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Aberdeen politicians make bid to host Eurovision Song Contest

A GROUP of SNP politicians have written to the BBC requesting that Aberdeen be considered to host next year’s Eurovision Song Contest.

The National (Scotland) · Jun 17, 2022

Eurovision 2023 Cannot Go Ahead in Ukraine Due to War

The 2023 Eurovision Song Contest cannot be held in Ukraine given the ongoing war in the country, the European Broadcasting Union said Friday, adding it was in talks with the BBC to host it in the United Kingdom. "The security and operational guarantees required for a broadcaster to host, organize…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jun 17, 2022

Scotland could host Eurovision after Ukraine ruled out for 2023 over safety fears

The European Broadcasting Union has asked the BBC 'to potentially host the 2023 Eurovision Song Contest' in the UK after announcing next year's contest cannot be held in war-torn Ukraine.

Daily Record · Jun 17, 2022

Eurovision Song Contest statement over calls to introduce ban on national juries

The EBU issued a statement addressing the votes

Nottingham Post · May 15, 2022

How well do you know Eurovision? Take our all-singing, all-dancing quiz

Geopolitical alliances at the ready! This year’s song contest is on Saturday night. Here are 26 questions to test your nous on the biggest night in Europe, from the sublime to the ridiculous

The Guardian - UK · May 13, 2022

Eurovision 2022: Why Ireland has to qualify through semi-final but UK doesn't

Ireland is the most successful country in Eurovision history with more wins than automatic finalists France, Germany, Italy, Spain and the UK

Wales Online · May 12, 2022

Why Ukraine will likely win Eurovision

The song contest might be fodder for Will Ferrell spoofs, but it also reflects the political culture in Europe

Salon · May 12, 2022

Eurovision 2022 fans go crazy for Latvia's 'mad' Eat Your Salad performance

Eat Your Salad was partly censored by the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) due to swearing or unacceptable language

Wales Online · May 10, 2022

'Walking through Europe's door, singing' – How Eurovision helps define Europe's boundaries (and why Ukraine will likely win)

This year’s Eurovision Song Contest – an annual celebration of pop music in which nations compete to win the votes of judges and the public – takes place on May 14 in Turin, Italy. And Ukraine is overwhelmingly the favorite to win.

The Conversation · May 5, 2022

Russia booted from Eurovision Song Contest over Ukraine

The European Broadcasting Union says that Russia will not be allowed an entry in this year's Eurovision Song Contest

The Independent UK · Feb 25, 2022