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

With songs about everything from the joy of raving to the morning after the night before, from death and domestic violence to metaphorical milkshakes and poisoned cakes served in revenge, Eurovision is back for its 69th edition – hosted by Switzerland after singer Nemo's victory last year.

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

Israel's Eurovision contestant Yuval Raphael says she had been frightened by pro-Palestinian protests and security concerns surrounding Israel's participation in the competition.

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

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

Sender und ehemalige ESC-Teilnehmer hatten den Ausschluss Israels vom diesjährigen ESC in Basel gefordert. Israel tritt trotzdessen an, vertreten durch Yuval Raphael. Sie bereitet sich auf Störungen während des Auftrittes vor.

Basel is hosting the 2025 contest, after Switzerland’s Nemo won last May in Sweden with The Code.

Eurovision has been an Europe-wide party since 1956, so why are Israel and Australia allowed to take part?

Final of the 2025 Eurovision Song Contest is taking place tonight in Basel, Switzerland, with the UK’s entry Remember Monday hoping to avoid the dreaded nul points

The Eurovision Song Contest burst into Basel on Sunday, but a parade launching a week of build-up to the grand final was marked by protests over Israel's participation.