Eurovision 2024: Many Visitors, Heavy Security, and an Atmosphere That Could Have Been Different
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Over 160,000 visitors, 1,500 police officers, road closures and security checks, protests against Israel, and a different atmosphere than usual. What happened to Malmö's famous Eurovision atmosphere in 2024?
Every year, Eurovision manages to infuse host countries with a vibrant and colorful atmosphere, as fans from around the world flood the streets and fill venues with contagious energy. However, in the past year, something changed in Malmö. Although the Swedish city was previously known for its warm and welcoming atmosphere, Eurovision 2024 provided a different experience – less friendly, less relaxed, and much more tense.
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As part of the preparations for Eurovision, no less than 1,500 police officers were deployed in Malmö, arriving from all over Sweden and even neighboring countries like Norway and Denmark. Central areas of the city, such as the Malmö Arena complex and Malmö Live, were covered with security fences, and police greeted visitors with strict security checks. Additionally, visitors...



