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  (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); In response to public criticism, the Cypriot national broadcaster outlines the detailed selection process for Eurovision 2026, in which singer Antigoni was chosen to represent Cyprus On Thursday, Antigoni was officially announced as the Cypriot entrant for Eurovision 2026, making her the first confirmed participant for the contest set to take place in Vienna, Austria. This announcement followed conflicting reports from Greece and Cyprus indicating that the two finalists considered to represent Cyprus were Josephine and Giorgos Perris. The national broadcaster, CyBC, has now responded with an explanation of the selection process. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Dual-Phase Selection Structure Yesterday (Monday), the CyBC released an official statement detailing that the selection process for Cyprus’ Eurovision 2026 representative consisted of two stages. According to the statement, the first phase involved a panel of five music experts, each tasked with ranking nine potential artists with scores from 1 to 9, correlating to the total number of candidates. All nine candidates were proposed by Greek...

  (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Cyprus’ Representative opens up about representing her homeland at Eurovision 2026, her cultural roots, and her wish for a vibrant song with Cypriot lyrics Antigoni, Cyprus’ representative at the Eurovision 2026 Song Contest, was officially announced on Thursday, becoming the first confirmed participant for the competition to be held in Vienna, Austria. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); In her first interview since the announcement, she shared her feelings about the surprising decision, her connection to Cyprus, and her expectations for the song she will perform at the contest. “Now I’ll have even more reasons to visit Cyprus!” "You can’t imagine how happy and proud I am to represent Cyprus", Antigoni told the Cypriot national broadcaster CyBC news edition on Friday. "It’s something I’ve dreamed of since I was very young, and I still can’t believe it’s happening". Antigoni spoke about her strong ties to her homeland. “I visit Cyprus often, as much as I can, to see my grandparents – but now...

  (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Antigoni will represent Cyprus in Eurovision 2026, which will take place in Vienna, Austria. She is the first contestant revealed for the Eurovision 2026 season. The Cypriot national broadcaster CyBC has announced that singer Antigoni was chosen to represent Cyprus at Eurovision 2026, which will be held in Vienna, Austria this coming May. The singer was selected through an internal selection made by the local national broadcaster. Antigoni is the first artist officially confirmed for the upcoming Eurovision! (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});   הצגת פוסט זה באינסטגרם   ‏‎פוסט משותף על ידי ‏‎Eurovision Song Contest‎‏ (@‏‎eurovision‎‏)‎‏ The Storm Over Cyprus' Selection The announcement of Antigoni comes amid controversy after recent reports indicated two finalists were selected to represent the country. The names that surfaced were Josephine and Giorgos Perris, while Antigoni was only mentioned as one of the eight national finalists. Another rumor causing uproar suggested that the Cypriot choice was already made, and that Josephine was selected to represent Cyprus at Eurovision 2026. This rumor spread following a statement by...

  (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Cyprus has reached the final stage of Eurovision 2026 selection. Two artists remain - Josephine and Giorgos Perris - one offering modern pop, the other a classical style. Discover the finalists. Cyprus has already confirmed its participation in Eurovision 2026 and announced that its representative would be chosen by a professional committee. Last week, the Cypriot national broadcaster CyBC unveiled the names of eight possible candidates. Shortly afterward, the Greek website Eurovisionfun reported that only two singers remained on the shortlist. Journalist Aris Kavatzidis, speaking on the Greek morning show “Bungiorno”, has now disclosed their identities. So, who are the two artists that might represent Cyprus in Eurovision 2026 in Vienna, Austria? (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Final Two Candidates Revealed According to Kavatzidis, the two finalists vying to represent Cyprus at Eurovision are Josephine and Giorgos Perris—confirming an earlier report by Eurovisionfun that only two artists remain in contention. The proposals submitted by record labels reportedly do not include finalized songs but rather detailed production concepts—teams of composers, directors, and choreographers who would...

  (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Cypriot national broadcaster CyBC recently unveiled eight candidates, most of them familiar faces, for Eurovision 2026. The list has since narrowed to two finalists. Has a final decision now been made ahead of the contest in Vienna? Cyprus has already confirmed its participation in Eurovision 2026 and announced that its representative would be selected by a professional committee. After confirming participation and outlining the selection process, the national broadcaster CyBC published a list of eight singers shortlisted to represent the island in Eurovision 2026 in Vienna, Austria. Soon after, the Greek website Eurovisionfun revealed that only two artists remain on the shortlist. Could this mean the Cypriot entrant - and potential return to the Grand Final after missing it by only two points - has finally been chosen? (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Two Finalists About two weeks ago, the Greek website Eurovisionfun reported that only two artists were still in contention, both of whom appear on the list below. The two differ significantly in musical style, meaning the final choice will shape the artistic...

  (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); CyBC revealed eight finalists for Eurovision 2026, mixing veteran contenders and newcomers. Now it was revealed that two artists remain in the race to represent the country! CyBC has announced the eight final candidates to represent the country at Eurovision 2026 in Vienna, Austria. Now it was revealed that two artists only remain in the race to represent the country in Eurovision 2026. Cyprus has already confirmed its participation in Eurovision 2026 and stated that the representative will be chosen by a professional committee. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Contestants: Familiar Names and Fresh Faces Josephine The first on the list is a highly popular singer. Rumors of her attempts to represent either Greece or Cyprus at Eurovision have circulated for years. Evangelia Another artist often mentioned among Eurovision fans as a likely contender. Once again, her name appears this year, maintaining her consistent presence. Nina Mazani This year’s surprise inclusion. Though she emerged in recent years, she already has a unique career...

  (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); CyBC reveals eight finalists for Eurovision 2026, mixing veteran contenders and newcomers. The chosen artist will represent Cyprus in Vienna’s 70th contest CyBC has announced the eight final candidates to represent the country at Eurovision 2026 in Vienna, Austria. The selection process is already underway, and in the coming weeks, the chosen representative will be revealed. Cyprus has already confirmed its participation in Eurovision 2026 and stated that the representative will be chosen by a professional committee. Responding to criticism that the broadcaster had already decided on a representative, Head of the Cypriot Delegation Evi Papamichael said the selection process would commence only after choosing the country's representative for the Junior Eurovision. Contestants: Familiar Names and Fresh Faces Josephine The first on the list is a highly popular singer. Rumors of her attempts to represent either Greece or Cyprus at Eurovision have circulated for years. Evangelia Another artist often mentioned among Eurovision fans as a likely contender. Once again, her name...

  (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Cypriot national broadcaster CyBC has confirmed Cyprus' participation in Eurovision 2026, to be held in Austria. Cyprus is expected to select its entry again through an internal selection. The Cypriot national broadcaster CyBC has officially announced that Cyprus will participate in Eurovision 2026, which will be hosted in Austria. Cyprus becomes the 22nd country to express interest in joining Eurovision 2026, following Albania, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Israel, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands, Norway, Serbia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, and the host country, Austria. The Cypriot national broadcaster CyBC has officially started preparations for Eurovision 2026 in Austria. The broadcaster is pursuing an internal selection process to choose an experienced artist, abandoning the option of a public national final - a decision influenced by budget limitations and high expectations for success. After two years of fluctuating results and a disappointing finish in Eurovision 2025, CyBC aims to focus on professionalism and proven skill by starting preparations...