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#ICYMI: Six memorable moments from 2023's Eurovision Song Contest

From Loreen's second win for Sweden to insane outfits and props or social media's new love affair with remarkable host Hannah Waddingham, Euronews Culture runs down the most memorable moments from this year's Eurovision Song Contest in Liverpool.

15/05/2023

Culture news

Eurovision blog: United by Music and United by Praise

The party may be over for this year but the Eurovision Song Contest has created an enormous sense of goodwill across Liverpool and a lasting legacy, according to Camilla Mankabady, the city council's director of communications

15/05/2023

Culture news

Actress Kate Winslet led the BAFTA TV award winners in London

Oscar winner Kate Winslet picked up the BAFTA TV award for best leading actress during a glitzy night, which saw TV stars descend on London's Royal Festival Hall for the biggest night in the UK television calendar.

15/05/2023

United Kingdom

UK pledges 'long-range attack drones' for Ukraine

The Ukrainian president is in Britain after visiting Paris, Berlin and Rome on a whistlestop European tour.

15/05/2023

Culture news

Dive into a brief history of British coronation photos

This week saw the release of Britain's King Charles III's official coronation photographs. While the new monarch promised a more 'modern' establishment, is it possible to tell the difference between their predecessors?

14/05/2023

Culture news

Style and fashion: The most talked about looks from Eurovision 2023

From the best outfits to the most unusual, Eurovision 2023 in Liverpool had something for every keen follower of fashion. Saskia O'Donoghue takes a look at what was alright on the night...and what was not.

14/05/2023

Culture news

Eurovision winner Loreen announces a tour after winning for Sweden

The Swedish Eurovision champion let slip that she'll be going on a European tour starting in November, following her second win at the Song Contest

14/05/2023

Culture news

Sweden's Loreen wins Eurovision Song Contest for second time

Sweden took the top spot at Eurovision 2023 with Finland in second.

14/05/2023

Culture news

Who is stand out Eurovision host Hannah Waddingham?

While the 'Game of Thrones' and 'Ted Lasso' star is already popular in some circles, it's likely that her star turn hosting the Eurovision Song Contest will propel her to further fame.

12/05/2023

Money

Why is inflation higher in the UK than in the EU?

As the Bank of England hikes interest rates to keep prices in check, the UK's inflation rate remains worse than the EU's. Here's why.

12/05/2023

Culture news

What are the Sounds of the Year?

Among the winners are the sounds of artillery fire in Chernihiv, drift ice recorded in Utoro, Shiretoko and a calf trying to breath after being dehorned.

12/05/2023

United Kingdom

Euroviews. Has the UK forgotten the lessons of the past in its latest trade deal?

The UK must not continue to reject the Single Market in favour of trade agreements such as that with the CPTPP, Dan Sutton and Christos Kourtelis write.

12/05/2023

Destinations

Liverpool gears up for the Eurovision final: Here’s our city guide

Where to stay, eat and explore in Liverpool, Eurovision 2023’s vibrant host city.

12/05/2023

Culture news

Ukrainian songbird installations sing in Liverpool for Eurovision 2023

Twelve "Soloveiko Songbirds" from different regions of Ukraine have travelled to Liverpool to contribute their song to the audiences at Eurovision.

12/05/2023

Design

Euronews Culture's guide to London Craft Week 2023

London Design Week is back for a ninth time, celebrating sustainability and groundbreaking technology in design and craftsmanship across the city

12/05/2023

Culture news

Eurovision 2023 Semi-Final 2: Who are the final 10 acts to qualify?

Belgium and Albania are through while Iceland misses out as 10 out of 16 countries qualify for the final of the Eurovision Song Contest.

11/05/2023

Culture news

Sounds of the Year shortlist celebrates creative and everyday noises

Categories include Best Natural Sound, Disappearing Sound, Best Sound Innovation In Everyday Life and Most Unpleasant Sound.

11/05/2023

United Kingdom

Food workers in UK going hungry – report

Authors of the report called their findings a "national disgrace"

11/05/2023

Culture news

Austria and Australia favourites ahead of Eurovision second

Following the first Eurovision semi-final in Liverpool on Tuesday, 16 more countries will battle it out on Thursday in the second Eurovision qualifier.

11/05/2023

Culture news

Journalism summit celebrates life of investigative reporting hero

An event celebrating the best in investigative journalism is taking place today, in honour of the life of Sir Harry Evans, a journalist famous for uncovering the thalidomide scandal with the Sunday Times.

10/05/2023

Travel News

Uber users in the UK will soon be able to book flights on app

The latest addition to the Uber app will allow travellers to buy tickets for international and domestic flights in the UK.

10/05/2023

Culture news

MGN apologises to Prince Harry over phone hacking as trial begins

MGN, who represent The Mirror newspaper, have apologised to Britain's Prince Harry over phone hacking claims as a high-profile case begins in London.

10/05/2023

United Kingdom

Life with mum and dad: More UK adults still living with their parents

Nearly five million Brits are still living with mum and dad, a statistical agency has found.

10/05/2023

Health news

First IVF baby born in UK with DNA from three parents in major trial

The controversial trial of mitochondrial donation treatment has proven a success in the UK, preventing a newborn baby from inheriting defective genes.

10/05/2023

Culture news

Lost script discovered from creator of ‘The Singing Detective’

A new script has been uncovered from one of the greatest TV writers, nearly 30 years after his death.

10/05/2023

Culture news

Planning Eurovision Song Contest is all in a day (and night’s) work

Following the news that the Eurovision grand final will be – for the first time – broadcast in 500 cinemas around the UK, here's our insiders look behind the scenes look at this year’s Eurovision Song Contest in Liverpool.

10/05/2023