World news about “Contests” published by euronews.
Eurovision warms up The early heats of the Eurovision Song Contest have been held in Azerbaijan, this year’s host country. 18 acts went through the semi-finals with songs which… 24/05/2012
Grappling a mastiff at a China dog showA man holds up his Tibetan mastiff as they perform on stage during a dog beauty contest at an exhibition centre in Shenyang, Liaoning province… 23/03/2012
Obama look-a-like competition in Colombia – nocomment Car mechanic Carlos Alberto Perez has been picked as the best look-a-like of US President Barack Obama. Mr Perez, 32, made a 1,000-mile journey to… 19/03/2012
Costume contest in Venice – nocomment The last weekend of carnival in Venice included a gondola parade and colourful, creative costumes for the contest in St Mark’s Square. 20/02/2012
Kissing Competition in Thailand – nocomment Couples in Pattaya (Thailand) continue to lock lips for a second day in a kissing competition that aims to break the Guinness World Record. 14/02/2012
China bullfighting contestTwo bulls fight as local villagers watch during a bullfighting contest in Longli county, Guizhou province. REUTERS/China Daily 12/02/2012
Oh deer, who’s that calling? The hunt is on for Germany’s champion deer caller. Enthusiasts grunted, bawled and bellowed their way through imitations of red deer in the breeding season… 09/02/2012
Barmen contest in Latvia – nocomment Forty of the best bartenders from 13 countries displayed their skills in front of enthusiastic crowd at an annual contest in Latvia’s capital Riga. 28/01/2012
2011 Miss Universe: Miss Brazil celebrates her place in the finalPriscila Machado, Miss Brazil, exults as she is called to be one of the five finalists of the 2011 Miss Universe contest in Sao Paulo. At this time, her… 13/09/2011
Opera’s upcoming talent goes to Moscow In partnership with: It is the most important classical voice competition of contemporary times. ‘Operalia’ was founded in 1993 by none other than the… 09/08/2011
Miss Angola on top of the world as Miss UniverseMiss Angola, Leila Lopes, has been crowned Miss Universe at the 60th annual pageant in Sao Paolo. The 25 year old business student had dazzled the panel of… 13/09/2011
