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Eurovision, Switzerland and Grand Final

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First of two Eurovision 2025 semi-finals takes place in Switzerland
Tonight's show in Basel sees performances from 18 of the 37 countries taking part, including the bookmakers’ favourite, KAJ.

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Can Eurovision Avoid Politics in Neutral Switzerland?
Eurovision fans want ‘justice’ for Switzerland after semi-finals chaos

10 acts win a place in the Eurovision final

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10 acts win a place in the Eurovision final but 5 are sent home as the music contest heats up
Competition in the Eurovision Song Contest has kicked off with the first of two semifinals. Ten acts from among 15 countries that performed were voted through by voters to the final of the pan-continental music extravaganza.

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Who's in Eurovision 2025 Grand Final? All countries in running to win
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The 10 Eurovision acts advancing to the grand final

Céline Dion Makes Surprise Appearance During Eurovision

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Céline Dion Makes Surprise Appearance During Eurovision amid Health Battle
Céline Dion surprised Eurovision 2025 fans with a special appearance to share a pre-recorded message during the annual song contest, which she previously won for Switzerland in 1988.

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Celine Dion makes surprise video appearance at Eurovision
Céline Dion sends message to Eurovision as favourites Sweden qualify
Israel’s presence still roils Eurovision a year after major protests over the war in Gaza
Israel’s Yuval Raphael is keeping a low profile at the Eurovision Song Contest. The 24-year old singer has done few media ...
Eurovision 2025: Politics, scandals and front-runners
Despite the efforts of its organizers, the Eurovision Song Contest in Basel is not free of politics. An overview of an ...
Swiss Eurovision stirs familiar controversy over Israeli entry, LGBTQ+ flags
Switzerland will host the Eurovision Song Contest for the first time since 1989 next week, amid familiar political criticism ...
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Eurovision: Nova Survivor Yuval Raphael to Sing on International Stage
It’s a moment that would have been unthinkable 19 months ago, when Raphael was nearly murdered on the darkest day in Israel’s ...
UK Eurovision hopefuls Remember Monday react to backlash over Israel's inclusion in contest
UK Eurovision hopefuls Remember Monday react to backlash over Israel's inclusion in contest - The trio, who are representing ...
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Israel in Eurovision spotlight at second semifinal
Israel's participation in the 2025 Eurovision Song Contest has drawn protests but its competitor Yuval Raphael -- who escaped ...
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How a Retired Hebrew Professor in New York Inspired a Change in Israel’s Eurovision Song Entry
In March, Rivka Halperin was watching KAN, a satellite Israeli TV station, from her home in New York when she excitedly heard ...
How to Livestream Eurovision 2025 in the U.S.
The Eurovision Song Contest 2025 is in full swing. Occurring in three rounds, the First Semi-Final was held on May 13, the ...