Greece: Michalis Hatzigiannis to be the chairman of Ethnikós Telikós 2025 jury!

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Ethnikós Telikós 2025, the song contest through which Greece is going to select its representative in the 69th Eurovision Song Contest, has been monopolizing the interest of the artistic world in recent days and will certainly continue until its holding on January 30, but also later after its complition.

Among everything we learn about the big night is that one of the most famous artists in the modern music history of Greece and Cyprus is going to have a pivotal role. As the title of the article suggests, this is Michalis Hatzigiannis, who, according to what was said on Alpha‘s morning show, Happy Day, will take on the role of the chairman of the jury, which will have a say in 50% of the result of Ethnikós Telikós.

Michalis Hatzigiannis is not unrelated to the Eurovision world as in 1998 he represented Cyprus with the song “Genesis”.

Additionally, it was announced on the same show that the night will open with a duet performance by the two presenters, Helena Paparizou and Sakis Rouvas, accompanied by the ERT symphony orchestra.

The event is going to take place at the Galatsi Olympic Hall, known as Christmas Theater, on Thursday 30th of January.

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Cyprus: Theo Evan to be present at Ethnikós Telikós 2025 of Greece as a guest!

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Theo Evan, the representative of Cyprus at Eurovision Song Contest 2025, is invited as a guest at Ethnikós Telikós 2025, the song contest through which Greece is about to select their entry for this year’s contest. The event is going to take place at the Galatsi Olympic Hall, known as Christmas Theater, on Thursday 30th of January. The invitation to Theo Evan continues the long-standing tradition that wants the Cypriot representative to be always present whenever Greece helds a song contest to choose their entry.

Theo Evan, who has already won the hearts of Cypriots and beyond, will appear on stage at the national final, where he will perform a unique cover of a previous successful Cypriot entry at Eurovision. This special appearance will give a taste of his artistic talent, as the song with which he is going to represent Cyprus at Eurovision will not have been released by then.

Theo Evan’s choice to perform a cover of a previous entry is a tribute to Cypriot successes and tradition in the contest, while, at the same time, it builds an anticipation for his new participation in the competition. The organizers of Ethnikós Telikós consider his presence as an important addition to the program, underlining the close ties between Greece and Cyprus.

The national song contest is expected to attract great interest, with Greek artists giving their best for a place in Eurovision. Theo Evan’s performance will undoubtedly add sparkle to the evening and enhance the festive atmosphere.

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Greece: Amanda Georgiadi Tenfjord Shows Support for Evangelia in the National Final!

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Amanda Georgiadi Tenfjord, Greece’s representative at Eurovision 2022 who secured 8th place with 215 points with the song “Die Together“, has shown her preference for Greece’s representative at Eurovision 2025.

Amanda expressed her support for Evangelia’s participation in the national final with the song “Vale” by commenting on one of her Instagram posts. The mutual respect and admiration between the two artists are well-known, as they have collaborated in the past on their duet “AMAN“.

Amanda’s support for Evangelia highlights the close friendship and collaboration that has developed between them.

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Greece: Early Betting Odds for the National Final – A Two-Horse Race!

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After a slight delay, EurovisionFun‘s beloved column on betting odds makes its highly-anticipated return! What better way to kick off the road to the 69th Eurovision Song Contest than with a deep dive into the odds for Greece’s national final, set to take place in less than three weeks?

Following yesterday’s release of the 12 competing entries for the January 30th show, fans are busy choosing their favorites while bookmakers have already crunched the numbers. Here’s an overview of the key trends emerging from the first 24 hours of betting for Greece’s national selection.

A Tight Battle

At the moment, only two major Greek betting platforms, Stoiximan and Novibet, are offering odds for the national final. The early predictions point to a duel between Evangelia and Klavdia for the honor of representing Greece in Basel.

Evangelia Leads the Pack

The frontrunner is none other than Evangelia. The 32-year-old fan favorite, who has been a Eurovision dream for years, is now firmly in pole position to follow in Marina Satti’s footsteps and bring Greece to the Eurovision stage. Evangelia’s high-energy entry, “Vále”, is set to teach Europe the dance of the Pentozali, and her victory is currently being offered at odds of 1.55 to 1.60.

Klavdia: The Contender

Not far behind is Klavdia, a 22-year-old artist who has come close to the Eurovision dream in the past but is ready to make her breakthrough this year. Her captivating song, “Asteromata”, has made her a serious contender. Both Stoiximan and Novibet place her in second position, just behind Evangelia, with odds ranging from 2.20 to 2.40 for a victory.

BARBZ in Third

Rounding out the top three is BARBZ (Varvara Argyrou). With her haunting track “Sirens”, she stands out among the competition, though her odds at 6.5 suggest a tough climb to overtake Evangelia and Klavdia. However, her chances are not to be overlooked, as she could disrupt the frontrunners’ momentum.

Other Contenders

After the leading trio, there is some variation in the rankings between bookmakers:

  • Xannova Xan (Kalli Georgelli) and Kostas Ageris are battling for fourth and fifth, with Stoiximan favoring Xannova at 15 and Kostas at 18, while Novibet reverses their positions with odds of 12.50 and 14.
  • Sixth are Konstantinos Christoforou & Kostas Karafotis, whose duet “Paradeisos” has odds ranging between 17 and 20.
  • Close behind are the lively sisters of Dinamiss, whose “Odyssey” returns odds around 20, followed by Andy Nicolas, whose emotional “Lost My Way” is priced at 25.

The remaining competitors lag significantly, with Nafsika Gavrilaki and Thanos Lamprou sitting at 45, while Rikki and the duet of Georgina Kalais & John Vlaseros trail with odds over 50, reaching 60 in some cases.

Greece’s National Final: Key Details

The Greek National Final will take place live on January 30, 2025, at the Christmas Theater in Athens. Hosted by Greek music icons Helena Paparizou and Sakis Rouvas, the event will decide the artist representing Greece in Basel.

Voting System

The winner will be chosen using a combined voting system:

  • 25% from an international jury panel
  • 25% from a domestic jury panel
  • 50% from the public vote

The 12 Competing Entries

  1. Klavdia – “Asteromata”
  2. Evangelia – “Vale”
  3. Thanos Lambrou – “Free Love”
  4. Konstantinos Christoforou & Kostas Karafotis – “Paradisos”
  5. Xannova Xan – “Play it”
  6. Andy Nicolas – “Lost My Way“
  7. BARBZ – “Sirens”
  8. Dinamiss – “Odyssey”
  9. Kostas Ageris – “Gi mou”
  10. Nafsika – “Unhurt me”
  11. Rikki – “Elevator”
  12. Georgina Kalais & John Vlaseros – “High Road”

The Question

Will Evangelia fulfill the bookmakers’ predictions and secure Greece’s ticket to Basel, or will Klavdia defy the odds? Could BARBZ or a dark horse change the game entirely?

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Greece: International Jury for the Greek National Selection revealed!

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As the preparations for Greece’s Eurovision 2025 national final proceed at full speed, more details are emerging about the big night on January 30th.

Today, the countries whose representatives will form the international jury, responsible for 25% of the final result, were revealed.

The International Jury

According to the Greek TV show “Chamogela kai Pali”, representatives from five countries will take part in the voting process during the national final. These countries are:

  • United Kingdom
  • France
  • Italy
  • Switzerland
  • Norway

Strict criteria for jury selection

Additionally and according to our information, ERT has implemented strict criteria in selecting the representatives for the international jury. The Greek broadcaster has reached out to the national broadcasters of the five countries, requesting them to propose prominent artists, music producers, and other industry professionals to be part of the jury.

This ensures both the objectivity of the voting process and the highest quality contribution to the final result.

The Greek National Final for Eurovision 2025

Twelve artists will compete for the Greek representation in Basel:

The Greek national final for Eurovision 2025 will take place on January 30, live from the Christmas Theater in Athens. The hosts of the night will consist of two Greek Eurovision stars, Elena Paparizou (2001 and 2005 – winner) and Sakis Rouvas (2004 and 2009). The winner of the show, who will represent Greece at the 69th Eurovision Song Contest, will be determined as follows:

  • 25% from the vote of an international jury
  • 25% from the vote of a domestic jury
  • 50% from the vote of the television audience

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Greece: Listen to the candidate songs for Eurovision 2025!

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This morning, through the ERT morning show “Proian se idon”, the twelve artists who will compete in the Greek national final for Eurovision 2025 were announced. The contestants will vie for the chance to represent Greece in the 69th Eurovision Song Contest, which will take place in May in Basel, Switzerland.

Just after the finalists were revealed by the public broadcaster, the songs they will compete with in the final were also released.

The candidate songs

Here is the list of the twelve competing songs, which are now available for listening exclusively on the ERTFLIX platform:

How were the twelve finalists selected?

ERT opened a submission window for all interested artists, giving them the chance to participate in the Greek final. The submission deadline closed on November 10, with a total of 187 songs submitted. The final selection of the 12 finalists was made by an independent committee, which was entrusted with the task of evaluating the entries.

The Greek national final for Eurovision 2025 will take place on January 30, live from the Christmas Theater in Athens. The hosts of the night will consist of two Greek Eurovision stars, Elena Paparizou (2001 and 2005 – winner) and Sakis Rouvas (2004 and 2009). The winner of the show, who will represent Greece at the 69th Eurovision Song Contest, will be determined as follows:

  • 25% from the vote of an international jury
  • 25% from the vote of a domestic jury
  • 50% from the vote of the television audience

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Greece: The participants of the Greek national selection for Eurovision 2025 revealed!

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The Greek national final for Eurovision 2025 is now taking shape, as the twelve artists who will compete for the country’s representation in the 69th Eurovision Song Contest have just been officially announced. The highly anticipated announcement was made through the morning entertainment show “Proian Se Eidon” on ERT, with hosts Jenny Melita and Fotis Sergoulopoulos revealing the names of the finalists.

The line-up of the Greek national final

The twelve artists selected to compete in the Greek national selection for Eurovision 2025 are the following:

  • Klavdia – “Asteromata”
  • Evangelia – “Vale”
  • Thanos Lambrou – “Free Love”
  • Konstantinos Christoforou & Kostas Karafotis – “Paradisos”
  • Xannova Xan – “Play it!”
  • Andy Nicolas – “Lost My Way”
  • BARBZ – “Sirens”
  • Dinamiss – “Odyssey”
  • Kostas Ageris – “Gi mou”
  • Nafsika – “Unhurt me”
  • Rikki – “Elevator”
  • Georgina Kalais & John Vlaseros – “High Road”

The candidate songs will be released later today.

How were the twelve finalists selected?

ERT opened a submission window for all interested artists, giving them the chance to participate in the Greek final. The submission deadline closed on November 10, with a total of 187 songs submitted. The final selection of the 12 finalists was made by an independent committee, which was entrusted with the task of evaluating the entries.

The Greek national final for Eurovision 2025 will take place on January 30, live from the Christmas Theater in Athens. The hosts of the night will consist of two Greek Eurovision stars, Elena Paparizou (2001 and 2005 – winner) and Sakis Rouvas (2004 and 2009). The winner of the show, who will represent Greece at the 69th Eurovision Song Contest, will be determined as follows:

  • 25% from the vote of an international jury
  • 25% from the vote of a domestic jury
  • 50% from the vote of the television audience

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Greece: The finalists of the national selection and their acts will be unveiled tomorrow!

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Only a few hours remain until the official announcement of the finalists for the Greek national selection for Eurovision 2025. As recently revealed on ERT’s afternoon show “Studio 4”, tomorrow will mark the unveiling of both the line-up of the Greek national final and the songs that the contestants will perform claiming the Greek representation in Basel.

When to expect the announcements

According to what was revealed on “Studio 4“, the announcements for the national final will take place tomorrow in stages.

Specifically, by 12 p.m. tomorrow, the list of participants will be made public, while the release of the songs will follow later in the day. It’s expected that the list of finalists will be revealed during ERT’s morning entertainment show “Proian Se Eidon”. 

However, the release of the songs, which will happen later in the day, is still unclear in terms of the platform and the method of distribution.

The Greek National Selection for Eurovision 2025

ERT opened a submission window for all interested artists, giving them the chance to participate in the Greek final. The submission deadline closed on November 10, with a total of 187 songs submitted. The final selection of the 12 finalists was made by an independent committee, which was entrusted with the task of evaluating the entries.

The Greek national final for Eurovision 2025 will take place on January 30, live from the Christmas Theater in Athens. The hosts of the night will consist of two Greek Eurovision stars, Elena Paparizou (2001 and 2005 – winner) and Sakis Rouvas (2004 and 2009). The winner of the show, who will represent Greece at the 69th Eurovision Song Contest, will be determined as follows:

  • 25% from the vote of an international jury
  • 25% from the vote of a domestic jury
  • 50% from the vote of the television audience

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Greece’s national final moves forward without Marina Satti

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Marina Satti will not be attending ERT’s national final to select the artist and song that will represent Greece at Eurovision 2025.

MAD TV has already begun preparations for the big night, scheduled to take place on January 30 at the Christmas Theater. According to published reports and our own sources, last year’s Eurovision representative for Greece will not be present at the national final.

It remains unclear whether her absence is due to ERT’s decision not to invite her or her own unavailability due to a packed schedule.

It’s worth recalling that during last year’s competition, government spokesperson Pavlos Marinakis distanced himself from Marina Satti’s behavior, particularly her infamous yawn during the press conference following the second semifinal. This occurred while Israel’s representative, Eden Golan, was speaking. Political backlash also arose from statements made by two of her dancers, who referred to the minority in Thrace as “Turkish.”

While Marina Satti may not be a guest at this year’s national final, other notable guests are expected to attend. The event will be hosted by Helena Paparizou and Sakis Rouvas, with stage direction handled by Fokas Evangelinos.

On Friday, January 10, the announcement of the 12 national final contestants is anticipated, along with the release of their competing songs.

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Spain: Marina Satti is the first confirmed artist for PrePartyES-2025

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Marina Satti is the first confirmed artist to participate in PrePartyES-2025, the official Pre-Party of Spain. Her performance is expected to steal the show on Friday night, as announced by the official Pre-Party account on X.
The ninth edition of one of the biggest Eurovision Pre-Partieσ will take place at Sala La Riviera in Madrid from April 17 to 19. The Pre-Party will last three nights, offering fans even more opportunities to enjoy live performances just before the Eurovision 2025 contest.

Marina Satti represented Greece in Eurovision with the song “Zari” and achieved 11th place with 126 points.

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