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(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Croatian national broadcaster HRT confirmed that Croatia will participate in Eurovision 2027 in Bulgaria with the launch of the submission window for “Dora 2027”. The Croatian national broadcaster HRT has confirmed that Croatia will participate in the Eurovision Song Contest 2027, which will be held in Burgas, Bulgaria. Croatia becomes the 30th country to officially confirm its participation in the highly anticipated competition, among the countries that have already confirmed their participation are Israel, Denmark, Cyprus, Germany, Greece, Canada - which will make its Eurovision debut - and host country Bulgaria. Croatia will be selecting its Eurovision entry and act via its traditional national selection DORA. HRT, the Croatian national broadcaster ,has relased the rules and regulations of DORA 2026 and opened the song submission window for DORA 2027 with the deadline set on 29 November. An expert jury will whittle down the submitted entries to 24 songs and 4 reserve songs. DORA 2027 is scheduled to be...

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Lelek and Go_A unveil an unexpected collaboration, with the upcoming track set to feature a distinctly Ukrainian sound. Croatia’s Eurovision 2026 representatives, Lelek, and Ukraine’s Eurovision 2021 stars, Go_A, who finished fourth at Eurovision 2021 with the song "Shum", have announced a brand-new collaboration in a move that few Eurovision fans saw coming. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); ‎‏ The partnership brings together two acts strongly associated with contemporary Eastern European folk influences, creating considerable excitement among fans of ethnic and alternative music across the Eurovision community. A Ukrainian-Language Release on the Way The upcoming song from Lelek and Go_A is expected to be performed in Ukrainian, a language that aligns far more naturally with Go_A's signature Eastern European folk-electronic style than the Balkan Croatian language. The decision is likely to give the project a distinctly Ukrainian character while allowing Lelek to explore musical territory beyond the sound that Eurovision audiences became familiar with during Croatia’s 2026 campaign. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); What Role...

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Judita Štorga of the Croatian group LELEK faces laryngitis before Eurovision 2026. Fans and Marko Bošnjak offer support for her recovery. Days before the Croatian entry, LELEK, is set to take the stage at at the Eurovision 2026 stage in Vienna, Austria, a health scare has emerged. Performing third in the first semi-final, band member Judita Štorga announced via TikTok that she is currently battling medical issues, specifically a bout of laryngitis that has left her without a voice. In the uploaded video, she is seen lip-syncing to the lyrics of the song "Andromeda" while holding various boxes of medication in both hands. The caption of the video reads: “POV: Eurovision is in a week and I have no voice.” @juditastorga POV: Eurovision Song Contest is in 7 days… and I have no voice Hvala svima na predivnim porukama podrške i ljubavi već sam sad puno bolje 🤍 #eurovision2026 #eurovision #lelek #croatia ♬ Andromeda - LELEK (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); ‎‏ Warm...

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Croatia’s Eurovision 2026 representatives, LELEK, held their second rehearsal in Vienna with the song "Andromeda". Stay tuned for all updates from Austria. Croatia’s second rehearsal for Eurovision 2026 in Vienna, Austria, took place today, with the first video footage being revealed on social media. LELEK and their song "Andromeda" are in the spotlight, and judging by the released clip, Croatia is set to light up the stage in Vienna as they prepare to draw fans toward Zagreb for next year. As one of the 35 nations competing this year, the Croatian entry is already generating significant buzz among the hardcore fan community. Watch Croatia's second rehearsal: (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); ‎‏ Croatia's Second Rehearsal: More Details From the beginning of the video, it is clear that the Croatian production has shifted direction from the performance at Dora - in several ways. LELEK are dressed in their signature cloaks, incorporating a deep and mesmerizing blood-red shade into their outfits. This is a...

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Croatia’s Eurovision 2026 representatives, LELEK, held their first rehearsal in Vienna with the song "Andromeda". Stay tuned for all updates from Austria. LELEK, Croatia’s representatives took to the stage for their first rehearsal, leaving onlookers stunned. The song "Andromeda" - which will be performed as song number 3 in the high-stakes first semi-final of Eurovision 2026 in Vienna, Austria - delivered an unprecedented display of visual and musical power.     הצגת פוסט זה באינסטגרם   ‏‎פוסט משותף על ידי ‏‎Eurovision Song Contest‎‏ (@‏‎eurovision‎‏)‎‏ (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); ‎‏ Croatia's First Rehearsal: More Details Shortly after the performance of "Andromeda" begins, viewers will witness a spectacular sight that makes full use of the catwalk leading from the Green Room directly to the main stage in Vienna. This is the first time Eurovision fans will see this stage element utilized so dominantly and effectively, transforming the arrival of Lelek to the main stage into a majestic display of grandeur. Their stage presence on the catwalk gives...

 (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Turkish media claims Croatia's Eurovision 2026 song "Andromeda" by LELEK attacks the Ottoman Empire through controversial lyrics and traditional Balkan tattoos. The Eurovision Song Contest 2026 in Vienna has yet to commence, but political dramas are already taking center stage. This time, the storm centers on Croatia and its representative, the girl group LELEK, with their entry "Andromeda." In recent days, social media platforms and news outlets in Turkey have been buzzing with allegations that the Croatian song slanders the Ottoman Empire, reopening deep historical wounds from the period of Turkish rule in the Balkans. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Historical Allegations and Lyrical Controversy The Turkish outcry focuses, among other elements, on the song's lyrics. Users and media organizations in Turkey have interpreted the verses as a direct reference to the historical practice of Ottoman soldiers taking slaves and women during their rule over Croatian and Bosnian territories in the 16th and 17th centuries. An analysis of the original Croatian...

 (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Croatia at Eurovision 2026: LELEK will perform the song "Andromeda" in the first semi-final on May 12th in Vienna, Austria. Listen to the song.  "Andromeda" is the name of the song to be performed by LELEK, who will represent Croatia in Eurovision 2026 taking place in Vienna, Austria, in the first semi-final on May 12th. The song was written by Tomislav Roso, with music by Filip Lacković, Lazar Pajić, and Zorja Pajić. This is the creators' first song in the competition, and it is performed in Croatian. LELEK defeated 15 other contestants in the Croatian Eurovision national selection final "Dora 2026" held tonight. “Dora 2026”  hosted by Barbara Kolar, Duško Ćurlić, Iva Šulentić and Ivan Vukušić. The final was broadcast live from the studios of the Croatian national broadcaster HTV in Zagreb and shown live on the HTV channel, on the HRTi platform and on the broadcaster’s website. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The girls are as if inside a temple,...

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});   Watch: Tonight at 20:15 CET, the grand final of "Dora 2026" takes place. At the end of which the Croatian entry for Eurovision 2026 to be held in Vienna, Austria, will be chosen. Link to watch the live broadcast - Below! Tonight at 20:15 CET, the Croatian national broadcaster, HRT, will hold the grand final of “Dora 2026” – at the end of which the Croatian entry for Eurovision 2026, to be held in Vienna, Austria, will be chosen. In the final taking place tonight, 16 songs that qualified from two semi-finals will compete. The winner of the contest will be selected by a combination of public voting (50%) and jury voting (50%). The jury will be made up of four groups from Croatia (25%) and four international groups (25%). “Dora 2026” will be hosted by Barbara Kolar, Duško Ćurlić, Iva Šulentić and Ivan Vukušić. The final will be broadcast live from the studios of the Croatian national broadcaster HTV in Zagreb and...

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Members of the Euromix editorial team convened to vote for the competing songs in Dora 2026. Who should represent Croatia at Eurovision 2026 according to the editorial team? The Croatian national final, "Dora 2026", will take place tomorrow, Sunday, February 15, 2026, featuring 16 contestants. The winner of this local competition will represent Croatia at Eurovision 2026 in Vienna, Austria. The winner will be determined by a combination of 50% jury votes and 50% public votes. Just before the national final, the Euromix editorial team convened to listen to the participating songs and choose their favorites from the Montenegrin national final. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});   (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Editorial Picks: Who Should Represent Croatia? Avi Zaikaner: First Place - Lelek - "Andromeda" The members of Lelek do not bring another predictable Balkan ballad, but something far more interesting. They blend traditional ethno‑pop with a modern, clean production, creating a sound that feels both deep and rooted — yet completely contemporary. The...

 (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Eight additional songs have qualified to the final of "Dora 2026", which will take place on Febuary 15th. “Dora 2026” continued today, with 12 additional artists competing for the last eight spots in the final. The second semi-final was held at the HRT Studio in Croatia’s capital, Zagreb, and was hosted by Barbara Kolar, Duško Čurlić, Ivan Vukušić and Iva Šulentić. At the end of the evening, eight songs advanced to the final round, where they will join the eight qualifiers from the first semi-final to compete in the grand final this Sunday, February 15th. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); ‎‏ "Dora 2026": Second Semi-Final Qualifiers: Ritam Noir - "Profumi Di Mare" Irma - "Ni Traga" Lana Mandaric - "Tama" Stela Rade - "Nema Te" Devin - "Over Me" Marko Kultic - "Neotudivo" Sergej - "Scream"  Lara Demarin - "Mantra" "Dora 2026": First Semi-Final Qualifiers: Lima Len - "Raketa" Ananda - "Dora" Ema Bubic - "Vrijeme Za Nas" Noelle - "Uninterrupted" Alan...