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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.

23 September – I know the rain is falling outside

Did you go to Portugal back in May? Do you still dream of the sun, the sea, the pasteis de nada? Do you think...

22 October – Believe you’re by my side, right here close...

We mentioned yesterday about Portugal finally getting a win. But before Salvador did his stuff in Kyiv, those Lusophones have had some cracking little...
Maro at her second rehearsal

Portugal.. Saudade!!!

Well yes, quite. It’s certainly very “Saudade” whatever the hell that is supposed to be. For the second run-through, they have dry ice on stage...

Monty’s Eurovision Countdown Part 29 – Portugal

Each year during the national final season there are some Eurovision constants. The better-known names are gonna qualify in Melfest; Sanremo is gonna go...

Portugal – RTP and total Lies

Well I managed to run between the press centre and the Portuguese reherasal. Good job too - because I, dear viewer, got accosted by...

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"...
Eurovision tote bag

The Fanning Verdict – Eurovision 2021 – Day Four

I’m not going to lie, this is a Eurovision 2021 day I’ve not looked forward to. It’s the part of the show laden with...

Festival da Canção 2023 songs available online

Festival da Canção 2023 is set to be the 57th edition of the televised competition that selects Portugal's entry for the Eurovision Song Contest....

4 February – You’ll only see me singing

I mention from time to time that we love someone who tries. Even though they'll never be the continent's favourite. Often through no fault...

Creme Portuguese

Phil: They managed to delay their rehearsals for us so we could at least say we only missed TWO rehearsals today - which was...