Category: Moldova

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Members of the Euromix editorial team convened to vote for the competing songs in "Selecția Națională 2026". Who should represent Moldova at Eurovision according to the editorial team? Moldova's "Selecția Națională 2026" will take place tonight, Saturday, January 17th, 2026, at 18:00 CET. The winner of the local competition will represent the country at Eurovision 2026 which will be held in Vienna, Austria. For the first time, the winner will be chosen through a combination of votes from the live audience (33%), local judges (33%), and international judges (33%). In anticipation of this event, Euromix editorial team members gathered to listen to the participating songs and select their favorites from Moldova's "Selecția Națională 2026" . (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Editorial Picks: Who Should Represent Moldova? Avi Zaikaner: First Place – Satoshi – "Viva, Moldova" Satoshi brings to Selecția Națională's stage an ethno-rock performance that fuses traditional folk elements with powerful rock energy. The lyrics aim to uplift...

 (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Moldova: A political statement by a leading Moldovan "Selecția Națională" contender jeopardizes his continued participation, raising complex questions about freedom of expression and Eurovision’s strict neutrality rules. An unusual controversy is shaking Moldova’s "Selecţia Naţională", after contestant Satoshi, competing with his song "Viva, Moldova!", published a political statement on his Instagram account. The post was directly linked to his song and his intention to participate in the Eurovision Song Contest 2026. The move places Moldova’s national broadcaster TRM and the EBU before a complex dilemma concerning the boundaries of freedom of expression on one of the world’s most-watched cultural stages. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); In a post that gained wide circulation, Satoshi published an explicit political statement, directly connecting his personal views to his song and to the Eurovision stage itself. Among other things, he wrote: “I do not support genocide…. If someone has something to say, to manifest I don’t see a more suitable and wider platform to say...

 (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Listen now: Moldova has selected 16 songs for Selecția Națională 2026's final, competing for the chance to represent the country at Eurovision 2026 in Vienna, Austria. Following the conclusion of the audition day, during which 35 songs competed, Moldova’s national broadcaster TRM revealed today (Wednesday) on the morning show “Bună Dimineața” (in English: "Good Morning") the 16 songs selected for the final of “Selecția Națională 2026”, scheduled to take place on January 17th. Below is the full list of finalists. Listen to the competing songs as they prepare to battle for the opportunity to represent Moldova on Europe’s biggest music stage. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Full List of Finalists – Selecția Națională 2026: Adelisha – “Alegria” Sasha Flowers – “We fight till the end” Artiom Topal – “Money” Catalina Solomac – “Pink Margarita” Cristy Rouge – “Bliss” DAYANA – “Doina” Bacho – “Tata” Emforia – “Tipare” Evghenii Avramov & ALenin Ivan – “Foc la ghete” Ilinca Siviroveanu –...

 (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Turmoil continues in Moldova’s “Selecția Națională 2026”: Dana Marchitan drops out of the competition and becomes the second artist to do so. What led to her withdrawal? Moldova is in the midst of preparations for Eurovision 2026 , which will be held in Vienna, Austria. Following the unexpected disqualification of a contestant without explanation and the discovery that two singers were set to perform the same song, singer Dana Marchitan announced yesterday on social media that she is withdrawing from the competition. Both Marchitan and Katy Rain passed the initial screening and were included in the final list of contestants for Moldova’s national selection, "Selecţia Naţională 2026", with two songs that sounded nearly identical. Marchitan was set to perform a song titled “Cry”, while Rain was to compete with a version called “Dance & Cry”. Both songs were based on the same melody, with minor differences in arrangement and production. According to the rules of Moldova’s "Selecţia Naţională", there is no restriction preventing two artists from submitting the same song. Nonetheless,...

 (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Moldovan national broadcaster TRM revealed today the participants of “Selecția Națională 2026”, through which Moldova’s entry for Eurovision 2026, to be held in Vienna, Austria, will be chosen. After a one-year hitaus, TRM is bringing back Selecția Națională in a fresh, modern format to choose the song that will represent the country at Eurovision 2026 in Vienna, Austria. Today (Thursday), TRM revealed the full list of participants in "Selecția Națională 2026", which includes quite a few returning contestants. A total of 34 artists will compete in the auditions for a chance to qualify for the selection's final. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); How will Moldova's entry for Eurovision be chosen? Finalists will be chosen based on song quality, stage presence, and international potential.A combined vote will determine the winner: one-third local jury, one-third international jury, and one-third televoting, following the Eurovision scoring format (1-8, 10, 12 points). In case of a tie, the public vote will prevail. If a...

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Moldova’s TRM responds to Pasha Parfeni’s criticism ahead of Eurovision 2026, addressing his remarks while continuing preparations for the upcoming national selection Following Moldova’s return to Eurovision 2026, hosted in Vienna, Austria, after a one-year break, local drama erupted ahead of the national selection. Pasha Parfeni, the artist who represented Moldova at Eurovision 2012 and 2023, publicly accused the Moldovan national broadcaster TRM of mismanagement. The broadcaster responded through an official statement. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); “The Statement Is Unfair and Irresponsible” In an interview with the local newspaper NewsMaker, the national broadcaster addressed Parfeni’s criticism, stating that it was surprised and embarrassed by his words. According to TRM, the artist’s public declarations – given his history of twice representing Moldova – were “unfair and irresponsible”. Pasha Parfeni’s Extensive Eurovision History Parfeni is a respected and active musician in Moldova. Beyond his two Eurovision appearances, his connection with the contest is long-standing. He first competed in the national selection in 2009...

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); As Moldova returns to Eurovision 2026, Pasha Parfeni launches a harsh attack against the Moldovan national broadcaster TRM, declaring he will not return until the current management is replaced. With Moldova’s return to Eurovision 2026 in Vienna after a one-year absence, Pasha Parfeni, one of the country’s most prominent artists who represented Moldova twice in 2012 and 2023, launched a strong attack against the Moldovan national broadcaster TRM. In an interview, he declared that he would not participate again in Eurovision unless the network’s current management is replaced. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); “They killed Eurovision” According to Parfeni, the public broadcaster is “unprofessional and even corrupted”, accusing it of ruining the contest’s reputation in the country. “I’m highly critical and dissatisfied. I’ve seen many bad things – I don’t even want to talk about them. They killed Eurovision like this”. Parfeni said. In the interview, he pointed out that the “Moldova 1” brand - the main TRM channel - has lost public and creative trust: “This brand no...

 (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Moldova’s national broadcaster TRM has opened submissions for Selecția Națională 2026, the national final to select Moldova’s entry for Eurovision 2026 in Vienna. Full participation rules have been released After a one-year absence, Moldova’s national broadcaster TRM is bringing back its national selection Selecția Națională in a fresh, modern format to choose the song that will represent the country at Eurovision 2026 in Vienna, Austria. As of yesterday (November 7th), the submission window officially opened and will remain open for one month, until December 7th. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); From Submissions to the Grand Final: The Selection Process The Moldovan selection process will consist of three stages: Song Evaluation – A TRM committee will review all submitted entries. Live Auditions – Artists will perform in front of a professional jury. National Final – Scheduled for January 17th, 2026, at Arena Chișinău. Finalists will be chosen based on song quality, stage presence, and international potential.The winner will be determined by a combined...

 (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Moldova’s national broadcaster TRM announces key details for “Etapa Nationala”: the final will take place on January 17th, with major format changes ahead of Eurovision 2026 in Vienna, Austria. The Moldovan national broadcaster TRM officially confirmed Moldova’s participation in Eurovision 2026, following its dramatic withdrawal from the contest last year during the late stages of preparation. The broadcaster also confirmed the return of its traditional "Etapa Nationala", which will determine the Moldovan entry for the Eurovision stage in Vienna, Austria. Moldova’s national broadcaster TRM has unveiled new and significant details about its selection process for the Eurovision Song Contest, “Etapa Nationala”. Following earlier reports today about the appointment of new producers and the opening of the song submission window, the broadcaster has now confirmed the date, venue, and a key change in the audition process. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Grand Final at the Arena, Auditions Behind Closed Doors The headline news from today’s press conference is that the final of “Etapa Nationala 2026”...

 (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Moldovan national broadcaster TRM announced at a press conference that it will hold its traditional national final, "Etapa Nationala", to select Moldova’s Eurovision 2026 entry. The Moldovan national broadcaster TRM officially confirmed Moldova’s participation in Eurovision 2026, following its dramatic withdrawal from the contest last year during the late stages of preparation. The broadcaster also confirmed the return of its traditional "Etapa Nationala", which will determine the Moldovan entry for the Eurovision stage in Vienna, Austria. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Last year, Moldova withdrew from the contest due to disagreements concerning the quality of its national selection and financial considerations. Before withdrawing, the national broadcaster had already held an audition day for the national final, featuring 26 songs, and even set a date and participant list for the final before the withdrawal announcement was made official. This year, the broadcaster seems determined to avoid past mistakes. The participation confirmation was sent alongside a detailed email to local artists, outlining plans for collaboration...