The Latest Breaking News from Basel

The Eurovision 2025 semi-finals got underway in Basel on Tuesday night, and while the glitter and glamour were in full swing.

The trio, representing Sweden, qualified for the last stage of the song contest in Tuesday’s semi-final in Basel, Switzerland.

Eurovision has officially started, with the first round of semi-finals held Tuesday in the Swiss city of Basel.

Switzerland, where the competition began in Lugano in 1956, is hosting Tuesday’s first 2025 semi-final in Basel at the arena St Jakobshalle.

Israeli contestant was voted through to the final in Basel, Switzerland

I’m in Basel, Switzerland – host city of this year’s Eurovision Song Contest – to present research about treatment of songwriters in the contest. While I’m here, I’ll be conducting field research and attending one of the shows. Here’s what I’ll be looking out for during this year’s competition.

Eurovision bosses fear a hack took place and rehearsal footage was leaked

Switzerland, where the competition began in Lugano in 1956, will host Tuesday’s first 2025 semi-final.

Annual song contest is underway in this year’s host country, Switzerland