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  (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...

  (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Greek national broadcaster ERT announced a change in the date of the Eurovision national final to select Greece's representative for Eurovision 2025. The event will take place on Thursday, January 30, instead of January 29 as initially reported. Greece's first Eurovision national final in 22 years will take place on January 30, a day later than originally planned, according to information published on Diavgeia. This event will determine both the artist and the song that will represent Greece at Eurovision 2025 in Basel, Switzerland. The Greek national broadcaster, ERT, has chosen the Christmas Theater in Athens as the venue for this exciting event. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Preparations and Jury Selection The theater has also been booked for two additional days (January 28 and 29) for rehearsals leading up to the main show. The announcement of the 12 artists who will participate in the national final is expected to be made in the coming days, possibly as early as...

  (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Greek national broadcaster, ERT, has chosen the Christmas Theater in Athens to host the Greek national final for Eurovision 2025, set to take place on January 29, where Greece's representative and song for Eurovision 2025 in Basel will be selected. The first Greek Eurovision national final in 22 years will take place on January 29, where the representative and song that will represent Greece at Eurovision 2025 in Basel, Switzerland, will be chosen. For this significant event, the Greek national broadcaster, ERT, has selected the Christmas Theater in Athens to host this exciting occasion. Excitement is mounting as the unveiling of the participants expected to partake in the pre-Eurovision is scheduled for early January. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Choosing the Venue: Christmas Theater The Christmas Theater is one of the most modern and impressive cultural complexes in Athens, boasting a capacity of 3,000 seats, and it has been officially chosen to host this thrilling event. This selection came...

  (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Greek national broadcaster ERT has chosen the well-known production company DAM to officially produce the Greek Eurovision national final for 2025. The event will take place on January 29th, selecting Greece's representative and song for Eurovision 2025 in Basel. Greece's first Eurovision national final in 22 years will be held on January 29th, where the country's representative and song for Eurovision 2025 in Basel, Switzerland, will be chosen. For this major event, the Greek national broadcaster, ERT, has selected DAM Productions SA as the official production company for the national final. This industry giant, experienced in producing large and important events, promises an unforgettable evening for the Greek audience, while excitement builds for the reveal of the expected participants in the national final, planned for early January. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Experienced Production Company DAM Productions is responsible for a variety of well-known and massive events, proving that the production of the Greek national final is in good hands....

  (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...