Eurovision Song Contest

Eurovision

Why We Love Eurovision

In 1955, the European Broadcasting Union created an international song contest whereby countries, represented by their respective broadcasters, would compete in one television show. The secret to the contest's cross-border mass appeal lies in a curious mixture of camp irony and mild controversy. Read about this year's Serbian winner and take a look at some memorable moments from the past.

Serbs Cheer a Eurovision 'Conspiracy'

Some suggested the song contest was fixed to distract Serbia from the fate of Kosovo. But that didn't stop the celebration

Why We Love Eurovision

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