Reporters in Rotterdam

Problems around Dutch voting

Yesterday evening many people in The Netherlands, who voted by text message, did not receive any confirmation of their votes. Strangely enough they only got the confirmation in the night, with the message that their votes were received and they were too late with their vote. As many Dutch viewers

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Malta and Switzerland winners semifinals

The results of both the semifinals are known. Malta won the first one and Switzerland the 2nd one. Where the qualifiers of the 2nd semifinal were very clear (number 11, Denmark, follows with a distance), it was a close call at the first semifinal. Norway was 10th with 115 points

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Italy wins the 65th Eurovision Song Contest

Italy has just won the 65th Eurovision Song Contest. Måneskin sang the song “Zitti e buoni”. It is the 3rd time that Italy won the Eurovision Song Contest. Italy was closely followed by France , with expert jury winner Switzerland in 3rd place. The full result is: Italy, 524 pts.

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In the spotlights: Italy – Måneskin

One of the favorites for the win is Italy, represented by Måneskin. As one of the already placed finalists, they will perform live for the first time tonight. But who are they? Måneskin consists of the members Damiano David (Singer), Victoria De Angelis (Bassist), Thomas Raggi (Guitarist) and Ethan Torchio

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What can we expect and who will win tomorrow?

After a film with, again, beautiful images of the Netherlands, and yes, a role for Duncan Laurence, we go to the flag parade. DJ Pieter Gabriel accompanies the artists musically with his own adaptation of the worldwide hit “Venus” by Shocking Blue, also a hit from Dutch soil. Presenters Edsilia

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In the spotlight: Malta – Destiny Chukunyere

One of the favorites for the win is Malta, represented by Destiny Chukunyere. But who is she? Destiny was born in Birkirkara on August 29, 2002, and attends school in Ħamrun. Her mother is Maltese, her father is the former Nigerian professional football player Ndubisi Chukunyere. Chukunyere starts singing at

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Reactions: the artists who didn’t reach the final

Seven countries did not reach the final. Most of the disappointed participants already commented on their loss on social media. Here we have an overview of their reactions. Uku Suviste (Estonia) and Benny Cristo (Czech Republic) haven’t commented yet. Vincent Bueno (Austria): THANK YOU! AMEN! Rafal (Poland) has a lot

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In the spotlight: France – Barbara Pravi

One of the favorites for the win is France, represented by Barbara Pravi. As one of the already placed finalists, she will perform live for the first time tomorrow. But who is she? Barbara Pravi (birth name Barbara Piévic) was born on April 10, 1993 in Paris, France. Her family

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Qualifiers after the 2nd Semi Final

After tonight’s show, the 10 qualifiers (in random order) are: San Marino – Senhit-Adrenalina Greece – Stefania Liberakakis-Last Dance Albania – Anxhela Peristeri – Karma Moldova – Natalia Gordienko-Sugar Iceland – Daði & Gagnamagnið-Ten Years Serbia – Hurricane-Loco Loco Portugal – The Black Mamba – Love is on my side Bulgaria –

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