Rachel Geron, Author at EuroMix

Greece to Reveal the “Ethnikos Telikos 2026” Entries on December 20th

December 8, 2025 by Rachel Geron Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Greece reveals new details about "Ethnikos Telikos 2026". Here is everything we can share The Eurovision 2026 national-final season is officially underway, bringing excitement and optimism to audiences across Europe just in time. Reports from the national broadcaster in Greece reveal new details about the Greek selection process, and today fans can finally look forward to the upcoming announcement: which artists will compete this year? (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); All the Details We Know So Far According to an announcement released today by the national broadcaster, the expected date for unveiling the selected contestants and their songs is December 20.This year’s national final will be hosted by Betty Maggira, who previously co-hosted the shows in 2008 and 2009 and is now expected to present the semi-finals, and Giorgos Kapoutzidis, who returns to host the grand final after 13 years. The Greek Eurovision national final is scheduled for February 7, with two semi-finals planned for February 3 and February...

Prison Sentence: Young Man Convicted of Planning a Terror Attack at Eurovision

November 28, 2025 by Rachel Geron Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); A Swedish man was sentenced to eight years in prison for planning a terror attack at Eurovision 2020 in Rotterdam, the Netherlands, which was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. His goal: to cause mass panic and kill as many attendees as possible. A 23-year-old man from Sweden was sentenced in Luxembourg to eight years in prison, six of them suspended, for planning a terror attack targeting Eurovision 2020 in Rotterdam, the Netherlands - the contest later cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Luxembourg court delivered the sentence on November 27th, 2025. The case focused on a broad conspiracy aimed at Eurovision 2020 in Rotterdam, as well as additional targets in Sweden and the Netherlands, involving weapons offences, terror-attack planning, and engagement with neo-Nazi and extremist groups. Among the plans revealed during the investigation were releasing chlorine gas into the audience, blocking emergency exits inside the venue, and infiltrating security teams. Beyond the severity of the schemes,...

The Eurovision Icons Kessler Twins Have Passed Away

November 19, 2025 by Rachel Geron Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Kessler twins, who represented Germany at Eurovision 1959 and became international icons, died together at the age of 89 after choosing to end their lives through joint assisted dying. The twins Ellen Kessler and Alice Kessler, who earned international fame as singers, dancers and actresses - and as Germany’s representatives at the Eurovision Song Contest 1959 — have passed away. The two died at the age of 89 in Grünwald, near Munich, through a pre-arranged assisted death. According to a statement by the German Society for Humane Dying (DGHS) to Bavarian Radio, the twins had planned their own deaths over a long period of time: “The Kessler twins have been involved with assisted death for a long time”. It was also stated that the twins had been members of the organization for years and had personally chosen the date of their death. A lawyer and a doctor held preparatory conversations with them and later arrived at the sisters’ home to...

‘Marquise’ Declares: “We Will Not Represent Portugal at Eurovision If Israel Participates”

November 14, 2025November 14, 2025 by Rachel Geron Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The band 'Marquise', competing in the Portuguese national selection, states it will refuse to represent Portugal at Eurovision 2026 if Israel participates, citing a new regulation that allows it to do so. The band Marquise, competing in the Portuguese national selection, has stated it will refuse to represent Portugal at Eurovision 2026 if Israel participates, revealing a new regulation that enables such a decision. Marquise, whose participation in Portugal’s national selection was recently confirmed, caused significant debate on social media after publishing an official statement clarifying that their participation in Festival da Canção 2026 does not obligate them to represent Portugal at Eurovision 2026 - should Israel remain part of the competition. This comes following changes introduced by the national broadcaster RTP to the contest’s regulations: the winning song is now eligible to represent Portugal at Eurovision, but unlike previous years, participation in the international contest is no longer mandatory. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Marquise’s Statement: “Participation in the National...

A Shot of Success: “Espresso Macchiato” Surpassed 100 Million Streams on “Spotify”!

November 9, 2025 by Rachel Geron Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); A huge achievement: the Eurovision hit “Espresso Macchiato”, enjoying international success and has surpassed 100 million streams on Spotify, earning its place among the contest’s most iconic songs. The song “Espresso Macchiato”, which took the Eurovision 2025 stage by storm. continues to make waves. After finishing third in the Grand Final, it has now become the 27th Eurovision entry ever to surpass 100 million streams on Spotify. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Over the past weekend, Estonian singer and rapper Tommy Cash, who represented Estonia at Eurovision 2025, crossed the 100-million-stream mark on Spotify a feat achieved by only 27 Eurovision songs so far. With this milestone, Tommy Cash joins the ranks of Eurovision hits that have gained global recognition, breaking far beyond Europe’s borders. The list includes past and present hits, among them: “Waterloo” by ABBA – one of the most well-known and successful Eurovision songs of all time, “Soldi” by Mahmood, which became a favorite at Eurovision 2019,...

Is Canada’s about to Debut Eurovision? EBU Confirms Talks with CBC for Participation

November 6, 2025November 10, 2025 by Rachel Geron Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); In its first response following the controversy surrounding the Canadian finance minister’s statement, the EBU officially confirms that preliminary talks are being held regarding Canada’s potential participation in the Eurovision Song Contest. Things are heating up around Canada’s potential entry into the Eurovision Song Contest. following a curious line spotted in Canada’s newly released federal budget, which received enthusiastic approval from the country’s finance minister. Now, the speculation has reached the highest level of confirmation yet: the EBU has officially Confirms that talks are underway with the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC) regarding its participation in the competition. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); In the statement released by the EBU regarding Canada’s potential debut at Eurovision, it stated: “We're always excited to know that broadcasters want to be part of the world's largest live music show". Referring to the line in Canada’s federal budget for 2025, which mentioned they “working with CBC/Radio to explore participation in Eurovision". The...