Now playing Next Europe Decoded Euroviews. This is why confiscating my European flag at Eurovision was a mistake For us, young people from all corners of Europe, the European flag is a unifying symbol that transcends borders, cultures, and languages. It symbolises our collective desire to live in a Europe where freedom, peace, and cooperation reign supreme, Dorin Frăsîneanu writes. 16/05/2024
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Now playing Next Culture news Eurovision 2024 winner: Nemo takes crown for Switzerland The most controversial edition of Eurovision has come to an end and Switzerland has been crowned the 2024 winner. Here’s what you need to know. 12/05/2024
Now playing Next Culture news The Netherlands' Joost Klein is kicked out of Eurovision, but the Dutch can still vote The organisers said the Swedish police are investigating after a complaint was made about Klein by a female member of the production crew. 11/05/2024
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Now playing Next Culture news Israel qualifies for Eurovision final amid protest Politics continue to loom large during this year's Eurovision Song Contest. Singer Eden Golan performed her song 'Hurricane' and secured her spot in Saturday’s final while almost 12,000 people protested Israel's participation in the competition over the war in Gaza. 10/05/2024
Now playing Next Culture news On stage protests and anti-Israel rallies overshadow Eurovision 2024 From Eric Saade to Ireland's Bambie Thug, on stage protests have taken place as authorities in Swedish city of Malmö are on full alert, with the second semi-final taking place today. 09/05/2024
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Now playing Next Culture news 'All war is sh*t', Ukraine's Eurovision entry tell Euronews alyona alyona & Jerry Heil, the Ukrainian entry for this year's Eurovision speak to Euronews Culture about the political importance of the song contest. 08/05/2024
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