Greece: Greek Government Officially Responds to “Asteromata” Controversy

Greece: Greek Government Officially Responds to “Asteromata” Controversy

  (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Greece in Eurovision 2025: The Greek government officially responds to the crisis that erupted when Turkey threatened to prevent the participation of singer Klavdia and the song "Asteromáta"! "Asteromáta" (translated as "Star Eyes") is the title of the song performed by Klavdia, representing Greece in the first part of the second semi-final of Eurovision 2025, to be held in Basel, Switzerland, on May 15. Reactions from Greece's eastern neighbors after last Thursday's national final have sparked significant interest in European media. The reactions ignited among Greece's eastern neighbors following the final held last Thursday have garnered significant interest in European media. The Turkish national broadcaster, TRT, accused Greece of politicization and threatened to file a complaint with the European Broadcasting Union (EBU), a thing that might lead to the disqualification of the song, or its creators might be asked to update its lyrics—similar to the EBU's request to change the lyrics of the song "Hurricane" by Eden...
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Greece: Will Turkey Cause Disqualification of the Eurovision Song?

Greece: Will Turkey Cause Disqualification of the Eurovision Song?

  (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Greece in Eurovision 2025: Will Turkey succeed in preventing the participation of singer Klavdia and the song "Asteromáta"? All the details on the sharp diplomatic clash. "Asteromáta" (translated as "Star Eyes") is the title of the song performed by Klavdia, representing Greece in the first part of the second semi-final of Eurovision 2025, to be held in Basel, Switzerland, on May 15. Reactions from Greece's eastern neighbors after last Thursday's national final have sparked significant interest in European media. According to Turkish sites following Eurovision, Turkey's national broadcaster, TRT, accused the Greek song of addressing the Pontic Genocide, an event where Pontic Greeks were massacred and deported by the Ottoman Empire. If proven that the song indeed deals with this subject, the Turks intend to formally complain to the European Broadcasting Union (EBU). It might lead to the disqualification of the song, or its creators might be asked to update its lyrics—similar to the EBU's request to...
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Greece: Klavdia to Perform “Asteromáta” at Eurovision 2025!

Greece: Klavdia to Perform “Asteromáta” at Eurovision 2025!

  (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Klavdia won Greek's national selection "Ethnikos Telikos 2025", and will represent the country at Eurovision 2025 with "Asteromáta". Listen to the song. "Asteromáta" (translated as "Starry Eyes") is the song that will be performed by singer Klavdia, representing Greece in the first half of the second semi-final of Eurovision 2025 held in Basel, Switzerland on May 15th. The song was written by the singer herself along with Arcade, who wrote Greece's Eurovision entries for 2020 and 2021, "Superg!rl" and "Last Dance" by Stefania. The song is performed in Greek. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Klavdia took the stage of the national final wearing a cream-colored outfit, consisting of a tight top and wide-leg pants, accompanied by five dancers in bodysuits. The stage appeared relatively empty, featuring a backdrop of sky and lightning, creating a dark atmosphere. The singer's vocal performance was excellent, delivering the song impeccably and moving the audience. "Asteromáta" deals with a deep sense of longing and pain over separation and loss, using romantic and poetic language. The...
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Tonight at 20:00: Greece Selects Its Entry For Eurovision 2025!

Tonight at 20:00: Greece Selects Its Entry For Eurovision 2025!

  (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Watch live: Tonight at 20:00, the Greek national selection "Ethnikos Telikos 2025" will take place, where Greece's representative and song for Eurovision 2025 will be chosen. Here's the link to watch the broadcast. The much-anticipated first open national selection in Greece in 22 years will be held tonight 20:00 CET (21:00 Greek time) at the Christmas Theater in Athens. The event will be broadcast by Greece's national broadcaster. The winner will be determined through a combination of public votes (50%), international jury votes (25%), and local jury votes (25%). The chosen artist and song will represent Greece at Eurovision 2025, set to take place in Basel, Switzerland. Hosting the show are Helena Paparizou and Sakis Rouvas, two iconic figures in Greek Eurovision history. Twelve artists will compete tonight for the honor of representing Greece, including Evangelia, who has previously attempted to represent both Greece and Cyprus, and Xannova Xan, a former Junior Eurovision contestant. To watch "Ethnikos Telikos" please follow this link and...
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Euromix’s Choice: Who Should Represent Greece at Eurovision 2025?

Euromix’s Choice: Who Should Represent Greece at Eurovision 2025?

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Members of the Euromix editorial team convened to vote for the competing songs in Ethnikos Telikos 2025. Who should represent Greece at Eurovision according to the editorial team? The Greek Eurovision national selection, "Ethnikos Telikos 2025", is set to take place tonight at 20:00, featuring 12 contestants. The winner of this local competition will represent Greece at Eurovision 2025 in Basel, Switzerland. In anticipation of this event, Euromix editorial team members gathered to listen to the participating songs and select their favorites from the Greek national selection. Editorial Picks: Who Should Represent Greece? Avi Zaikaner: First Place - Konstantinos and Kostas - "Paradeisos" Greece returns to the national selection format after many years, and it seems the overall quality is somewhat disappointing. I chose the male duet, Konstantinos & Kostas that brings a classic Balkan ballad to the stage—well-crafted, emotional, and incorporating refined Balkan-oriental elements. It is also performed in Greek. In my opinion, this is one of the songs that can...
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Last Minute U-turn? Marina Satti Will Take Part in the Greek National Final!

Last Minute U-turn? Marina Satti Will Take Part in the Greek National Final!

  (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Last Minute U-turn? Preparations for the Greek Eurovision national final continue, and while Greece promises prominent guests will attend the final, it is now reported that Greece's Eurovision 2024 representative, Marina Satti, will take an active part in the broadcast selecting the singer who will replace her. Preparations for Greece's first open national final in 22 years, scheduled for January 30th, are reaching their peak. This event will determine Greece's representative and song for Eurovision 2025 in Basel, Switzerland. Despite earlier reports suggesting that last year's Greek representative, Marina Satti, would be absent from the broadcast, a last-minute change seems to have occurred. According to numerous reports, the singer who represented Greece at Eurovision 2024 will be present at the national final. Marina, it appears, will pass the torch to the winner of the final, who will take on the Greek representation for Eurovision 2025. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Unexpected Turn of Events Previously, it was reported that Sakis Rouvas and Helena Paparizou...
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Greece: Eurovision National Final Songs Revealed!

Greece: Eurovision National Final Songs Revealed!

  (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Listen now: Greek national broadcaster ERT has released the 12 songs and artists participating in the Greek Eurovision national selection. Who are they? The Greek national broadcaster, ERT, has today unveiled the 12 artists and songs competing in the Eurovision national selection. The first open national final in Greece in 22 years will take place on January 30th, where the representative and song for Eurovision 2025 in Basel, Switzerland, will be chosen. To honor this major event, ERT has chosen the Christmas Theater in Athens to host this exciting occasion. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); List of National Final Participants Here are the participants in the Greek Eurovision national selection: Klavdia – "Asteromáta" Evangelia – "Vale" Thanos Lambrou – "Free Love" Konstantinos Christoforou & Kostas Karafotis – "Paradise" Xannova Xan (Kalli Georgelli) – "Play It!" Andy Nicolas (Andreas Koutsonicolas) – "Lost My Way" BARBZ (Varvara Argyrou) – "Sirens" Dynamiss – "Odyssey" Kostas Ageris – "My Land" Nafsika – "Unhurt me" Ricky – "Elevator" Georgina Calais – "High Road" All songs can be listened...
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Greece: Marina Satti Excluded from the Greek Eurovision National Selection!

Greece: Marina Satti Excluded from the Greek Eurovision National Selection!

  (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Not invited: Preparations for the Greek Eurovision National Selection continue, promising notable guests, but it’s revealed that last year's representative Marina Satti will be watching from home as her successor is chosen. As Greece gears up for its first open Eurovision preliminary in 22 years, scheduled for January 30th, where the representative and song for Eurovision 2025 in Basel, Switzerland will be selected, excitement reaches its peak. However, fans of last year’s Greek representative, Marina Satti, will face disappointment: Satti is expected to miss the broadcast. This comes as a surprise since the presence of the previous year's representative during the crowning of the new one has become a tradition across Europe. So why will Satti be absent from the preliminary? According to reports, it’s unclear whether Marina Satti was not invited to the event or if she declined to participate due to scheduling conflicts. Recall that Greek officials were not pleased with her "childish" behavior at last...
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Greece: Eurovision Selection Participants Expected to be Revealed on January 10th!

Greece: Eurovision Selection Participants Expected to be Revealed on January 10th!

  (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); According to Greek media, Greece is expected to unveil its Eurovision selection participants on January 10th, likely along with their competing songs! Greece's first Eurovision national final in 22 years will take place on January 30th, where the representative and song for Eurovision 2025 in Basel, Switzerland, will be chosen. It has now been revealed that the selection participants will be unveiled on Friday, January 10th, following delays caused by a national mourning period declared in Greece after the death of a former Prime Minister. To honor this major event, ERT has chosen the Christmas Theater in Athens to host this exciting occasion. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The announcement of the 12 artists who will participate in the Eurovision selection is expected to occur this coming Friday, with a good chance that the competing songs will be revealed alongside them. The judging panel has finished listening to all the songs and has selected the contestants for the selection process. The...
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Greece: Eurovision Pre-Selection Participants Selected!

Greece: Eurovision Pre-Selection Participants Selected!

  (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The excitement is at its peak: the Greek National Broadcaster, ERT, reveals that 12 contestants have been officially selected for the Greek Eurovision pre-selection, and they will be announced in the coming days. Greece's first Eurovision national final in 22 years will take place on January 30th, a day later than originally planned. where the representative and song for Eurovision 2025 in Basel, Switzerland, will be chosen. The judging panel at the National Broadcaster has officially selected the 12 contestants who will compete for the flag of Greece in Basel and will be revealed to the public soon. To honor this major event, ERT has chosen the Christmas Theater in Athens to host this exciting occasion. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The announcement of the 12 artists who will participate in the pre-selection could occur in the coming days. The jury has finished listening to all the songs and selected the contestants through a selection process, with the names of...
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