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(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Greece officially launches its preparations for Eurovision 2026, with an announcement expected next week regarding its national selection show, as well as the opening of the application window! Greece has officially begun preparations for Eurovision Song Contest 2026, which will mark the 70th edition of the world’s most popular music event. The Greek national broadcaster, ERT, is expected to announce its national selection show next week and simultaneously open the submission period for entries. Along with the announcement, details regarding the rules and format of the selection process are anticipated—potentially including information on any planned expansions to the show. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); According to the Greek Eurovision site Eurovisionfun, Greece has invested significant effort in the selection process in recent weeks, particularly on the bureaucratic and organizational fronts. Now, the format is ready to be presented to the public. Sources at ERT emphasize that the primary goal is a reliable, high-quality and transparent...

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Greek-American singer Evangelia, who has attempted to reach Eurovision four times and narrowly missed out this year, declares she will not give up on her dream and will try again for Eurovision 2026. Evangelia, whose full name is Evangelia Psarakis, has become a familiar name in the Eurovision world. In recent years, she has shown remarkable determination in her efforts to represent both Greece and Cyprus, submitting songs to the selection processes of both countries. Some of these tracks have even been released as singles – such as "Ónira" (in English: "Dreaming"), which she submitted for Greece’s Eurovision 2022 selection, "Aphrodite" for Cyprus’s internal selection that same year, and "Pali" for Greece’s 2023 selection. In 2025, she once again competed in the Greek national selection, finishing second with her song "Vale", just two points behind Klavdia, who went on to represent Greece at Eurovision and placed sixth. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); In an...

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); As Greece begins its preparations for Eurovision 2026, the country’s 2025 representative in Basel, Klavdia, has announced her ambition to return to Eurovision in two or three years—with the clear goal of winning it all! Greece has officially launched its preparations for the Eurovision Song Contest 2026, which will mark the 70th edition of the world’s most popular musical event. Amid these preparations, singer Klavdia, who represented the country at Eurovision 2025, appeared on the Greek morning show "Smile Again" and spoke about the powerful experience she had in Switzerland. According to her, the connection with the audience and the sense of camaraderie outweighed her final ranking, and she is already dreaming of returning to the competition—this time, to win. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Klavdia Reflects on Her Eurovision Experience and the Power of Audience Support Klavdia emphasized that, for her, participating in Eurovision 2025 was not measured solely by points or placement, but by the...

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Greece launches Eurovision 2026 preparations with a national selection show, announcement expected in July. Will semi-finals return? All details on changes, influences, and expectations for the contest. Greece has officially begun preparations for Eurovision Song Contest 2026, which will mark the 70th edition of the world’s most popular music event. According to official reports, the Greek national broadcaster, ERT, is set to hold its first meeting on the topic this week, during which a decision is expected regarding the organization of a national final to select Greece’s representative for the competition. The official announcement is scheduled for the end of July, and it will also reveal the opening date for submissions from creators and performers - who will have at least two months to prepare. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Greece is aiming high - can we expect innovations in the next national selection? The early preparations by Greece for Eurovision 2026 reflect a desire...

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Greece at Eurovision 2025: Klavdia from Greece was asked not to mention the Pontic Genocide, sparking debate on freedom of expression, identity, and the rules set by Eurovision’s organizers. During preparations for the 2025 Eurovision Song Contest, an unusual directive emerged from the event’s organizers: Klavdia, Greece’s representative, was asked not to make any public reference to the Greek-Pontic Genocide - a deeply sensitive issue that has preoccupied Greek society for decades. This request, prompted by concerns over potential negative reactions from Turkey, sparked widespread public debate in Greece and across Europe. For many, it raises questions about freedom of expression, national identity, and historical memory - right on the world’s biggest entertainment stage. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Who Are the Pontic Greeks? The Pontic Greeks are an ethnic Greek group originating from the Pontus region, along the Black Sea coast in what is now northeastern Turkey. This ancient community settled in the area as...

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); A gesture of support: Greece rebuffs allegations from European sources, including the Spanish national broadcaster, regarding vote-rigging that led to Israel’s win in the public vote at Eurovision. European countries such as Spain and Belgium have questioned the credibility of the public voting results at Eurovision. In contrast, Greece, Israel’s neighbor across the sea, has expressed support for the voting system. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Greek government spokesperson, Pavlos Marinakis, who also holds political authority over the Greek national broadcaster, ERT, dismissed the allegations from various European sources regarding supposed Israeli vote manipulation and stated: “Eurovision is a music competition. Artists and songs participate. The public and the juries vote according to their own criteria. Indeed, the European public placed Israel in first place, in line with how each person chose to vote”. He went on to reaffirm the Greek government’s support for Israel and reminded the public of the reasons behind the outbreak of...

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); "It deeply saddens me that the contest has become political": Klavdia, Greece's Eurovision 2025 representative, responded to the statement by the new Eurovision winner regarding Israel's participation. How did she react to his remarks? Yesterday (Thursday), Klavdia, Greece's Eurovision 2025 representative, received an award from the Greek national broadcaster ERT and, alongside it, made a sweeping statement against the ongoing politicization of the contest in recent times. When asked about the comments made by JJ, the Eurovision 2025 winner, regarding the exclusion of Israel from the competition, she did not remain indifferent and directly opposed the use of politics in Eurovision. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); "The Contest Has Become Political" When Klavdia was asked about JJ's pointed statement - that Israel should be excluded from the contest - she gave a clear and straightforward answer. Klavdia made a firm decision, which she has upheld throughout the competition: “It’s a song contest. It deeply saddens me...

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Greece at Eurovision 2025: The Greek national broadcaster ERT is considering more than a single final - will Greece revive its 2004 format, and will we soon see a national selection similar to Sweden’s Melodifestivalen? Reports from Greece indicate a strategic shift that could transform the country’s approach to Eurovision. According to local media, the Greek national broadcaster, ERT, is exploring the possibility of expanding the selection process for Greece’s 2026 Eurovision entry. Instead of a single final night as held in 2025, the broadcaster is considering a longer competition, featuring several semi-final shows over multiple weeks. These developments come in the wake of Greece’s surprising success in the most recent contest, where the country finished sixth in the grand final with 231 points. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Aiming for a Lasting Entertainment Brand The main goal behind this move is to turn the selection process into a true entertainment brand - one that...

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Greece at Eurovision 2025: Ahead of the dress rehearsal, new surprises hint at a major twist. Is Klavdia about to transform her performance? A real stir surrounds Greece’s preparations for Eurovision 2025, following a dramatic revelation in an exclusive report by journalist Giannis Argyriou on the Greek website "Eurovisionfun." According to the report, Klavdia, this year’s Greek representative, who is set to perform 7th in the second semi-final on May 15, is planning a particularly surprising move during her performance of the song "Asteromáta"—something that has not yet been fully revealed to viewers. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Two Outfits in Three Minutes: Unveiling the Big Move The information received, according to "Eurovisionfun," states: "According to our reliable and exclusive information, the outfit revealed in the first rehearsal photos is not the only one Klavdia will be wearing on the Eurovision 2025 stage. During the 3-minute performance, we will also see her in a completely...

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Greece’s Eurovision 2025 representative, Klavdia held her second rehearsal in Basel with the song “Asteromáta”. Stay tuned for all updates from Switzerland. Klavdia, Greece's representative, was the seventh act to rehearse today on the Eurovision 2025 stage with her song “Asteromáta“. Klavdia will perform as song number 7 in the second semi-final, scheduled for May 15th. In the video released from the performance, Claudia stands on a high rock at the center of the stage. The colors and graphics are constantly changing. At the beginning of the video, in blue tones, there is a figure behind her that looks like a Greek statue from the classical period, half realistic and half outlined in blue, and around her white birds fly, leaving behind blue and white trails that create a vortex. When she reaches the chorus, there is a transition to red laser beams that turn the graphics into a dark black-and-white landscape of an ocean and an island...