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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Benjamin Cooper

Kalush hope Ukraine can host Eurovision in 2023 despite organisers’ decision

PA Media

Eurovision Song Contest winners Kalush Orchestra hope Ukraine is able to host next year’s event despite organisers ruling it out.

The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) on Thursday said the “severe” risk of air raids in Ukraine alongside the “high” risk of mass casualties contributed to the decision that the “necessary requirements for hosting” the competition were not met.

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