Category: Cyprus

  (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The costs behind Cyprus’s participation in Eurovision 2026 have been unveiled, as national broadcaster CyBC details the state-funded budget for the contest in Vienna, Austria, and the investment behind Antigoni’s “JALLA”. CyBC’s director Thanasis Tsokos revealed yesterday all key details regarding the Cyprus budget for its participation in Eurovision 2026, which will take place in Vienna, Austria, where singer Antigoni will represent the country with her song "JALLA". The decision to disclose the figures comes as part of a broader push for financial transparency and responsible resource management around Cyprus’s Eurovision participation.​ (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Budget Breakdown for Cyprus at Eurovision 2026 To achieve the strongest possible result on one of Europe’s biggest music stages, the Cypriot national broadcaster partnered with the record label "Minos EMI" in a joint mission to deliver the best possible final product for Cyprus at the upcoming Eurovision. Tsokos revealed that Cyprus’s total budget for Eurovision 2026 stands at approximately 270,000 euros. The national broadcaster CyBC allocated...

  (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Cyprus unveiled its Eurovision 2026 song earlier this week, but the release quickly ignited public controversy over its music video - prompting the national broadcaster to announce major edits amid cultural criticism. On Sunday, the Cypriot national broadcaster, CyBC, revealed the song that will represent the island in Eurovision 2026 in Vienna, Austria — “JALLA”, performed by Antigoni. Soon after its release, the song sparked uproar - specifically surrounding its official music video. Within days, a group of Cypriot artists, academics, and cultural figures issued an open letter denouncing both CyBC and the video’s production team. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Public Letter of Complaint According to the signatories, the video for “JALLA” constitutes “an insult to Cypriot history and tradition”.  They further claimed that the video appears to legitimize extremely dangerous traffic violations, referring to scenes showing two motorcyclists without helmets or protective gear, one of whom performs a wheelie. The letter heavily criticized the video’s direction, with some signees even calling for the song and...

  (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Cypriot national broadcaster CyBC has unveiled “JALLA” — Antigoni’s song with which she will represent Cyprus at Eurovision 2026 in Vienna, Austria. A few minutes ago, the Cypriot national broadcaster, CyBC, revealed during the evening broadcast on channel RIK1 the song “JALLA,” which will be performed by Antigoni to represent Cyprus at the upcoming Eurovision Song Contest 2026 in Vienna. Cyprus will compete in the second half of the second semi-final, scheduled for May 14. The song is available on all platforms. As already known, Antigoni will perform the song live as a guest act during the second semi-final of "Sing For Greece 2026", scheduled for February 13. During this event, Greece’s own Eurovision representative will be chosen. We are already eager to see what Antigoni will bring to the stage in the coming days — and whether her live performance will offer a hint of what awaits us in Vienna this May! Cyprus is the seventh country to reveal...

  (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Cypriot national broadcaster CyBC has announced that Antigoni’s Eurovision 2026 entry will be titled “JALLA”. The song and official video will premiere on February 8th as Cyprus prepares for Vienna. Just moments ago, the Cypriot national broadcaster, CyBC, in a joint statement with Antigoni, Cyprus’s representative for Eurovision 2026 in Vienna, announced that the song representing the country will be titled “JALLA” and will be officially revealed next Sunday, February 8, at 21:00 local time (CET). The song and its official video will both premiere during the evening news broadcast on the Cypriot television channel RIK1. Subsequently, at 22:00 (CET), “JALLA” will be made available across all major music platforms and on the official Eurovision Song Contest YouTube channel. In addition, Antigoni will perform the song live as a guest act during the second semi-final of "Sing For Greece 2026", scheduled for February 13. During this event, Greece’s own Eurovision representative will be chosen. Unlike in previous years, when Cyprus tended to be among the last to...

  (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The anticipation is nearly over: Antigoni’s song, representing Cyprus at Eurovision 2026, is expected to be released in early February, ahead of her live performance at "Sing For Greece 2026". Today (Sunday), it was reported that the song and official video by Antigoni - Cyprus’s representative for Eurovision 2026 - will most likely be unveiled in the first week of February. Furthermore, the artist is expected to perform the song live as a guest act on February 13 during the second semi-final of Greece’s national selection, Sing For Greece 2026, through which the country’s entry for the contest set to take place in Vienna, Austria will be chosen. In recent years, Cyprus has been among the last countries to reveal its Eurovision entry, but this year’s timetable points to a significantly earlier release. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Antigoni’s Music Video To Premiere Soon According to the Greek Eurovision news outlet Eurovisionfun, Cyprus’s official music video for Eurovision 2026 is scheduled to premiere in the first week...

  (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); In a recent interview, Antigoni shared her excitement about representing her country in the contest and revealed what she hopes to bring to the stage this May. Antigoni, Cyprus’s representative for Eurovision 2026, recently sat down for an interview with Andreas Anastasiou, head of the Cypriot delegation for Eurovision 2026. During their conversation, she opened up about her feelings and thoughts ahead of her participation in Eurovision 2026 — where she will perform for Cyprus in Vienna — and spoke about how she intends to represent her country on stage. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); “I Want This to Be a Performance – Not Just a Song” At the start of the interview, Antigoni recalled the moment she discovered she would represent Cyprus at Eurovision and the wave of emotions that overtook her. She explained that upon hearing the exciting news, she was so overwhelmed with joy that she even cried. Soon after, calls from family and friends poured in, expressing how proud and excited they were for her. Antigoni shared her...

  (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Cyprus: Eurovision 2026 entry by Antigoni is in its final production stages and is expected to debut "Sing for Greece 2026", alongside a music video filmed entirely in Cyprus. Antigoni, the first representative selected for Eurovision 2026, is currently working intensively with her team and the Cypriot delegation on the song with which she will represent Cyprus in the competition. The song is now in its final stages of production and is expected to be completed very soon, allowing the music video filming to begin later this month. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); When and Where Will the Cypriot Song Be Revealed? According to a report by the Greek Eurovision website eurovisionfun, the Cypriot entry is scheduled to be unveiled for the first time during a live performance at the Greek national final, “Sing for Greece 2026”, where it is customary to host the Cypriot representative each year as a guest artist. As a reminder, the Greek national final is...

  (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...