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(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Serbian national broadcaster RTS has officially opened the song submission window for "Pesma za Evroviziju," the national selection for Eurovision 2026, which will take place in Vienna, Austria. The Serbian national broadcaster RTS officially opened today (Monday) the submission window for its traditional local Eurovision national final, "Pesma Za Evroviziju", which has accompanied the country since 2022. The submission period is now open and will close on November 10th. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); RTS announced that the songs competing for the right to represent Serbia at Eurovision 2026 will be chosen by a judging panel. However, if the panel determines that the submitted entries do not meet the required musical standard to represent Serbia at Eurovision, the representative will be chosen through an internal selection. Serbia’s Eurovision Record: Success and Consistency Serbia joined the Eurovision Song Contest in 2007 and has only missed the competition twice, in 2010 and 2014. At its debut in...

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); A storm is brewing in Serbia following the dismissal of national Eurovision selection producer Olivera Kovačević by the Serbian national broadcaster. Is the Serbian broadcaster acting under political influence? A wave of controversy has erupted in Serbia after the national broadcaster, RTS, dismissed Eurovision pre-selection producer Olivera Kovačević. According to Kovačević, her firing was the result of her public support for the student protests in Serbia against the government. Serbia has confirmed its participation in Eurovision 2026, set to be held in Austria, and is expected to continue selecting its representative for the contest through its national selection, “Pesma za Evroviziju,” the format in place since 2022. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Kovačević’s dismissal came after she stood firmly by her principle of allowing freedom of protest during live broadcasts. Serbia has seen massive student-led protests that have paralyzed the educational sector since last December, following a tragic incident in Novi Sad in which dozens of people...

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Did the change in Eurovision semi-final voting hurt Serbia? Željko Joksimović responds to his country’s failure to reach the final and shares his views on the voting system. At Eurovision 2025, held in Basel, Serbia failed to qualify for the final for the first time in eight years with the song "Mila" (in English: "My Darling"), performed by Princ and produced by Željko Joksimović, one of the most prominent names in the Balkan music scene. Serbia’s failure to reach the final sparked widespread public and media criticism, particularly regarding the elimination of jury voting in this stage. This is a significant event for Serbia, a country that has established itself as a strong performer in the Eurovision Song Contest. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Broader Implications: Rules, Politics, and Audience Experience Serbia’s non-qualification exposed tension surrounding the Eurovision 2025 voting system, which saw jury voting removed from the semi-finals in favor of televoting only - a...

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Serbian national broadcaster confirms Serbia's participation in Eurovision 2026 in Austria, expected to select its representative through the national selection 'Pesma za Evroviziju '26'. The Serbian national broadcaster, RTS, has confirmed its participation in Eurovision 2026 to be held in Austria. According to previous statements by the head of the Serbian delegation, Uroš Marković, Serbia is expected to continue selecting its representative for the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 through the national selection "Pesma za Evroviziju," which has accompanied Serbia since 2022. Registration for the selection is expected to open annually in July. Serbia is the 11th country to express interest in participating in Eurovision 2026, following Denmark, Greece, Italy, France, the United Kingdom, Germany, Spain, Finland, the Netherlands, and the host country, Austria. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Comments from RTS Eurovision Media Head During an interview on the morning program of the RTS national broadcaster on May 26, Duška Vučinić-Lučić, responsible for Eurovision media at the...

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Serbia in Eurovision 2025: Singer Princ took the stage for his second rehearsal with the song “Mila”. Stay updated with all the reports from Basel, Switzerland. Serbian singer Princ is the sixth contestant to rehearse today on the Eurovision 2025 stage in Basel, Switzerland, with the song “Mila”. Princ will perform as song number 15 in the second semi-final, which will take place on May 15th in Basel. This year’s competition features 37 countries. In the video released from rehearsal, Princ is seen in one of the song’s climactic moments, accompanied by four dancers dressed in black. He himself is wearing a red suit. The lighting and screens alternate between red with touches of blue and flashes of white. Princ is dragged across the stage by his dancers, while the LED floor matches the color of his suit. Afterwards, he slowly rises on the front stage as his dancers bend down and continue dancing crouched around him. Princ...

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Serbia in Eurovision 2025: Albanian fans disrupted Princ, the country’s representative, during his first rehearsal for Eurovision 2025, which took place on Tuesday! The first incident of inappropriate behavior toward an artist was recorded in Basel, as Serbian singer Princ concluded his initial Eurovision 2025 rehearsal. Princ appeared on stage in a tailored red suit, while his dancers were dressed in black-a color combination that is traditionally associated with Albania, Serbia’s southern neighbor. From there, the situation quickly escalated. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); When Princ finished his performance, a group of Albanian fans present in the arena began shouting. They taunted Princ, directed various slogans at him, and claimed that he was “not performing under the right flag.” According to eyewitnesses, Princ remained calm, and security immediately intervened, escorting the Albanian fans out of the venue. The Serbian delegation quickly issued a statement clarifying that the colors on stage had no national significance. They explained that black...

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Serbia in Eurovision 2025: Singer Princ took the stage for his first rehearsal with the song “Mila”. Stay updated with all the reports from Basel, Switzerland… Serbia was the seventh country to hold a rehearsal for Eurovision 2025 today with a - performance. Serbian singer Princ is the seventh contestant to rehearse today on the Eurovision 2025 stage in Basel, Switzerland, with the song “Mila”. Princ will perform as song number 15 in the second semi-final, which will take place on May 15 in Basel. This year’s competition features 37 countries. For this year’s performance, Princ has completely revamped his staging from the national selection. Gone are the moon prop, spinning dancer, and leather outfits. Instead, he starts center stage, singing the opening lines in shadow, as three male dancers in black join him for a contemporary routine. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Further details about Serbia's performance: He wears a sharp red suit, and at one...