Category: Eurovision

  (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...