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Greece: The Semi-Final Allocation of “Sing for Greece 2026” Revealed

January 5, 2026 by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); In the past few hours, the semi-final allocation for "Sing for Greece 2026" has been published. Who will compete in the first semi-final, and who in the second? All the details - Right here. The Greek national broadcaster ERT has officially announced the semi-final allocation of the 28 contestants competing in “Sing For Greece – Ελληνικός Τελικός 2026”. The semi-finals expected to take place on February 3rd and February 5th, while the grand final expected to air on February 7th. The winner of the grand final is expected to represent Greece at Eurovision 2026, set to be held in Vienna, Austria. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); "Sing for Greece 2026": Semi-Final Allocation First Semi-Final – Tuesday, February 3rd: Alexandra Sieti - The Other Side THE Astrolabe - Drop It Desi G - Aphrodite Akylas - Ferto Evangelia - Paréa Panagiotis Tsakalakos – 2nd Chance Niya - Slipping Away Marseaux - Khánomai Rosanna Mailan - Alma ...

Greece: Contestant List Revealed for “Sing for Greece 2026”

January 4, 2026 by Neta Geffen Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The list of contestants for “Sing for Greece 2026”, has been officially revealed, the Greek entry expected to be chosen on February 7th. The Greek national broadcaster ERT has officially announced the 28 contestants competing in the Greek Eurovision national selection, “Sing For Greece – Ελληνικός Τελικός 2026”. The semi-finals expected to take place on February 3rd and February 5th, while the grand final expected to air on February 7th. The winner of the grand final is expected to represent Greece at Eurovision 2026, set to be held in Vienna, Austria. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); “Sing for Greece 2026”: Participants List Victoria Anastasia - Whatcha Doin To Me Koza Mostra - Bulletproof Marika - Daughters of the Sun (A, E, I, O, U) Akylas - Ferto Good Job Nicky - Dark Side of the Moon Mikay - Labyrinth Revery - The Songwriter Kianna - No More Drama D3lta - Mad About It Dinamiss...

A Greek Drama: Keren Peles’ Song Didn’t Qualify to “Sing For Greece”

January 4, 2026January 4, 2026 by Ofek Jerassi Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The participant list for “Sing for Greece 2026” has been revealed. The song written by Keren Peles, Tomer Biran, and Poseidonas Giannopoulos for Xannova Xan did not make the final cut Moments ago, the list of competing songs for the Greek national selection "Sing for Greece 2026" was published, featuring a surprising exclusion: the song co‑written by Keren Peles, Tomer Biran, and Greek songwriter Poseidonas Giannopoulos for singer Xannova Xan has not been accepted into the competition. The decision, taken by a special committee of Greece’s national broadcaster ERT, effectively removes the Israeli‑Greek collaboration from contention to represent Greece at Eurovision 2026. The rejection has sparked debate across Greek media circles, as several professionals in Greece who heard the song recently claimed it was highly rated and considered one of the top three submitted to the committee. The move also raises eyebrows given Peles’s proven songwriting record—she has penned notable tracks in the past two Eurovisions—and Xannova Xan’s reputation as one of the strongest...

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...