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Klavdia: “I Came to Eurovision 2025 Representing All of Greece, Not Only Myself”

January 1, 2026January 4, 2026 by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Klavdia, Greece’s Eurovision 2025 representative, discusses her sense of mission toward her country in the competition. In a interview, Klavdia, Greece’s representative for Eurovision 2025, describes her sense of mission toward her country in the Basel competition. She describes a sense of shock and pressure, and says she took her country’s representation in the contest seriously. Unlike her predecessor, she understood the weight on her shoulders and strived to take the contest slogan “United by Music” seriously. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); All of Greece on Her Shoulders Klavdia has been one of Greece’s most honored representatives in recent years, finishing sixth, but at first she considered herself and "Ethnikos Telikos" as a platform: “I came to "Ethnikos Telikos" with the desire to become famous. I wasn’t sure I would win, and I prepared myself for the possibility that it wouldn’t happen”. When she won "Ethnikos Telikos", she entered a state of shock: “I sat in my room for...

Sofia Vossou: “Boycotting Israel Is a Mistake”

December 29, 2025 by Neta Geffen Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Sofia Vossou speaks out against calls to boycott Israel, stressing that Eurovision must remain a celebration of music rather than a platform for political struggles. Amid growing calls in Greece to boycott Eurovision 2026 due to Israel’s participation, a clear and contrasting voice is emerging from within the Eurovision world itself. Greek singer Sofia Vossou, who represented Greece at Eurovision 1991 with the song "I Anixi" (In English: “Spring”), has expressed firm opposition to turning the contest into a stage for political confrontation. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); “Eurovision Must Remain a Music Competition” In an interview with the Greek television program “Hamogela kai Pali”, Vossou made it clear that, in her view, boycotting a country in a music competition is fundamentally misguided. She emphasized that the essence of Eurovision lies in artistic expression, creativity, and cultural connection, not political considerations. According to her, transforming the contest into a political battleground undermines its core values....

Report in Greece: Three Early Favorites Emerge to Represent the Country at Eurovision 2026

December 27, 2025 by Neta Geffen Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Greek media reports suggest that three submitted songs have stood out ahead of "Sing For Greece 2026". As Greece prepares for its national selection, "Sing For Greece 2026", an intriguing report has surfaced that may hint at the musical direction the country is aiming for this year. According to a publication by the Greek newspaper Ethnos, three songs have stood out in particular among all submissions and are currently considered leading contenders to represent Greece at Eurovision 2026, set to take place in May in Vienna, Austria. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Report: Three Titles Repeatedly Mentioned According to a source cited in the report, an individual who was exposed to all the songs submitted to the Greek national broadcaster ERT indicated that three entries made an especially strong impression. These are the song titles that were published: Unbreakable Odos Ermou (In English: "Ermou Street") On the Dark Side of the Moon At this stage,...

Klavdia: “I Wanted the Contest to Remain a Celebration of Music”

December 21, 2025 by Neta Geffen Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); In a candid interview, Klavdia reflects on political tensions at the contest, explains her choice to stay neutral, and emphasizes the importance of unity and music above all In an interview with the television program “Tet A Tet”, Klavdia, Greece’s representative at Eurovision 2025, shared her personal experiences from the contest in Basel and admitted that the atmosphere this year was particularly tense. According to her, the political developments and the war in the background directly affected the backstage environment, creating a sensitive situation in which every gesture or interaction risked being interpreted as a political statement. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Between Music and Politics Klavdia confirmed in the interview what many experienced firsthand in Basel. The singer did not hide the fact that the atmosphere was unusually tense. Political developments and the war had a significant impact on the competition, creating discomfort among participants. As she explained, every movement could be misinterpreted, and...

Report: Greece’s “Ethnikos Telikos 2026” Final Will Be on February 7th!

December 20, 2025 by Oscar Diefenthal Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Greek media reports point to February 7th as the date of Greece’s “Ethnikos Telikos”, selecting the entry for Eurovision 2026 in Vienna, Austria. According to reports in Greek media, “Sing For Greece – Ελληνικός Τελικός 2026,” is expected to take place on February 7th. The two semi-finals are scheduled for February 3rd and February 5th. The winner of “Ethnikos Telikos 2026” will earn the right to represent Greece at the Eurovision Song Contest. The reports have not been officially confirmed by the Greek national broadcaster ERT, however, Greek journalist Aris Kavatzikis confirmed on the Greek television program “Buongiorno” that the national final is indeed set for February 7th. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); In addition to the journalist’s confirmation, the Greek Eurovision website eurovisionfun has also reported that “Ethnikos Telikos 2026” will be held on February 7th. ERT had planned to stage the selection during the first half of February, leaving only two possible...

Greece: The Entries of “Ethnikos Telikos 2026” Postponed to January 4th!

December 16, 2025 by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Greece’s national broadcaster ERT will officially reveal the entries competing to represent Greece at Eurovision 2026 on January 4th at 18:00 CET, along with a new logo for the national final. The Greek national broadcaster ERT is intensively preparing for the competition and today (Tuesday) revealed that the entries competing for the coveted opportunity to represent Greece in Eurovision will be unveiled on January 4th at 18:00 CET. Alongside the announcement of the reveal date, ERT also presented the new festive logo for its national final: “Sing For Greece – Ελληνικός Τελικός 2026”. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The New Date for the Participant Reveal The presentation of the artists and songs participating in the national preselection will take place on January 4, instead of December 20 as initially reported. The reveal will air on ERT1 through the program “Sing For Greece – Ελληνικός Τελικός 2026 – Οι φιναλίστ”. The change of date came because the...

Greece: Left-Wing Party Raises Israel’s Participation in Eurovision 2026 for Parliamentary Debate

December 10, 2025January 12, 2026 by Aviad Berger Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Greece’s left-wing party calls for a parliamentary discussion on boycotting Eurovision due to Israel’s participation and the boycott of 4 countires Almost a week has passed since the crucial meeting held by the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) in Geneva, which concluded with the decision that Israel will participate in Eurovision 2026. Immediately after the vote, Slovenia, The Netherlands, Ireland and Spain announced they would not take part in this year’s contest following Israel’s inclusion. But will they be the only ones? Just before the final announcement of the participating countries, a call from Opposition party from Greece urges a parliamentary debate on the issue - asking for a possible boycott of Eurovision. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Call from Greek Parliament A group of members from the left-wing Syriza party, including Rena Dourou, submitted a formal inquiry in the Greek Parliament to government spokesperson Pavlos Marinakis. In their request, the MPs sought clarification regarding the government’s stance on the contest and...

Greece to Reveal the “Ethnikos Telikos 2026” Entries on December 20th

December 8, 2025January 12, 2026 by Rachel Geron Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Greece reveals new details about "Ethnikos Telikos 2026". Here is everything we can share The Eurovision 2026 national-final season is officially underway, bringing excitement and optimism to audiences across Europe just in time. Reports from the national broadcaster in Greece reveal new details about the Greek selection process, and today fans can finally look forward to the upcoming announcement: which artists will compete this year? (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); All the Details We Know So Far According to an announcement released today by the national broadcaster, the expected date for unveiling the selected contestants and their songs is December 20.This year’s national final will be hosted by Betty Maggira, who previously co-hosted the shows in 2008 and 2009 and is now expected to present the semi-finals, and Giorgos Kapoutzidis, who returns to host the grand final after 13 years. The Greek Eurovision national final is scheduled for February 7, with two semi-finals planned for February 3 and February...

Save the Date: “Eurovision Party SKG” in Thessaloniki Will Be on March 12th!

November 29, 2025January 12, 2026 by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Greek Eurovision site “Eurovisionfun” will host the annual Eurovision party on March 12th in Thessaloniki, featuring Eurovision and "Ethnikos Telikos" artists. Euromix team will be there to cover the event! The Greek Eurovision site, Eurovisionfun, will host the annual Eurovision party “Eurovision Party SKG” in Thessaloniki on Thursday, March 12th, 2026, together with local radio stations Zoo Radio and Transistor, for the third consecutive year after the great success of the last two editions. The party will feature performances by Greek artists, beloved Eurovision contestants, participants in "Ethnikos Telikos", and many more surprises. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Eurovision Party SKG Successes Over the past two years, more than 1,500 Eurovision fans have attended the party, an impressive figure. In the last two editions, a wide range of popular artists took part, such as: Shkodra Elektronike – Albania’s representatives for Eurovision 2025 with the song “Zjerm”. Theo Evan – Cyprus’s representative for Eurovision 2025...

“An Opportunity To Be United By Music”: An Exclusive Interview with Xannova Xan!

November 16, 2025January 12, 2026 by Ofek Jerassi Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Xannova Xan, The Greek singer-songwriter collaborating with Keren Peles and Tomer Biran in "Ethnikos Telikos 2026", in an exclusive interview for Euromix! The Greek singer Xannova Xan, known for participating in "Ethnikos Telikos 2025" with her song "Play it!" and collaborating with Keren Peles and Tomer Biran in "Ethnikos Telikos 2026" giving an exclusive interview for Euromix. What does she think about Yuval Raphael, the treatment Israel got in the recent years, and Peles herself? Watch the special interview: (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Hello Xannova! Can you tell us a bit about yourself? What does your name even mean? Hey guys, nice to meet you! My name is Xannova Xan and I'm a Greek-American singer-songwriter. Xannova comes from my first name Alexandria, I got the "Xan" from Alexandria and "Nova" is a star, so "Alexandria of the stars". There was a huge fuss in Israel about your collaboration with Keren Peles and Tomer Biran. How was collaborating with them?...