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Portugal

The Portuguese entry is chosen by RTP. Portugal has taken part on and off since 1964 and has won once with the current record score.

8 March – Girl in a flounce skirt, lavender without a...

Two months from now, it's possible that you'll be somewhere in south-western Europe. Somewhere where the fish, port and the like flow freely. Will...

Cláudia Pascoal to sing for Eurovision host nation

Rare indeed are the years when the host nation triumphs at Eurovision. 2018 shows little sign of breaking that pattern. Last night, Cláudia Pascoal was (eventually)...
Diogo Piçarra

Sounds familiar – not at Eurovision

There are those who suggest you can tell a Eurovision song a mile off. They'd go so far as to suggest they all sound...

Portugal FDC First Semi Final

This is the *corrected* list after RTP admitted to an error - oops! Song Artist Jury Televote Total Psn Austrália Bruno Vasconcelos 0 0 0 13 Sem medo Rui David 2 5 7 7 Eu te amo Beatriz Pessoa 4 0 4 11 Q Para te dar abrigo Anabela 3 10 13 4 Q Para sorrir não...

After Super Saturday – a subdued Sunday?

Well after the mentalness that was last evening ( and feel free to check out all of the results) Eurovision moves on to a...

11 February – My lovely body, my loving fire

I couldn't pass up today's birthday, as the young lady concerned is a legend amongst Eurovision circles. Especially this year... Cast your mind forward to...

Swedish singer hits back at Eurovision winner

When Portuguese singer Salvador Sobral picked up the 2017 Eurovision trophy, his short acceptance speech ruffled some feathers. “Music is not fireworks; music is...

Lisbon confirmed for 2018 Eurovision

In news that will surprise nobody, Portuguese broadcaster RTP has announced that Lisbon should host the 2018 Eurovision Song Contest. Although the Eurovision Reference Group...

Salvador: A victory for music

Salvador Sobral has given Portugal their first ever Eurovision Song Contest victory. He won both the jury and popular vote with the song 'Amar Pelos Dois"...

The ones to watch at Eurovision 2017

With just a few hours to go before the 62nd Eurovision Song Contest, money is being placed on Italy and Portugal. Oddschecker suggests a three-horse...