draw determined the semi-final that the direct finalists would vote for.

Will vote in the 1st Semi-Final:

  • Switzerland
  • Italy
  • Spain

Will vote in the 2nd Semi-Final:

  • Germany
  • France
  • United Kingdom

In the semi-final that the six aforementioned countries were drawn to broadcast and vote for, the video from their dress rehearsal will also be shown. This was done at Eurovision 2016 for the first time, for reasons of equal exposure of the countries directly in the final and the countries that qualify from the semi-finals. Essentially, viewers see each entry twice during the shows.

Semi-Final Allocation Draw

The allocation draw for the two semi-finals had two parts. In the first part the 31 countries participating in the semi-finals were drawn in which of the two they will compete in. Fifteen countries will compete in the first semi-final and sixteen in the second semi-final.

In the second part, each country learned whether it will appear in the first or second half of the semi-final in which it will compete. The exact order of appearance will be determined by the EBU and the show’s producers at a later date.

1st Semi-final (May 13):

1st Half

  • Sweden
  • Ukraine
  • Slovenia
  • Iceland
  • Estonia
  • Poland
  • Portugal

2nd Half

  • Netherlands
  • Azerbaijan
  • Albania
  • San Marino
  • Belgium
  • Cyprus
  • Croatia
  • Norway

2nd Semi-Final (May 15):

1st Half

  • Austria
  • Lithuania
  • Armenia
  • Montenegro
  • Greece
  • Ireland
  • Australia
  • Latvia

2nd Half

  • Czechia
  • Israel
  • Malta
  • Finland
  • Denmark
  • Luxembourg
  • Georgia
  • Serbia

Basel will host the 69th Eurovision Song Contest from 13 to 17 May at the St. Jakobshalle. The motto of this year’s event, as chosen by the organisers, is “United by Music“, retaining the motto first chosen for the contest in Liverpool in 2023.

You can see the draw again through the link below:

Stay tuned to Eurovisionfun for all the developments regarding Eurovision 2025!

Eurovision 2025: The allocation pots for the Semi-Final draw!

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The Semi-Final Allocation Draw for Eurovision 2025, will take place tomorrow January 28 at 12:30 CET live from Basel, alongside a ceremony which sees the Host City insignia pass from previous hosts Malmö, to current host Basel.

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Greece: The countries of the international jury for the national final

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With rehearsals at the Christmas Theatre officially underway and just three days left until the Ethnikos Telikos, the five countries that will form the international jury for the big night have been revealed.

The hosting country, Switzerland, was initially on ERT’s shortlist but ultimately withdrew, prompting the broadcaster to seek an immediate replacement.

In today’s episode of “Super Katerina”, journalist Giannis Poulopoulos revealed that Belgium has stepped in to replace Switzerland. The current favorite to win, according to the betting odds, will fill the vacant spot and join France, Italy, the United Kingdom and Norway in evaluating the 12 competing songs.

It’s worth noting that the international jury determines 25% of the results, as does the domestic jury, while the remaining 50% comes from the public vote.

Performance Order of the National Finalists

With three days to go, the 12 finalists are fine-tuning their performances to captivate audiences and win over the jury. The official performance order, announced last week, is as follows:

  1. RIKKI – “Elevator (Up and Down)”
  2. Thanos Lamprou – “Free Love”
  3. Kostas Ageris – “Gi Mou” (My Land)
  4. Andy Nicolas – “Lost My Way”
  5. Klavdia – “Asteromata” (Stardust)
  6. Konstantinos Christoforou & Kostas Karafotis – “Paradeisos” (Paradise)
  7. Georgina Kalais & John Vlaseros – “High Road”
  8. BARBZ – “Sirens”
  9. Evangelia – “Vále” (Put It On)
  10. Dinamiss – “Odyssey”
  11. Nafsica – “Unhurt Me”
  12. Xannova Xan – “Play It!”

Stay tuned to Eurovisionfun for breaking news, exclusive artist interviews, and everything Eurovision 2025!

Greece: The First Jury Members for the National Final Are Revealed!

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Excitement is soaring as Greece’s National Final for Eurovision 2025 approaches! This eagerly awaited event, marking the country’s return to a live selection process after an entire decade, will take place on Thursday, January 30, 2025.

In today’s episode of “Super Katerina”, journalist Giannis Poulopoulos shared an exclusive reveal, announcing three out of the five members of the national jury.

Confirmed Jury Members

According to the announcement, the confirmed members are:

  • Michalis Hatzigiannis, a beloved artist widely recognized as both a singer and composer.
  • Fotis Sergoulopoulos, a charismatic television presenter with a long-standing passion for music and the Eurovision Song Contest.
  • Giannis Christodoulopoulos, an award-winning composer celebrated for his artistic contributions to Greek music.

As for the remaining two members, final confirmation is pending, though sources suggest they will most likely be women.

Performance Order of the National Finalists

With less than a week to go, the 12 finalists are fine-tuning their performances to captivate audiences and win over the jury. The official performance order, announced earlier this week, is as follows:

  1. RIKKI – “Elevator (Up and Down)”
  2. Thanos Lamprou – “Free Love”
  3. Kostas Ageris – “Gi Mou” (My Land)
  4. Andy Nicolas – “Lost My Way”
  5. Klavdia – “Asteromata” (Stardust)
  6. Konstantinos Christoforou & Kostas Karafotis – “Paradeisos” (Paradise)
  7. Georgina Kalais & John Vlaseros – “High Road”
  8. BARBZ – “Sirens”
  9. Evangelia – “Vále” (Put It On)
  10. Dinamiss – “Odyssey”
  11. Nafsica – “Unhurt Me”
  12. Xannova Xan – “Play It!”

A Night to Shine Bright

Two iconic stars of Eurovision, Sakis Rouvas and Helena Paparizou, will host the night, bringing their unique charisma and star power to the stage. Behind the scenes, the legendary Fokas Evangelinos, one of Eurovision’s most acclaimed artistic directors, will deliver a stunning production.

The grand event will take place at the Christmas Theater in Athens, starting at 9:00 PM (CET). Fans in Greece—and abroad—are eagerly anticipating this milestone evening.

Eurovision 2025 in Basel Awaits!

The 69th Eurovision Song Contest is set to be hosted in Basel, Switzerland, from May 13 to 17, 2025. As anticipation grows, Eurovision enthusiasts are already buzzing about what Greece will bring to the global stage this year.

Stay tuned to Eurovisionfun for breaking news, exclusive artist interviews, and everything Eurovision 2025!

 

 

EXCLUSIVE: See the Stage for the Greek National Final!

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With less than 10 days to go until the national final at the Christmas Theater, the running order revealed, rehearsals underway with Fokas Evangelinos, and preparations in full swing, it’s time for us to exclusively unveil the stage design for the big night.

In a previous article, we described the stage; now, we present the stage blueprint just days before it is fully set up at the Christmas Theater.

As previously revealed, the stage is designed around a central circular area that focuses attention on the artist. Three large curved LED screens frame the stage, providing a dynamic canvas for live graphics, videos, and visuals tailored to each performance. At the center stands a platform with a glossy, almost reflective surface, enhancing the sense of depth and the impact of the lighting.

On Sunday, January 26, crews will begin assembling the stage at the Christmas Theater. Rehearsals will take place from Monday, January 27, to Wednesday, January 29, ensuring everything is ready for the live show on Thursday, January 30.

Twelve contestants are preparing to shine on stage and compete for the golden ticket to represent Greece in Basel at Eurovision 2025. Here is the running order, determined by a draw:

  1. RIKKI – “Elevator (Up and Down)”
  2. Thanos Lamprou – “Free Love”
  3. Kostas Ageris – “Gi Mou”
  4. Andy Nicolas – “Lost My Way”
  5. Klavdia – “Asteromata”
  6. Konstantinos Christoforou, Kostas Karafotis – “Paradeisos”
  7. Georgina Kalais, John Vlaseros – “High Road”
  8. BARBZ – “Sirens”
  9. Evangelia – “Vále”
  10. Dinamiss – “Odyssey”
  11. Nafsica – “Unhurt Me”
  12. Xannova Xan – “Play It!”

The winner will be determined by a combined vote from the public (50%) and two juries—one domestic and one international (50%).

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Greece: The running order for the national final has been determined!

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As we previously informed you in an exclusive article, the draw to determine the running order of the songs in the national final took place today.

In the presence of a notary, as well as the contestants or their representatives, ERT conducted the draw to establish the running order of the 12 entries in the national final, which will take place at the Christmas Theater on January 30th.

The competitive part of the national final will be opened by Rikki and concluded by Xannova Xan.

The full running order is as follows:

  1. Rikki
  2. Thanos Lambrou
  3. Κostas Ageris
  4. Andy Nicolas
  5. Klavdia
  6. Christoforou & Karafotis
  7. Kalais & Vlasseros
  8. BARBZ
  9. Evangelia
  10. Dinamiss
  11. Νafsica
  12. Xanova Xan

Footage from the draw and backstage moments will be featured in ERT’s programs in the coming days.

We remind you that the winner of the national final will be determined by a combined vote, with 50% coming from the television audience and the remaining 50% decided by two panels, one domestic and one international.

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Greece: From a Tight Race to a Clear Favorite? | Greek National Final Betting Trends

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With just ten days remaining until the highly anticipated Greek National Final for Eurovision 2025, speculation is heating up. Betting platforms are offering odds on who will secure the coveted spot to represent Greece in the Eurovision Song Contest in Basel. Let’s delve into the latest developments and analyze the frontrunners based on current betting trends.

Klavdia Takes the Lead

In the initial days following the release of the twelve competing entries, the race seemed tight between Klavdia and Evangelia. However, Klavdia has surged ahead, establishing herself as the clear favorite. Her entry, “Asteromata” (Stardusted), leads in YouTube views, overcoming Evangelia’s initial advantage, and her betting odds have plummeted dramatically.

Last weekend, Klavdia’s victory was priced at 2.20; now, the odds stand between 1.35 and 1.55 across major betting platforms such as Novibet and Stoiximan. This firmly places her as the front-runner for Greece’s representative in Eurovision 2025.

Evangelia Loses Momentum

Initially tipped as the favorite with her song “Vále”, Evangelia has seen her chances diminish over the past week. Her odds of winning now range between 3.50 and 3.75, offering a tempting prospect for her supporters. However, this marks a significant drop from her initial odds of 1.55–1.60, reflecting a shift in betting dynamics.

Dark Horses and Rising Contenders

While the focus remains on Klavdia and Evangelia, other candidates are vying for a breakthrough:

  • BARBZ, with her track “Sirens”, was considered a strong third contender. However, her odds have soared to 12.00 and 15.00, dimming her chances.
  • One surprise this week comes from the energetic group Dinamiss, whose song “Odyssey” has seen an upward trend. The sisters, previously seventh in rankings, are now closing in on third place, with betting odds dropping to 15.00.
  • Meanwhile, established artists like Konstantinos Christoforou and Kostas Karafotis (“Paradeisos”) and breakout talents like Xannova Xan (“Play It!”) hover in mid-tier positions, their odds reflecting modest expectations.

The National Final Format

The Greek National Final, set to take place on January 30 at the Christmas Theater in Athens, promises to be a spectacular event. Hosted by Eurovision icons Helena Paparizou and Sakis Rouvas, the evening will feature performances from the twelve finalists:

The winner will be decided through a combined voting system:

  • 25% from an international jury,
  • 25% from a domestic jury,
  • 50% from the televoting audience.

Can Klavdia Seal the Deal?

The final days leading up to the show will be crucial. Will Klavdia maintain her momentum and win the ticket to Basel, or could Evangelia or another dark horse stage a comeback?

Join the discussion in the comments and tell us who you think should represent Greece in Eurovision 2025. Let the countdown begin!

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Greece: Ethnikós Telikós to be broadcast live worldwide via ERT World!

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ERT had another pleasant surprise in store, regarding the Greek national final, Ethnikós Telikós, which will be broadcast live worldwide, through ERT World! Read more