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2017

The 62nd Eurovision Song Contest took place in Kiev in Ukraine.

In case you wonder why we use Kiev and not Kyiv, back in 2010, Reuters editor Robert Bessler responded to a reader’s query about the spelling.

“Kiev is not the Russian spelling. It is the commonly accepted English language spelling of the name,” he explained. “We are not writing in Ukrainian, we are writing in English, so we use commonly understood English names for cities – hence Munich rather than Muenchen, Cologne not Koeln, Rome not Roma, etc.”

Navi Band bound for Kiev

Belarus picked its Eurovision song tonight in a selection show that absolutely was in no way rigged. Navi Band will take their folk rock-tinged 'Historyja...

Swiss to be represented by Timebelle … Mp3 and Video?

Tonight, the Swiss picked their 2017 Eurovision Song Contest entry. Not alot to say beyond that. Six songs, Televoting and a convincing victory for...

Hungary – A Dal Results

It feels like we've been doing this forever. Or at least since Christmas, But the time has come for us to part ways. A...

You keep me hanging on

The team is busy bringing you Eurovision in all its glory - sending their thoughts from the International Exhibition Centre in Kiev. So let's take...

Monty’s Eurovision Countdown – Albania

World by Lindita It’s back! My Eurovision Countdown, now in its 8th year. Oh, you lucky, lucky readers! As I start my annual Eurovision Countdown for...

Gravity or gravitas

We're having some sound issues in the press centre again - as we were the last time Cyprus rehearsed. The conspirators amongst you might think...

My take on the Ukraine/Russia Eurovision saga…

So as you all know by now, Russia has picked up her toys, stamped her tiny feet, won’t broadcast the contest and is therefore...
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Live Blog – Second semi-final – dress rehearsal

We're back live this evenings after a day out and about - Chernobyl, since you ask. And it's our first chance to watch all...

Latvia: lovely boots and not a willy in sight

Triana Park complete the first semi-final with an energetic performance. She looks great, with a multi-length hairdo, chopped with sharp edges, in yellow and...

Monty’s Eurovision Countdown – Italy

Occidentali's Karma by Francesco Gabbani It’s the one with the monkey! Yay! And the one with all the hype. Does it live up to it?...