Category: Greece

  (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Greek national broadcaster ERT has published its participation fee for Eurovision 2025, amounting to approximately 143,000 euros. The Greek national broadcaster ERT yesterday published an official document on their website, stating that the network's participation fee for Eurovision 2025 will stand at just over 143,000 euros. While this is a significant amount, it represents good news for Greece and other participating national broadcasters in the competition. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); According to reports, last year the Greek national broadcaster paid the European Broadcasting Union over 176,000 euros for their participation in the contest in Malmö. This represents a significant decrease of about 33,000 euros from the previous year. In recent years, there has been an increase in participation fees for each country, which has led to the withdrawal of several countries from the competition, such as Bulgaria and North Macedonia. Participation fees are determined, among other factors, based on the size of the participating country and its economic...

  (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Eurovision 2005 winner Helena Paparizou and Greece's Eurovision representative in 2004 and 2009 Sakis Rouvas will host the Greek national final on January 29, selecting Greece's entry for Eurovision 2025 in Basel. After selecting its representatives internally for the past 22 years, Greece will hold an open national final this year to choose its entry for Eurovision 2025 in Basel. Amidst growing excitement and rumors about the competing artists, the hosts for the national final, set to take place on January 29, have recently been revealed. Two well-known Eurovision stars in Greece will lead the broadcast: Eurovision 2005 winner Helena Paparizou and Greece's two-time Eurovision representative Sakis Rouvas. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Eurovision Backgrounds of the Hosts Helena and Sakis have rich backgrounds in the Eurovision world, which they will utilize to host the Greek national final for 2025 this coming January. Here's what you need to know about these two Greek Eurovision legends ahead of their new role: Helena Paparizou is Greece's...

  (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Greece's Eurovision 2024 representative, Marina Satti, expressed mixed feelings about the yawning incident and the reactions it provoked: "I regret and apologize if I hurt the people who supported and trusted me." Marina Satti, Greece's representative for Eurovision 2024, gave her first television interview since the contest, where she placed 11th with the song "Zari" (translated as "Dice"). The interview aired on Greece's MEGA TV channel, where she addressed the infamous yawning incident during the press conference after the second semi-final—a moment that went viral globally and even prompted an official response from the Greek government. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The incident occurred when Satti yawned during the press conference while Eden Golan, Israel's representative, was speaking. Marina admitted she had not anticipated the extent of the reaction and only realized its impact the following day. "I could have been smarter and more cautious," the singer confessed. "At that moment, an answer was being given to a journalist's question...

  (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Greek national broadcaster ERT sets January 29, 2025, for Greece's first open national final in 22 years, with 187 song submissions and a 50-50 jury-public voting system. The Greek national broadcaster ERT has closed the submission window for its Eurovision 2025 national final and announced the event will take place on January 29, 2025. This marks the first open national final in Greece in 22 years, featuring a single evening event where the results will be determined equally by public vote and professional juries (50%-50%). ERT has revealed that 187 songs were submitted for the selection process, with 12 artists set to participate in the final, and 3 additional songs chosen as backups in case of withdrawals or disqualifications. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Record-Breaking Submissions and Musical Diversity ERT reported a record-breaking 187 song submissions for the national selection, representing a wide array of genres and musical styles. The diverse pool of entries ranges from traditional and folk music...

  (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The submission window for the Greek Eurovision national selection closed yesterday, and now the names of artists who submitted songs for the selection are being revealed. Which artists have submitted songs? And who among them is already familiar to us? The Greek national broadcaster, ERT, closed the submission window for the Greek Eurovision national selection yesterday. While the exact number of submitted songs is not yet known, estimates suggest between 150 to 200 entries. This is a high number for the first year of a format that hasn't yet proven itself, especially considering the relatively strict criteria set by the Greek national broadcaster for song submissions. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Notable Participants Among the song submitters for the Greek national selection are several familiar names: Evangelia - A Greek-American singer who has competed to represent Greece at Eurovision in previous years. She hinted at another attempt to represent Greece as early as last August. According to her, the song she...

  (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Marina Satti, Greece's representative for Eurovision 2024, faces harsh criticism in Greece after comparing her country to Turkey, a nation with which Greece has very cold relations. Marina Satti, Greece's representative for Eurovision 2024, continues her local career in Greece. While garnering awards and appreciation from audiences attending her tour, she's also embroiled in significant scandals and keeps getting into trouble. In June, she clashed with TV host Athinais Nega at a local awards ceremony for speaking against Israel. In September, eggs were thrown at her during a performance. Now, she faces severe criticism after comparing her country to Turkey, a nation that has hostile relations with Greece. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Marina Satti performed in Istanbul, Turkey, in an unprecedented move, given the long-standing hostility between the two countries. Turkey, or more precisely the Ottoman Empire, was an occupying force in Greece, which fought for its independence and liberation. Many Greeks who lived in what is now...

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Helena Paparizou, Eurovision 2005 winner, expresses willingness to return to the contest with the right song. Will the singer represent greece at Eurovision after 20 Years? Helena Paparizou, the Eurovision 2005 winner, revealed yesterday (Saturday) in a television interview that she would be willing to compete in Eurovision again if she had the right song. This statement from the singer, who brought Greece its first and only victory so far, is not the first of its kind. Paparizou received an offer to represent Cyprus in Eurovision 2021, expressed willingness to represent Greece in Eurovision 2022, but declined to represent Greece in Eurovision 2024. In yesterday's interview, the singer declared that she hasn't closed the door on another Eurovision participation and that if she finds the right song in her eyes - she would participate in a selection process for the competition and try to compete for a spot in Eurovision. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); From Past Glories to...

  (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Following the festive announcement and after many artists showed their interest in participation, the Greek national broadcaster opened the registration and published the rules of the Eurovision national final. Greece has officially opened the registration window for its Eurovision national selection, marking a significant return to this format after 22 years. The Greek national broadcaster, ERT, has released the rules and guidelines for participants. The national selection will consist of a single evening event, with the winner determined by an equal split between public voting and professional judges (50-50). Twelve artists will compete in the final, with three additional songs selected as backups in case of withdrawals or disqualifications. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Eligibility and Submission Process Participation is open to artists with Greek citizenship or those with at least one parent of Greek origin. However, songwriters and composers can be from any country worldwide. Interested participants can submit their entries through the official link, along with a short...

  (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); In response to the announcement of Greece's Eurovision national final, local artists have commenced preparations, and the Greek broadcaster is developing a selection format expected to surprise audiences. ERT, the Greek national broadcaster, announced last Wednesday that Greece will hold an open national final for the first time in 22 years. This decision has prompted artists across the country to begin preparations while the broadcaster develops the selection format. The exciting announcement comes after Greek audiences demanded involvement in choosing the representative and song for Eurovision, following criticism of ERT's selections in recent years. The submission window will be open to any artist wishing to represent Greece at Eurovision 2025 in Basel. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Growing Interest from Artists Last week, 26 potential contestants expressed interest in competing in the national final. Now, more details are emerging about preparations and songwriting collaborations: Music production team Arcade, known for working with Greek stars and Eurovision alumni like Eleni Foureira and Helena...

  (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); After ERT announced Greece's first open national selection in 22 years, the question arose: who will raise the Greek flag in Basel? Which artists have shown interest in competing? A brief overview. The Greek broadcaster ERT held a press conference last Wednesday, announcing an open national final for Eurovision for the first time in 22 years. The song submission window will be open to any artist wishing to represent Greece in the Eurovision Song Contest 2025 in Basel. This exciting announcement comes after the Greek public demanded involvement in choosing the representative and song for Eurovision, following criticism of ERT's selections in recent years. Since the announcement, several artists have expressed their desire to compete in the upcoming Eurovision. In this article, we'll review the interesting names who have expressed interest in competing in Greece's national final. Ready? Let's begin! (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Just this week, before the official announcement of the national selection, it was revealed that...