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(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Basel Cantonal Bank (BKB) announced its sponsorship of Eurovision 2025 in Switzerland, joining Novartis. The bank aims to support the event's local impact and cultural significance in Basel. Basel Cantonal Bank (BKB) has officially announced its role as an additional sponsor for Eurovision 2025 in Basel, Switzerland. This announcement follows the declaration of Novartis as the official sponsor of the competition, marking the first time in three years that TikTok is not serving in this capacity. BKB, operating in Basel, recognizes the importance of financial support for Eurovision, which will be held in Basel for the first time, to ensure that the local population can experience and celebrate this unique moment in the region. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); A Platform for Creativity and Cultural Diversity In their statement, BKB, founded and operating since 1899, emphasized that the Eurovision Song Contest is not merely a music competition but a platform that strengthens creativity, cultural diversity, and a sense of community....

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The threat has been removed: The results of the referendum in Basel on approving the Eurovision budget indicate that residents want to host Eurovision and fund the event with public money. Today, a referendum was held in Basel on the question of the Eurovision budget. After two weeks of postal voting, the initial sample shows that Basel residents are interested in hosting Eurovision, with about two-thirds voting in favor of funding the event and only one-third voting against. The referendum was initiated after the Swiss Federal Democratic Union party (EDU/UDF) unexpectedly managed to gather enough signatures for it to take place. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); In Switzerland, citizens participate directly in the legislative process, enabling a party to call for a referendum if sufficient public support is demonstrated. As early as July, the EDU/UDF, in collaboration with the Federation of German Taxpayers, demanded a referendum against funding Eurovision 2025 through municipal or cantonal budgets in Switzerland. The EDU/UDF, known...

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Despite a tense and chaotic season that ended with the city announcing it would not host the competition again, Malmö reports high profits from Eurovision 2024. How did the event that stirred up the city become so profitable despite everything? One of the biggest incentives for countries to host Eurovision is the large number of visitors the competition attracts and the long-term positive effect the event brings to the host city. After Malmö, Sweden's third-largest city, hosted Eurovision for the third time in its history in 2024, and following a tense season where the city had to deal with chaos in its streets, pro-Palestinian demonstrations, high security expenses, rising violence and tension in its surroundings, Malmö announced that it would not host the competition again in the future. Nevertheless, in a recent report, Malmö's Department of Commerce and Tourism summarizes the high revenues and the even greater economic leap from hosting Eurovision in Malmö in 2024 compared...

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Switzerland's national broadcaster, SRG SSR, has confirmed that there are no plans to cancel the Eurovision 2025 semi-finals. This statement comes in response to rumors and concerns sparked by a referendum in Basel regarding Eurovision's funding. In recent months, Switzerland's Federal Democratic Union Party (EDU/UDF) has gathered over 4,000 signatures to initiate a referendum opposing Eurovision's funding. The party, known for its Christian-conservative views, argues that the Eurovision Song Contest contradicts its values and represents a misuse of public funds. The referendum, set to take place this Sunday, could present significant challenges for the event's production if the decision opposes funding. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Amid growing concerns, Switzerland's national broadcaster, SRG SSR, was quick to address the situation, assuring reporters that there are no plans to cancel the semi-finals. This clarification underscores the organizers' commitment to delivering a complete and successful competition despite the numerous obstacles. If the referendum approves the budget, Basel will proceed with its preparations...